Stingrays Announce Captain And Alternates For 2009-10 Season
January 7, 2010 - ECHL (ECHL)
South Carolina Stingrays News Release
North Charleston, SC - The South Carolina Stingrays and Head Coach Cail MacLean announced today that Matt Scherer has been named captain and Spencer Carbery, Keith Johnson and Gregg Johnson have been selected as alternates for the 2009-2010 season.
"I feel that leadership is one of the strongest characteristics of our team," MacLean said. "We look to move forward with the same steady contributions of leadership from many different players. Players like Nate Kiser and Spencer Carbery will continue to play a dominant role in that department. Our team was in an enviable position in that we had many good options."
Scherer, 27, becomes the seventh captain in Stingrays history. The third-year pro has ten goals and seven assists for 17 points this season with the Stingrays. Prior to turning pro, Scherer spent for seasons with the University of Connecticut earning 105 points (62g, 43a) in 138 games.
"Matt provides a constant example both on and off the ice," MacLean said. "He approaches the game in a very professional manner and is someone that is very consistent in his leadership."
Carbery, 28, leads the Stingrays in penalty minutes with 64 and has netted 16 points (6g, 10a) in 28 games this season. The Victoria, BC native split last season with the Stingrays and the Fresno Falcons earning 17 goals and 15 assists for 32 points in 68 games.
Stingrays forward Keith Johnson will serve as an alternate captain for the Stingrays for all remaining home contests this season. Johnson, 25 currently ranks 15 in the ECHL with 13 goals and 19 assists for 32 points.
Forward Gregg Johnson will wear an 'A' for all Stingrays road games. Johnson, 27, joined the Stingrays after spending the previous two seasons in Europe with the SaiPa Lappeenranta of the FNL and Frankfurt and Wolfsburg of the DEL. The Windsor, CT native has eleven goals and 15 assists for 36 points this season for the Stingrays. Prior to turning pro, Johnson played four seasons with Boston University accumulating 47 points (14g, 33a) in 125 games.
The Stingrays continue their three-game road trip Friday, January 8 in Gwinnet to face the Gladiators at 7:35 p.m. at The Arena at Gwinnett Center. Listen to the game LIVE at www.stingrayshockey.com !
The Rays return to North Charleston Coliseum Sunday, January 10 at 4:00 p.m. against the Gwinnett Gladiators. Come out and celebrate the Dog Days of Winter where fans can bring their dogs to the game. Dog tickets are $5 dollars with all the proceeds going towards Pet Helpers Animal Shelter.
Join the Stingrays on Sunday for Kid's Day featuring $5 kid's tickets and a pregame kid's carnival. It is also Adopt-a-Dog Sunday with Camp Bow Wow. Be sure to stop by their table on the main concourse to see the Adoptable Dog of the Night. Stick around after the game for Post-Game Autographs with your favorite Stingrays players. Ticket packages and individual tickets are on sale now! Call the Stingrays front office at (843) 744-2248 for more information. For all the latest Stingrays news, visit www.stingrayshockey.com with your favorite Stingrays players. Ticket packages and individual tickets are on sale now! Call the Stingrays front office at (843) 744-2248 for more information. For all the latest Stingrays news, visit www.stingrayshockey.com.
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