The South Carolina Stingrays will open a four-game homestand against the Savannah Ghost Pirates on Friday, October 30, at North Charleston Coliseum. Puck drop is scheduled for 7:05 p.m., with the game serving as Emo Night, presented by Fan Cave Tickets.
South Carolina enters the matchup with a 4-0-0-0 record and eight points, while Savannah is 2-2-0-0 with four points. A victory would give the South Carolina Stingrays their first 5-0-0-0 start in 24 years, dating to the team27s first six games of the 2002-03 season.
South Carolina Stingrays Pursue Historic Opening
South Carolina opened a season 4-0-0-0 for the first time since the 2017-18 season. The Stingrays have scored 19 goals through four games, the second-most in the Eastern Conference behind Trois-RiviE8res.
The South Carolina Stingrays are coming off a 5-3 victory over the Orlando Solar Bears at the Kia Center. Tyler Weiss scored the first two goals, and South Carolina converted four of six power-play opportunities while scoring its first four goals with the man advantage.
South Carolina27s power play is 7-for-14 to start the season, while its penalty kill is 11-for-11. The Stingrays have scored at least one power-play goal in each of their first four games and also recorded a short-handed goal in their previous meeting with Savannah.
Recent Meeting Featured Shutout and Hat Trick
The South Carolina Stingrays defeated the Savannah Ghost Pirates 5-0 in the teams27 previous meeting at Enmarket Arena. Ben Kraws stopped all 27 shots for his first shutout of the season, while Ryan Sandelin recorded his first professional hat trick.
Savannah responded with a 2-0 victory over the Jacksonville Icemen in its previous game. Christian Cicigoi earned an 18-save shutout in his first start of the season, and Kasper Lundell assisted on both Savannah goals.
The Ghost Pirates have scored six goals through four games and have been held scoreless twice. Savannah27s power play is 1-for-14 to start the season as the team prepares for its first road game.
Game Information and Upcoming Schedule
Brendan Reilly will handle the broadcast, with live coverage available on FloHockey and the Stingrays Broadcast Network. Pre-game coverage begins at 6:50 p.m.
Derek Kalisz will serve as referee alongside Harrison O27Pray, with Nick Klishko and Brian Pincus as linesmen. The game will be played at North Charleston Coliseum.
Fans attending Emo Night will have a chance to win two tickets to a four-day rock festival in Daytona, Fla., from May 6 to May 9, along with round-trip airfare and hotel accommodations. The promotion is presented by Fan Cave Tickets.
- Atlanta Gladiators at South Carolina Stingrays 2D Sunday, November 1 at 3:05 p.m. at North Charleston Coliseum; Scooby Doo Day/Undie Sunday, presented by Gildan.
- Orlando Solar Bears at South Carolina Stingrays 2D Friday, November 6 at 7:05 p.m. at North Charleston Coliseum; Jets and Vets Night, presented by Charleston Southern University.
- Orlando Solar Bears at South Carolina Stingrays 2D Saturday, November 7 at 6:05 p.m. at North Charleston Coliseum; K-Pop Night, presented by Coastal Kids Dental & Braces.
- South Carolina Stingrays at Florida Everblades 2D Friday, November 13 at 7:30 p.m. at Hertz Arena.
- South Carolina Stingrays at Florida Everblades 2D Saturday, November 14 at 7:00 p.m. at Hertz Arena.
Maryland Sports Blog Take
The South Carolina Stingrays have a chance to convert their 4-0-0-0 opening into the franchise27s first 5-0-0-0 start in 24 years. South Carolina27s 19 goals and perfect penalty kill have supported the early record, while the team27s 7-for-14 power play gives it another significant strength entering the matchup.
The recent 5-0 victory over the Savannah Ghost Pirates gives South Carolina a strong recent result against its opponent. Savannah will try to build on its shutout victory over the Jacksonville Icemen, while the Stingrays pursue another win to extend their perfect start.
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