ECHL South Carolina Stingrays

Rays Finish Week 2-1-1

November 24, 2008 - ECHL (ECHL)
South Carolina Stingrays News Release


The Stingrays had a busy week last week, playing four games in five days against Charlotte, Mississippi, and Dayton.

On Wednesday, the team traveled to Charlotte to play them for the fourth time this month and ended the game with the same outcome, a victory over the Checkers! Behind goals from Travis Morin, Pierre-Luc O'Brien and Maxime Lacroix and solid goaltending from Bobby Goepfert, the Rays pulled out a 3-2 win.

Friday, the team returned home for the first time since Nov. 6th to face the Mississippi Sea Wolves. After falling behind 3-1, the team rallied in the third period to tie up the game and force it into overtime. After a scoreless overtime, the Stingrays failed to score in the shootout and lost 4-3.

On Saturday, Dayton came to town, the first time this season the Rays faced a team from the North. Newest Stingray Jeff Corey scored two goals, but the Stingrays ultimately lost 3-2.

Sunday, the Stingrays were ready to prove they can win at home. Three different players, Morin, Lacroix, and Matt Scherer had two goals a piece and the Stingrays scored three power play goals and three short-handed goals to win against Mississippi 10-0. Michal Neuvirth recorded the shut-out.

The Numbers

Record: 10-3-0-1 (21 points)

Home: 4-1-0

Away: 6-2-0-1

Goals: Maxime Lacroix (10)

Assists: Travis Morin (12)

Points: Michael Dubuc (18)

Shots: Dubuc (58)

Penalty Minutes: Nate Kiser (37)

Power Play Goals: Dubuc, Lacroix (3)

Power Play Assists: Pierre-Luc O'Brien (6)

Power Play Points: O'Brien (7)

Short Handed Goals: Lacroix (2)

Short Handed Assists: Morin (2)

Short Handed Points: Lacroix (3)

Game Winners: O'Brien(3)

Wins: Michael Neuvirth, Bobby Goepfert (4)

GAA: Goepfert (1.57)

SPCT: Neuvirth (.950)

Plus/Minus: Sasha Pokulok, Morin (plus-11).

ECHL Leaders

The Stingrays are tied for 4th in the American Conference and tied for 1st in the South Division with the Florida Everblades.

Michael Dubuc is 12th in the ECHL with 18 points and 3rd among rookies. His twelve minor penalties and 58 shots are both fourth.

Bobby Goepfert leads the ECHL with a 1.57 goals-against average. Goepfert's .943 save percentage is third. Michal Neuvirth is third in the league with a 1.58 goals-against average and leads the league in both save percentage (.950) and shut-outs (2).

Maxime Lacroix is tied for League lead with three short-handed points. Among rookies, he is 6th in points (16), 3rd in goals (10), 1st in short-handed goals and points, and 2nd with his plus-10 rating.

The Rays power play is 2nd in the league at 22.7%. The team is 7th on the penalty kill with 84.4%.

This Week:

Thursday, November 27

8:00 PM

ESPN Radio 910 the Team

The Stingrays travel to Mississippi to play the Sea Wolves on Thanksgiving. Listen live on the internet at www.stingrayshockey.com or on the radio at ESPN Radio 910 the Team, beginning at 7:45 p.m. with the Benito's Pre-Game Show.

Friday, November 28

8:00 PM

Sports Radio 1450am

The Rays continue their three-in-three against the Sea Wolves on Friday night. Tonight's game will be aired live on Sports Radio 1450 beginning at 7:45pm.

Saturday, November 29

8:00 PM

ESPN Radio 910 the Team

The Stingrays take on the Sea Wolves for the final time in November on Saturday night. Tonight's game airs on ESPN Radio 910 the Team at 7:45pm.

Upcoming Community Events:

Holiday Festival, Nov. 30th: Stingrays Staff will be at James Island County Park to promote upcoming games and holiday season promotions.

Cool Ray will be at the Isle of Palms Tree Lighting on Dec. 4th from 6-8pm.

The Stingrays will be a part of many of the upcoming Holiday Parades. First up, the Tri-County Chiefs Holiday Parade on December 7th at 2pm.




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