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Stingrays Gameday: Stingrays Travel To Charlotte To Battle Checkers Tonight

November 18, 2009 - ECHL (ECHL)
South Carolina Stingrays News Release


North Charleston, SC - The South Carolina Stingrays, riding a nine game unbeaten streak, head to Charlotte tonight to face the Checkers at 7:00 p.m. at Time Warner Cable Arena.

The Stingrays, who are 7-0-0-2 in their last nine, battle the Checkers for the third time this season following a dramatic 3-2 shootout win over Charlotte last Saturday night to even the season series at one.

Stingrays goaltender Todd Ford is 5-0 in his last five starts with a 2.17 goals-against average and forward Keith Johnson has four assists and five points in his last five games. Rookie Nikita Kashirsky is tied for 15th overall and is 3rd among rookies in the ECHL with 15 points. Kashirsky is also third in the league in shots with 59.

The Rays return to North Charleston Coliseum Friday, November 20 against the Gwinnett Gladiators at 7:05 p.m. for 100.9 WAY FM Family Fun Friday and $2 Beer Night! The Stingrays also host Gwinnett on Saturday, November 21 for Salute to Hometown Heroes Night featuring a pre-game hockey game between the Charleston Fire Dept. and the Atlanta Fire Dept. $2 of every ticket will go to the Equipping Our Heroes Foundation.

Saturday is also Tailgate Saturday! Bring the food, bring the music, and bring the FUN! Parking lots open at 4 p.m.! The Stingrays Booster Club will have tailgate party and will set up in parking lot A toward the middle just past the handicapped spaces. They will have plates for $5.00 - hamburger and chips or two hotdogs and chips as well as canned drinks and water for $.50.

On Sunday, November 22, the Stingrays battle the Johnstown Chiefs in their only visit to North Charleston Coliseum this season. Sunday is also the first Kid's Carnival of the season featuring $5 kid's tickets! Come join the fun starting at 2:30 p.m. on the Montague side of the Coliseum in the plaza. Camp Bow Wow will be on the main concourse for our first Adopt-a-Dog Sunday! Stop by and visit the Adoptable Dog of the Night! Tri-County Family Ministries will host a canned food drive at the Kid's Carnival and at all entrances to the Coliseum. Please bring non-perishable food items to support a great cause!

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 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

2009-2010 Season Records: South Carolina: 9-2-1-3, 22 points (1st place, South Division) Charlotte: 6-3-1-1, 14 points (3rd place, South Division)

Stingrays vs. Checkers, Head-to-Head in 2009-2010 1-1-0-0

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 70-47-19

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

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