Oreskovic Returns to Stingrays
Published on February 16, 2012 under ECHL (ECHL)
South Carolina Stingrays News Release
North Charleston, SC - The South Carolina Stingrays and Head Coach/Director of Hockey Operations Spencer Carbery announced today that defenseman Phil Oreskovic has been reassigned to the team by the Hershey Bears of the American Hockey League (AHL).
Oreskovic, 25, played in six games with the Bears grabbing one assist. In 37 games with the Stingrays, the North York, Ontario, native has one assist and 56 penalty minutes. Last season, the 6-foot-4, 235-pound defenseman appeared in 14 games with Hershey netting 22 PIM. Selected by the Toronto Maple Leafs in the 2005 NHL Entry Draft, Oreskovic spent the first four seasons of his pro career with the Toronto Marlies (AHL) totaling 31 points (4g, 27a) in 196 games and dressed in 10 games with the NHL club recording a goal and an assist.
The Stingrays continue a three-game road trip against the Florida Everblades Friday, February 17 at 7:30 p.m. at Germain Arena and return to the North Charleston Coliseum on Saturday, February 25 against the Gwinnett Gladiators for the sixth annual Pink in the Rink presented by East Cooper Medical Center benefitting Susan G. Komen Lowcountry.
2012 Pink Packs are on sale now! Help the Stingrays find a cure for breast cancer! For only $30, fans will receive a ticket to the game with best available seating, an exclusive Pink in the Rink shirt, puck and hat and a ticket to Hockey 101 hockey school with the Stingrays coaching staff! For more information on Pink Packs, visit StingraysHockey.com .
Save up to $280 off of box office prices with a Stingrays Ticket Package! Call the Stingrays Office at (843) 744-2248 for more information.
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