The South Carolina Stingrays carry a 3-0-0-0 start into their October 24 road game against the Orlando Solar Bears. The teams meet Saturday at 7 p.m. at the Kia Center in Orlando, Florida. South Carolina entered the game with six points, while Orlando entered at 0-2-0-0 with zero points.
South Carolina has won its first three games for the first time in four seasons. The Stingrays are one of three undefeated teams remaining in the Eastern Conference, along with Florida and Trois-Rivières.
South Carolina Stingrays Bring Early-Season Momentum to Orlando
South Carolina has won two road games, and Saturday’s matchup is the final road game before a four-game home stand. The Stingrays come off a 5-0 victory over the Savannah Ghost Pirates on Friday at Enmarket Arena.
Ryan Sandelin scored South Carolina’s first hat trick of the season and recorded a point in each of his first three games as a Stingray. Ben Kraws made 27 saves for his first shutout since the 2024-25 season.
The Stingrays have scored a power-play goal in each of their first three games, converting three of eight chances. South Carolina has also killed all six opposing power-play opportunities.
Orlando Solar Bears Seek First Win
The Orlando Solar Bears are playing their first and only game of the weekend. Orlando lost both games of a home-and-home series with Florida last weekend, falling 3-1 on the road before a 5-1 home loss.
The Solar Bears finished last in the South Division last season with a 29-38-4-1 record. South Carolina won nine of the teams’ 14 meetings last season and held a 4-3 edge in the seven games played in Orlando.
Saturday’s matchup is the first of 10 scheduled meetings between the teams this season. Tyler Hascall and Trevor Thurston are listed as the referees, while Ross Crimaldi and Logan Berkowitz are the linesmen.
Broadcast Information and Upcoming Schedule
The game is scheduled to stream live on FloHockey and air live on the Stingrays Broadcast Network. Pregame coverage begins at 6:55 p.m., and Brendan Reilly is listed as the Voice of the Rays.
South Carolina returns to the North Charleston Coliseum on Friday, October 30, at 7:05 p.m. against the Savannah Ghost Pirates. The schedule also includes home games against the Atlanta Gladiators on Sunday, November 1, and the Orlando Solar Bears on Friday, November 6, and Saturday, November 7, followed by a road game against the Florida Everblades on Friday, November 13, at 7:30 p.m.
Maryland Sports Blog Take
The South Carolina Stingrays enter Orlando with an undefeated record, productive special teams and strong goaltending from Ben Kraws in their latest game. The matchup also gives South Carolina a chance to finish its road trip before beginning a four-game home stand.
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