Stingrays Game Preview: Stingrays Close Weekend Series against Road Warriors Today
Published on February 9, 2014 under ECHL (ECHL)
South Carolina Stingrays News Release
North Charleston, S.C. - The South Carolina Stingrays close a three-game in three-day weekend series against the Greenville Road Warriors today at 3:00 p.m. at the Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, South Carolina. Today is the 12 of 16 meetings between the two teams this season and the first contest of a three-game road trip for the Stingrays.
Series at a Glance:
The Stingrays kicked off the series with a 6-1 victory Friday night at the North Charleston Coliseum behind a six-point game (three goals, three assists) from forward Dale Mitchell . The Road Warriors rallied last night at the Coliseum with a 4-1 triumph. Forward Paul Rodrigues recorded the lone goal for the Stingrays.
Stingrays Receive Defenseman Joe Lavin from Providence:
Defenseman Joe Lavin has been assigned to the Stingrays from their American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate, the Providence Bruins. Acquired by the Bruins in a trade with the Springfield Falcons (AHL) earlier this weekend, Lavin, 24, appeared in 24 games with the Falcons' ECHL affiliate, the Evansville IceMen, adding three goals and seven assists for 10 points. A fifth-round draft pick (126 overall) of the Chicago Blackhawks in the 2007 National Hockey League Entry Draft, the Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, native spent the last two seasons in the AHL with Chicago's partnership, the Rockford IceHogs, adding 27 points (four goals, 23 assists) in 112 contests.
Stingrays Sign Goaltender Max Strang:
Strang, 24, skated in three games with the Fort Wayne Komets (ECHL) earlier this season going 0-1-1 with a 3.73 goals-against average and .893 save percentage. A product of Gilbertsville, Pennsylvania, he spent most of this season with the Bloomington Thunder of the Southern Professional Hockey League (SPHL) picking up a 9-12-1 record, 3.31 goals-against average and .911 save percentage in 22 appearances.
Pink in the Rink is Around the Corner:
The Stingrays, along with East Cooper Medical Center and Susan G. Komen Lowcountry, will unveiled the 2014 Pink in the Rink jerseys Tuesday at East Cooper Medical Center in Mt. Pleasant. Click here to view the jerseys. 2014 Pink Packs are on sale now! The 8th Annual Pink in the Rink is Saturday, February 22 . Pink Packs
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2013-2014 Records
South Carolina: 30-11-1-2, 63 points (1st place, South Division, 1st Eastern Conference)
Greenville: 22-19-2-3, 49 points (4th place, South Division, 9th Eastern Conference)
2013-2014 Head-to-Head Record
7-3-0-1
South Carolina vs. Greenville, 2013-14 Season Schedule (Home Games in Bold)
Oct. 25 at Greenville 2-1 Win Box Score
Oct. 26 vs. Greenville 4-1 Win Box Score
Nov. 7 at Greenville 4-2 Win Box Score
Nov. 20 at Greenville 2-1 Shootout Loss Box Score
Nov. 24 vs. Greenville 3-2 Win Box Score
Dec. 15 vs. Greenville 3-2 Loss Box Score
Dec. 27 at Greenville 3-2 Win Box Score
Jan. 04 vs. Greenville 3-0 Win Box Score
Jan. 14 vs. Greenville 5-3 Loss Box Score
Feb. 07 vs. Greenville 6-1 Win Box Score
Feb. 08 vs. Greenville 4-1 Loss Box Score
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
27-21-10
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
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