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Stingrays Gameday: Stingrays Celebrate Military Appreciation Night Tonight Against Florida

March 12, 2010 - ECHL (ECHL)
South Carolina Stingrays News Release


North Charleston, SC - The South Carolina Stingrays kick off a three-in-three home weekend and a five-game series with the Florida Everblades tonight at 7:05 p.m. at North Charleston Coliseum. Tonight is the ninth of 13 scheduled meetings between the two teams this season.

Tonight is Military Appreciation Night featuring special camouflage Stingrays military jerseys! The jerseys will be auctioned off LIVE at the end of the game. Tonight is also $2 Green Beer Night and the Stingrays will be skating on green ice in celebration of St. Patrick's Day. Be sure to arrive early because the beer special only lasts until the end of the first period.

On Saturday, March 13 at 5:00 p.m., the Stingrays celebrate Faith and Fun Night with 100.9 WAY FM with a special post-game concert with Group 1 Crew! Don't miss any of the fast-paced, hard-hitting action of the South Carolina Stingrays. Ticket packages for the 2010-11 season are on sale now for as low as $26 a month. Call the Stingrays front office at 744-2248 or click here for more information. For all the latest Stingrays news visit www.stingrayshockey.com. Stingrays Hockey - Family Affordable Entertainment.

Magic Number = 3 points

The Stingrays have a magic number of three heading into tonight's game against Florida. The Stingrays need a win and a Gwinnett Gladiator loss to clinch a spot in the 2010 Kelly Cup Playoffs.

Getting Tricky

Stingrays forward Rob Ricci scored his first professional hat trick on Sunday, March 7 in the Stingrays' 6-2 victory over the Cincinnati Cyclones. Ricci buried goals at even strength, on the power play and short handed. The Brampton, ON native leads all Stingrays rookies with 22 goals and 23 assists for 45 points.

Early Momentum

The Stingrays are 23-3-4 this season when scoring the first goal of the game.

2009-2010 Season Records: South Carolina: 36-16-5-6, 83 points (1st place, South Division) Florida: 32-20-4-5, 73 points (2nd place, South Division)

Stingrays vs. Everblades, Head-to-Head in 2009-2010 4-2-1-1

2008-09 Records South Carolina: 43-23-2-4, 90 points (1st place, South Division) Florida: 49-17-2-3, 103 points (1st place, South Division)

Stingrays vs. Florida, Head-to-head in 2008-09 6-6-0-0

Stingrays vs. Florida, All-Time 45-41-11

Head Coaches South Carolina: Cail MacLean (1st year) Florida: Malcolm Cameron (2nd year)

NHL Affiliate South Carolina: Washington Capitals Florida: Carolina Hurricanes/Florida Panthers

AHL Affiliate South Carolina: Hershey Bears Florida: Albany River Rats/Rochester Americans

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