ECHL South Carolina Stingrays

Stingrays Kelly Cup Quest Daily

Published on April 5, 2012 under ECHL (ECHL)
South Carolina Stingrays News Release


Eastern Conference Quarterfinals (Best-of-Five)

#2 Gwinnett Gladiators vs. #7 South Carolina Stingrays

Series Tied 1-1

Game #1

Tuesday, April 3

vs. Gwinnett

W 3-0

Box Score

Game #2

Wednesday, April 4

vs. Gwinnett

L 3-2

Box Score

Game #3

Friday, April 6

@ Gwinnett

7:05 p.m.

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Game #4

Sunday, April 8

@ Gwinnett

2:05 p.m.

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Game #5*

Monday, April 9

@ Gwinnett

7:05 p.m.

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*if necessary

SECOND SEASON SUB-PLOTS

The South Carolina Stingrays travel to The Arena at Gwinnett Center for Game Three of their best-of-five series against the Gwinnett Gladiators Friday, April 6 at 7:05 p.m. at the North Charleston Coliseum. Forward Joey Haddad scored two goals in the third period to give the Gladiators a 3-2 victory in Game Two at the North Charleston Coliseum Wednesday night. The Stingrays finished the 2011-12 regular season fourth in the South Division and seventh in the Eastern Conference with a record of 37-28-4-3 (81 pts). The Gladiators ended the season first in the South Division and second in the Eastern Conference with a 41-20-7-4 (93 pts) record. The Stingrays enter the playoffs for the 18th time in 19 seasons. Their 18 playoff appearances are the most ever in the ECHL. The Stingrays are tied for first in the ECHL with three Kelly Cup championships (1997, 2001, 2009) (Hampton Roads Admirals (1991, 1992, 1998) The Stingrays lead the ECHL with 150 postseason games played, 81 playoff wins, most home playoff wins (52), and most playoff wins in one year (16, 2009). In 15 games against the Gladiators this season, the Stingrays are 9-6-0-0.

Nov. 18: South Carolina 2 at Gwinnett 4 Final Box Score

Nov. 19: Gwinnett 2 at South Carolina 3 Final Box Score

Nov. 20: Gwinnett 1 at South Carolina 6 Final Box Score

Nov. 26: Gwinnett 4 at South Carolina 5 Final Overtime Box Score

Dec. 10: South Carolina 3 at Gwinnett 1 Final Box Score

Dec. 11: South Carolina 3 at Gwinnett 2 Final Shootout Box Score

Dec. 16: Gwinnett 2 at South Carolina 1 Final Box Score

Dec. 17: Gwinnett 1 at South Carolina 0 Final Box Score

Dec. 20: Gwinnett 3 at South Carolina 4 Final Overtime Box Score

Dec. 26: South Carolina 0 at Gwinnett 4 Final Box Score

Dec. 28: South Carolina 0 at Gwinnett 3 Final Box Score

Feb. 25: Gwinnett 2 at South Carolina 5 Final Box Score

Feb. 26: Gwinnett 1 at South Carolina 4 Final Box Score

Feb. 29: South Carolina 5 at Gwinnett 2 Final Box Score

Mar. 3: South Carolina 1 at Gwinnett 2 Final Box Score

The Stingrays are 51-38-11 against the Gladiators all-time. This matchup marks the fourth time the Stingrays and Gladiators have met in the postseason. All-Time Series: 2-1 All-Time Postseason Head-to-Head Record: 7-8 Last Meeting: 2008 Division Semifinals (Won Series 3-2)

ECHL All-Time Postseason Leaders

ECHL Team Postseason Records

ECHL Individual Postseason Records

2012 Kelly Cup Playoff Roster

The Rest of the Quest

Eastern Conference Quarterfinals (Best-of-Five)

#1 Elmira Jackals (45-22-5) vs. #8 Reading Royals (36-28-8)

Reading Leads 2-0

- Goaltender Mark Owuya made 38 saves to help lead the Royals past the Jackals 4-2 in Game Two.

#3 Kalamazoo Wings (38-26-8) vs. #6 Wheeling Nailers (37-26-9)

Series Tied 1-1

- Defenseman Sam Ftorek (1g, 1a) and forwards Trent Daavettila (2a) and Dwight Helminen (1g, 1a) netted two-point nights as the Wings evened their series with a 4-2 victory in Wheeling.

#4 Greenville Road Warriors (41-25-6) vs. #5 Florida Everblades (39-26-7)

Florida Leads 2-0

- The Everblades pushed the Road Warriors to the brink of elimination with a 4-2 win last night in Florida. Four different forwards lit the lamp and goalie John Muse made 32 saves.

