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December 1, 2008 - ECHL (ECHL)
South Carolina Stingrays News Release


The Week That Was...

Over the Thanksgiving holiday the Stingrays traveled down to Biloxi, Mississippi to face the Sea Wolves for three games in a row.

On Thursday, the Rays battled from behind, with Brad Farynuk, Keith Johnson and Trent Campbell scoring power play goals, but ultimately fell 5-4 in overtime. Ryan Munce was in goal for the Sea Wolves stopping 24 shots and Bobby Goepfert was in net for the Rays.

On Friday, Tommy Maxwell scored his fourth goal of the season, with newest Stingray Ben Boudreau earning his first assist with the team, but that wasn't enough as the Sea Wolves once again defeated the Rays 3-1. Michal Neuvirth stopped 18 of 20 shots for the Rays.

Saturday night was a different story. The Stingrays peppered 53 shots at Mississippi goaltender Ryan Munce and won 2-1. Paul Kelly and Brad Farynuk had the two tallies on Saturday. Neuvirth earned the win.

The Numbers

Record: 11-4-1-1 (24 points)

Home: 4-2-0-1

Away: 7-2-1-0

Goals: Maxime Lacroix (10)

Assists: Travis Morin (13)

Points: Michael Dubuc (18)

Shots: Dubuc (58)

Penalty Minutes: Nate Kiser (39)

Power Play Goals: Dubuc, Lacroix (3)

Power Play Assists: Pierre-Luc O'Brien (6)

Power Play Points: O'Brien, Morin (7)

Short Handed Goals: Lacroix (2)

Short Handed Assists: Morin (2)

Short Handed Points: Lacroix (3)

Game Winners: O'Brien(3)

Wins: Michael Neuvirth (5)

GAA: Neuvirth (1.56)

SPCT: Neuvirth (.942)

Plus/Minus: Sasha Pokulok, Morin (plus-11)

ECHL Leaders

The Stingrays are 5th in the American Conference and 2nd in the South Division behind the Florida Everblades.

Tommy Maxwell is fourth in the league with a .286 shooting percentage.

Michal Neuvirth is second in the league with a 1.56 goals-against average while Bobby Goepfert is fourth in the league with a 2.12 goals-against average. Neuvirth's two shutouts and .942 save percentage ranks him second.

Maxime Lacroix is tied for League lead with three short-handed points. Among rookies, he is 11th in points (16), and 1st in short-handed goals and points.

Michael Dubuc is 9th among rookies in points (18), and tied for fourth in shots (58).

Johann Kroll is 11th among defenseman in points (11) and fourth in assists (10).

Brad Farynuk is tied for second among defenseman with 2 game-winning goals.

The Rays power play is 1st in the league at 23%. The team is 11th on the penalty kill with 83.2%.

This Week:

Tuesday, December 2

7:05 PM

ESPN Radio 910 the Team

The Stingrays face the Gwinnett Gladiators for the first time this season on home ice. Last year, the Rays won three of four at the North Charleston Coliseum. Stingrays game on Tuesday are the place to be in the Low Country for all hospitality, golf, and food and beverage employees and college students. Those with a valid pay stub or college ID can purchase $5 tickets at the door. Spread the word and let's fill the stands on Tuesday night!

Friday, December 6

7:30 PM

ESPN Radio 910 the Team

The Rays travel to Charlotte to play the Checkers on Friday night. The Stingrays have won all four games against Charlotte this year.

Saturday, December 6

7:05 PM

ESPN Radio 910 the Team

It's the annual Teddy Bear Toss for Debbie's Kids! Bring your new teddy bear to the game to throw on the ice after the Stingrays score their first goal. It's also FREE PARKING, so come early to the game.

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