ECHL South Carolina Stingrays

Stingrays Weekly

March 19, 2007 - ECHL (ECHL)
South Carolina Stingrays News Release


The Stingrays had a busy week playing five games in six days, taking road trips to Estero, FL and Pensacola, FL, and winning four of their five games.

The Rays began the week down in Estero for a Tuesday and Wednesday series against the Everblades. Tuesday's game ended in regulation in dramatic fashion with nine third period goals scored between the teams. After a scoreless overtime, Jarrett Konkle and Peter Szabo converted in the shootout with Davis Parley stopping all shots to ensure a South Carolina 7-6 victory. Wednesday's game ended with another Stingrays victory as Matt Reid tallied his second hat trick of the season with an even strength, power play, and short-handed goal. The final score was 5-2.

The Stingrays played the 'Blades for the third game in a row back at the North Charleston Coliseum and despite the Stingrays striking first on a Brendan Bernakevitch power play goal, Florida scored five unanswered goals to win 5-1.

In another come-from-behind victory, the Stingrays defeated the Pensacola Ice Pilots on Friday night in a shootout down in Pensacola. Chris Chaput scored the tying goal with just over a minute left to play. In the shootout Jarrett Konkle and Evan Schwabe scored and Daren Machesney stopped all four shots he faced. The Stingrays won 4-3.

The last of the Stingrays five games was played on Sunday afternoon in South Carolina. In Tyler Morin's professional debut, he scored the game-winning goal early in the third period and Davis Parley stopped all eleven shots he faced in that final stanza and the Rays went on the win 3-2.

The Stingrays now have won seven of their last eight games and are 7-3-0 in their last ten games. The are currently in fourth place in the division, closely followed by the Augusta Lynx and Charlotte Checkers.

Team News:

Congratulations to former Stingray Kyle Wilson. He is this week's AHL Player of the Week with 10 points (4g-6a) in three games. Click here for the article.

The Stingrays are 34-24-7 for 75 points. They earned eight of the possible ten points this week and are four points ahead both Augusta and Charlotte for fourth place in the South Division.

The Stingrays are 4th place in the conference and 8th in the league.

Roster Notes:

Marc Busenburg has been recalled to the Hershey Bears. He joins Stephen Werner, who remains with the Rays AHL affiliate.

Donny Grover rejoined the Rays this week and had one goal and three assists over the five games.

Cam McCaffrey was called up to the Bridgeport Sound Tigers of the American Hockey League. It's his first call-up this season.

Sasha Pokulok was activated off the 3-day injured reserve, and Viktor Dovgan was placed on the 3-day IR.

Tim Judy was re-signed to the team prior to Sunday's game against the Ice Pilots.

Special Teams:

The Stingrays rank 4th at home on the power play converting 20.2% of the time, and are last in the league on the road only converting 12.3%. Overall, the Rays are 10th with a 16.6%.

For the penalty kill, the Stingrays are 11th at home with 83.8%, 7th on the road with 85.1% and 7th overall with 84.4%

The Stingrays are averaging 3.48 goals a game this season, which is 8th in the league, and are allowing an average of 3.49 goals a game, 17th in the league.

League Leaders:

Donny Grover had an individual game high of 13 shots on goal on March 17th.

Evan Schwabe's 65 points ties him for 14th in the league. His 27 power play assists ties him for 4th.

T.J. McElroy is tied for third among rookies for minor penalties with 38.

Nate Kiser remains third among defensemen in penalty minutes with his 201 and tied for fourth in major penalties with eleven.

Davis Parley jumps to first in wins with 30. He is first in minutes (3279), second in saves (1600) and first in overtime wins (5). He was one of six goaltenders in the league to record a shutout last week, his third of the year.

Upcoming Events:

Josh Anderson and Evan Schwabe will be visiting the kids at After School Adventure from 5-6pm on Tuesday, March 20th.

Steve Fraser, Vice President of Sales, will be at Morning Side Middle School on Wednesday Morning from 9-11am for a career fair.

Kid's Club Members - the whole team will be out at Blackbeard's Cove on Friday Night from 6-8pm for the last event of the season.

Chris Chaput, Jarrett Konkle, Josh Anderson, and Scott Romfo will be bowling for Big Brothers and Big Sisters at Dorchester Lanes on Saturday at 12:30.

TJ McElroy and Brendan Bernakevitch will be at the Shoney's in West Ashley to sign autographs and visit with fans.

The Numbers:

Record: 34-24-7 (75 points)

Home: 17-12-5

Away: 17-12-2

Last Ten Games: 7-3-0

Goals: Matt Reid (26)

Assists: Peter Szabo and Evan Schwabe (45)

Points: Schwabe (65)

Shots: Chris Chaput (177)

Penalty Minutes: Nate Kiser (201)

Power Play Goals: Cail MacLean (16)

Power Play Assists: Schwabe (27)

Power Play Points: Schwabe (35)

Short Handed Goals: Brendan Bernakevitch, Stephen Werner, Reid (4)

Short Handed Assists: Cam McCaffrey (3)

Short Handed Points: McCaffrey and Bernakevitch (6)

Game Winners: Werner (4)

Wins: Davis Parley (30)

GAA: Parley (3.26)

SPCT: Parley (.900)

Plus/Minus: Kiser (plus-11)

This Week: The Stingrays have most of the week off before traveling to Augusta on Thursday and playing against Charlotte on Sunday.

March 22, 2007

James Brown Arena

7:35 p.m.

South Carolina at Augusta

The Stingrays and Lynx continue their battle for the playoffs as they face-off on Thursday night. The Stingrays are 4-2-2 against Augusta this season with Cail MacLean and Evan Schwabe leading the way with eight points apiece.

March 25, 2007

North Charleston Coliseum

4 p.m.

Charlotte at South Carolina

In the second-to-last regular season home game, the Stingrays and Checkers take the ice in their final regular season match-up. The Checkers lead the series 7-2.

Today is Youth Jersey Giveaway sponsored by

The first 1,000 kids ages 12-and-under will receive a free youth jersey t-shirt. It's also Kid's Day sponsored by the Carolina Ice Palace and the very last chance to Skate with the Rays!

Both games will be aired live on ESPN Radio 910 the Team beginning 15 minutes prior to the puck drop. Fans don't forget you that all the play-by-play action can be heard live with Mike Kelly, "Voice of the Rays" online at www.stingrayshockey.com.

Attention All Groups:

If you've brought out a group before to a Stingrays game, now is your chance to come out again to enjoy the fast-paced, hard-hitting action. Contact your Ticket Manager for details on your SPECIAL DISCOUNTED TICKET PRICE to the April 7 game. Don't delay; this special price is only available until March 23.

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A Whole Lot Cooler!

THE DIAMOND IS STILL OUT THERE!

Barry's Jewelers announced that the real diamond from the Diamond Giveaway has not been claimed. Take your diamond to Barry's Jewelers located by Northwoods Mall to find out if you're the lucky winner!

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