ECHL South Carolina Stingrays

Stingrays Weekly: Stingrays End Regular Season in Florida

Published on March 28, 2011 under ECHL (ECHL)
South Carolina Stingrays News Release


The South Carolina Stingrays hosted the Greenville Road Warriors and wrapped up their in-state rivalry this week for a record of 0-1-1-0. The Stingrays grabbed a quick lead Tuesday night thanks to forward Rob Ricci, but the Road Warriors registered three unanswered goals for the victory. Midway through the second period, Stingrays defenseman Nate Kiser became the all-time Stingrays penalty minutes leader dropping the gloves with Road Warriors defenseman T.J. Reynolds. On Sunday, Ricci netted two goals and an assist as the Stingrays fell 4-3 in overtime on Fan Appreciation Night and The Post and Courier Hall of Fame Night. With the point, the Stingrays clinched a berth in the 2011 Kelly Cup Playoffs.

The Numbers

Record: 35-28-3-3

Home: 20-12-2-2

Away: 15-16-1-1

Streak: 0-2-1-0

Goals: Rob Ricci (25)

Assists: Tommy Goebel (33)

Points: Rob Ricci (52)

Penalty Minutes: Nate Kiser* (125)

Power Play Goals: Josh Godfrey (9)

Power Play Assists: Pierre-Luc O ‚¬â„¢Brien (12)

Power Play Points: T-Tommy Goebel, Pierre-Luc O ‚¬â„¢Brien (14)

Short Handed Goals: T-Pierre-Luc O ‚¬â„¢Brien, Rob Ricci, Trent Campbell (3)

Short Handed Assists: T-Rob Ricci, Patrick Cullity (2)

Short Handed Points: Rob Ricci (5)

Game Winners: Matt Scherer (5)

Wins: Jared DeMichiel (14)

GAA: Shane Owen (2.53)

SPCT: Jared DeMichiel (.913)

Taking the Lead:

The Stingrays are second in the South Division with 76 points and fifth overall in the Eastern Conference.

Forward Rob Ricci is tied for second in the league with four shootout goals and tied for third with five shorthanded points (3g, 2a).

Defenseman Patrick Cullity is fifth among ECHL rookies with 32 minor penalties.

Defenseman Josh Godfrey is first among ECHL defensemen with 15 goals and 167 shots and second with nine power-play goals.

Defenseman Nate Kiser is fourth among league D-men with 38 minor penalties.

This Week:

Stingrays at Florida Everblades

Wednesday, Mar. 30

7:30 p.m.

Germain Arena

ESPN Radio 910

Stingrayshockey.com

Stingrays at Florida Everblades

Friday, Apr. 1

7:30 p.m.

Germain Arena

950 The Zone

Stingrayshockey.com

Stingrays at Florida Everblades

Saturday, Apr. 2

7:00 p.m.

Germain Arena

ESPN Radio 910

Stingrayshockey.com




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