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Stingrays Game Preview: Stingrays Chase Record 14th Consecutive Win Tonight against Gladiators

March 6, 2015 - ECHL (ECHL)
South Carolina Stingrays News Release


North Charleston, S.C. - The South Carolina Stingrays host the Gwinnett Gladiators tonight at 7:05 at the North Charleston Coliseum and look to set a new team record with their 14th consecutive victory. Tonight is the 12 of 16 meetings between to the two East-Division rivals this season.

Alzheimer's Awareness Night

The Stingrays teamed up with the Alzheimer's Association for tonight's matchup to raise awareness in the Lowcountry.

Spring Breakers:

All college and military tickets are $7 at the North Charleston Coliseum Box Office. Grab a Friday Family Four Pack (four tickets, four hotdogs, four sodas and large popcorn) for $55 at the Box Office.

Chasing History:

The Stingrays enter tonight's matchup on an ECHL season-high 13-game winning streak. The mark ties the longest winning streak in Stingrays history set back in 2009 that stretched from November 24 to December 19 and is tied for fifth longest streak in the ECHL's 27-year history.

Longest Winning Streaks, ECHL History

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 (Feb. 7, 2015-Present)

- 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)

Series Breakdown:

The Stingrays hold an 8-3-0-0 head-to-head record against the Gladiators this season and won eight of the last nine contests. Forward Andrew Rowe leads the active Stingrays roster with seven points (two goals, five assists) against the Gladiators. All time, the Stingrays sit with a 74-53-13 record.

Rowe Reaches 300:

Forward and team captain Andrew Rowe appears in his 300th professional game tonight. Over a five-year professional career, Rowe has skated with the Stingrays, Elmira Jackals and Greenville Road Warriors in the ECHL and Hartford, Charlotte, Norfolk and Adirondack of the American Hockey League (AHL).

Carbery Looks for 150:

Head Coach Spencer Carbery is one win away from 150 behind the bench with the Stingrays.

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Game Notes

The Stingrays visit the Gladiators tomorrow, Saturday, March 7 at 7:05 p.m. at The Arena at Gwinnett Center in Duluth, Georgia and close the weekend with the final regular-season meeting against the Greenville Road Warriors on Sunday, March 8 at 3:00 at the Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, South Carolina.

The Stingrays honor the men and women of the Armed Forces on Military Appreciation Night presented by APECS Aerospace Corporation, Precision Airparts Support Services, United Aeronautical Corporation, U.S. Technical and Heritage Pools on Saturday, March 14 at 7:05 p.m. at the Coliseum. WCW and WWE Champion Ric Flair will fire up the crowd as the Stingrays skate in special "Stars and Stripes" jerseys and auction them off after the contest.

On Sunday, March 15, the Stingrays host their first ever Undie Sunday benefiting the Carolina Youth Development Center against the Gladiators at 3:05 at the Coliseum. 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.

2014-2015 Records

South Carolina: 31-18-1-6, 69 points (3rd place, East Division)

Gwinnett: 17-33-3-2, 39 points (7th place, East Division)

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

8-3-0-0

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 7:05 p.m.

Mar. 7 at Gwinnett 7:05 p.m.

Mar. 13 at Gwinnett 7:35 p.m.

Mar. 14 vs. Gwinnett 7:05 p.m.

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

9-6-0-0

Stingrays vs. Gwinnett, All-Time

74-53-13

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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