ECHL South Carolina Stingrays

Solar Bears Slip Past Stingrays 2-1 with Late Goal

February 13, 2014 - ECHL (ECHL)
South Carolina Stingrays News Release


Orlando, FL - Forward Scott Campbell registered his 10 goal of the season, but the South Carolina Stingrays (30-13-1-3) dropped a 2-1 decision to the Orlando Solar Bears (26-16-1-2) at the Amway Center Thursday evening, closing a three-game road trip.

Campbell broke the scoreless tie 2:14 into the second period catching a pass from forward Peter Boyd and lifting a snapshot over the glove of Solar Bears goaltender Tyler Beskorowany (22 saves on 23 shots) from the left-wing circle. Just over two minutes later, Solar Bears forward ECHL-leading goal scorer Mickey Lang tied the contest beating netminder Jeff Jakaitis (L, 31 saves on 33 shots) under the blocker at 4:35 for his 27 goal of the season.

Solar Bears defenseman Blake Kessel buried the game-winning goal with 1:30 to play in the game finding room over the glove of Jakaitis from the right-wing circle. The Stingrays closed the contest 0-for-2 on the power play while the Solar Bears went 0-for-1.

The Stingrays return to the North Charleston Coliseum on Sunday, February 16 for Kid's Day and Princess and Pirates with Blackbeard's Cove at 3:05 p.m. against the Florida Everblades! All kid's tickets are $5! Stay after the game for a postgame autograph session with the entire team!

Help the Stingrays fight breast cancer in the Lowcountry! The Stingrays, in partnership with East Cooper Medical Center, celebrate the 8th Annual Pink in the Rink on Saturday, February 22 at 7:05 against the Evansville IceMen at the North Charleston Coliseum. 2014 Pink Packs are on sale NOW! Receive a ticket to the game, Hockey 101 ticket and exclusive Pink in the Rink t-shirt, hat and puck in each pack! Click here to order your Pink Pack!

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