Tyson Empey

ECHL Game Recap: South Carolina Stingrays vs. Greenville Swamp Rabbits | 01/19/2024

The cross-state rivalry was reignited as the Swamp Rabbits returned to the North Charleston Coliseum for another match-up against the South Carolina Stingrays. The Swamp Rabbits are still sitting at the top of the Eastern Conference and have won the last two meetups against the Rays. Mitchell Gibson will get the start in goal against former […]

ECHL Recap Game Recap: South Carolina Stingrays v. Orlando Solar Bears | 1/13/24

The South Carolina Stingrays started off their long homestead with Military Night in the Coliseum against the Orlando Solar Bears. The Solar Bears lead the Stingrays 4-2 this season and are currently ranked second in the south and third in the conference. Ivan Lodina dressed for his first game of the season, as Josh Wilkins […]

ECHL Game Recap: South Carolina Stingrays vs. Greenville Swamp Rabbits | 01/07/2024

The Stingrays were back in action in the Coliseum on Sunday, coming off a 7-4 win on home ice against Atlanta. Captain Garet Hunt returned to the lineup on the fourth line, replacing defenseman turned forward Bryce Montgomery. Kameron Kielly struck first against Ryan Bednard with a nice top-shelf goal. The Swap Rabbits quickly retaliated […]

ECHL Game Recap: South Carolina vs. Atlanta Gladiators | 01/06/2024

First Period: The Stingrays wasted no time in drawing first blood to start the new year in the Coliseum, with Tyson Empey scoring after 46 seconds of play. Patrick Harper was hauled into the box with 13 minutes remaining in the period for the first penalty kill of the game. Reid Cooper stayed strong and […]

ECHL: South Carolina says “Au Revoir” to Trois Rivieres Lions and Savannah Ghost Pirates

South Carolina had a busy week, as they took on the Lions for Wednesday night hockey, faced the Ghost Pirates on Friday night, visited Greenville on Saturday, and turned around for another home game on Sunday. Savannah Game The Stingrays went on the early advantage in the first period as Ross Armour was hauled into […]

ECHL: South Carolina Takes Down Lions

The Stingrays took on the Trois-Rivieres Lions for the first time since the 2021 season when the Stingrays finished the three-game series 2-1. The Lions are currently second in the Eastern Conference and first in the North Division. Three players made their debuts wearing the Stingrays sweater: Josh Thrower, Nick Leivermann, and Kameron Kielly. With […]

ECHL: Stingrays Zap Solar Bears For First Win on Home Ice

The Stingrays were back in the North Charleston Coliseum for some Sunday hockey. With Michael Kim and Jonny Evans out of the lineup, Coach Brenden Kotyk had to make a few changes ahead of the match. Patrick Harper moved to the third line with captain Garet Hunt and Ryan Leibold, while Bryce Montgomery switched to […]

PHOTOS: South Carolina Stingrays vs. Jacksonville Icemen 11/15/2023

JACKSONVILLE, Fla – Wednesday night, the Jacksonville Icemen faced the visiting South Carolina Stingrays, in a game that required overtime to determine the winner. South Carolina came out on top, taking a 3-2 OT victory. South Carolina opened up the scoring with a power play goal from Tyson Empey, who tipped in the puck on […]

Two New Forwards For Hershey

On July 24th, forward Tyson Empey signed with the Hershey Bears to a one-year AHL contract after spending two seasons with the Tucson Roadrunners. Additionally, on July 25th, the Hershey Bears signed forward Kevin O’Neil to a one-year AHL contract. A Feisty Forward Tyler Empey, the 28-year-old, 6’2″, 205-pound forward, played in the Arizona Coyotes […]