
Stingrays Kelly Cup Quest Daily
April 6, 2012 - 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
Tonight
@ 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 tonight, Friday, April 6 at 7:05 p.m. 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
Game 3 - Tonight, Friday, April 6 at 7:05 p.m. ET at Elmira
#3 Kalamazoo Wings (38-26-8) vs. #6 Wheeling Nailers (37-26-9)
Series Tied 1-1
Game 3 - Tonight, Friday, April 6 at 7:30 p.m. ET at Kalamazoo
#4 Greenville Road Warriors (41-25-6) vs. #5 Florida Everblades (39-26-7)
Florida Leads 2-0
Game 3 - Tonight, Friday, April 6 at 7:35 p.m. ET at Greenville
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 3 - Tonight, Friday, April 6 at 7 p.m. PT at Ontario
#3 Las Vegas Wranglers (42-22-8) vs. #6 Utah Grizzlies (33-33-6)
Las Vegas Wins 3-0
- Forwards Eric Lampe and Sean Wiles each scored two assists and goaltender Mitch O'Keefe made 24 saves to help the Wranglers sweep the Grizzlies with a 4-2 victory in Las Vegas.
#4 Colorado Eagles (38-28-6) vs. #5 Stockton Thunder (34-33-5)
Stockton Leads 2-0
Game 3 - Tonight, Friday, April 6 at 7:05 p.m. MT at Colorado
2012 Playoff Schedule
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, April 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 6 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 Wins 3-0
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: Utah 2 at Las Vegas 4 Final Box Score
#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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ECHL Stories from April 6, 2012
- Stingrays Defeat Gladiators in Second-Longest Game in ECHL History - South Carolina Stingrays
- Gladiators Fall in 4 OT to South Carolina 4-3 - Atlanta Gladiators
- Stockton Sweeps Series, 3-0, with 4-2 Win - Colorado Eagles
- Royals Fall in Game Three in Elmira, 5-2 - Reading Royals
- Road Warriors Eliminated By Everblades - Greenville Swamp Rabbits
- Late Goals Lift Jackals Past Royals - Elmira Jackals
- Kalamazoo Takes a Two Games to One Lead in the Series with a 5-1 Victory over Wheeling - Kalamazoo Wings
- Wings Take 2-1 Series Lead with 5-1 Win - Wheeling Nailers
- Aliu Becomes Second Player in Club History to Reach NHL - Colorado Eagles
- Wranglers' "Goals for Kids" Program Nets $10,000 Donation to YMCA - Las Vegas Wranglers
- Carrozzi Reassigned to Reign Playoff Roster - Ontario Reign
- ECHL Transactions - April 6 - ECHL
- Game Preview (Game 3): Stockton Thunder (#5) at Colorado Eagles (#4) - Stockton Thunder
- 2012-13 Road Warriors Season Ticket Packages Unveiled - Greenville Swamp Rabbits
- ECHL Surpasses 3-Million Fans for 19th Consecutive Season - ECHL
- Countdown to Face-Off - Kalamazoo Wings
- Colorado's Costello Named CCM ECHL Most Valuable Player - ECHL
- Kings To Play Ducks In 2012 Preseason Game In Ontario Citizens Business Bank Arena - Ontario Reign
- Forney to Return to Eagles Lineup in Time for Game 3 Tonight - Colorado Eagles
- Jackals Playoff Game Preview: Elmira Vs. Reading - Elmira Jackals
- Jeff Prough Loaned To Greenville - Greenville Swamp Rabbits
- Greenville Road Warriors Game Preview - April 6, 2012 - Greenville Swamp Rabbits
- ECHL Announces Fine - ECHL
- Chicago Express Cease Operations - ECHL
- Thunder Reassigned Defenseman Ryan Lowery - Stockton Thunder
- Stingrays Kelly Cup Quest Daily - South Carolina Stingrays
- Aliu Becomes 490th ECHL Player to Reach NHL - ECHL
- Express Withdraw from ECHL - Chicago Express
- Stingrays Gameday: Stingrays and Gladiators Meet in Game Three Tonight - South Carolina Stingrays
- ECHL Today - April 6 - ECHL
- Wranglers Sweep Grizzlies, Advance to Second Round of Playoffs - Las Vegas Wranglers
- Grizzlies Season Ends in Las Vegas - Utah Grizzlies
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