Kelly Cup Quest Daily 4.19; Rays Take Game One 5-2, Game Two Tonight
Published on April 19, 2008 under ECHL (ECHL)
South Carolina Stingrays News Release
South Division Semifinals Series (best of five)
#2 South Carolina Stingrays vs. #3 Gwinnett Gladiators
Game #1: Friday, April 18 South Carolina 5 Gwinnett 2
Game #2: Saturday, April 19 @ South Carolina 7:05pm ESPN 910 The TEAM
Game #3: Monday, April 21 @ Gwinnett 7:05pm ESPN 910 The TEAM
Game #4: Tuesday, April 22 @ Gwinnett 7:05pm*
Game #5: Wednesday, April 23 @ South Carolina 7:05pm*
* If necessary
Stingrays Fans - if you are making plans to attend Game 3 and Game 4 of the South Division Semi-Finals in Gwinnett, the Gladiators have set aside a special seating section and ticket price for all visiting Stingrays fans. This special seating location will be in our Premium Level Lower Bowl behind the Stingrays team bench and will be available at the discounted group rate of $13.00 if placed before noon on the day of the game(s).
Game 3 is Monday night at 7:05 and Game 4 (if necessary) will take place on Tuesday night at 7:05pm. To order on-line simply visit http://www.gwinnettgladiators.com/tickets/offers/STING0304.
To order by phone, call 770-497-5107.
KEEP THE RED WAVE GOING!!!
Attention Stingray fans, the South Carolina Stingrays are seeking everyone's help in creating the RED WAVE. We are asking that fans wear red to the games to show your support as the team embarks on its journey to the Kelly Cup. Break out your red jerseys, t-shirts and hats and anything else you can find and let's create a menacing atmosphere for any team that comes to play the Stingrays at the North Charleston Coliseum!
For those fans that don't have anything red, the Stingrays will be offering a special Kelly Cup Playoffs t-shirt at the merchandise stand during the games for only $12.00. Anyone who would like to pick up one of these shirts before the game can call Todd Merton at 744-2248 x1212 to preorder your shirt. Due to popular demand, the Stingrays have ordered more shirts which will be available on Wednesday. Be sure to pre order to make sure you get your shirt!
The Red Wave has Descended!
Second Season Sub-plots
The South Carolina Stingrays took game one of their best of five series against the Gwinnett Gladiators 5-2
Travis Morin had two goals for the Stingrays to give him three for the entire post season.
Marty Guerin got his team leading fifth goal of the playoffs last night, and Davis Parley got his first win making 26 saves on 28 shots.
For the complete game notes, click here.
In the media, see Stingrays coverage on WCBD and WSCS or in the Post and Courier. See photos from last night's action here.
For up to date Stingrays coverage you can visit the Stingrays website or Andrew Miller's blog Rays the Roof.
Stingrays playoff tickets can be purchased at the box office or through ticket master with upper level costing $15, lower level $17 and riser level $20.You can also call the front office at (843)744-2248 to purchase discounted group tickets or to sign up for 'Pay for Play'.
The Rest on the Quest
Columbia was the only team in the Southern Division to have a winning record against the Texas Wildcatters and they showed why, with a 4-2 game one victory in Beaumont.
The Fresno Falcons tied things up with the Utah Grizzlies after trailing two games to none in their best of seven series.
Las Vegas defeated Stockton in overtime to give them a 3-1 series lead.
Tonight, Elmira and Reading will meet up with their series tied at two, as will Fresno and Utah. Victoria will look to knock off Bakersfield tonight as well.
- For all the up to date information regarding the Kelly Cup Playoffs, click here for the ECHL web site.
Blast From the Past
With these four straight wins, the South Carolina Stingrays are now tied with the Columbus Cottonmouths for the most playoff wins, each with 55. Only the Toledo Storm has more with 57.
ECHL Stories from April 19, 2008
- Grizzlies Take 1-0 Overtime Win; Lead Series 3-2 - Utah Grizzlies
- Bakersfield scores two third period goals for 5-4 win - Victoria Salmon Kings
- Salmon Kings' Game 6 tickets on sale tomorrow - Victoria Salmon Kings
- Royals Bag OT Win In Elmira, 2-1 - Reading Royals
- Utah Downs Falcons 1-0 in Overtime - Fresno Falcons
- Kiser is King as Stingrays Defeat Gladiators 5-4 in OT - South Carolina Stingrays
- Gladiators Fall to Stingrays, 5-4 in OT; Trail Series 2-0 - Atlanta Gladiators
- Fan-Favorite Hawkins Returns, Tony Wells Joins Coaching Staff - Stockton Thunder
- ECHL Transactions - ECHL
- Condors Game Preview - Bakersfield Condors
- Kelly Cup Quest Daily 4.19; Rays Take Game One 5-2, Game Two Tonight - South Carolina Stingrays
- ECHL Today - ECHL
- Thunder falls into 3-1 series hole on Cracknell's overtime winner - Stockton Thunder
- Wranglers Stun Thunder 4-3 In Overtime, Lead Series 3-1 - Las Vegas Wranglers
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