South Carolina Falls to Florida, 4-2
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South Carolina Falls to Florida, 4-2

Published on November 21, 2025 under ECHL (ECHL)
South Carolina Stingrays News Release


South Carolina Stingrays' Connor Mayor versus Florida Everblades' Anthony Romano
South Carolina Stingrays' Connor Mayor versus Florida Everblades' Anthony Romano
(South Carolina Stingrays)

ESTERO, F.L. - The South Carolina Stingrays scored twice late in the 3rd period, but it was not enough as the Stingrays lost to the Florida Everblades, 4-2, on Friday night at the Hertz Arena.

After a tightly contested 1st period, Florida (9-5-0-1) broke the deadlock with less than 10 seconds remaining in the frame. Reid Duke opened the scoring with nine seconds left in the 1st period to put the Everblades ahead, 1-0, going to the 1st intermission.

In the 2nd period, Florida extended its lead early. Kyle Betts tapped home a power-play goal just over five minutes into the middle frame before Oliver Chau built the lead to three for the Everblades just over two minutes later. South Carolina (9-5-0-0) had a power play late in the period, but could not capitalize and went to the 3rd period trailing, 3-0.

The Everblades added to their advantage with 8:07 left in regulation after a goal from Tarun Fizer, but the Stingrays did not quit despite trailing, 4-0. Kyler Kupka received a pass from Nolan Krenzen and had a step on the Florida defense beating Cam Johnson on a breakaway, cutting the deficit to three, 4-1, with 5:03 left in the 3rd.

After the goal from Kupka, the Stingrays got aggressive, pulling goaltender Mitch Gibson for the extra attacker. With 2:30 left in the 3rd period, Patrick Thomas punched home his first goal as a Stingray to bring South Carolina within two, 4-2. With the extra attacker out again, the Stingrays had looks but could not finish the comeback, falling to the Everblades, 4-2.

In the loss, Stingrays defenseman Connor Moore played in his 292nd game with South Carolina, moving into 10th place all-time in games played in Stingrays franchise history. The assist from Krenzen was his first professional point of his career.

South Carolina continues its four-game road trip on Sunday as the Stingrays meet the Atlanta Gladiators. Puck drop is set for 3:10 p.m. from the Gas South Arena in Duluth, Georgia.

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South Carolina Stingrays' Connor Mayor versus Florida Everblades' Anthony Romano
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