ECHL South Carolina Stingrays

Stingrays Weekly: Stingrays Welcome New Decade In Win Over Florida

Published on January 4, 2010 under ECHL (ECHL)
South Carolina Stingrays News Release


The South Carolina Stingrays ended a decade of hockey this past Thursday with a 4-1 win over the Florida Everblades at North Charleston Coliseum for a week record of 1-0. Stingrays forwards Keith Johnson, Gregg Johnson and Jake Hauswirth each recorded a goal and an assist and Matt Scherer added a power-play tally as all five goals came in the third period. Rookie goaltender Shane Connelly made his Stingrays debut knocking away 33 of 34 Everblades shots in the victory.

The Stingrays hit the road Wednesday, January 6 to battle the Charlotte Checkers at 7:00 p.m. at Time Warner Cable Arena. Listen to the game LIVE at www.stingrayshockey.com! The Rays return to North Charleston Coliseum Sunday, January 10 at 4:00 p.m. against the Gwinnett Gladiators. Join the Stingrays on Sunday for Kid's Day featuring $5 kid's tickets and a pregame kid's carnival. It is also Adopt-a-Dog Sunday with Camp Bow Wow. Be sure to stop by their table on the main concourse to see the Adoptable Dog of the Night. Stick around after the game for Post-Game Autographs with your favorite Stingrays players!

The Numbers

Record: 24-8-1-3
Home: 10-5-1-1
Away: 14-3-0-2
Goals: Matt Fornataro (18)
Assists: Keith Johnson (19)
Points: Matt Fornataro (36)

Shots: Matt Fornataro (128)
Penalty Minutes: Spencer Carbery (64)
Power Play Goals: Matt Fornataro (7)
Power Play Assists: Gregg Johnson (8)
Power Play Points: Matt Fornataro (11)
Short Handed Goals: T- Rob Ricci, Keith Johnson (2)
Short Handed Assists: Trent Campbell (2)
Short Handed Points: Trent Campbell, Keith Johnson, Rob Ricci (2)

Game Winners: Nikita Kashirsky (5)
Wins: Todd Ford (16)
GAA: Todd Ford (2.88)
SPCT: Todd Ford (.910)

Taking the Lead:

The Stingrays are first in the South Division with 52 points and first overall in the American Conference.

Stingrays forward Matt Fornataro is currently on a league-best 12-game point streak (9g, 9a) and ranks 5th overall in the ECHL with 18 goals and 18 assists for 36 points. The Calgary, AB native is also tied for first for the longest point streak all season.

Forward Trent Campbell is currently on a six-game point streak with eight points (2g, 6a) including two assists on Thursday against Florida.

Stingrays goaltender Todd Ford stands 12th in the ECHL with a 2.88 goals-against average and .910 save percentage. Ford also leads the league in wins with 16 and ranks second in minutes played and saves with 1416 and 690. Rookie goaltender Braden Holtby ranks 13th in the ECHL with a 2.95 goals-against average and a .911 save percentage.

Forward Rob Ricci sits 8th among ECHL rookies with 27 points.

Stingrays forward Keith Johnson moved to the 13th spot of the ECHL overall leaderboard with 13 goals and 19 assists for 32 points.

This Week:

Stingrays at Charlotte Checkers
Wednesday, Jan. 6
7:00 p.m.
Time Warner Cable Arena
Stingrayshockey.com

Stingrays at Gwinnett Gladiators
Friday, Jan. 8
7:35 p.m.
The Arena at Gwinnett Center
Stingrayshockey.com

Stingrays at Gwinnett Gladiators
Saturday, Jan. 9
7:05 p.m.
The Arena at Gwinnett Center
Stingrayshockey.com

Gwinnett Gladiators at Stingrays
Sunday, Jan. 10
4:00 p.m.
North Charleston Coliseum
Kid's Day featuring $5 Kid's Tickets
Pre-game Kid's Carnival
Golden Corral Family Days
Adopt-a-Dog Sunday with Camp Bow Wow
Post-game Autographs
Stingrayshockey.com

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