The South Carolina Stingrays have received goaltender Garin Bjorklund on loan from the Hershey Bears after his recall to the American Hockey League earlier this season.
Hershey recalled Bjorklund on October 23 after South Carolina initially received him on loan October 12. Bjorklund appeared in the Stingrays’ season opener against the Jacksonville Icemen on October 16, stopping 21 of 22 shots in a 5-1 victory. This win marked his 50th career victory in professional hockey.
Bjorklund’s Experience and Performance with Hershey and in the ECHL
Bjorklund made one start for the Hershey Bears this season, stopping 27 of 29 shots in a 3-2 victory over the Charlotte Checkers on October 4. The Grande Prairie, Alberta, native split time between Hershey and South Carolina last season.
With the Stingrays last season, Bjorklund posted a 5-2-0 record, a 2.05 goals-against average, and a .935 save percentage. He owns a 42-17-4 record in his ECHL career, along with a 2.57 goals-against average and a .909 save percentage.
The South Carolina Stingrays are the ECHL affiliate of the NHL’s Washington Capitals and the AHL’s Hershey Bears.
South Carolina Stingrays Set North Charleston Appearance
The South Carolina Stingrays are scheduled to host the Atlanta Gladiators on Sunday, November 1, at the North Charleston Coliseum. The 3:05 p.m. event is scheduled as Scooby Doo Day/Undie Sunday, presented by Gildan.
Maryland Sports Blog Take
Bjorklund returns to South Carolina after gaining experience with Hershey and reaching the 50-win milestone in the Stingrays’ season-opening victory. His recent ECHL performance and career numbers provide context for the goaltender’s return to the South Carolina lineup.
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