
Goepfert and Neuvirth Called up to Hershey Bears
December 26, 2008 - ECHL (ECHL)
South Carolina Stingrays News Release
North Charleston, SC - The South Carolina Stingrays and Head Coach/General Manager Jared Bednar announced today goaltenders Bobby Goepfert and Michal Neuvirth have been called up to the Hershey Bears of the American Hockey League.
Goepfert, 25, is in his first season with the Stingrays after playing his rookie season with the Augusta Lynx. The Kings Park, NY. native is first in the ECHL in both goals against average and save percentage (1.77 gaa, .937 sv%). The 5-foot-10, 170-pound net-minder went 6-1-1-2 in his 10 games with the Rays this season.
Neuvirth, 20, is in his rookie season after playing two seasons in the OHL, splitting time with the Plymouth Whalers, Windsor Spitfires and Oshawa Generals. The Usti Labem, Czech Rep. native is second in the ECHL in goals against average and third in save percentage (1.90 gaa, .932 sv%). The 6-foot-1, 193-pound net-minder went 6-4-0-0 in his 10 games with the Rays. Originally, Neuvirth was the Capitals' 2nd round pick (34th overall) in the 2006 NHL Entry Draft.
The Rays take on the Gwinnett Gladiators tonight at The Arena at Gwinnett Center in Duluth, GA. The game can be heard on ESPN Radio 910 The TEAM with the pre-game show beginning at 7:20 and the drop of the puck at 7:35.
The Rays return home for games on the 27th and 28th against the Mississippi Sea Wolves. Remember that Sunday is 'Youth Jersey Giveaway Night'. Get there early and enjoy the kid's carnival before the game. Come early and enjoy $2 Bud Light Draughts until the end of the first period.
The Stingrays are now offering the Pick 6 Plan. Pick any six Stingrays games for the price of five. Call 744-2248 for more information.
Don't miss all the fast-paced, hard-hitting action! Individual tickets can be purchased at the North Charleston Coliseum box office, by calling Ticketmaster at (843) 554-6060 and online at www.ticketmaster.com.
Full and partial season tickets are available by calling (843) 744-2248 or by visiting online at www.stingrayshockey.com.
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