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ECHL South Carolina Stingrays

Morin Named to ECHL All-Star Game

December 20, 2007 - ECHL (ECHL)
South Carolina Stingrays News Release


North Charleston, SC - The South Carolina Stingrays, ECHL affiliate of the Washington Capitals of the National Hockey League and the Hershey Bears of the American Hockey League, announced today that forward Travis Morin has been selected to represent the Stingrays at the 2008 ECHL All-Star Game.

Morin, 23, leads South Carolina with 11 goals and 23 points this season, and was selected CCM Vector ECHL Rookie of the Month for October. The rookie out of Brooklyn Park, MN also earned a recall to Hershey in early November, going pointless in two games played.

"To this point in the season he's been our most consistent player," Stingrays Head Coach Jared Bednar said. "He's doing everything for us, and he plays both ends of the ice. He comes to play every night, and he's one of our dominant players on the ice every night, in my mind. I couldn't be happier with the way his season is going."

Prior to joining the Stingrays last March, Morin spent four years at Minnesota State University-Mankato, where he registered 133 points (58g, 75a) in 151 games. Originally, he was the Capitals' 9th round pick (263rd overall) in the 2004 NHL Entry Draft.

Hosted by the Stockton Thunder and the City of Stockton at Stockton Arena, the 2008 Chase Chevrolet ECHL All-Star Game presented by Jackson Rancheria and Bud Light will be played on Jan. 23 with the 11th edition of the Chase Chevrolet ECHL All-Star Game Skills Competition being held on Jan. 22.

The starting lineups are determined in voting by American Conference coaches, team captains, media directors, broadcasters and media members. Coaches also submitted the top prospects from within their conference to determine the final roster with each of the 16 teams having a representative.

There are 13 rookies on the American Conference and only two of the 21 players have played in an ECHL All-Star Game.

Catch the Stingrays tomorrow night at the North Charleston Coliseum as they host the Pensacola Ice Pilots at 7:05 p.m. The Rays look to extend their winning streak on Personal Care Ambulance Night. The doors open at 5:30 p.m. for season ticket holders and at 6 p.m. for the general public.

Don't miss all the fast-paced, hard-hitting action! Full season, weekend, and partial season ticket packages are available by calling (843) 744-2248 and speaking to a ticket sales manager.

Individual tickets can be purchased at the North Charleston Coliseum box office, by calling Ticketmaster at (843) 554-6060 and online at www.ticketmaster.com.

Discounted groups tickets, birthday packages, Kids Club information and fundraiser opportunities are available by calling (843) 744-2248 or by visiting online at www.stingrayshockey.com. Stingrays Hockey - A Whole Lot Cooler!

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