ECHL South Carolina Stingrays

Stingrays Fight Back ,Take Down Gladiators in Overtime

Published on November 27, 2014 under ECHL (ECHL)
South Carolina Stingrays News Release


Duluth, GA - Forward Wayne Simpson netted the game-winning goal on a breakaway in overtime to propel the South Carolina Stingrays (5-9-0-4) over the Gwinnett Gladiators (6-8-1-0) 3-2 at The Arena at Gwinnett Center Thanksgiving night.

The Gladiators jumped on the scoreboard first at 5:30 of the opening period when forward Anthony Perdicaro caught a drop pass from forward Garry Nunn at the top of the left-wing circle and blasted it over the glove of Stingrays goaltender Jeff Jakaitis (W, 20 saves on 22 shots).

Stingrays forward Braden Pimm tied the contest 1:24 into the second period using a spin-o-rama to move past the defense and rip a shot past the glove of Gladiators goaltender Mark Guggenberger (OTL, 30 saves on 33 shors) from the top of the crease. Defenseman Drew MacKenzie and forward Andrew Cherniwchan picked up assists. The Gladiators reclaimed the lead moments later as forward Nathan Burns grabbed his second goal of the season at 11:49.

The Stingrays evened the contest late in the third period off a drive from forward Brandon Hynes along the right-wing boards beating Guggenberger past the right shoulder at 15:29. Forward Rob Bellamy added the lone assist. In the extra session, Simpson forced a turnover for a breakaway and capitalized at 1:02 for his fifth goal of the season to claim the victory. The Stingrays finished the game 0-for-2 on the power play while the Gladiators went 0-for-3.

The Stingrays return to the North Charleston Coliseum on Saturday, November 29 at 3:05 p.m. against the Gladiators. Celebrate Thanksgiving with the Stingrays!

The series wraps up on Sunday, November 30 for Crews Subaru Family Day and Kids Day at 3:05 at the Coliseum! All kids tickets and kids meals are $5! Bring your ice skates for the Health First Postgame Skate with the Stingrays!

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!

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