ECHL South Carolina Stingrays

Goaltender Mark Dekanich Returns to Stingrays

Published on December 29, 2015 under ECHL (ECHL)
South Carolina Stingrays News Release


NORTH CHARLESTON, SC- The South Carolina Stingrays, celebrating 23 seasons in the Lowcountry and proud affiliate of the Washington Capitals of the National Hockey League (NHL), announced today that goaltender Mark Dekanich has been returned to the Stingrays by the club's American Hockey League affiliate, the Hershey Bears.

Dekanich, 29, appeared in one game with Hershey, stopping 18 shots in a loss to the Binghamton Senators on Sunday. With the Stingrays, Dekanich has been solid, going 6-4-0-1, with a 2.07 goals against average, a .921 save percentage and a pair of shutouts.

The veteran goaltender has played 163 career AHL games and was an AHL All-Star with Milwaukee in during the 2010-11 season. That year, he posted the league's best save percentage with a .931 mark. A draft pick of Nashville in 2006, Dekanich made his NHL debut with the Predators on December 18, 2010, stopping 22 shots in a contest against the Los Angeles Kings. The Colgate graduate is a native of North Vancouver, British Columbia.

The Stingrays visit the Orlando Solar Bears today. Dekanich is expected to rejoin the team prior to tonight's 7:00 p.m. puck drop. Fans may watch the game and enjoy select $3 drafts at the Official Watch Party destination of the Stingrays, King Street Grille-Northwoods tonight.

South Carolina returns home to open 2016 with a pair of games versus Cincinnati this weekend. Saturday's game features an appearance from the Zooperstars! and starts at 7:05 p.m. Sunday is a jam-packed afternoon, with a 3:05 puck drop. It's a Youth Replica Jersey Giveaway to the first 1,000 kids, and the game features $5 Kids Tickets and $5 Kids Meals. Also, fans may stick around for a Postgame Skate with the Rays.

Tickets to both games are available via Ticketmaster or the North Charleston Coliseum Box Office.

Do not miss a second of the action! 2015-16 Stingrays Ticket Plans are still on sale NOW! Save money off of box office prices and get great benefits like FREE parking, Buddy Passes, discounts off of merchandise, advanced ticket purchases to North Charleston Coliseum and Performing Arts Center events and more!

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