ECHL South Carolina Stingrays

Game Preview: Stingrays Visit Royals Today at 4:05

Published on October 20, 2013 under ECHL (ECHL)
South Carolina Stingrays News Release


North Charleston, S.C. - The South Carolina Stingrays battle the Reading Royals today at 4:05 at Santander Arena in Reading, Pennsylvania. Today is the second of three meetings between the two teams this season. Listen to all the action LIVE at StingraysHockey.com and on AmericaOne.

The Stingrays and Royals opened their respective 2013-14 seasons against each other last night with Reading prevailing 3-2 in the shootout. Forwards Jack Downing and Jordan Owens scored goals for the Stingrays in the second period and goaltender Jeff Jakaitis registered 26 saves. Forward Wayne Simpson recorded his first professional point with an assist on Owens' tally.

The Stingrays wrap up a three-game season-opening road trip Friday, October 25 against the in-state rival Greenville Road Warriors at 7:00 p.m. at the Bon Secours Wellness Arena and celebrate Opening Night, Stingrays Alumni Game, Zooperstars! and 2013-14 schedule giveaway presented by Savage Law Firm on Saturday, October 26 at 7:05 p.m. at the North Charleston Coliseum vs. the Road Warriors.

Hall of Fame players such as Jason Fitzsimmons, Dave Seitz, Brett Marietti, Rick Vaive, Rob Concannon and Matt Scherer along with fan-favorites Johann Kroll, Trevor Johnson and more return to the Coliseum ice for a pregame Alumni Game at 2:00 p.m. Admissions is FREE with purchase of an Opening Night ticket. The world-famous Zooperstars! perform during the intermissions and the first 5,000 fans receive a 2013-14 magnet schedule ! Click here to see the Zooperstars! in action!

Reserve your seats for the 2013-14 season with a Stingrays Ticket Package and save money off of Box Office prices and receive great benefits like FREE parking, discounts off of merchandise, Buddy Passes and more! Visit StingraysHockey.com or call (843) 744-2248 for more information!

2013-2014 Records

South Carolina: 0-0-0-1, 1 point (3rd place, South Division, 9th Eastern Conference)

Reading: 1-0-0-0, 2 points (1st place, Atlantic Division, 3rd Eastern Conference)

2013-2014 Head-to-Head Record

0-0-0-1

South Carolina vs. Reading, 2013-14 Season Schedule

Oct. 19: South Carolina 2 at Reading 3 Final Shootout Box Score

Oct. 20: South Carolina at Reading 4:05 pm EST

Feb. 28: South Carolina at Reading 7:05 pm EST

2012-2013 Records

South Carolina: 38-26-5-3, 83 points (3rd place, South Division, 6th Eastern Conference)

Reading: 46-19-3-4, 99 points (1st place, Atlantic Division, 1st Eastern Conference)

South Carolina vs. Reading, Head-to-H ead in 2012-13

1-0-0-1

Stingrays vs. Reading, All-Time

14-8-3

Head Coaches

South Carolina: Spencer Carbery (3rd year)

Reading: Larry Courville (5th year)

NHL Affiliate

South Carolina: Boston Bruins

Reading: Washington Capitals

AHL Affiliate

South Carolina: Providence Bruins

Reading: Hershey Bears




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