Rays Raise Money for CMN Tonight; Roster Changes Made Prior to Game
January 31, 2009 - ECHL (ECHL)
South Carolina Stingrays News Release
North Charleston, SC - The South Carolina Stingrays host the Charlotte Checkers tonight at the North Charleston Coliseum at 7:05 p.m.
It's Children's Miracle Network Night at the game as the Stingrays look to raise money for CMN. Players will be wearing specialty jerseys that will be auctioned off live after the game with all proceeds going to CMN. When you enter the game, don't forget to pick up your box of Mac 'N Cheese to "Make Noise for the Girls and Boys" of CMN throughout the game. As you leave, barrels from the Low Country Food Bank will be at every exit if you wish to donate back your box of Mac 'N Cheese.
In roster news, Stingray signed forward Ryan Toomey from the Cincinnati Cyclones. Toomey, 25, joined the Cyclones this season upon completion of his time at Mercyhurst College where he collected 11 points (5g, 6a) in 13 games this year and overall had 67 points (32g, 35a) in 108 games. With Cincinnati, the Bolton, Ont. native had five points (1g, 4a) in nine games. Prior to turning pro, Toomey played two years in the OPJHL totaling 80 points (31g, 49a) in 103 games with the Vaughan Vipers and Wexford Raiders.
Toomey will not play tonight, but is expected to join the team in time for the trip to Florida next week.
Also, prior to the game today, forward Johann Kroll was called up to the Syracuse Crunch of the American Hockey League. Kroll, fresh from his trip to the All-Star game in Reading last week, is currently second on the Stingrays in both assists (21) and power play assists (12) and is tied for 22nd among all defensemen in points with 21.
Tickets are still available for tonight's game ranging from $13 - $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. Stingrays Hockey - A Whole Lot Cooler!
2008-09 Records South Carolina: 21-16-2-3, 47 points (2nd place, South Division) Charlotte: 22-17-1-1, 46 points (3rd place, South Division)
Last time out The Stingrays were dealt their worst loss of the 2008-09 season last night, falling at home to the Florida Everblades 7-1. Charlotte, meanwhile, edged the Gwinnett Gladiators last night in the Peach State, 3-2.
Stingrays vs Checkers, Head-to-head in 2008-09 5-4-0-1
Stingrays vs Checkers, All-time 64-46-18
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: Bryson Busniuk, Nate Kiser Charlotte: Mike Bayrack, Jeff Miles, Brad Ralph
Captain/Alternates South Carolina: Brad Farynuk (C), Nate Kiser (A), Travis Morin (A) Charlotte: Kenny Smith (C), Jeff Miles (A), Brad Ralph (A)
Top Scorers South Carolina: Travis Morin (12-37-49), Michael Dubuc (21-14-35), Maxime Lacroix (21-12-33) Charlotte: Mike Bayrack (12-28-40), Mike Taylor (10-14-24), Jeff Miles (9-15-24)
Notes SC has dropped five straight games (0-4-1), and nine of their last 10 contests ... After winning the first five matchups of the 2008-09 campaign against Charlotte, the Rays have lost their last five meetings with the Checkers ... Jeff Corey has been held scoreless in seven straight games, while Dubuc, tied for the team lead in goals, has been kept in check over the last five ... Eight goaltenders have dressed for South Carolina this season, with six seeing game action ... SC is 0-10-1-2 this season when losing after two periods ... Kiser is tied for seventh in the ECHL with 132 penalty minutes, while Charlotte's Cedrick Bernier is tied for fourth with 143 ... Former Stingrays G Maxime Daigneault is currently on recall to the Hartford Wolf Pack (AHL).
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