Stingrays Playoff Game Preview: Stingrays and Royals Collide in Game 3 Tonight in Reading
April 23, 2015 - ECHL (ECHL)
South Carolina Stingrays News Release
North Charleston, S.C. - The South Carolina Stingrays visit the Reading Royals in Game 3 of the East Division Semifinals tonight at 7:00 at Santander Arena in Reading, Pennsylvania. The best-of-seven series is tied 1-1.
#2 South Carolina Stingrays vs. #3 Reading Royals
Game 1: Friday, April 17 at South Carolina 2-1 Win Double Overtime Box Score Recap
Game 2: Saturday, April 18 at South Carolina 4-2 Loss Box Score Recap
Game 3: Thursday, April 23 at Reading 7:00 p.m.
Game 4: Saturday, April 25 at Reading 7:00 p.m.
Game 5: Sunday, April 26 at Reading 5:00 p.m.
*Game 6: Tuesday, April 28 at South Carolina 7:05 p.m. Tickets
*Game 7: Wednesday, April 29 at South Carolina 7:05 p.m. Tickets
*if necessary
Game 1 Recap:
The Stingrays' power play shined bright in Game 1, going 2-for-6 against the Royals. Forward Joe Devin capitalized on the man advantage early in the second period for a 1-0 Stingrays lead and defenseman Frankie Simonelli buried the game-winning maker with the extra skater 7:21 into double overtime. The Royals jumped on the score sheet late in the second period off a tally from defenseman Maxim Lamarche. Box Score
Game 2 Recap:
The Royals jumped out to a 3-0 lead in the first period behind two goals from defenseman Jordan Heywood and a marker from forward Andrew Johnston. The Stingrays responded with goals in the second period from forwards Sean Dolan and Joe Devin and outshot the Royals 12-2 in the frame, but Royals forward Ryan Cruthers stopped the Stingrays' comeback with a goal early in the third period. Box Score
Watch the Stingrays at Southside 17 at Tanger Outlets
Catch every second of the action tonight and for Game 4 and 5 on Saturday and Sunday at Southside 17 at Tanger Outlets! Enjoy great food and drink specials all game! Info and Specials
The Last Time This Happened...
The last time the Stingrays entered a Game 3 with the series tied was back on April 6, 2012 against the Gwinnett Gladiators with the Stingrays prevailing 4-3 in quadruple overtime and the second longest game in ECHL history at five hours and four minutes. Highlights
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Game Notes
The Stingrays and Royals battle in Game 4 on Saturday, April 25 at 7:00 p.m. and in Game 5 on Sunday, April 26 at 5:00 p.m. Watch all the action at Southside 17 Tanger Outlets, the official home of the Stingrays' Kelly Cup Playoff watch parties! Enjoy great Happy Hour and food specials all night!
If necessary, the Stingrays return home to the North Charleston Coliseum on Tuesday, April 28 and Wednesday, April 29 for Game 6 and 7 at 7:05 p.m. against the Royals.
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2014-15 Postseason Record
South Carolina: 1-1
Reading: 1-1
All-Time Postseason Records
South Carolina: 85-82, 20-20 in Overtime
Reading: 54-44, 12-7 in Overtime
2014-2015 Regular-Season Records
South Carolina: 45-20-1-6, 97 points (2nd place, East Division)
Reading: 45-21-4-2, 96 points (3rd place, East Division)
South Carolina vs. Reading, 2014-15 Season Schedule (Home Games in Bold, All times Eastern)
Dec. 6 at Reading 4-2 Win Box Score
Dec. 7 at Reading 2-0 Loss Box Score
Jan. 24 vs. Reading 2-1 Loss Box Score
South Carolina vs. Reading, Head-to-Head in 2014-15
1-2-0-0
Stingrays vs. Reading, All-Time Regular Season
16-11-3
Head Coaches
South Carolina: Spencer Carbery (4th year)
Reading: Larry Courville (6th)
NHL Affiliate
South Carolina: Boston Bruins and Washington Capitals
Reading: Philadelphia Flyers
AHL Affiliate
South Carolina: Providence Bruins and Hershey Bears
Reading: Lehigh Valley Phantoms
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