ECHL South Carolina Stingrays

Scherer Adds Leadership to Stingrays Roster

Published on September 24, 2010 under ECHL (ECHL)
South Carolina Stingrays News Release


North Charleston, SC - The South Carolina Stingrays and Head Coach/Director of Hockey Operations Cail MacLean announced today that the team has signed forward Matt Scherer. In keeping with club policy, terms of the agreement were not disclosed.

Scherer, 28, generated a career-high 15 goals and 13 assists for 28 points in 65 games last season and registered three points (1g, 2a) in five Kelly Cup playoff contests. On January 7, 2010, the Seattle, WA native became the seventh team captain in Stingrays history.

"Matt has the ability to raise our team's work rate through his example," said MacLean. "His consistent hard play is key, but it is leadership and selflessness that make him indispensable. He is another veteran player that we expect to play a critical role in establishing and maintaining our identity."

Since joining the Stingrays as a rookie for the 2007-08 season, Scherer recorded 79 points (40g, 39a) in 189 games and 11 goals and six assists in 41 postseason matches. Prior to turning pro, the 6-foot, 195-pound forward spent four years at the University of Connecticut compiling 105 points (62g, 43a) in 138 NCAA games. Scherer also spent four seasons in the United States Hockey League (USHL), tallying 30 goals and 20 assists for 50 points in 164 games for Sioux City and Tri-City.

The Stingrays drop the puck on their 18th season of hockey in the Low Country on Friday, October 22 against the Gwinnett Gladiators at 7:35 p.m. at the Arena at Gwinnett Center. Opening Weekend is set for Friday, November 5, Saturday, November 6 and Sunday, November 7 against the Florida Everblades at 7:05 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. at North Charleston Coliseum. Friday night is FREE PARKING night and Magnetic Schedules Giveaway, courtesy of Comcast!

Ticket packages for the 2010-11 season are on sale now! Call the Stingrays front office at (843) 744-2248 or click here for more information. For all the latest Stingrays news visit www.stingrayshockey.com or become a fan on Facebook at Facebook.com/SCStingraysHockey .

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