The South Carolina Stingrays have added Hunter Bishop to their Hockey Operations staff as Player Development Coach. Bishop returns to the role after serving as the Stingrays’ Player Development Coach from 2022 to 2024.
Bishop played more than 400 games across the American Hockey League, ECHL, EBEL (ICEHL) and EIHL during his career. He appeared in 128 AHL games with the Hamilton Bulldogs, Lake Erie Monsters, Rochester Americans and Manchester Monarchs.
Hunter Bishop Brings Stingrays Experience to Staff
Bishop played for the South Carolina Stingrays during the 2012-13 season, leading the team with 49 points and 24 goals. A native of Fairbanks, Alaska, Bishop has called Charleston home since retiring in 2019.
He also has run Hunter Bishop Hockey Camps, working with players from youth hockey through the professional level while focusing on individual skill development.
“I’m very excited to add Hunter Bishop to the staff,” said Stingrays Head Coach Jesse Kallechy. “He comes with an elite playing resume and a history and passion for coaching hockey players. He brings a different element to the staff with his skill-based training, and our players will enjoy working with him.”
“Charleston has been home since I first played here in 2012, and this organization has been a big part of that story,” Bishop said. “I’m excited to continue with the Stingrays. What I love most about player development is working with each guy on the details of his game and watching those small improvements raise the level of the whole group. There’s no better place to do that than Charleston. The culture here is as good as it gets, and I’m proud to be part of it.”
South Carolina Stingrays Set for Opening Night
The South Carolina Stingrays are ECHL affiliates of the NHL’s Washington Capitals and AHL’s Hershey Bears. The team is scheduled to host the Greenville Swamp Rabbits at North Charleston Coliseum on Saturday, October 17, at 6:05 p.m. for Opening Night, presented by MUSC Health.
The South Carolina Stingrays schedule is available on the team’s website. The Stingrays also have 2026-27 season ticket plans on sale, while group tickets are available through the team.
Maryland Sports Blog Take
Hunter Bishop gives the South Carolina Stingrays a familiar presence in player development. His previous coaching role with the organization, professional playing experience and work through Hunter Bishop Hockey Camps support a staff position focused on individual skill development.
His return also comes as the Stingrays prepare to host the Greenville Swamp Rabbits for Opening Night at North Charleston Coliseum.
Source: Original report
