Kyler Kupka

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 […]

ECHL South Division Semifinals – Game 4 Recap: Orlando Solar Bears vs South Carolina Stingrays

Game four of the Kelly Cup Playoffs got underway for the South Carolina Stingrays and Orlando Solar Bears in Florida. Game Three was the Solar Bears’ comeback kid moment; they took down the Stingrays 4-2. With Monday’s win, the South Carolina Stingrays still lead the series 2-1. Five games needed, with a possible six if […]

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 […]

PHOTOS: Orlando Solar Bears vs. South Carolina Stingrays – 04/05/2025

NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. – The South Carolina Stingrays set a new franchise single-season wins record by winning their 49th game of the season on Saturday night in their final regular season home game. In a 5-1 victory over the Orlando Solar Bears at the North Charleston Coliseum, the Rays secured their fourteenth consecutive win. Stingrays goals scorers […]

ECHL Names 2024-25 All-Rookie Team

The 2024-25 All-Rookie Team, spotlighting six of the league’s most electric and promising young players was announced by the ECHL earlier today. Voted on by ECHL coaches, broadcasters, media relations directors, and media members across North America, this year’s selections represent the heart of a new wave of talent rising through the pro hockey ranks. […]

ECHL: St. Cloud State Alum in the ECHL

St. Cloud State has many hockey players who have gone on to play at the professional level, including ten players currently in the ECHL. Chase Brand (2019-23) Forward Chase Brand spent four seasons at St. Cloud State, where he played in 117 games. Brand had 14 goals and 20 assists for 34 points. He had […]

PHOTOS: Greenville Swamp Rabbits vs. South Carolina Stingrays – 02/21/2025

NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. – The South Carolina Stingrays celebrated a 5-1 win against the Greenville Swamp Rabbits on Friday night, delighting more than 4,000 fans during their first-ever Vinyl Night. Scoring for the Stingrays were Jordan Klimek, who netted two goals, along with Alexander Suzdalev, Josh Wilkins, and Tyler Weiss. Meanwhile, goalie Garin Bjorklund was […]

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 […]

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 […]