The South Carolina Stingrays opened the season 4-0-0-0 for the first time since the 2017-18 campaign Saturday night with a 5-3 victory over the Orlando Solar Bears at the Kia Center in Orlando, Florida. This strong start highlights the Stingrays’ best unbeaten opening in nearly a decade. South Carolina scored four power-play goals on six opportunities and held Orlando scoreless on all five of its power-play chances.
Tyler Weiss Scores Twice on Power Play
Tyler Weiss gave the South Carolina Stingrays the lead with three seconds remaining on their first power play. He scored again less than two minutes later during another man advantage, putting South Carolina ahead 2-0.
Connor Eddy scored Orlando’s first goal with three minutes remaining in the opening period, cutting the deficit to one. The Solar Bears tied the game with 5:27 remaining in the second period before Jalen Luypen scored on a late power play to restore South Carolina’s lead.
South Carolina Stingrays Hold Off Orlando Solar Bears
Zack Andrusiak extended the lead to 4-2 with 13:08 remaining in regulation, scoring his first goal as a Stingray. Orlando answered with 11 minutes left when Aaron Luchuk’s shot from the point was tipped in by Colton Kammerer.
Cam Morrisson sealed the victory with an empty-net goal with 20 seconds remaining. The South Carolina Stingrays finished with four power-play goals, while their penalty kill stopped all five Orlando opportunities.
Ben Kraws Makes 27 Saves
Ben Kraws made 27 saves to earn the win in his third consecutive start. He stopped 10 shots in the second period as South Carolina carried a 3-2 lead into the final frame.
South Carolina Stingrays Return to North Charleston
The South Carolina Stingrays return to the North Charleston Coliseum on Friday, October 30, for Emo Night, presented by Fan Cave Tickets, against the Savannah Ghost Pirates. The game is scheduled for 7:05 p.m.
Maryland Sports Blog Take
The South Carolina Stingrays used a four-goal power play and a perfect penalty kill to protect their unbeaten start. Ben Kraws also provided 27 saves as South Carolina held off Orlando after the Solar Bears twice cut the margin to one goal.
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