South Carolina Stingrays

ECHL: History of the South Carolina Stingrays

Founded in 1993, the South Carolina Stingrays are the are the second-longest tenured franchise in the ECHL. Originally to be named the Sharks, the team’s current name, Stingrays, was adopted to avoid copyright infringement issues with the San Jose Sharks of the National Hockey League (NHL). The Stingrays have been based in North Charleston, South […]

ECHL: South Carolina Adds Another Veteran to Front Line

With opening night quickly approaching, fans have begun to worry about some big names not returning to the Coliseum this year, but hopefully, this signing puts a lot at ease as Josh Wilkins is set to return for his second season with the South Carolina Stingrays. “I had one of my favorite pro seasons of […]

ECHL: Stingrays Add Hurricane Prospect to Blue Line

The South Carolina Stingrays have agreed to terms with defenseman Bryce Montgomery. “I’m really thankful for this opportunity,” said Montgomery. “The systems in South Carolina definitely suit my game. Coach Kotyk was also a big defenseman like me, and it will be great to learn from him. The Stingrays organization is super special, and I’m looking […]

ECHL: Stingrays Add Depth to Front Line

Go crazy, go Luko! Jarid Lukosevicius is returning to the South Carolina Stingrays! Dressing in only five games during the regular season, he registered five goals and three assists. While he might have been on loan for the majority of the season last year with the Belleville Senators (AHL), he came back when it mattered […]

ECHL: South Carolina Adds Veteran to Blue Line

The Stingrays continue to strengthen their back end, even MOORE now, as the club has agreed to terms with 26-year-old Connor Moore. The veteran defenseman has accumulated 70 points in 150 games in his four seasons with the club. The Georgia native has spent his entire professional career in a Stingrays sweater and has sported […]

ECHL: South Carolina Stingrays Add Matt Tugnutt to Roster

The Stingrays have agreed to terms with forward Matt Tugnutt for the upcoming season. Tugnutt is not new to the league, as he spent the majority of the 2021-22 season with the Idaho Steelheads, alongside former Stingray Evan Wardley, before going to the cross-state rivals, the Greeneville Swamp Rabbits, that March. With the Steelheads, […]

ECHL: Jonny Evans Returns to South Carolina Stingrays

Jonny Evans is set to return to the Lowcountry this upcoming season. Evans dressed in 52 games for the Stingrays last season, scoring 16 goals and registering 27 assists. He was able to make an appearance during the post-season play last season after sustaining a long-term injury late in the season. “The Stingrays have been […]

ECHL: Rapid City Rush Add Zack Hoffman and Maurizio Colella

The Rapid City Rush have announced that defenseman Zack Hoffman and forward Maurizio Colella will be joining the team for the 2023-24 ECHL season. Zack Hoffman Zack Hoffman will be joining the Rush in his second ECHL season, having spent the 2022-23 ECHL season with the Wichita Thunder. Hoffman played in 52 games for the […]

ECHL: Stingrays Bring Back Leibold and Mackey to Front Line

The Stingrays continue to impress fans with their signings this year, with the announcement of Ian Mackey and Ryan Leibold returning to the roster for the upcoming season. Mackey will be rejoining the roster after playing eight games for the Stingrays last season, later joining Atlanta. The 6’3” forward scored in his final games […]

ECHL: South Carolina Re-Signs Hall

Another familiar face will be returning to the low country this upcoming season, as the South Carolina Stingrays have agreed to terms with defenseman Connor Hall. Hall suited up for 14 games for South Carolina last season, including all six playoff matches, and registered four points for the team in the regular season. He […]