Rays Host Columbia Tonight for Pink in the Rink Night
Published on March 1, 2008 under ECHL (ECHL)
South Carolina Stingrays News Release
The Stingrays dropped a 6-4 decision last night to the Texas Wildcatters at the North Charleston Coliseum. Chris Chaput extended his scoring streak to nine games, netting two goals, while Steve Pinizzotto and Pierre-Luc O'Brien also lit the lamp in the defeat for South Carolina. Columbia, hosting Gwinnett at home, was shutout 2-0 last evening by the Gladiators.
Stingrays vs Inferno, Head-to-head in 2007-08
4-1-0
Stingrays vs Inferno, All-time
32-22-5
Head Coaches
South Carolina: Jared Bednar (1st year)
Columbia: Troy Mann (2nd year)
NHL Affiliate
South Carolina: Washington Capitals
Columbia: Toronto Maple Leafs
AHL Affiliate
South Carolina: Hershey Bears
Columbia: Toronto Marlies
Veterans
South Carolina: Cail MacLean, Rory Rawlyk
Columbia: Anthony Battaglia, Owen Fussey, Brad Ralph
Top Scorers
South Carolina: Travis Morin (27-35-62), Chris Chaput (21-26-47), Pierre Luc-O'Brien (9-36-45)
Columbia: Jeff Miles (22-35-57), Brad Ralph (15-24-39), Daniel Sparre (20-18-38)
Notes
This evening's game, which will see the Stingrays wear pink jerseys for "Pink In The Rink Night," will be the sixth of 10 contests this season between the Rays and Inferno ... Chaput has registered 16 points (6g, 10a) during his nine-game tear ... Marty Guerin has found the scoresheet in his last six games played (2g, 7a) ... Morin leads the Rays with 13 points (6g, 7a) this season versus Columbia ... The six goals last evening were the most South Carolina has allowed at home this season ... Miles and Peter Tsimikalis, who have combined for 15 points against the Rays in 2007-08, are currently on recall to the Marlies ... Columbia has outshot South Carolina in all five head-to-head meetings this year.
At the game, stop by Section 110 for the Stingrays Silent Auction. Items will include the specialty pink jerseys the players are wearing, a Rich Peverley signed Predators Helmet, various signed items from the Stingrays NHL affiliate, the Washington Capitals, gift baskets from area restaurants, and more. The auction will continue until the end of the game.
Come out tomorrow afternoon as the Stingrays celebrate Salute to Heroes Night. With your help, the Stingrays have been raising money for the Equipping our Heroes Foundation to help purchase communication equipment for the Pine Ridge Fire Department. Fire Trucks will be on display on the South Plaza prior to the game and a pre-game hockey between local police officers and firefighters will take place at noon. Tickets can still be purchased online at www.stingrayshockey.com by entering the keyword "Bimmers" at the Special Ticket Code page. Four dollars of each online ticket sold will go back to the Equipping our Heroes Foundation.
2007-08 Records
South Carolina: 35-19-2-1, 73 points (t-2nd place, South Division)
Columbia: 25-22-4-6, 60 points (5th place, South Division)
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