ECHL South Carolina Stingrays

Stingrays Honor Lowcountry Native Darius Rucker on January 4; Country Star Will Sing National Anthem

Published on December 20, 2013 under ECHL (ECHL)
South Carolina Stingrays News Release


North Charleston, S.C. - The South Carolina Stingrays, along with 103.5 FM WEZL, are proud to announce Darius Rucker Night at the North Charleston Coliseum on Saturday, January 4 at 7:05 p.m. The Country-music star and co-founder of the rock band Hootie & the Blowfish will sing the National Anthem before the Stingrays battle the Greenville Road Warriors.

The first 2,000 fans receive a Darius Rucker bobblehead honoring his roots to the Lowcountry. Click here to view a special message from Rucker.

Last August, Stingrays President Rob Concannon presented Rucker with a custom #13 Stingrays jersey, in honor of his friend and favorite athlete, NFL legend Dan Marino, and a bobblehead during the presentation of Darius Rucker Boulevard in the Montague Terrace at the Coliseum. Concannon also announced initial plans for Darius Rucker Night featuring the bobblehead giveaway. In a surprise move by Rucker met by thunderous applause and cheers, he announced he will sing the National Anthem before the contest. Click here to read the full story.

103.5 FM WEZL is giving away a VIP Package to see Darius sing the National Anthem at the game, guarantee a bobblehead and see him take the Coliseum stage on February 20 while headlining his "True Believers" Tour. Click here to enter.

Rucker, who attended Middleton High School in West Ashley and helped form the world-famous rock band Hootie & the Blowfish while attending the University of South Carolina, is a Grammy (Hootie & the Blowfish) and Country Music Association (solo) award winner. Throughout his career, Rucker and his bands sold over 20 million albums and on October 16, 2012, he became a member of the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, Tennessee.

The Stingrays kick off a home-and-home series against the Gwinnett Gladiators Friday, December 20 at 7:05 at The Arena at Gwinnett Center and host the Gladiators Saturday, December 21 at 7:05 at the North Charleston Coliseum! Celebrate the Holidays with the Stingrays!

Stingrays Holiday Packs make the perfect gift this Holiday season! Grab four flex tickets good for ANY 2013-14 regular-season home game and a special gift! Visit StingraysHockey.com or call (843) 744-2248 for more information!

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