Stingrays Gameday: Stingrays Look To Make History Tonight In North Charleston
Published on December 19, 2009 under ECHL (ECHL)
South Carolina Stingrays News Release
North Charleston, SC - The South Carolina Stingrays skate against the Charlotte Checkers tonight at 7:05 p.m. at North Charleston. Tonight is the seventh of eleven scheduled meetings between the two teams this season and the fourth of five consecutive. The Stingrays come into tonight's contest on an ECHL- best 12 game winning streak, tying a franchise record set in 2007.
Today is Tailgate Saturday with the Rays! Come out and start the celebration early with a tailgate in the Coliseum parking lots. Bring the food, bring the music and bring the FUN! Lots open at 4:00 p.m.
The Stingrays close out the five-game mini series with the Checkers Sunday, December 20 at Time Warner Cable Arena at 2:00 p.m. The Stingrays return to North Charleston Coliseum Sunday, December 27 at 4:00 p.m. against the Charlotte Checkers. Join the Stingrays on Sunday for Kid's Day featuring $5 kid's tickets and a pregame kid's carnival. It is also Adopt-a-Dog Sunday with Camp Bow Wow. Be sure to stop by their table on the main concourse to see the Adoptable Dog of the Night. Stick around after the game for Skate with the Rays with your favorite Stingrays players. Ticket packages and individual tickets are on sale now! Call the Stingrays front office at (843) 744-2248 for more information. For all the latest Stingrays news, visit www.stingrayshockey.com
Note of the Night: Stingrays defenseman Josh Godfrey is currently on a four-game point streak with five points (1g, 4a) and on a four-game assist streak (4a).
Cha-Ching! With a goal last night, Stingrays rookie Nikita Kashirsky is now tied for second in the ECHL with 17 goals. The Russian forward is also riding a four-game point streak (4g, 3a) coming into tonight's contest.
History In The Making Tonight, the South Carolina Stingrays have the opportunity to make franchise history with their 13 straight win. The Stingrays set the record of 12 consecutive wins back in 2007 between November 28 and December 1.
Fantastic Fornataro Stingrays forward Matt Fornataro has seven-game point streak (4g, 7a) and 19 points (7g, 12a) in his last eleven games played.
2009-2010 Season Records: South Carolina: 21-6-1-3, 46 points (1st place, South Division) Charlotte: 14-8-3-1, 32 points (2nd place, South Division)
Stingrays vs. Checkers, Head-to-Head in 2009-2010 4-2-0-0
2008-09 Records South Carolina: 43-23-2-4, 90 points (1st place, South Division) Charlotte: 34-29-2-6, 76 points (3rd place, South Division)
Stingrays vs Checkers, Head-to-head in 2008-09 10-5-0-1
Stingrays vs Checkers, All-time 73-48-19
Head Coaches South Carolina: Cail MacLean (1st year) Charlotte: Derek Wilkinson (6th year)
NHL Affiliate South Carolina: Washington Capitals Charlotte: New York Rangers/Colorado Avalanche
AHL Affiliate South Carolina: Hershey Bears Charlotte: Hartford Wolf Pack/Lake Erie Monsters
ECHL Stories from December 19, 2009
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- Royals Pull Out Squeaker in Elmira, 2-1 - Reading Royals
- Victoria survives furious Thunder comeback in three-game sweep - Stockton Thunder
- Alaska Endures Gut-Wrenching Fifth Straight Loss - Alaska Aces
- Gwinnett's Pat Galivan Records Three Points Including Game-Winner - Kalamazoo Wings
- Goalie Pielmeier scores empty-net goal in 6-4 win - Bakersfield Condors
- Utah Endures Gut-Wrenching Sixth-Straight Non-Win - Utah Grizzlies
- Steelheads Top Aces - Idaho Steelheads
- Thrilling Resurgence Ends with Another Shootout Loss - Trenton Devils
- Chiefs Beaten By Walleye - Johnstown Chiefs
- Chiefs Beaten By Walleye - Johnstown Chiefs
- Stingrays Set New Team Record With 13 Conseutive Win in a 4-2 Victory over Charlotte - South Carolina Stingrays
- Everblades Bomb Nailers Early, Win 5-1 - Florida Everblades
- Gladiators Earn Split in OT Victory - Atlanta Gladiators
- Jackals Drop Heartbreaker To Royals At Sold-Out First Arena - Elmira Jackals
- Nailers Blast 43 Shots But Fall 5-1 - Wheeling Nailers
- Charlotte Throws 35 Shots At South Carolina, Loses 4-2 - Charlotte Checkers
- Ehgoetz Collects Three Points In Cyclones 5-4 Win - Cincinnati Cyclones
- Ludwig recalled, Asselin signed by Idaho - Idaho Steelheads
- Three Royals Called to AHL - Reading Royals
- Walleye Roll Over Chiefs At Home, 5-2 - Toledo Walleye
- ECHL Transactions - ECHL
- Game Preview: Stockton Thunder At Victoria Salmon Kings - Stockton Thunder
- Reign Outshoots Wranglers, 3-2 - Ontario Reign
- Jackals Add Goaltender Ellis, Release - Elmira Jackals
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- ECHL Today - ECHL
- Goaltender David Shantz to sign autographs following tomorrow night's contest versus Stockton - Victoria Salmon Kings
- David Shantz makes 30 saves in Victoria's 2-0 win over Stockton. - Victoria Salmon Kings
- Condors Fight off Grizzlies, 3-2 - Bakersfield Condors
- Grizzlies Fall 3-2 To Bakersfield - Utah Grizzlies
- Shantz outduels Perugini with 30-save shutout - Stockton Thunder
- Royals Hang On For Win Over Elmira, 4-3 - Reading Royals
- Aces Absorb Fourth Consecutive Defeat - Alaska Aces
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