ECHL South Carolina Stingrays

Stingrays Game Preview: Stingrays Celebrate Darius Rucker Night Tonight vs. Road Warriors

Published on January 4, 2014 under ECHL (ECHL)
South Carolina Stingrays News Release


North Charleston, S.C. - The South Carolina Stingrays celebrate Darius Rucker Night tonight against the Greenville Road Warriors at 7:05 at the North Charleston Coliseum. Tonight is the eighth of 16 meetings between the two teams this season. Listen to all the action LIVE at StingraysHockey.com on America One and inside the Coliseum at 87.8 FM !

Darius Rucker, the Country-music star and co-founder of the rock band Hootie & the Blowfish, will sing the National Anthem and drop the ceremonial first puck. The first 2,000 fans receive a Darius Rucker bobblehead honoring his roots to the Lowcountry, Click here to view a special message from Darius Rucker. Parking is free!

Rucker, who attended Middleton High School in West Ashley and helped form the world-famous rock band Hootie & the Blowfish while attending the University of South Carolina, is a Grammy (Hootie & the Blowfish) and Country Music Association (solo) award winner. Throughout his career, Rucker and his bands sold over 20 million albums and on October 16, 2012, he became a member of the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, Tennessee.

Last August, Stingrays President Rob Concannon presented Rucker with a custom #13 Stingrays jersey, in honor of his friend and favorite athlete, NFL legend Dan Marino, and a bobblehead during the presentation of Darius Rucker Boulevard in the Montague Terrace at the Coliseum. Concannon also announced initial plans for Darius Rucker Night featuring the bobblehead giveaway. In a surprise move by Rucker met by thunderous applause and cheers, he announced he will sing the National Anthem before the contest. Click here to read the full story.

Click here to view complete game notes, team rosters and biographies and ECHL league leaders.

The Stingrays return to action Tuesday, January 7 against the Gwinnett Gladiators at 7:05 p.m. at the North Charleston Coliseum for 2x2 Tuesday presented by Bud Light . Enjoy $2 beer all game and 2-for-1 tickets at the Coliseum Box Office!

Pack the House Night tickets are on sale now! The Stingrays host the annual Pack the House Night game on Saturday, January 25 at 7:05 against the Florida Everblades at the Coliseum! All tickets are $5 and free parking ! Visit StingraysHockey.com or call (843) 744-2248 to pick up your tickets!

2013-2014 Records

South Carolina: 23-6-1-2, 49 points (1st place, South Division, 1st Eastern Conference)

Greenville: 14-14-2-1, 31 points (4th place, South Division, 10th Eastern Conference)

2013-2014 Head-to-Head Record

5-1-0-1

South Carolina vs. Greenville, 2013-14 Season Schedule (Home Games in Bold)

Oct. 25 at Greenville 2-1 W Box Score

Oct. 26 vs. Greenville 4-1 W Box Score

Nov. 7 at Greenville 4-2 W Box Score

Nov. 20 at Greenville 2-1 SOL Box Score

Nov. 24 vs. Greenville 3-2 W Box Score

Dec. 15 vs. Greenville 3-2 L Box Score

Dec. 27 at Greenville 3-2 Win Box Score

Jan. 04 vs. Greenville

Jan. 14 vs. Greenville

Feb. 07 vs. Greenville

Feb. 08 vs. Greenville

Feb. 09 at Greenville

Mar. 16 at Greenville

Mar. 23 vs. Greenville

Mar. 30 at Greenville

Apr. 8 at Greenville

2012-2013 Records

South Carolina: 38-26-5-3, 83 points (3rd place, South Division, 6th Eastern Conference)

Greenville: 36-28-2-6, 80 points (4th place, South Division, 8th Eastern Conference)

South Carolina vs. Greenville, Head-to-Head in 2012-13

8-5-0-1

Stingrays vs. Greenville, All-Time

25-19-10

Head Coaches

South Carolina: Spencer Carbery (3rd year)

Greenville: Dean Stork (4th year)

NHL Affiliate

South Carolina: Boston Bruins

Greenville: New York Rangers

AHL Affiliate

South Carolina: Providence Bruins

Greenville: Hartford Wolf Pack

Check out the South Carolina Stingrays Statistics

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