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Stingrays Game Preview: Stingrays Celebrate First-Ever Undie Sunday Today

March 15, 2015 - ECHL (ECHL)
South Carolina Stingrays News Release


North Charleston, S.C. - The South Carolina Stingrays celebrate Undie Sunday and Crews Subaru Family Day and look continue their ECHL-record 18-game winning streak today against the Gwinnett Gladiators at 3:05 at the North Charleston Coliseum. Today is the 16 and final regular-season meeting between to the two East-Division rivals this season.

A Run for the Ages:

The South Carolina Stingrays set a new ECHL record for more consecutive wins last night, picking up their 18th straight victory behind a 6-0 triumph over the Gladiators at the North Charleston Coliseum. During the winning streak, the Stingrays have outscored opponents 78-24 and have allowed only one goal in the last four games.

Longest Winning Streaks, ECHL History

18 - South Carolina Stingrays (Feb. 7, 2015-Present)

17 - Cincinnati Cyclones (Jan. 13-Feb. 29, 2008)

15 - Victoria Salmon Kings (Dec. 6, 2008-Jan. 10, 2009)

14- Louisiana IceGators (Nov. 23-Dec. 22, 2001)

- Knoxville Cherokees (Dec. 28, 1993-Jan. 29, 1994)

13 - South Carolina Stingrays (Nov. 24-Dec. 19, 2009)

- Las Vegas Wranglers (March 10-April 7, 2007)

12 - 9 times, most recent:

Reading Royals (Jan. 17-Feb. 11, 2015)

Jakaitis Sets New ECHL Shutout Streak:

South Carolina goaltender Jeff Jakaitis set a new ECHL record on Saturday in the Stingrays' League-record 18th straight win, a 6-0 victory over Gwinnett. The shutout extended Jakaitis' shutout streak to 259:32, breaking the previous ECHL record of 236:03, set by Darryl Paquette of Hampton Roads in 1996-97. It was also Jakaitis' third consecutive shutout, which ties the ECHL record for most consecutive shutouts. It is the seventh time in ECHL history - and second time in Jakaitis' career - that a goaltender has posted three straight shutouts. The first time in Jakaitis' career, all three shutouts came against the Stingrays when he was a member of the Gwinnett Gladiators.

Undie Sunday:

Bring new, packaged diapers, men's, women's and kid's underwear along with socks and other undergarments to throw on the ice after the Stingrays score their first goal of the game, similar to Teddy Bear Toss. Sunday is also Mascot Mania and Crews Subaru Family Day featuring $5 kids tickets and $5 kids meals! Meet all of your favorite mascots from around the Lowcountry! Bring your ice skates for the Health First Postgame Skate with the Stingrays.

Series Breakdown:

The Stingrays are 12-3-0-0 against the Gladiators this season, won 12 of the last 13 contests and have shutout the Gladiators the last three meetings. Forward and Captain Andrew Rowe leads the Stingrays against the Gladiators with 14 points (three goals, 11 assists). All time, the Stingrays sit with a 78-53-13 record.

Milestones Within Reach:

Forward Tim Spencer is two penalty minutes from 1,000 as a professional. Forward Andrew Rowe is three goals away from 100 as a pro and forward Rob Bellamy sits five points from 200 professional points. Goaltender Jeff Jakaitis has tied a career-high with five shutouts.

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Game Notes

The Stingrays are giving away "Southern Charm" Shep Rose bobbleheads to the first 1,000 fans on Friday, March 20 as the Stingrays take on the Indy Fuel at 7:05 at the North Charleston Coliseum ! Members of the cast including Shep will be at the game! The second season of "Southern Charm" premiers on March 16 on Bravo TV! The Stingrays are also teaming up with Service Master, local True Value Hardware stores and local fire departments for $5ForLife Friday Night! For every $5 donation, a new smoke detector will be purchased and installed for a family in need.

Friday is another Family Four Pack Friday! Grab four tickets, four hotdogs, four sodas and large popcorn for $55! All college and military tickets are $7 at the Coliseum Box Office. Buy Friday Family Four Pack

On Saturday, March 21, the Stingrays salute the men and women of the Armed Forces on SAIC Wounded Warriors Night with the USO against the Cincinnati Cyclones at 7:05. The first 1,000 fans receive an SAIC USO Stingrays cowbell!

2014-2015 Records

South Carolina: 36-18-1-6, 79 points (3rd place, East Division)

Gwinnett: 17-38-3-2, 39 points (7th place, East Division)

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

12-3-0-0

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

Nov. 9 vs. Gwinnett 4-2 Loss Box Score

Nov. 25 at Gwinnett 4-1 Loss Box Score

Nov. 27 at Gwinnett 3-2 Overtime Win Box Score

Nov. 29 vs. Gwinnett 3-2 Win Box Score

Nov. 30 vs. Gwinnett 3-0 Win Box Score

Dec. 14 at Gwinnett 6-3 Win Box Score

Jan. 8 at Gwinnett 2-1 Shootout Win Box Score

Jan. 10 at Gwinnett 4-3 Loss Box Score

Feb. 8 vs. Gwinnett 6-3 Win Box Score

Feb. 13 vs. Gwinnett 3-0 Win Box Score

Feb. 14 at Gwinnett 5-0 Win Box Score

Mar. 6 vs. Gwinnett 5-1 Win Box Score

Mar. 7 at Gwinnett 3-0 Win Box Score

Mar. 13 at Gwinnett 4-0 Win Box Score

Mar. 14 vs. Gwinnett 6-0 Win Box Score

Mar. 15 vs. Gwinnett 3:05 p.m.

2013-2014 Records

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

Gwinnett: 29-38-3-2, 63 points (5th place, South Division, 11th Eastern Conference)

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

10-6-0-0

Stingrays vs. Gwinnett, All-Time

78-53-13

Head Coaches

South Carolina: Spencer Carbery (4th year)

Gwinnett: Andy Brandt (1st year)

NHL Affiliate

South Carolina: Boston Bruins and Washington Capitals

Gwinnett: Arizona Coyotes

AHL Affiliate

South Carolina: Providence Bruins and Hershey Bears

Gwinnett: Portland Pirates

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