ECHL South Carolina Stingrays

Goaltender Ford Recalled To AHL

Published on March 14, 2010 under ECHL (ECHL)
South Carolina Stingrays News Release


North Charleston, SC - The South Carolina Stingrays and Head Coach Cail MacLean announced today that goaltender Todd Ford has been recalled to the Portland Pirates of the AHL.

Ford, 25, currently has an 18-7-2 record with the Stingrays and ranks fourth in the ECHL with a 2.79 goals-against average and a.910 save percentage. Earlier this season, The Calgary, AB native appeared in 12 games for the Texas Stars of the AHL going 4-5-1 with a 2.86 goals-against average and a.908 save percentage and recorded two shutouts. A 2010 ECHL All-Star, Ford was named the 2009 ECHL Goaltender of the Month for December.

Drafted in the third round by the Toronto Maple Leafs in 2002, Ford reported to the Stingrays after earning a 17-15-1 record in 35 games with the Victoria Salmon Kings in 2008-2009. He spent time in the ECHL and AHL with the Columbia Inferno, Pensacola Ice Pilots and the Toronto Marlies before heading to Victoria.

During the 2008 Kelly Cup playoffs, the 6-foot-4, 176-pound goaltender appeared in all 13 games for Columbia posting an 8-4-1 record with a 2.21 goals-against average and.936 save percentage. Prior to turning pro, Ford spent his entire junior career in the WHL, starring for Swift Current, Prince George and Vancouver.

The Stingrays and the Florida Everblades wrap up their three-in-three weekend series today, Sunday, March 14 at 4:00 p.m. at North Charleston Coliseum. Sunday is Kid's Day featuring $5 kid's tickets and a pre-game kid's carnival. It is also Adopt a Dog Sunday with Camp Bow Wow. Stop by their table on the main concourse to see the Adoptable Dog of the Night. Stick around after the game for Post-Game Autographs with your favorite Stingrays players. Don't miss any of the fast-paced, hard-hitting action of the South Carolina Stingrays. Ticket packages for the 2010-11 season are on sale now for as low as $26 a month. Call the Stingrays front office at 744-2248 or click here for more information. For all the latest Stingrays news visit www.stingrayshockey.com. Stingrays Hockey - Family Affordable Entertainment.

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