ECHL South Carolina Stingrays

Stingrays Game Preview: Stingrays Put Four-Game Winning Streak on the Line against the Reading Royal

December 6, 2014 - ECHL (ECHL)
South Carolina Stingrays News Release


North Charleston, S.C. - The South Carolina Stingrays battle the Reading Royals tonight at 7:05 at Santander Arena in Reading, Pennsylvania. Tonight is the first of three regular-season meeting between the two teams and the first-ever contest between the sides as East Division rivals.

Series Breakdown:

The Stingrays hold an all-time record of 15-9-0 against the Royals and went 1-1-0-1 head-to-head last season. Forward Wayne Simpson tied for second on the Stingrays in the series with two points (two assists). Goaltender Jeff Jakaitis went 1-0-0-1 with a 1.93 goals-against average and .930 save percentage.

On a Streak:

The Stingrays enter tonight's matchup on a four-game winning streak and are coming off of back-to-back shutout victories. The Stingrays blanked the Elmira Jackals last night 5-0 at First Arena in Elmira, New York. Forward Wayne Simpson registered a goal and two assists and goaltender Jeff Jakaitis picked up his second consecutive shutout and fourth straight victory making 17 saves.

Picking up the Points:

Forwards Braden Pimm (three goals, one assist) and Brandon Hynes (two goals, two assists) are currently riding four-game point steaks. Simpson has six points (three goals, three assists) in his last five games.

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Game Notes

The Stingrays close a three-game in three-day road trip tomorrow, Sunday, December 7 against the Royals at 5:05 p.m. at Santander Arena in Reading, Pennsylvania.

The Stingrays return to the Coliseum to host the Cincinnati Cyclones on Tuesday, December 9 at 7:05 p.m. for 2x2 Tuesday! Enjoy buy-one-get-one tickets at the Coliseum Box Office and $2 beer and $2 hotdogs all game! The Stingrays annual Teddy Bear Toss and Sing for Santa returns to the Coliseum on Saturday, December 13 at 7:05 p.m. against the Greenville Road Warriors! Bring a new or gently used stuffed animal to throw out on the ice after the Stingrays score their first goal! All stuffed animals will benefit the Salvation Army's Angel Tree. Sing you favorite Holiday songs throughout the game with Santa himself!

Do not miss a second of the action! 2014-15 Stingrays Ticket Plans are on sale NOW! Save money off of box office prices and receive great benefits like FREE parking, Buddy Passes, discounts off of merchandise, advanced ticket purchases to North Charleston Coliseum and Performing Arts Center events and more!

2014-2015 Records

South Carolina: 8-9-0-4, 20 points (6th place, East Division, 9th place, Eastern Conference)

Reading: 9-7-1-1, 20 points (5th place, East Division, 8th place, Eastern Conference)

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

Dec. 6 at Reading 7:05 p.m.

Dec. 7 at Reading 5:05 p.m.

Jan. 24 vs. Reading 7:05 pm.

2013-2014 Records

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

Reading: 46-22-2-2, 96 points (1st place, Atlantic Division, 1st Eastern Conference)

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

1-1-0-1

Stingrays vs. Reading, All-Time

15-9-0

Head Coaches

South Carolina: Spencer Carbery (4th year)

Reading: Larry Courville (6th year)

NHL Affiliate

South Carolina: Boston Bruins and Washington Capitals

Reading: Philadelphia Flyers

AHL Affiliate

South Carolina: Providence Bruins and Hershey Bears

Reading: Lehigh Valley Phantoms

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