Erik Middendorf

ECHL: Stingrays Extend Streak in OT Thriller; Ghost Pirates Break Out in Greenville | 03/23/2025

Two key South Division matchups on Sunday reshaped the standings down the stretch. The South Carolina Stingrays extended their winning streak to 11 games with a 5–4 overtime win over the Jacksonville Icemen, earning two points to maintain their division lead. Jacksonville collected one point in the loss, holding steady in third place. Meanwhile, the […]

PHOTOS: South Carolina Stingrays vs. Jacksonville Icemen – 03/22/2025

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Jacksonville Icemen held their Hockey is For Everyone Night on Saturday and faced the visiting South Carolina Stingrays. In a tightly contested game, the Stingrays took a 3-2 victory for their tenth consecutive win, moving them back into the top spot in the South Division. Former Jacksonville player Ben Hawerchuk dropped […]

ECHL Game Recap: South Carolina Stingrays vs Jacksonville Icemen | 03/22/2025

The South Carolina Stingrays extended their winning streak to ten games with a 3–2 victory over the Jacksonville Icemen on Saturday night. Powered by goals from Erik Middendorf, Austin Magera, and Charlie Combs, and a steady 25-save performance by Mitchell Gibson, the Stingrays added another key divisional win to their regular season resume. South Carolina […]

ECHL South Division Recap: Top Teams Hold Firm with Statement Wins | 03/21/2025

It was a high-stakes night in the ECHL’s South Division on Friday, March 21, as playoff races tightened and rivalries came to life. The South Carolina Stingrays kept pace at the top of the division with a commanding home win over the Greenville Swamp Rabbits, while the Florida Everblades edged the Savannah Ghost Pirates in […]

ECHL Game Recap: South Carolina Stingrays vs Atlanta Gladiators | 03/14/2025

The Atlanta Gladiators put up a strong fight on home ice Friday night but ultimately fell short against the South Carolina Stingrays in a physical, penalty-filled contest at Gas South Arena. The game was a hard-fought battle filled with momentum swings and physical play, with tempers flaring throughout the contest and several penalties shaping the […]

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 […]

ECHL South Division Recap | Week 19

Welcome to our in-depth look at the South Division, where high-scoring teams and disciplined defensive squads battle for supremacy. In this article, we break down the latest standings, team profiles, and key player stats, providing insights on stats and what is needed by each team if they wish to stay ahead in this fiercely competitive […]

ECHL: Norfolk Admirals vs South Carolina Stingrays Weekend Recap | 01/31-02/01/2025

This past weekend, the Norfolk Admirals and South Carolina Stingrays went head to head. They were the lone two meetings between the two clubs. Coming into the weekend, the Stingrays sat in second place in the ECHL South Division, while the Admirals sat in third in the ECHL North Division. On Friday night, the Admirals […]

PHOTOS: Reading Royals vs. South Carolina Stingrays – 01/26/2025

NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C – In a performance that showcased the South Carolina Stingrays‘ resilience, Micah Miller secured a spectacular 3-2 overtime victory over the Reading Royals with his second game-winning goal of the season. Also scoring for the Rays was Erik Middendorf and Charlie Combs. Seth Eisele’s masterful control of the crease saw 24 saves […]

PHOTOS: Atlanta Gladiators vs. South Carolina Stingrays – 01/25/2025

NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. – The South Carolina Stingrays lost 3-2 to the Atlanta Gladiators in a shootout in front of 6,590 fans at the North Charleston Coliseum on Saturday night. Charlie Combs and Austin Magera scored for the Stingrays, and goalie Garin Bjorklund saved 28 of 30 shots. Just over 12 minutes into the first […]