ECHL South Carolina Stingrays

Kashirsky Recalled to Hershey

Published on December 9, 2010 under ECHL (ECHL)
South Carolina Stingrays News Release


North Charleston, SC - The South Carolina Stingrays and Head Coach Cail MacLean announced today that forward Nikita Kashirsky has been called up to the Hershey Bears of the American Hockey League.

Kashirsky, 25, skated in 19 games with the Stingrays netting six goals and 11 assists for 17 points. The Moscow, Russia native lit the lamp 19 times as a rookie for the Stingrays last season and accumulated 16 assists for 35 points in 39 games. The 6-foot, 180-pound forward also appeared in 25 games with the Springfield Falcons and Manitoba Moose of the AHL achieving six points (3g, 3a). Prior to turning pro, Kashirsky played for four seasons at Norwich University potting 144 points (73g, 71a) in 110 games. As a senior, Kashirsky led the team in goals (17), assists (17) and points (34) while appearing in all 25 games en route to All-ECAC East First Team honors for the second straight campaign.

The Stingrays kick off a three-game road trip tonight, Thursday, December 9 as they battle the Reading Royals at 7:05 p.m. at Sovereign Center. Listen to all the action LIVE on ESPN Radio 910 and www.stingrayshockey.com . The two teams complete their season series on Saturday, December 11 at 1:05 p.m. in Reading.

Ticket packages for the 2010-11 season are on sale now! Call the Stingrays front office at (843) 744-2248 or click here for more information. For all the latest Stingrays news visit www.stingrayshockey.com or become a fan on Facebook at Facebook.com/SCStingraysHockey .




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