
Kelly Cup Quest Daily
Published on April 17, 2009 under ECHL (ECHL)
South Carolina Stingrays News Release
South Division Semifinals Series (best of seven)
#2 South Carolina Stingrays vs. #3 Charlotte Checkers
Game #1:
Thursday, April 9
L Rays 3 - Checkers 5
Game #2:
Saturday, April 11
L Rays 3 - Checkers 5
Game #3:
Tuesday, April 14
W Checkers 2 - Rays 4
Game #4:
Thursday, April 16
W Checkers 1 - Rays 4
Game #5:
Friday, April 17
@ South Carolina
7:05 Sports Radio 1450
Game #6:
Sunday, April 19
@ Charlotte
7:00 ESPN Radio 910
Game #7:
Monday, April 20
@ South Carolina
7:05 Sports Radio 1450 *
* If necessary
Help us White Out the Competition!!
The South Carolina Stingrays announce the official theme for the Kelly Cup Playoffs 2009. The "White-Out" will begin April 14, 2009 as the Stingrays take on the Charlotte Checkers at the North Charleston Coliseum in game 3 of the first round, best of 7 game series.
Exclusive playoff t-shirts are on sale now through the front office and at every Playoff Home game for $15. Fans are encouraged to wear white to the games in support of the Rays. Help the Stingrays "White-Out" the competition on the Quest for the Kelly Cup 2009. To order your Kelly Cup shirt call Todd at (843)744-2248 ext 1212
SECOND SEASON SUB-PLOTS
The Rays got two second period goals by Matt Scherer to lead them over the Charlotte Checkers and tie the series up at two.
Travis Morin and Nikita Kashirsky are the only players, on either team, to have at least one point in all four games.
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. 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
The Gwinnett Gladiators got an overtime goal from Tom Zanoski to win their first game of the series with the Florida Everblades.
Elmira took a 3-1 series lead over the Trenton Devils with a 3-1 win last night.
The Victoria Salmon Kings have a chance to sweep the Idaho Steelheads when they play tonight in Victoria.
BLAST FROM THE PAST
Having played four games in this series already, the Rays have now played a record 120 playoff games in their history, 16 more than the next best team, the Toledo Storm. The only other current team in the top five in playoff games played is the Wheeling Nailers who, after playing four games this postseason, have played a total of 97, third most in ECHL history.
ECHL Stories from April 17, 2009
- Grizzlies Fall 5-2 To Alaska; Fight To Stay Alive Saturday At Home - Utah Grizzlies
- Aces Push Grizz to Brink with 5-2 Win - Alaska Aces
- Captain Farynuk Navigates Rays to 8-3 Win Over Checkers!! - South Carolina Stingrays
- Nailers Battle Hard But Fall Late 2-1 - Wheeling Nailers
- Wranglers Kelly Cup Daily - Las Vegas Wranglers
- Blades grab 3-1 series lead with 4-2 win over Gladiators - Florida Everblades
- Gladiators Fall to Everblades 4-2 in Game 4, Trail Series 3 games to 1 - Atlanta Gladiators
- Cyclones Late Rally Nets 2-1 Win! - Cincinnati Cyclones
- Checkers season on brink after game five defeat by Stingrays - Charlotte Checkers
- Bakersfield Condors vs. Las Vegas - Bakersfield Condors
- 43 Former ECHL Players, 14 Coaches In Stanley Cup Playoffs - ECHL
- Game Preview (game 4): Stockton Thunder Vs. Ontario Reign - Stockton Thunder
- Gladiators Sign Defenseman Paris to ATO; Mason Unavailable for Game Four - Atlanta Gladiators
- Teslak Locked In - Elmira Jackals
- Checkers And Stingrays Play Pivotal Game Five Tonight In Charleston - Charlotte Checkers
- Nailers,main Street Bank To Host Pre-Game Party - Wheeling Nailers
- Kelly Cup Quest Daily - South Carolina Stingrays
- ECHL Today - ECHL
- Playoffs Game Five Tonight In Wheeling - Wheeling Nailers
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