Rays Host Charlotte Tonight at 7:05
December 6, 2008 - ECHL (ECHL) News Release
North Charleston, SC - The South Carolina Stingrays take on the Charlotte Checkers tonight at 7:05 p.m. at the North Charleston Coliseum.
It's the 10th annual Teddy Bear Toss for Debi's Kids. Fans, don't forget to bring your new teddy bear or other stuffed animal to throw on the ice after the Stingrays score their first goal of the game. If you forget to bring your bear, the Stingray will be offering a special stuffed animal for just $10 at the merchandise stand. All collected stuffed animals will be donated to the Salvation Army.
Come early tonight because it's FREE PARKING!
Tickets are still available for tonight's game ranging from $14 - $19, so stop by the Coliseum Box Office or purchase online at www.ticketmaster.com. Have a group of ten or more? Call the Stingrays at 744-2248 for special discounts.
2008-09 Records
South Carolina: 12-5-1-1, 26 points (2nd place, South Division)
Charlotte: 8-9-1-1, 18 points (5th place, South Division)
Last time out
South Carolina tied a season high with three power-play goals to down the Checkers last night in Charlotte, 5-1. Jeff Corey led all skaters with three points and goaltender Bobby Goepfert improved to 5-0 against Charlotte this season.
Stingrays vs Checkers, Head-to-head in 2008-09
5-0
Stingrays vs Checkers, All-time
64-42-17
Head Coaches
South Carolina: Jared Bednar (2nd year)
Charlotte: Derek Wilkinson (6th year)
NHL Affiliate
South Carolina: Washington Capitals
Charlotte: New York Rangers
AHL Affiliate
South Carolina: Hershey Bears
Charlotte: Hartford Wolf Pack
Veterans
South Carolina: Nate Kiser
Charlotte: Mike Bayrack, Jeff Miles
Captain/Alternates
South Carolina: Brad Farynuk (C), Nate Kiser (A), Travis Morin (A)
Charlotte: Kenny Smith (C), Jeff Miles (A), Jared Nightingale (A)
Top Scorers
South Carolina: Michael Dubuc (10-9-19), Travis Morin (4-15-9), Pierre-Luc O'Brien (5-12-17)
Charlotte: Mike Bayrack (5-12-17), Mike Taylor (4-8-12), Jeff Miles (5-4-9)
Notes
Farynuk has 7 points over the last 6 games, including goals in five of six ... The Stingrays are 9-31 (29%) on the man advantage this season against Charlotte, and have allowed only two power-play markers in 35 opportunities (94.2%) versus the Checkers ... South Carolina has scored first in 14 of 18 games this season ... Zach Tarkir's second period goal last night was his first since Oct. 24 ... Kiser is the only Rays skater with 10 or more games played this season without a goal ... Eight different players have recorded game-winning goals for the Stingrays in 2008-09 ... SC is 10-0 this year when allowing two goals or less.
Don't miss any of the fast-paced, hard-hitting action of the 2008-09 season; purchase your ticket package today! For more information, including benefits, pricing, and package options, call the Stingrays at 744-2248 or view the information online at www.stingrayshockey.com.
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