Stingrays Kelly Cup Quest Daily
Published on April 7, 2012 under ECHL (ECHL)
South Carolina Stingrays News Release
Eastern Conference Quarterfinals (Best-of-Five)
#2 Gwinnett Gladiators vs. #7 South Carolina Stingrays
Stingrays Lead Series 2-1
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
W 4-3 4OT
Box Score
Game #4
Sunday, April 8
@ Gwinnett
2:05 p.m.
StingraysHockey.com
Game #5*
Monday, April 9
@ Gwinnett
7:05 p.m.
StingraysHockey.com
*if necessary
SECOND SEASON SUB-PLOTS
The South Carolina Stingrays prepare for Game Four of their best-of-five Eastern Conference Quarterfinals series against the Gwinnett Gladiators Sunday, April 8 at 2:05 p.m. at The Arena at Gwinnett Center. The Stingrays defeated the Gladiators 4-3 in quadruple overtime and the second-longest game in ECHL history Friday night and Saturday morning in Game Three at The Arena at Gwinnett Center. Defenseman Zach Tarkir buried the game-winning goal at 4:19 of the fourth overtime and goaltender Rob Madore made 54 saves. From start to finish, the game took 124 minutes and 19 seconds, finishing second in league history behind the Elmira Jackals and Trenton Titans contest played on April 10, 2009 and ending with 126:10 played. 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 151 postseason games played, 82 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: 8-8 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 2-1
- The Jackals fought off elimination last night with a 5-2 victory over the Royals. Forward Mike Radja scored two goals and forward Nick Dineen added a goal and an assist.
Game 4 - Tonight, Saturday, April 7 at 7:05 p.m. ET at Elmira
#3 Kalamazoo Wings (38-26-8) vs. #6 Wheeling Nailers (37-26-9)
Kalamazoo Leads 2-1
- The Wings took a 2-1 lead in their series with a 5-1 victory over the Nailers last night. Forward Dustin Cloutier (2g) and defenseman Elgin Reid (1g, 1a) each had two points.
Game 4 - Tonight, Saturday, April 7 at 7:30 p.m. ET at Kalamazoo
#4 Greenville Road Warriors (41-25-6) vs. #5 Florida Everblades (39-26-7)
Florida Wins 3-0
- The Everblades swept the Road Warriors with a 3-2 victory in Greenville last night. Forward Matt Beca recorded two goals.
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)
Idaho Leads 2-1
- The Steelheads grabbed a 2-1 series lead behind a 39-save performance from goaltender Jerry Kuhn and two goals from Jacob Cepis in a 5-3 win.
Game 4 - Tonight, Saturday, April 7 at 6 p.m. PT at Ontario
#3 Las Vegas Wranglers (42-22-8) vs. #6 Utah Grizzlies (33-33-6)
Las Vegas Wins 3-0
#4 Colorado Eagles (38-28-6) vs. #5 Stockton Thunder (34-33-5)
Stockton Leads 3-0
- The Thunder swept their first-round series against the Eagles with a 4-2 win. Forward Max Campbell netted two goals.
2012 Playoff Schedule
Eastern Conference Quarterfinals (Best-of-Five)
#1 Elmira Jackals (45-22-5) vs. #8 Reading Royals (36-28-8)
Reading Leads 2-1
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: Reading 2 at Elmira 5 Final Box Score
Game 4 - Saturday, April 7 at 7:05 p.m. ET at Elmira
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)
Kalamazoo Leads 2-1
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: Wheeling 1 at Kalamazoo 5 Final Box Score
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 Wins 3-0
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: Florida 3 at Greenville 2 Final Box Score
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)
Idaho Leads 2-1
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: Idaho 5 at Ontario 3 Final Box Score
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 Wins 3-0
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: Stockton 4 at Colorado 2 Final Box Score
ECHL Stories from April 7, 2012
- Reign Stay Alive with 3-2 Win - Ontario Reign
- Ontario Evens Series with One-Goal Win - Idaho Steelheads
- Royals Drop Defensive Standoff in Game Four, 3-0 - Reading Royals
- Kalamazoo Advances to the Eastern Conference Semifinals with a 3-2 Victory - Kalamazoo Wings
- Barton Nets Two, as 20th Season Concludes - Wheeling Nailers
- Stewart's Shutout, Campanale's Goal Force Fifth Game - Elmira Jackals
- Stingrays Kelly Cup Quest Daily - South Carolina Stingrays
- ECHL Announces Fines, Suspensions - ECHL
- Stingrays Sign Goaltender Rob Madore - South Carolina Stingrays
- ECHL Transactions - April 7 - ECHL
- Countdown to Face-Off - Kalamazoo Wings
- Jackals Playoff Game Preview: Elmira Vs. Reading - Elmira Jackals
- Goaltender Daren Machesney Recalled to Hershey - South Carolina Stingrays
- ECHL Today - April 7 - ECHL
- Thunder moves onto second round of Kelly Cup Playoffs - Stockton Thunder
- Steelheads Push Reign to the Brink, 5-3, in Game 3 - Ontario Reign
- Idaho Fights Its Way to 5-3 Playoff Victory - Idaho Steelheads
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