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Stingrays Return Home After Tough Road Trip

February 20, 2006 - ECHL (ECHL)
South Carolina Stingrays News Release


The South Carolina Stingrays beat the Columbia Inferno on Friday night, but lost to Greenville and Charlotte to complete a four game road trip with a record of 1-3. The Rays now have a record of 20-19-10 as they prepare for a three game home stand this weekend.

The Stingrays trail the Charlotte Checkers by nine points in the South Division. They sit in fifth position with a two point lead over the Augusta Lynx.

Matt Reid leads the Stingrays with 34 points on 15 goals and 19 assists. Evan Schwabe continued his consistent play and now has 31 points in 38 games on 14 goals and 17 assists.

The Stingrays special teams have struggled lately with the power play working at 13.3% and the penalty kill clicking at 84.9% in the last ten games.

The Stingrays home record is now 11-8-6, while on the road the team has a mark of 9-11-4.

Friday, February 17

Stingrays 6 @ Columbia 3

Evan Schwabe's power play goal sparked a three goal third period and helped the Stingrays to a 6-3 win over the Inferno in Columbia. The Stingrays score five unanswered goals in the victory after falling behind 3-1 early in the second period. Schwabe's game winner trickled through the legs of Jani Hurme of the Inferno with the Rays on the power play at 4:38 of the third period.

Saturday, February 18

Stingrays 1 @ Greenville 3

The Greenville Grrrowl answered an early South Carolina Stingrays lead with three unanswered goals on their way to a 3-1 win in front of 4,651 at the Bilo Center. The win was the first regulation victory of the season over the Rays.

Saturday, February 19

Stingrays 2 @ Charlotte 6

The Checkers improved their record against the Rays to 8-0 with a 6-2 victory at Charlotte Bobcats Arena on Sunday afternoon. Mike Bayrack had two goals and an assist for the Checkers in the first period to lead the Charge and Jeff Glass improved to 3-0 against the Rays with 24 saves.

The Week Ahead

Home Show This Weekend!

Friday, February 24 - 7:05PM

Radio -6:50 PM on 910 AM

The Skinny: The Stingrays are 5-1-1 this season against the Inferno. Ty Morris has a goal and seven assists against the Inferno this season.

At the Coliseum: Family Fun Friday: Four tickets, Hot Dogs, Cokes and Popcorn $44.00. Baseball Night! The Rays will wear Riverdogs baseball uniforms to be auctioned off after the game.

Friday, February 25 - 7:05PM

Radio -6:50 PM on 910 AM

The Skinny: Augusta is just two points behind the Stingrays for fifth place in the South Division. The Lynx have a record of 5-4 against the Stingrays this season.

At the Coliseum: Advance Auto Parts Hit The Road with the Rays Night. One lucky fan gets to travel on the road with the Stingrays on a two game trip.

Friday, February 26 - 7:05PM

Radio -6:50 PM on 910 AM

The Skinny: Charlotte beat the Stingrays on Sunday to improve to 8-0 against South Carolina this season. The Rays trail Charlotte by nine points in the standings.

At The Coliseum: Free tickets for kids sponsored by Chick Fil A on Dorchester Road. Carolina Ice Palace Skate with the Rays and Jumping Jack.

Stingrays Home Show

Presented by Charleston Home and Design Magazine

The Stingrays invite you to come out to the coliseum on February 24, 25, and 26 during the Stingrays' three game home stand and discover some great ideas for your home during the Stingrays' Home Show Home presented by Charleston Home + Design Magazine. Guests will be able to visit with some of Charleston's best in home design and remodeling while taking in some exiting hockey!

Tickets to the event are $8.00 and $11.50. To reserve a ticket or vendor space, please call Chad at 843-744-2248 ext 1210.

SHOWTIMES

FRIDAY FEB. 24 5:30 - 9:30 PM

SATURDAY FEB 25 5:30 - 9:30 PM

SUNDAY FEB 26 1:30 - 5:30 PM

SOME OF THE COMPANIES AT THE SHOW INCLUDE:

NEW YORK LIFE INSURANCE

KWIK KERB

PATTON GENERAL CONTRACTING

ECOQUEST

SUESSER ELECTRIC

EVERSTONE OF SOUTH CAROLINA

FESTIVA VACATIONS

DYNAIR INDUSTRIES

VINYL COAT OF AMERICA

AND MORE!

Dominic Soucy is tonight's guest at Bobby Hartin's for Monday Night Hockey from 7:00 to 8:00

The show will air live on ESPN Radio 950 AM The Team!

Special Guest Host Andrew Miller from the Post and Courier

Free Tickets For Kids!

Courtesy of Chick-Fil-A Dorchester Road!

Sunday, February 26th - 3:00!

Kid's Day With Jumping Jack and Skate With The Rays!

Stingrays Announce March Madness Dollar Parking, Dollar Beers and Dollar Hot Dogs The South Carolina Stingrays and the North Charleston Coliseum have gotten together to bring March Madness to Stingrays Fans. All month long, Rays fans can enjoy unprecedented savings on parking, hot dogs and beer! The Stingrays have seven home games in the month of March beginning on Tuesday, March 7th and ending on Friday, March 31st.

"We have paired up with the North Charleston Coliseum to make each of our games in March very attractive to our consumers," commented Stingrays President Taylor Lee. "Each night has one or more significant, food, ticket, beer or parking specials that we have not been able to offer in the past. We view the relationship between the Rays and the Coliseum as a true partnership. March Madness is a clear indication of that partnership."

March already stacks up as a great month of home dates for the Rays with the Post and Courier Hall of Fame Night on Friday, March 10th, Comcast Trevor Johnson Bobble Head Dolls and the return of the Zooperstars on Saturday, March 11th, free tickets for kids and Stanley Cup on Sunday, March 19th, and the return of the Kelly Cup on Friday, March 31st.

Every Friday and Saturday home date in March will feature $1.00 parking and $1.00 beer. On Tuesday night's, fans can park for $1.00, get two for one tickets and two for one hot dogs. On Sunday, March 19th, fans can get $1.00 parking, $1.00 hot dogs, free tickets for kids, skate with the Rays and see the Stanley Cup on the concourse.

"We are trying to encourage groups that have attended previous games, to come back out in March to enjoy savings on parking and concessions," added Lee. "When you couple the March Madness savings with the low cost of a group ticket it becomes tough to pass up."

The Stingrays recently enjoyed their first crowd of over 9,000 since the 2002 season as fans continue to come back out to the Coliseum to enjoy Stingrays Hockey.

The following is a schedule of the Stingrays March Madness Dates:

Tuesday, March 7th - $1.00 Parking, 2 for 1 hot dogs, $2.00 Beer
Friday, March 10tth - $1.00 Parking, $1.00 Beer, Post and Courier Hall of Fame Night, Free Cheer Stix
Saturday, March 11th - $1.00 Parking, $1.00 Beer, Comcast Trevor Johnson Bobble Heads, Zooperstars
Sunday, March 19th -$1.00 Parking, $1.00 Hot Dogs, Skate W/ Rays, Stanley Cup, Jumping Jack, Free Kids Tickets.
Friday, March 24th - $1.00 Parking, $1.00 Beer, Guinness Balloon Pop, Coke Bilo Jersey off their back
Tuesday, March 28th -$1.00 Parking, 2 for 1 hot dogs, $2.00 Beer
Friday, March 31st - $1.00 Parking, $1.00 Beer, Birth Night, Kelly Cup

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