Kelly Cup Quest Daily 4.20; Stingrays Take Game Two in Overtime, Hold 2-0 Series Lead
Published on April 20, 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 5 Gwinnett 4 (OT)
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.
The Red Wave has Descended!
Second Season Sub-plots
The South Carolina Stingrays took game two of their best of five series against the Gwinnett Gladiators 5-4 in overtime. They now have a 2-0 series lead.
Nate Kiser got his first goal of the playoffs in overtime to win the game for the Rays.
South Carolina is now 3-1 in overtime games this postseason and 12-11 in overtime in their playoff history.
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
Reading took a 3-2 lead in their best of seven series with the Elmira Jackals last night. The winner of that series will take on the Brabham Cup winner Cincinnati Cyclones in a best of seven series.
The Columbia Inferno will look to take a 2-0 lead in their best of five series against the Texas Wildcatters in Beaumont Texas tonight.
Bakersfield kept their playoff hopes afloat by defeating Victoria. The series is now 3-2 in favor of Victoria.
Utah defeated Fresno 1-0 in overtime last night to give themselves a 3-2 series lead.
For all the up to date information regarding the Kelly Cup Playoffs, click here for the ECHL web site.
Blast From the Past
In 1997, with the South Carolina Stingrays on their way to winning their first Kelly Cup Championship, Jason Cipolla accomplished something that has yet to be matched. In game four of the finals against the Louisiana Ice Gators Cipolla had three power play goals, the most power play goals scored by one player in a playoff game ever.
ECHL Stories from April 20, 2008
- Wildcatters Grab Game Two - Columbia Inferno
- Wranglers Fall To Thunder 6-3 - Las Vegas Wranglers
- Cyclones To Play Reading In North Division Finals - Cincinnati Cyclones
- ECHL Transactions - ECHL
- Kelly Cup Quest Daily 4.20; Stingrays Take Game Two in Overtime, Hold 2-0 Series Lead - South Carolina Stingrays
- ECHL Today - ECHL
- Game Preview (game 5): Stockton Thunder Vs. Las Vegas Wranglers - Stockton Thunder
- Grizzlies Can Advance Tomorrow With Win - Utah Grizzlies
- Overtime Loss Pushes Jackals Against The Wall - Elmira Jackals
- Condors force Game 6 with 5-4 comeback victory - Bakersfield Condors
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