ECHL South Carolina Stingrays

Stingrays Ready for Big Games

Published on January 18, 2004 under ECHL (ECHL)
South Carolina Stingrays News Release


The South Carolina Stingrays have some huge games coming up in the next month at the Coliseum with big crowds expected and plenty of excitement guaranteed. On the ice the Rays are playing better than they have all season and they have moved into the heart of the playoff Race.

The ECHL's Goaltender of the Month for December, Kirk Daubenspeck is back in top form as the Rays set themselves up for the stretch drive. Ed Courtenay has delivered as expected when he signed this off season. Courtenay has been filling the net for the Stingrays and is quickly moving up the team's All-time points list.

Kevin Spiewak has been an offensive catalyst for the stingrays this season as well. The former North Dakota standout learned recently that he would be returning to his home state of Illinois for the ECHL All-Star game on January 21st in Peoria.

As the weather in the Lowcountry remains cold outside the Stingrays have some hot games at the Coliseum to mark down on your calendar....

Saturday, January 24th is the team's first ever Pack the House Night! Tickets for this night are just $8.00 for the upper bowl as the Stingrays will host the Gwinnett Gladiators. This is a game you will not want to miss because someone in attendance will walk away with an amazing prize for Super Bowl Sunday.

The Stingrays are giving away a 47 in High Definition Television, complete with a Comcast Prize Pack, food from Sticky Fingers, a keg of beer from Budweiser and drinks from Coca Cola. All you need is a ticket to win. Bring a group of ten or more for $7.00 a head. If you are a season ticket holder, this is a game that you will not want to miss!!!

Saturday, February 7th is Military night at the Coliseum with Free Parking! On the ice the Rays will do battle with Florida, one of the top teams in the EHCL. It is also Alltel puck night. Get to the game early to receive one of the 2,500 free Alltel pucks that will be handed out. The Alltel pucks are official game pucks. Before the game Air force will be taking on Navy in a hockey game that begins at 4:30. Everyone is welcome for the Military Hockey Game.

Friday, February 13th is Faith Night, sponsored by Berkeley Electric Cooperative. This is a great night to bring your Church Group. Not only will the Rays be taking on the Charlotte Checkers, but after the game you can enjoy a free concert with the Sea Coast Warship Team.

Sunday's are Kids Days with the Stingrays! Sunday, February 8 and Sunday, February 22 the Rays will offer $1.00 tickets for kids 14 and under. Both games start at 3:00 PM with an opportunity to Skate with the Rays after. If you are looking for family fun on a Sunday afternoon bring the kids for just a buck.

The DR Horton Homes Stingrays Show is back on Comcast 28 and Time Warner Cable in Summerville beginning on Sunday February 8 at 12:00 PM. The show will air three times daily on Comcast at noon, 4:30 PM, and 11:30 PM.

The dog days of winter are here and there has never been a better time to come out and enjoy Stingrays Hockey!




ECHL Stories from January 18, 2004


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