Stingrays Weekly: Stingrays Sweep Weekend Heading Into All-Star Break
Published on January 18, 2010 under ECHL (ECHL)
South Carolina Stingrays News Release
The South Carolina Stingrays completed a three-in-three home weekend against the Kalamazoo Wings and Gwinnett Gladiators for a week record of 3-0-0-0. The Stingrays welcomed the Wings to North Charleston Coliseum for the first time in team history on Friday night and skated away with a 3-0 shutout. Stingrays goaltender Shane Connelly stopped all 39 Wings shots and forwards Darren Reid, Jake Hauswirth and Rob Ricci lit the lamp in the victory. The two teams squared off again on Saturday with the Stingrays prevailing 4-1. Forward Michael Dubuc netted a pair of goals while forward Keith Johnson added a power-play marker and Spencer Carbery a shorthanded tally. The Stingrays wrapped up the weekend on Sunday against the Gladiators. Stingrays rookie Trevor Bruess recorded his first professional hat trick and goaltender Parker Van Buskirk earned his first win as a Stingray in route to a 5-4 overtime victory. Ricci scored three points (1g, 2a) in the contest including the game-winner at 2:02 of the extra session.
The Numbers
Record:
28-9-2-4
Home: 13-6-1-1
Away: 15-3-1-3
Goals: Matt Fornataro (18)
Assists: Trent Campbell (24)
Points: Keith Johnson (39)
Penalty Minutes: Spencer Carbery (77)
Power Play Goals: Matt Fornataro (7)
Power Play Assists: Gregg Johnson (9)
Power Play Points: Matt Fornataro (11)
Short Handed Goals: T- Rob Ricci,
Keith Johnson (2)
Short Handed Assists: Trent Campbell (3)
Short Handed Points: T-Trent Campbell, Keith Johnson (3)
Game Winners:
Nikita Kashirsky (5)
Wins: Todd Ford (16)
GAA: Todd Ford (2.88)
SPCT: Braden Holtby (.911)
Taking the Lead:
The Stingrays are first in the South Division with 62 points and first overall in the American Conference.
Stingrays defenseman
Dylan Yeo currently ranks 18th with 20 points (9g, 11a) among ECHL defenseman.
Stingrays rookie forward
Jake Hauswirth stands 19th on ECHL rookie chart with seven goals and 17 assists for 24 points.
Forward
Rob Ricci moved into 5th among ECHL rookies with 34 points (15g, 19a). Fellow rookie
Nikita Kashirsky sits 9th with
17 goals and 14 assists for 31 points.
Stingrays forward
Keith Johnson leads the Stingrays and ranks 14th on the ECHL overall leaderboard with 16 goals and 23 assists for 39 points.
This Week:
Reading Royals at Stingrays
Friday, Jan. 22
7:05 p.m.
$2 Beer Night
100.9 WAY FM Family Friday
North Charleston Coliseum
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Reading Royals at Stingrays
Saturday, Jan. 23
7:05 p.m.
Pack the House Night-All Seats $5
FREE PARKING
2009 Kelly Cup Championship Ring Ceremony
North Charleston Coliseum
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Wheeling Nailers at Stingrays
Sunday, Jan. 24
4:00 p.m.
Dog Days of Winter
Kid's Day featuring $5 Kids Tickets
Adopt-a-Dog Sunday with Camp Bow Wow
Golden Corral Family Days
Dog Days of Winter
Skate with the Rays
North Charleston Coliseum
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