ECHL South Carolina Stingrays

Stingrays Weekly News and Notes

Published on January 18, 2016 under ECHL (ECHL)
South Carolina Stingrays News Release


THIS WEEK'S GAMES:

Friday, January 22 versus Atlanta, 7:05 p.m.

Go Green Night with Charleston County Environmental Management/ Go Green Tote Giveaway (First 1,000 fans)/Rays 4 Pack (4 tickets, 4 hot dogs, 4 sodas, 1 large popcorn for $65)

Saturday, January 23 versus Greenville, 7:05 p.m.

South Carolina Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Center Pack the House Night w/ $5 Tickets/Free Parking

LAST WEEK'S RESULTS:

January 15: South Carolina at Atlanta, 4-1 Loss

Three goals in the third period, including two from defenseman Matt Register, led the Atlanta Gladiators to a 4-1 victory over the South Carolina Stingrays Friday Night at the Infinite Energy Arena. The Gladiators scored 34 seconds into the third period to break a 1-1 tie and added a pair of goals before the final horn to hand South Carolina its third straight loss.

January 16: Alaska at South Carolina, 5-4 Overtime Loss

Trailing 3-0 after the opening period, the South Carolina Stingrays roared back to earn a point in the standings, but ultimately fell 5-4 to the Alaska Aces in overtime in front of 5,402 fans on Saturday night at the North Charleston Coliseum. Alaska's Tommaso Traversa notched a hat trick and assisted on the game-winning goal to earn Alaska a point in the standings for a sixth straight game.

January 17: Alaska at South Carolina, 4-3 Shootout Loss

For the second straight game, the South Carolina Stingrays erased a three-goal deficit to earn a point in the standings, but fell to the Alaska Aces, 4-3, in a shootout Sunday afternoon at the North Charleston Coliseum. David Pacan tied the game with 1:20 remaining to force overtime, and Mark Dekanich stopped 42 shots in the losing effort.

PACK THE HOUSE NIGHT

On Saturday, January 23, the South Carolina Stingrays battle the Greenville Swamp Rabbits for our South Carolina Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Center Pack the House Night with puck drop at 7:05 p.m. All tickets are $5 and parking is free. To purchase the $5 tickets, fans may call 843-744-2248 or stop by the Stingrays office from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday. Tickets via the Stingrays office are the best value for this special event, however tickets are also available online via Ticketmaster. Also on January 23, the Stingrays will host the Deputy Joseph Matuskovic Charity Hockey Game between the Charleston Enforcers and the North American Blue at the North Charleston Coliseum prior to the Pack the House Night. Puck drop will be at 2:30 p.m. and tickets are available for $15 at the door, or purchase a ticket to the police game and Pack the House Night for $10 in advance. Please call 843-744-2248 for more information.

FORMER CAPTAIN QUICK RETURNS

The South Carolina Stingrays got a big boost to the roster on Sunday. The club completed a trade with the Indy Fuel that returned former Stingrays captain Kevin Quick to the Lowcountry. Quick, 27, brings vast experience and leadership to the Rays. He was a member of the Stingrays during the 2012-13 and 2013-2014 seasons, appearing in 74 games for the Stingrays during that time span. With South Carolina, he registered 21 points (three goals, 18 assists) and was named the ninth captain in team history in February 2013. Quick was originally a third round draft pick of the Tampa Bay Lighting in 2006. He skated in six NHL games during the 2008-09 season, registering one assist. Quick also has vast ECHL experience, appearing in 163 ECHL games, registering 50 points. He helped guide the Florida Everblades to a Kelly Cup Championship in 2012.

100th FOR PERRIER

Defenseman Marcus Perrier skated in his 100 ECHL and professional game on January 17 versus Alaska. Perrier also scored the first goal of the contest with 7.9 seconds left in the second period to cut Alaska's lead to 3-1.

700th FOR GILLIES

Forward Trevor Gillies skated in the 700th game in his North American professional career on Saturday. He celebrated the occasion by dropping the gloves with Alaska's Garet Hunt twice in a 5-4 overtime loss. Gillies has racked up 2,962 penalty minutes in 57 NHL, 409 AHL, and 235 ECHL games.

WELCOME CICCARELLO AND WELCOME BACK SHEA

On January 15, the Hershey Bears returned defenseman Bobby Shea to the Stingrays, who also added defenseman Jordan Ciccarello to the roster. Ciccarello comes from the Florida Everblades and Louisiana Ice Gators of the Southern Professional Hockey League (SPHL) where he had split time this season. He scored his first ECHL goal in South Carolina's 5-4 overtime loss to the Aces on Saturday.

NHL AFFILIATE UPDATE:

Washington Capitals (34-8-3, 1st Metropolitan Division, 1st Eastern Conference)

Notes: Tied for first in the NHL, Alex Ovechkin scored five goals in four games for the Caps, propelling the team to the top of the league. January 9 also marked the 800th career game for the left winger.

AHL AFFILIATE UPDATE:

Hershey Bears (21-13-2-5, 3rd Atlantic Division, 5th Eastern Conference)

Notes: Joey Leach, who spent the majority of the season in South Carolina, recorded his first point with the Bears after a first-period assist on Saturday. Forward Scott Gomez, NHL veteran, competed in his first-ever AHL game with the Bears after dressing for six NHL teams and 1,066 NHL games.

TEAM RECORD

20-14-3-2, 45 points, 3rd in South Division, 6th in Eastern Conference

ACTIVE TEAM LEADERS:

GOALS: Colin Mulvey (11), David Pacan (11)

ASSISTS: David Pacan (17)

POINTS: David Pacan (28)

+/-: Paul Rodrigues (13), Bobby Shea (13)

WINS: Mark Dekanich (8)

GAA: Branden Komm (1.89)

SV%: Mark Dekanich (.926)

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