Philadelphia Reassigns Duchesne to Rays

January 28, 2009 - ECHL (ECHL)
South Carolina Stingrays News Release

North Charleston, SC - The South Carolina Stingrays and Head Coach/GM Jared Bednar announced today that goaltender Jeremy Duchesne has been reassigned by the Philadelphia Flyers from the Philadelphia Phantoms to the Stingrays.

Duchesne, recalled by Philadelphia on Jan. 26, has played 13 games with the Mississippi Sea Wolves this season going 3-7-2 with a 4.77 goals-against average and a .878 save percentage. Originally a 4th round draft pick of the Philadelphia Flyers in the 2005 NHL Entry Draft, Duchesne is in his second professional year after splitting time last year between the Dayton Bombers of the ECHL and the Philadelphia Phantoms of the AHL.

Prior to turning pro, the Silver Spring, MD native played in a combined 142 games for the Victoriaville Tigres, Halifax Mooseheads, and Val d'Or Foreurs in the QMJHL while totaling 65 wins, 62 losses, three ties and nine shut-outs. In those five seasons he posted a 3.93 goals-against average and .904 save percentage.

The Stingrays are next in action on Friday Night for Special Olympics Night featuring the Saturn Used Car Giveaway. Saturn has donated a 2001 dark green Mazda Millenia with tan leather seats that one lucky winner will drive away with on Friday night. Stop by the Special Olympics tables located at Section 110 and 126 to sign up, and while there we ask that you consider donating to Special Olympics. It's also Personal Care Ambulance Night - make sure to stay in your seats during the first intermission for the annual gurney races.

Don't miss all the fast-paced, hard-hitting action! 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.

The Stingrays are now offering the Pick 6 Plan. Pick any six Stingrays games for the price of five. Call 744-2248 for more information or visit www.stingrayshockey.com.

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