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Stingrays Game Preview: Stingrays and Road Warriors Collide for East-Division Points Tonight

December 30, 2014 - ECHL (ECHL)
South Carolina Stingrays News Release


North Charleston, S.C. - The South Carolina Stingrays visit the Greenville Road Warriors tonight at 7:00 p.m. at the Bon Secours Wellness in Greenville, South Carolina. Tonight is the eighth of 14 meetings between to the two division rivals this season.

Series Breakdown:

The Stingrays hold a 4-1-0-2 head-to-head record against the Road Warriors this season and are currently on a four-game winning streak against the in-state rival. Forward Cody Sylvester is tied for the Stingrays team lead with five points (two goals, three assists) against the Road Warriors. Only four points separate the two teams in the East Division.

Extension on the Holidays?

The Stingrays enter tonight's matchup on a seven-game point streak (6-0-1-0). On Thanksgiving, the Stingrays held an overall record of 4-9-0-4 and have since gone unbeaten in 12 of the last 13 games (11-1-1-0) and earned an 8-1-1 record in December.

Protecting the Lead:

Both the Stingrays and Road Warriors boast impressive records when leading after the first and second periods. The Stingrays are 8-1-1-2 after the opening frame and 11-0-0-3 after two periods. Greenville is 10-0-0-0 and 12-0-0-0 respectively.

Team Defense Shines:

The Stingrays and Road Warriors sit among the top four ECHL clubs in goals-against average (GAA). Greenville showcases a league-leading 2.53 while the Stingrays are tied for third at 2.67.

Putting Together Points:

Forward Derek DeBlois is currently on a four-game point streak with four points (two goals, two assists), forward and former Road Warriors Brandon Hynes is on a three-game assist streak (three assists) and forward Patrick Gaul is riding a four-game point streak with one goal and three assists for four points.

Jakaitis and Morrison Standing Tall:

Goaltenders Jeff Jakaitis and Adam Morrison sit second and third in the ECHL with a 2.06 and 2.09 goals-against average.

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Game Notes

Ring in the New Year with the Stingrays tomorrow, Wednesday, December 31 as they battle the Florida Everblades at 6:05 p.m. at the Coliseum. All lower-level tickets are buy-one get-one! Buy BOGO Tickets

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2014-2015 Records

South Carolina: 15-10-0-4, 35 points (4th place, East Division)

Greenville: 19-10-0-1, 39 points (2nd place, East Division)

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

Oct. 24 at Greenville 3-0 L Box Score

Oct. 30 at Greenville 3-2 Shootout Loss Box Score

Oct. 31 vs. Greenville 5-4 Shootout Loss Box Score

Nov. 1 vs. Greenville 4-2 Win Box Score

Nov. 10 at Greenville 5-1 Win Box Score

Nov. 16 vs. Greenville 2-0 Win Box Score

Dec. 13 vs. Greenville 2-1 Shootout Win Box Score

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. 10 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.

South Carolina vs. Greenville, Head-to-Head in 2014-15

4-1-0-2

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

33-24-13

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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