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PHOTOS: Orlando Solar Bears vs. South Carolina Stingrays – 04/27/2025

NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. – The South Carolina Stingrays lost to the Orlando Solar Bears 6-2 in game six of their first-round series in the 2025 Kelly Cup Playoffs. The best-of-seven series is tied at three games apiece. Ryan Hofer and Jayden Lee scored for the Stingrays, while goaltender Mitchell Gibson made 23 saves on 28 shots. Click here to read an in-depth recap of the game by ITR’s Stephanie DeLaFleur. The Stingrays will be back home at the North Charleston Coliseum with […]

ECHL South Division Semifinals – Game 6 Recap: Orlando Solar Bears vs South Carolina Stingrays

It’s Sunday in the Holy City, and the pivotal game six of the Kelly Cup Playoffs returns to Charleston, South Carolina. The South Carolina Stingrays lead the series 3-2, making this a potentially series-ending game. The Orlando Solar Bears are fighting to extend the series, despite the absence of key players Mark Auk and Jaydon […]

PHOTOS: Orlando Solar Bears vs. South Carolina Stingrays – 04/18/2025

NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. – The South Carolina Stingrays defeated the Orlando Solar Bears 5-3 in the first game of the Kelly Cup Playoffs in front of 5,256 hockey fans. Ryan Hofer scored twice, while Connor Moore, Jayden Lee, and Charlie Combs also contributed to the Stingrays’ victory. In goal, Garin Bjorklund made 19 saves out of […]

ECHL South Division Semifinals – Game 1 Recap: Orlando Solar Bears vs South Carolina Stingrays

Game one of round one in the Kelly Cup Playoffs kicked off the postseason run for the Orlando Solar Bears and the South Carolina Stingrays Friday night in Charleston. The Solar Bears heading into the playoffs are ranked 13th in the league and fourth in the Southern Division. They finished the season with 37-25-10 record, […]

ECHL South Division Recap | Week 25

As the ECHL regular season winds down, the South Division is delivering a thrilling finish packed with playoff races, record-breaking performances, and milestone moments. The South Carolina Stingrays have surged to the top of the league with a historic 15-game winning streak, while Florida, Jacksonville, and Orlando have all secured their postseason spots. From suspensions […]

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: Greenville Swamp Rabbits vs. South Carolina Stingrays – 03/12/2025

NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. – The South Carolina Stingrays defeated the Greenville Swamp Rabbits 5-2 on Wednesday night, earning their fifth straight victory. Scoring for the Stingrays was Ben Hawerchuk, Tyler Weiss, Romain Rodzinski, Ryan Hofer, and Jayden Lee, while goaltender, Seth Eisele, stopped 27 of 29 shots. The Stingrays scored first when Hawerchuk scored his […]

ECHL Game Recap: Atlanta Gladiators vs South Carolina Stingrays | 03/15/2025

South Carolina Completes Weekend Sweep Over Atlanta The South Carolina Stingrays continued their dominance over the Atlanta Gladiators, securing a 3-1 victory on home ice at North Charleston Coliseum on Saturday night. Starting Lineups South Carolina Stingrays Forwards: Charlie Combs – Josh Wilkins – Micah MillerDefensemen: Romain Rodzinski – Reilly WebbGoaltender: Mitchell Gibson Atlanta Gladiators […]

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 […]