ECHL South Carolina Stingrays

Gladiators Slip Past Stingrays 2-1

December 16, 2011 - ECHL (ECHL)
South Carolina Stingrays News Release


North Charleston, SC - The South Carolina Stingrays (14-10-0-1) fell to the Gwinnett Gladiators (12-8-5-3) 2-1 on Toys for Tots Night at the North Charleston Coliseum Friday night.

The Gladiators kicked off the scoring with a shorthanded tally from defenseman Paul Flache at 10:06 of the first period firing a shot past Stingrays goaltender Philipp Grubauer (L, 28 saves on 30 shots) from the top of the left-wing circle. Forwards Bryan Brutlag and Tyler Murovich earned assists.

Gladiators forward Chris Clackson made it 2-0 at 7:01 of the final frame from Murovich and Brutlag. The Stingrays cut the lead in half with a power-play goal from defenseman Zach Tarkir at 14:35 slipping a shot past the glove of Gladiators keeper Jeff Jakaitis (W, 22 saves on 23 shots). Forwards Chris Doyle and Sean Dolan grabbed assists. The Stingrays finished the night 1-for-6 on the power play while the Gladiators went 0-for-1.

The Stingrays and Chase After A Cure are teaming up to fight neuroblastoma tomorrow, Saturday, December 17 against the Gladiators at the North Charleston Coliseum. Chase After a Cure Night tickets are available for $15 with a portion of the proceeds going back to fight neuroblastoma. Visit the Chase After A Cure website, or click here for more information and to order tickets. Saturday is also Sing for Santa Night and free parking!

The Stingrays host the Greenville Road Warriors at the North Charleston Coliseum on Sunday, December 18 at 4:00 p.m. on Kid's Day. All kid's tickets are $5! Meet Blue from Blue's Clues, play in real snow outside the new Montague Terrace during Snow Day presented by Yard Icing and stay after the game for postgame autographs with the entire team!

Save up to $310 off of box office prices with a Stingrays Ticket Package! Call the Stingrays Office at (843) 744-2248 for more information.

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