Western Conference Quarterfinals (Best-of-Five)

#1 Alaska Aces - receive bye in Conference Quarterfinals

#2 Ontario Reign (43-21-8) vs. #7 Idaho Steelheads (31-32-9)

Series Tied 1-1

- The Reign erased a 2-1 deficit in the third period to defeat the Steelheads 4-3 in overtime. Forward Geoff Irwin netted the game-winning goal.

#3 Las Vegas Wranglers (42-22-8) vs. #6 Utah Grizzlies (33-33-6)

Las Vegas Leads 2-0

Game 3 - Tonight at 7:05 p.m. PT at Las Vegas

#4 Colorado Eagles (38-28-6) vs. #5 Stockton Thunder (34-33-5)

Stockton Leads 2-0

- Forward Max Campbell scored two goals and assisted on the game-winning goal 17 seconds into overtime to give the Thunder a 3-2 comeback victory over the Eagles.

Upcoming Games

Eastern Conference Quarterfinals (Best-of-Five)

#1 Elmira Jackals (45-22-5) vs. #8 Reading Royals (36-28-8)

Reading Leads 2-0

Game 1 - Tuesday, April 3: Elmira 1 at Reading 4 Final Box Score

Game 2 - Wednesday, April 4: Elmira 2 at Reading 4 Final Box Score

Game 3 - Friday, 6 at 7:05 p.m. ET at Elmira

Game 4 - Saturday, April 7 at 7:05 p.m. ET at Elmira (If Necessary)

Game 5 - Monday, April 9 at 7:05 p.m. ET at Elmira (If Necessary)

#3 Kalamazoo Wings (38-26-8) vs. #6 Wheeling Nailers (37-26-9)

Series Tied 1-1

Game 1 - Tuesday, April 3: Kalamazoo 2 at Wheeling 4 Final Box Score

Game 2 - Wednesday, April 4: Kalamazoo 4 at Wheeling 2 Final Box Score

Game 3 - Friday, April 6 at 7:30 p.m. ET at Kalamazoo

Game 4 - Saturday, April 7 at 7:30 p.m. ET at Kalamazoo

Game 5 - Monday, April 9 at 7 p.m. ET at Kalamazoo (If Necessary)

#4 Greenville Road Warriors (41-25-6) vs. #5 Florida Everblades (39-26-7)

Florida Leads 2-0

Game 1 - Monday, April 2: Greenville 2 at Florida 5 Final Box Score

Game 2 - Wednesday, April 4: Greenville 2 at Florida 4 Final Box Score

Game 3 - Friday, April 8 at 7:35 p.m. ET at Greenville

Game 4 - Saturday, April 7 at 7:05 p.m. ET at Greenville (If Necessary)

Game 5 - Monday, April 9 at 7:35 p.m. ET at Greenville (If Necessary)

Western Conference Quarterfinals (Best-of-Five)

#1 Alaska Aces - receive bye in Conference Quarterfinals

#2 Ontario Reign (43-21-8) vs. #7 Idaho Steelheads (31-32-9)

Series Tied 1-1

Game 1 - Tuesday, April 3: Ontario 2 at Idaho 3 Final Box Score

Game 2 - Wednesday, April 4: Ontario 4 at Idaho 3 Final Overtime Box Score

Game 3 - Friday, April 6 at 7 p.m. PT at Ontario

Game 4 - Saturday, April 7 at 6 p.m. PT at Ontario

Game 5 - Monday, April 9 at 7 p.m. PT at Ontario (If Necessary)

#3 Las Vegas Wranglers (42-22-8) vs. #6 Utah Grizzlies (33-33-6)

Las Vegas Leads 2-0

Game 1 - Monday, April 2: Las Vegas 2 at Utah 0 Final Box Score

Game 2 - Tuesday, April 3: Las Vegas 3 at Utah 2 Final Box Score

Game 3 - Thursday, April 5 at 7:05 p.m. PT at Las Vegas

Game 4 - Friday, April 6 at 7:05 p.m. PT at Las Vegas (If Necessary)

Game 5 - Monday, April 9 at 7:05 p.m. PT at Las Vegas (If Necessary)

#4 Colorado Eagles (38-28-6) vs. #5 Stockton Thunder (34-33-5)

Stockton Leads 2-0

Game 1 - Tuesday, April 3: Colorado 1 at Stockton 3 Final Box Score

Game 2 - Wednesday, April 4: Colorado 2 at Stockton 3 Final Overtime Box Score

Game 3 - Friday, April 6 at 7:05 p.m. MT at Colorado

Game 4 - Saturday, April 7 at 7:05 p.m. MT at Colorado (If Necessary)

Game 5 - Monday, April 9 at 7:05 p.m. MT at Colorado (If Necessary)

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