ECHL South Carolina Stingrays

Kelly Cup Quest Daily

Published on April 22, 2009 under ECHL (ECHL)
South Carolina Stingrays News Release


South Division Finals Series (best of seven) #1 Florida Everblades vs. #2 South Carolina Stingrays

Game #1: Friday, April 24 @ Florida 7:30 Sports Radio 1450

Game #2: Saturday, April 25 @ Florida 7:30 Sports Radio 1450

Game #3: Friday, May 1 @ South Carolina 7:05 Sports Radio 1450

Game #4: Saturday, May 2 @ South Carolina 7:05 ESPN Radio 910

Game #5: Sunday, May 3 @ South Carolina 5:00 Sports Radio1450*

Game #6: Tuesday, May 5 @ Florida 7:30 Sports Radio1450*

Game #7: Wednesday, May 6 @ Florida 7:30 Sports Radio1450*

* If necessary

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 South Carolina Stingrays are second in the ECHL in playoff power play percentage at 23.7%. The only team above them is the Florida Everblades at 25.8%. The Stingrays vs. Charlotte series was the only one in the ECHL to not have any games go into overtime. The Trenton vs. Elmira series had three games go into extra frames. After losing in game one of the series, Jonathan Boutin went 4-0 with a 2.25 GAA and a .917 save percentage in the final 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 Elmira Jackals moved on to the second round of the playoffs by knocking off Trenton last in game seven, 5-3. Both the Las Vegas Wranglers and the Ontario Reign staved off elimination by winning last night, Las Vegas over Bakersfield 3-1 and Ontario over Stockton 4-3. For the first time in the 21-year history of the ECHL there will be two Game 7s played on the same day when Ontario hosts Stockton and Las Vegas hosts Bakersfield in the Pacific Division Semifinals tonight. For all the up to date information regarding the Kelly Cup Playoffs, click here for the ECHL web site.

BLAST FROM THE PAST

The Stingrays rank first and third on the postseason list of most power play goals by a team in the playoffs. In 2001, on their way to their second Kelly Cup, they scored 28, ranked third all-time, and in 1997, on their way to their first Kelly Cup, they scored 36, most all time.

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