ECHL South Carolina Stingrays

Stingrays Close Preseason Schedule Tonight against Road Warriors

Published on October 11, 2014 under ECHL (ECHL)
South Carolina Stingrays News Release


North Charleston, S.C. - The South Carolina Stingrays, celebrating 22 seasons of hockey in the Lowcountry, close the 2014 preseason tonight against the Greenville Road Warriors at 7:05 at the Carolina Ice Palace in North Charleston. The Stingrays hold a 1-1-1-2 all-time preseason record against the Road Warriors.

Preseason History:

Road Warriors took down the Stingrays 5-4 in the shootout in preseason action last season at the Carolina Ice Palace. The Stingrays' lone preseason victory against their in-state rivals came on October 8, 2012 in a 3-2 overtime decision at the Ice Palace.

Breaking Down the Action:

The Stingrays opened the preseason last night with a 2-1 victory over the Gwinnett Gladiators in Alpharetta, Georgia. The Gladiators opened the scoring, but the Stingrays responded with two late third-period goals including the game-winning marker with 32.7 seconds remaining. Forward Jack Downing recorded a goal and an assist in the win.

Regular-Season Series at a Glance:

The Stingrays and Road Warriors collide 14 times during the 2014-15 campaign, the second most common opponent this season. Last season, the Stingrays took a 9-5-0-2 head-to-head record against the Road Warriors and stand 29-23-11 all-time.

Looking Back:

Forward Peter Boyd led the Stingrays against the Road Warriors with 16 points (six goals, 10 assists) over 14 games. Goaltender Jeff Jakaitis registered a 6-3-0-1 record with a 2.38 goals-against average and .920 save percentage.

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The Stingrays kick off the 2014-15 season on Friday, October 17 against the Florida Everblades at 7:30 p.m. at Germain Arena in Estero, Florida and continue a season-opening three-game road trip the following evening, Saturday, October 18, against the Everblades at 7:00.

The Stingrays celebrate Opening Night on Saturday, October 25 at 7:05 p.m. at the North Charleston Coliseum! The world-famous Zooperstars perform all night and the first 5,000 fans receive a Savage Law Firm 2014-15 magnet schedule. Arrive early for the Stingrays Alumni Game at 2:00 p.m. Admission is FREE with your ticket to Opening Night and parking is FREE all day!

Do not miss a second of the action! 2014-15 Stingrays Ticket Plans are on sale NOW! Save money off of box office prices and receive great benefits like FREE parking, Buddy Passes, discounts off of merchandise, advanced ticket purchases to North Charleston Coliseum and Performing Arts Center events and more!

2014-2015 Preseason Records

South Carolina: 1-0-0-0, 2 points (T-1st place, East Division, T-2nd place, Eastern Conference)

Greenville: 0-0-0-0, 0 points (-- place, East Division, -- Eastern Conference)

South Carolina vs. Greenville, 2014-15 Season Schedule (Home Games in Bold, All times Eastern)

Oct. 24 at Greenville 7:00 p.m.

Oct. 30 at Greenville 7:00 p.m.

Oct. 31 vs. Greenville 7:05 p.m.

Nov. 1 vs. Greenville 7:05 p.m.

Nov. 10 at Greenville 7:00 p.m.

Nov. 16 vs. Greenville 3:05 p.m.

Dec. 13 vs. Greenville 7:05 p.m.

Dec. 22 at Greenville 7:00 p.m.

Dec. 30 at Greenville 7:00 p.m.

Jan. 11 at Greenville 3:00 p.m.

Feb. 7 at Greenville 7:00 p.m.

Feb. 21 vs. Greenville 7:05 p.m.

Feb. 22 vs. Greenville 7:05 p.m.

Mar. 8 at Greenville 3:00 p.m.

2013-2014 Records

South Carolina: 43-23-2-4, 92 points (1st place, South Division, 3rd Eastern Conference)

Greenville: 39-27-2-4, 84 points (3rd place, South Division, 6th Eastern Conference)

South Carolina vs. Greenville, Head-to-Head in 2013-14

9-5-0-2

Stingrays vs. Greenville, All-Time (Preseason)

1-1-1-2

Stingrays vs. Greenville, All-Time (Regular Season)

29-23-11

Head Coaches

South Carolina: Spencer Carbery (4th year)

Greenville: Dean Stork (5th year)

NHL Affiliate

South Carolina: Boston Bruins and Washington Capitals

Greenville: New York Rangers

AHL Affiliate

South Carolina: Providence Bruins and Hershey Bears

Greenville: Hartford Wolf Pack

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