ECHL South Carolina Stingrays

Stingrays Receive Goaltender Holtby

Published on October 14, 2009 under ECHL (ECHL)
South Carolina Stingrays News Release


North Charleston, SC - The Kelly Cup Champion South Carolina Stingrays and Head Coach / Director of Hockey Operations Cail MacLean announced today that the team has received goaltender Braden Holtby from the Hershey Bears of the AHL.

Holtby, 20, earned a 2-1-0 record and a 1.01 goals-against average in three games with Hershey. The Loydminster, SK native was the 93rd overall draft pick by the Washington Capitals in 2008. Holtby played alongside former Stingrays goaltender Michal Neuvirth during the 2009 Calder Cup playoffs.

Prior to turning pro, Holtby spent four seasons with Saskatoon of the WHL. While with the Blades, the 6-foot-1, 202-pound goalie aquired an 82-75-15 record in 177 games played. A right-handed shot, Holtby had a career best 2.62 GAA in 2008-2009.

Mark your Calendars - The Stingrays Opening Weekend is set for Friday, October 16 and Saturday, October 17. Friday night, the Stingrays drop the puck on their 17th season of hockey in the Low Country against the Wheeling Nailers at 7:05 p.m. It's FREE PARKING night and Magnetic Schedules Giveaway, courtesy of Comcast, as the Stingrays raise the 2009 Kelly Cup Championship banner to the rafters of the North Charleston Coliseum. Then, come join us early on Saturday for a tailgate in the parking lot before the Rays face division-rival Charlotte Checkers at 7:05 p.m. Doors open for both games at 6 p.m.

Don't miss any of the fast-paced, action-packed, championship-winning action of the South Carolina Stingrays. Ticket packages for the 2009-10 season are on sale now! Call the Stingrays front office at (843) 744-2248 for more information. For all the latest Stingrays news visit www.stingrayshockey.com

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