Stingrays' Winning Streak Snapped with 5-3 Loss to K-Wings
Published on December 2, 2011 under ECHL (ECHL)
South Carolina Stingrays News Release
North Charleston, SC - The South Carolina Stingrays (12-7-0-1) erased two one-goal deficits, but could not overcome the Kalamazoo Wings (11-6-0-1), falling 5-3 in front of 2,531 at the North Charleston Coliseum Friday night. Forward Pierre-Luc O'Brien and defenseman Nick Tabisz each had a goal and an assist for the Stingrays. The loss snaps a four-game winning streak and six-game home winning streak.
K-Wings forward Kory Karlander potted the game's opening goal on the power play at 13:26 of the first period tapping in a loose puck past Stingrays goaltender Daren Machesney (L, 20 saves on 25 shots) along the bottom of the right-wing circle. Forward Brandon Svendsen and defenseman Sam Ftorek picked up the assists.
Forward Steven Anthony put the K-Wings up 2-0 on the man advantage at 6:44 of the middle frame from Ftorek. The Stingrays cut the lead in half on the power play at 8:59 when O'Brien batted home a rebound off of K-Wings netminder Maxime Clermont (W, 22 saves on 25 shots) along the right post. Forward Danick Paquette and defenseman Zach Tarkir assisted on O'Brien's ninth goal of the season.
Forward Dean Strong reclaimed a two-goal lead for the K-Wings on the power play at 4:37 of the final period from Svendsen and defenseman Eric Kattelus. The Stingrays responded with two quick tallies to make it 3-3. Rookie Sean Dolan netted a man-advantage marker at 12:03 from defenseman Nick Tabisz and Tarkir. Moments later, Tabisz registered his second goal of the season from forwards O'Brien and David de Kastrozza at 15:19.
With less than two minutes to play, Karlander buried the game-winning goal deflecting a shot from defenseman Joe Charlebois past the blocker of Machesney at 18:03. Svendsen acquired the second assist. Forward Darryl Bootland added an unassisted tally at 18:56 to seal the victory. The Stingrays finished the night 2-for-7 on the power play while the K-Wings went 3-for-7.
The Stingrays celebrate their annual Teddy Bear Toss benefiting Debi's Kids and the Salvation Army tomorrow, Saturday, December 3 against the K-Wings at 7:05 p.m. at the North Charleston Coliseum. Bring new or gently used stuffed animals to the game and when the Stingrays score their first goal, throw the stuffed animals on the ice! Saturday is also Charleston County Recycling Awareness Night with a green rally towel giveaway and free parking! The Stingrays will also be skating on green ice to promote recycling in the Lowcountry!
Save up to $310 off of box office prices with a Stingrays Ticket Package! Call the Stingrays Office at (843) 744-2248 for more information.
ECHL Stories from December 2, 2011
- Final Five Minutes Start Grizzlies Weekend with 3-2 Comeback Win - Utah Grizzlies
- Royals Drilled by Nailers, 5-1 - Reading Royals
- Grizzlies Get Goal in Last Minute to Claim Win Over Colorado - Colorado Eagles
- Karlander Leads K-Wings To Victory - Kalamazoo Wings
- Beca Scores in Overtime to Lift Blades to 4-3 Win - Florida Everblades
- Glads Come Back Late, Fall 4-3 in OT - Atlanta Gladiators
- Stingrays' Winning Streak Snapped with 5-3 Loss to K-Wings - South Carolina Stingrays
- Nailers Punish Royals, 5-1 - Wheeling Nailers
- Reign Players Get into the Holiday Spirit - Ontario Reign
- Presizniuk Rejoins Titans Frpom Providence - Trenton Titans
- Neal Returns, Idaho Adds Defenseman - Idaho Steelheads
- ECHL Transactions - December 2 - ECHL
- Lee Baldwin Assigned by New York Rangers - Greenville Swamp Rabbits
- Forward Kyle Mackinnon Loaned to Reading - Reading Royals
- Grubauer Named ECHL Goaltender of the Month - South Carolina Stingrays
- Krischuk Returns to Wranglers - Las Vegas Wranglers
- South Carolina's Grubauer Named ECHL Goaltender of the Month - ECHL
- Martin Goes to Houston - Toledo Walleye
- Express Announce Holiday Ticket Packages - Chicago Express
- Jeff Prough Named ECHL Player of the Month for November - Greenville Swamp Rabbits
- Game Preview: Stockton Thunder Vs. Ontario Reign - Stockton Thunder
- Greenville's Prough Named Reebok Hockey ECHL Player of the Month - ECHL
- Nailers Game Preview: Wheeling Nailers Vs. Reading Royals - Wheeling Nailers
- ECHL Announces Fines, Suspensions - ECHL
- Nailers Barton Named ECHL Rookie of the Month - Wheeling Nailers
- Wheeling's Barton Named Reebok Hockey ECHL Rookie of the Month - ECHL
- ECHL Today - December 2 - ECHL
- Greenville Road Warriors Game Preview - December 2 - Greenville Swamp Rabbits
- Jackals Game Preview: Elmira Vs. Trenton - Elmira Jackals
- Stingrays Gameday: Nature Night, Teacher Appreciation Night Tonight Against K-Wings - South Carolina Stingrays
- Countdown to Face-Off - Kalamazoo Wings
The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.
