Blake Thompson

ECHL: 2025-26 Qualifying Offers | South Carolina Stingrays

The South Carolina Stingrays have officially announced their qualifying offers for the 2025-26 season per ECHL guidelines. League rules permit each team to reserve the rights of up to eight qualified players, including a maximum of four veterans (players who have played 260 or more regular-season professional games before the upcoming season). Teams cannot trade […]

ECHL: South Carolina Stingrays Announce 2024-2025 Season-Ending Roster

The South Carolina Stingrays have officially released their Season-Ending Roster following a record-breaking 52-15 regular season. The team not only claimed the Brabham Cup for the league’s best record but also set a new franchise point record. However, the postseason did not go as planned, as the Rays faced a disappointing first-round exit at the […]

ECHL: 2024-25 End of Season Review | South Carolina Stingrays

The South Carolina Stingrays saw an end to the season that last year no one would have seen coming. After firing their coach and bringing on a new one, no one knew what the season would look like. Preseason gave a slight hint, but nothing prepared us for the record-breaking season that came. The Stingrays […]

ECHL: 2024-25 Protected List | South Carolina Stingrays

The South Carolina Stingrays have just unveiled their highly anticipated protected players list, a crucial step in their strategy for the upcoming season. This release, in compliance with the ECHL rules, is a significant moment for the team and its fans. The guidelines aim to ensure fairness. Allowing each team to protect as many players […]

PHOTOS: Orlando Solar Bears vs. South Carolina Stingrays – 04/19/2025

NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. – In an exciting Game 2 of their first-round series in the 2025 Kelly Cup Playoffs, the South Carolina Stingrays triumphed over the Orlando Solar Bears with a 4-3 overtime win, in front of a crowd of 5,744 fans and securing a 2-0 lead in the series. Josh Wilkins got a hat […]

ECHL Announces Fines and Suspensions | 03/17/2025

The ECHL Department of Player’s Safety has suspended and fined South Carolina Stingrays forward Ryan Hofer and defenseman Blake Thompson for their actions in Sunday’s game vs Jacksonville Icemen. Ryan Hofer Suspended The ECHL Department of Player Safety has suspended Ryan Hofer for two games for his actions at the 7:50 mark of Sunday’s game. […]

PHOTOS: Worcester Railers vs. South Carolina Stingrays – 02/23/2025

NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. – The South Carolina Stingrays achieved a shutout victory over the Worcester Railers for the second time in a week, with a final score of 3-0. This shutout marked goaltender Garin Bjorklund‘s first of the season, as he made 23 saves during the game. Erik Middendorf scored got two assists in this game. Neither […]

PHOTOS: Worcester Railers vs. South Carolina Stingrays – 02/19/2025

NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C – The South Carolina Stingrays delivered an impressive performance, shutting out the Worcester Railers 4-0 in front of a record-setting 9,108 fans during the annual Education Day game on Wednesday. This turnout marked the largest school day crowd in the franchise’s history. Goals came from Jacob Graves, Kyler Kupka, Connor Moore, and Josh […]

ECHL Game Recap: South Carolina Stingrays vs Atlanta Gladiators | 01/08/2025

ECHL Game Preview: South Carolina Stingrays at Atlanta Gladiators | 01/08/2025

Prepare for an exhilarating clash as the South Carolina Stingrays face off against the Atlanta Gladiators at the Gas South Arena. Both teams have recently delivered outstanding performances, setting the stage for an action-packed game. The Stingrays, known for their strength in the second period and efficient special teams, are determined to maintain their momentum […]