Preview: Game 2: Stingrays vs. Everblades, June 9 at 7:05 PM
June 9, 2021 - ECHL (ECHL)
South Carolina Stingrays News Release
Florida Everblades at South Carolina Stingrays
Eastern Conference Semifinals Game 2
Wednesday, June 9, 2021 at the Carolina Ice Palace at 7:05 PM
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About Tonight's Game: After a thrilling overtime victory on Dan DeSalvo's first career Kelly Cup Playoffs goal Monday night, the South Carolina Stingrays aim to extend their Eastern Conference Semifinal series lead against the Florida Everblades Wednesday in North Charleston at the Carolina Ice Palace. The Everblades are the top overall seed in the league's postseason tournament after capturing the Brabham Cup on Saturday, wrapping up the 2020-21 season with an overall record of 42-19-5-3 and a points percentage at .667. South Carolina finished the regular season as one of the hottest teams in the ECHL, winning their last six games to secure themselves a spot in the playoffs. The Rays were a league-best 8-2-0 in their final 10 games. SC has clinched a spot in the postseason 27 times in the team's 28-year history, finishing 2020-21 with a .579 points percentage. Florida controlled the regular season series against the Rays, winning 10 of the 13 meetings, while SC claimed points in six of the contests with a record of 3-7-1-2. 10 of the 13 contests were played in Estero at Hertz Arena. The two teams are meeting in the Kelly Cup Playoffs for the seventh time, with each team winning three of the previous series.
Scouting the Everblades: Florida was the ECHL's top team during the regular season, finishing with an overall record of 42-19-5-3 and a points percentage at .667 to claim the league's Brabham Cup. At home, the Blades were 25-6-3-2. Their offensive attack was led by captain John McCarron, who totaled 68 points in 66 games on a league-leading 31 goals and 37 assists. His +29 rating also led the league, as did his 43 minor penalties. Alex Kile finished second on the team with 51 points in 69 games on 25 goals and 26 assists. Forwards Joe Pendenza (18g, 30a) and Michael Huntebrinker (24g, 22a) have also both been a major part of the team's scoring. Defender Logan Roe continued his dominance at the ECHL level, posting 26 points (6g, 20a) as well as a +28 rating that was second-best in the ECHL. In net, Jake Hildebrand was named to the All-ECHL First Team and finished fourth with a 2.40 goals-against average and third with a .923 save percentage while leading the league with 23 wins.
Kelly Cup Playoffs - Eastern Conference Semifinals Schedule
Game 1 - SC Wins (3-2 OT)
Game 2 - Florida at South Carolina - Wednesday, June 9 at 7:05 p.m.
Game 3 - South Carolina at Florida - Saturday, June 12 at 7 p.m.
Game 4* - South Carolina at Florida - Sunday, June 13 at 6 p.m.
Game 5* - South Carolina at Florida - Monday, June 14 at 7:30 p.m.
*if necessary
ECHL Stories from June 9, 2021
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