ECHL South Carolina Stingrays

Stingrays Score Four in Third Period; Extend Winning Streak with 5-2 Triumph over Orlando

Published on February 18, 2015 under ECHL (ECHL)
South Carolina Stingrays News Release


Orlando, FL - Forwards Braden Pimm and Rob Ricci each scored two goals and the South Carolina Stingrays (26-18-1-6) fired a season-high 48 shots on goal to defeat the Orlando Solar Bears (24-20-3-0) 5-2 at the Amway Center Wednesday evening and send the winning streak to a season-high eight games.

Former Stingray and Solar Bears forward Stefan Della Rovere kicked off the scoring 5:19 into the contest beating Stingrays goaltender Adam Morrison (W, 27 saves on 29) over the right pad. With 1:24 remaining, Ricci tied the contest on the power play knocking a rebound past Solar Bears netminder Garret Sparks (L, 43 saves on 47) from forwards Rob Bellamy and Wayne Simpson.

Pimm put the Stingrays ahead 33 seconds into third period firing a shot over the glove of Sparks for his team-leading 17 goal of the season. Forward Derek DeBlois picked up the lone assist. At 6:16, Bellamy made it 3-1, snapping a 34-game goalless streak, tapping in a pass from forward Joe Devin. Simpson chipped in the second assist. Moments later, the Solar Bears pulled the game back within one as forward Johnny McInnis redirected a shot from defenseman Max Nicasto past Morrison at 8:10.

As the clock ticked down, Ricci sealed the victory and reclaimed a two-goal cushion at 15:48 with help from forward Patrick Gaul. Pimm completed the game scoring with an empty-net marker with 34 seconds remaining from forward Andrew Rowe. The Stingrays finished the contest 1-for-3 on the power play while the Soar Bears did not receive a man advantage.

Pink Packs for the 9th Annual Pink in the Rink with Trident Health are on sale NOW! Grab an exclusive Pink in the Rink shirt, hat and puck along with a ticket to Hockey 101 with the Stingrays coaches and a ticket to the game on Saturday, February 21 for just $35! $10 from every Pink Pack goes to Share Our Suzy to fight breast cancer in the Lowcountry!

The 9th Annual Pink in the Rink with Trident Health benefiting Share Our Suzy is Saturday, February 21 at 7:05 p.m. at the North Charleston Coliseum. The Stingrays will wear exclusive Pink in the Rink jerseys, skate on pink ice and host a postgame jersey auction. Proceeds from the jersey auction, Pink Packs and ticket sales will benefit Share our Suzy!

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