ECHL South Carolina Stingrays

Stingrays Weekly

Published on November 20, 2006 under ECHL (ECHL)
South Carolina Stingrays News Release


The Week That Was:

The Stingrays played four games last week and finished with a 1-2-1 record. They were defeated in all three games at home, including a shootout loss to Augusta 4-3 and losses to Charlotte 4-3 and Columbia 3-2. They ended their four-game losing streak with a victory against the Charlotte Checkers yesterday evening 1-0.

The Rays are 8-6-1 on the season for 17 points. This ties them for 2nd in the Southern Division with Gwinnett, just one point behind Florida.

The 17 points also ties the Rays for second in the American Conference with Gwinnett.

After the week, the Stingrays have a record of 4-5-1 when playing at home for 9 of their 17 points and have not won a home game since November 7th.

On Saturday, November 25th fans get one more chance at the Dunkin' Donuts MILLION DOLLAR CHUCK-A-PUCK!

For those who didn't watch last Saturday, Jennifer Wallis of North Charleston came down to shoot the puck. She had never shot a hockey puck before, let alone on ice, and she came within two feet from winning the million. Wallis's shot was right on the line and lost steam just after entering the crease. Everyone in the Coliseum held their breath as Wallis missed three times before connecting with the puck for that almost lucky shot.

Get your chuck-a-pucks early before they run out and try your luck at the MILLION DOLLAR CHUCK-A-PUCK!

The Numbers:

Goals: Chris Chaput (9)
Assists: Jamie Fraser (13)
Points: Chris Chaput (16)
Shots: Chris Chaput (47)
Penalty Minutes: Nate Kiser (56)
Power Play Goals: Chris Chaput (7)
Short Handed Goals: T - Matt Reid and Cam McCaffrey (2)
Game Winners: Seven players tied with one
Wins: Davis Parley (7)
GAA: Daren Machesney 2.78
SPCT: .896

Team Notes:

Matt Reid (c) was placed on the 7-day IR last week.

The Stingrays made some roster changes last week. The team traded Bryson Busniuk to the Columbia Inferno for cash considerations and added two new players to the roster.

Right winger Matt Stefanishion joined the team Saturday night after being sent down from the Hershey Bears. This is his first year of professional hockey, and he scored his first professional point on Sunday with a goal against the Checkers, which also was the game-winning goal for the team. Stefanishion is a native of Daysland, Alberta and adds size to the team at 6'3, 225-pounds.

Center Kyle Wilson is also in his first year playing professional hockey. He played seven games this season with the San Antonio Rampage of the American Hockey League, and signed as a free agent with the Stingrays on Saturday. He joined the line-up in Sunday's game, and is still looking for his first point. The Oakville, Ontario native is 6', 200-pounds and was a ninth round draft pick of the Minnesota Wild in the 2005 NHL Entry Draft.

Daren Machesney (G) recorded his first win of his professional career on Sunday with the shutout against Charlotte. This marks the Stingrays first shutout of the season.

Chris Chaput (C) is second in the league in power play goals with seven.

Davis Parley (G) continues to rank 2nd in the league in minutes (760). He is also 3rd in wins (7), 2nd in saves (378), and first in overtime wins with three.

Jamie Fraser continues to make his mark on the league. He is 1st for rookies in points with 15, 1st in assists with 13, and his two shorthanded assists rank him 1st in the league for that as well.

HAVING A BIRTHDAY?
Celebrate your birthday at a Stingrays game! Packages are available at all seat levels and include food, drinks, a special birthday section to celebrate, and prizes for the whole group. Visit www.stingrayshockey.com or call the front office for more information.

GOT YOUR SEASON TICKETS?
Season tickets packages are still available for the 2006-2007 season at a prorated price. Please contact a Ticket Sales Manager at 744-2248 for more information.

BRING OUT A GROUP TO THE GAME!
For discounted prices, group prizes and more, contact the Stingrays office. Or for more information, visit the website at www.stingrayshockey.com.

This Week:
The Stingrays play four games this week, with three at home. Celebrate the Thanksgiving weekend with the Rays as they play Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday night at the North Charleston Coliseum. The team then hits the road for another Sunday in Charlotte.

November 22, 2006

The Stingrays take on the Texas Wildcatters for the first time this season. Bring in a new or gently worn coat for the Salvation Army Coat Drive. Game time is 7:05 p.m.

November 24, 2006

It's Tri-County Youth Night at the North Charleston Coliseum as the Stingrays and Gladiators face off for the fifth time this season. Every student in Charleston will receive a free ticket to tonight's game to cheer on the Rays to victory. The Stingrays are 1-3-0 against the Gladiators. Puck drops at 7:05 p.m.

November 25, 2006

The Wildcatters are back for their second game against the Rays. It's also the 2nd chance for a fan to win in the Dunkin' Donuts Million Dollar Chuck-a-Puck! The game begins at 7:05 p.m.


Have you signed up for the Kid's Club? Your goodie bags are available for pick-up. To do so, stop by the Kid's Club Table outside section 226 at any home game. It's not too late to sign up. Do it now by contacting Ashley Hoffman at 744-2248 x1204.


TRYING TO RAISE MONEY FOR YOUR ORGANIZATION? DO IT WITH THE STINGRAYS!

The Stingrays have established a new fundraising program and to kick it off, your organization can participate in a fundraising sprint. All you have to do is sell $10 ticket vouchers to the December 31st game and for every voucher sold, you get $4 back. If you sell over 500 ticket vouchers, you get $5 back, which is 50% back! If you are the organization that sells the most vouchers, you will also get the proceeds from the jersey auction after the game on the 31st. For more information, or to sign up your organization today, call the front office at 744-224.

Spread a little Holiday Cheer with the new Stingrays holiday package!

For only $49 you receive 4 upper level tickets an authentic Stingrays t-shirt. Upgrade to lower level seats for just $10.

STINGRAYS HOCKEY - A WHOLE LOT COOLER!

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