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Stingrays Game Preview: the Stanley Cup Visits Today as Stingrays Faceoff against Fort Wayne

March 29, 2014 - ECHL (ECHL)
South Carolina Stingrays News Release


North Charleston, S.C. - The South Carolina Stingrays host the Fort Wayne Komets on Stanley Cup Night tonight at 7:05 p.m. at the North Charleston Coliseum. Tonight is second and final regular-season meeting between the two teams this season.

Hockey's most famous and prized trophy, the Stanley Cup, visits the Stingrays! Doors to the Coliseum open at 3:00 p.m. for Stingrays season ticket holders and 4:00 p.m. for the public. All fans MUST have a ticket to Saturday's game to view the Cup.

Series at a Glance:

The two teams collided for the first time this season last night at the Coliseum, with the Komets prevailing 7-4. Forwards Dale Mitchell (one goal, one assist) Scott Campbell (one goal, one assist) and Peter Boyd (two assists) each recorded multi-point games and rookie Stephan Vigier added his first professional goal in his debut.

Campbell and Lavin Return to Stingrays:

Campbell and defenseman Joe Lavin were reassigned to the Stingrays from their American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate, the Providence Bruins, prior to last night's faceoff. Campbell has 24 points (11 goals, 13 assists) in 32 games with the Stingrays and added three points (two goals, one assist) in 23 contests for Providence this season. Lavin skated in his sixth game as a Stingray last night and holds two assists this season. With Providence, the Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, native pitched in one assist in four games.

60 Points:

With the two assists last night, Boyd becomes the first Stingray to reach the 60-point mark in a single season since 2009-10. He is currently tied for seventh in the ECHL scoring race (22 goals, 38 assists).

Broadcast Central

Watch: America One

Inside the Coliseum: 87.8 FM

Listen Live: Desktop/Laptop/PC, iOS Devices and Android Devices

The Stingrays kickoff a five-game road trip tomorrow, Sunday, March 30 against the Greenville Road Warriors at 3:00 p.m. at the Bon Secours Wellness Arena and celebrate Fan Appreciation Night and The Post and Courier Hall of Fame Night on Friday, April 11 against the Elmira Jackals at the Coliseum. The first 1,000 fans receive a 2013-14 team photo courtesy of Sheila Lauffer at Data Imaging ! Friday is also FREE parking ! Cast your ballot for the Stingrays Hall of Fame ! Click here to vote!

2013-2014 Records

South Carolina: 38-21-2-4, 82 points (2nd place, South Division, 4th Eastern Conference)

Ft. Wayne: 31-23-6-5, 73 points (3rd place, North Division, 8th Eastern Conference)

2013-2014 Head-to-Head Record

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

Mar. 28 vs. Ft. Wayne 7-4 Loss Box Score

Mar. 29 vs. Ft. Wayne

2012-2013 Records

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

Ft. Wayne: 33-35-1-3, 70 points (4th place, North Division, 12th Eastern Conference)

South Carolina vs. Ft. Wayne, Head-to-Head in 2012-13

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Stingrays vs. Ft. Wayne, All-Time

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Head Coaches

South Carolina: Spencer Carbery (3rd year)

Ft. Wayne: Gary Graham (1st year)

NHL Affiliate

South Carolina: Boston Bruins

Ft. Wayne: Independent

AHL Affiliate

South Carolina: Providence Bruins

Ft. Wayne: Independent

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