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Stingrays Stay Alive in 2 OT's, Play Decisive Game 5 Tonight

April 16, 2008 - ECHL (ECHL)
South Carolina Stingrays News Release


Due to popular demand, the Stingrays have ordered more shirts which will be available at tonight's game. To guarantee your shirt, be sure to pre order before the game.

Attention Stingray fans, the South Carolina Stingrays are seeking everyone's help in creating the RED WAVE. We are asking that fans wear red to the games to show your support as the team embarks on its journey to the Kelly Cup. Break out your red jerseys, t-shirts and hats and anything else you can find and let's create a menacing atmosphere for any team that comes to play the Stingrays at the North Charleston Coliseum.

For those fans that don't have anything red, the Stingrays will be offering a special Kelly Cup Playoffs t-shirt at the merchandise stand during the games for only $12.00. Anyone who would like to pick up one of these shirts before the game can call Todd Merton at 744-2248 ext. 1212 to preorder your shirt. Due to popular demand, the Stingrays have ordered more shirts which will be available on Wednesday. Be sure to pre order to make sure you get your shirt!

The Red Wave has Descended!

Second Season Sub-plots

* The South Carolina Stingrays forced a game five with their dramatic 3-2 double overtime win over the Augusta Lynx. * Trent Campbell got his first goal of the post season, and at a very auspicious time, as he scored the series tying goal. * The Stingrays will look to complete the comeback and win their best of five game series against the Augusta Lynx tonight, but will be without defenseman Rory Rawlyk who was suspended for one game. * To access the complete game notes for tonight's game, click here. * In the press...you can catch video clips of the Stingrays dramatic victory last night on WCSC. You can also read Andrew Miller's article in the Post and Courier here and see action shots from the games here. * For up to date Stingrays coverage you can visit the Stingrays website or Andrew Miller's blog Rays the Roof. * Stingrays playoff tickets can be purchased at the box office or through ticket master with upper level costing $15, lower level $17 and riser level $20.You can also call the front office at (843)744-2248 to purchase discounted group tickets or to sign up for ‘Pay for Play'.

Just released is the possible match up and games for round two of the playoffs:

Fri April 18 Vs Gwinnett Sat, April 19 Vs Gwinnett Monday, April 21 @ Gwinnett Tues April 22 @ Gwinnett Wednesday, April 23 Vs Gwinnett

The Rest on the Quest

* Cincinnati extended their lead over the Johnstown Chiefs to 3-0, and they look to finish off the sweep tonight at the Cambria County War Memorial. * Reading defeated Elmira 3-2, and in doing so, they now have a 2-1 lead in their best of seven playoff series. * Victoria pulled off their second straight win against Bakersfield to give themselves a 2-1 lead in their best of seven series. * For all the up to date information regarding the Kelly Cup Playoffs, click here for the ECHL web site.

Blast From the Past

With the South Carolina Stingrays having played three straight overtime games in their best of five series against the Augusta Lynx, they have now moved to .500 in overtime playoff games. The Stingrays came into the playoffs at 9-10 in overtime games in the playoffs. They now sit at 11-11, going 2-1 in overtime this year. Augusta sits at 6-10 in overtime playoff games in their history.

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