Author: Grace Gendron

Life as Keeper of the Cup: An Interview With Mario Della-Savia

As All-Star Weekend kicked off, the Hockey Hall of Fame exhibit entered Enmarket Arena with exclusive memorabilia and the league’s most prestigious trophies, including the Con Smyth trophy and the beloved Stanley Cup. While many associate the Keeper of the Cup with Phill Pritchard, the cup has a few keepers. Mario Della-Savia watched over hockeys […]

ECHL Recap Game Recap: South Carolina Stingrays v. Orlando Solar Bears | 1/13/24

The South Carolina Stingrays started off their long homestead with Military Night in the Coliseum against the Orlando Solar Bears. The Solar Bears lead the Stingrays 4-2 this season and are currently ranked second in the south and third in the conference. Ivan Lodina dressed for his first game of the season, as Josh Wilkins […]

ECHL Game Recap: South Carolina Stingrays vs. Greenville Swamp Rabbits | 01/07/2024

The Stingrays were back in action in the Coliseum on Sunday, coming off a 7-4 win on home ice against Atlanta. Captain Garet Hunt returned to the lineup on the fourth line, replacing defenseman turned forward Bryce Montgomery. Kameron Kielly struck first against Ryan Bednard with a nice top-shelf goal. The Swap Rabbits quickly retaliated […]

ECHL Game Recap: South Carolina vs. Atlanta Gladiators | 01/06/2024

First Period: The Stingrays wasted no time in drawing first blood to start the new year in the Coliseum, with Tyson Empey scoring after 46 seconds of play. Patrick Harper was hauled into the box with 13 minutes remaining in the period for the first penalty kill of the game. Reid Cooper stayed strong and […]

ECHL: Stingray’s Golden Ticket Win Against The First Place Swamp Rabbits

The South Carolina Stingrays took on the Greenville Swamp Rabbits on Golden Ticket Night. Both teams reign at the top of the Eastern Conference and the Southern Division, with Greenville leading the pack by eight points. Spencer Meier would replace Bryce Montgomery on the back end tonight, as Mitchell Gibson would get the start between […]

ECHL: South Carolina says “Au Revoir” to Trois Rivieres Lions and Savannah Ghost Pirates

South Carolina had a busy week, as they took on the Lions for Wednesday night hockey, faced the Ghost Pirates on Friday night, visited Greenville on Saturday, and turned around for another home game on Sunday. Savannah Game The Stingrays went on the early advantage in the first period as Ross Armour was hauled into […]

ECHL: South Carolina Takes Down Lions

The Stingrays took on the Trois-Rivieres Lions for the first time since the 2021 season when the Stingrays finished the three-game series 2-1. The Lions are currently second in the Eastern Conference and first in the North Division. Three players made their debuts wearing the Stingrays sweater: Josh Thrower, Nick Leivermann, and Kameron Kielly. With […]

ECHL: South Carolina Falls to Red Hot Swamp Rabbits

The Stingrays were back in action at the North Charleston Collesium to take on their cross-state rivals, the Greenville Swamp Rabbits. Greenville sits at the top of the Eastern Conference and the Southern Division, winning the last nine games out of ten matchups. Coach Brenden Kotyk went with the same lineup from Wednesday night, where […]

ECHL: Stingrays Zap Solar Bears For First Win on Home Ice

The Stingrays were back in the North Charleston Coliseum for some Sunday hockey. With Michael Kim and Jonny Evans out of the lineup, Coach Brenden Kotyk had to make a few changes ahead of the match. Patrick Harper moved to the third line with captain Garet Hunt and Ryan Leibold, while Bryce Montgomery switched to […]

ECHL: South Carolina Battles Back To Earn Point as Gladiators Stay Undefeated

The South Carolina Stingrays were back on home ice after a brief road trip, facing the Atlanta Gladiators for the second time this season who are undefeated. The Stingrays took the early advantage when Reece Vitelli was hauled into the penalty box for tripping three minutes into the game. Atlanta quickly struck back as they […]