N. CHARLESTON, S.C. – The South Carolina Stingrays and head coach Jason Fitzsimmons announced today that defenseman Marc Busenburg has been sent back to
South Carolina
from the Stingray’s American Hockey League affiliate, the Hershey Bears.
Busenburg, 28, returns to the Stingrays from his second call-up this season to the Bears. He saw two games in his latest stint up north for a total of 11 games in the AHL this year. This total now qualifies him as playoff-eligible for the ECHL.
“Having Marc back in the line-up makes us a better team,” said Fitzsimmons. “His return comes at a great time as we prepare for the games this weekend.”
The
Worcester, MA
native has played 17 games with the Stingrays this season. The 6’1”, 190-pound defenseman has ten points on the year on four goals and six assists. The Stingrays have a record of 10-7 with Busenburg on the roster. He is expected to be in the line-up tomorrow night as the Rays face the Pensacola Ice Pilots at the North Charleston Coliseum.
In other news, emergency backup goaltender Jorge Alves has been signed to a contract by the Stingrays. Alves, a native of
Boston, MA
, has yet to play a game this year.
The Stingrays return home for a 7:05 p.m. game on Thursday against
Pensacola
at the North Charleston Coliseum for a game that was originally scheduled on January 9. It’s Frozen Gopher Night, which features representatives from professional golf associations and the Dunkin’ Donuts Million Dollar Chuck-A-Puck.
Catch live play-by-play action with Mike Kelly, “Voice of the Stingrays” on ESPN Radio 910 The Team and online at www.stingrayshockey.com beginning at 6:50 p.m. with the Benito’s Pregame Show. Watch the game live on the web telecast for $6 each at www.stingrayshockey.com, courtesy of B2 Networks.
Don’t miss the fast-paced, action-packed, family affordable fun! Purchase your flex package today. You pick the games; you pocket the savings! Call 744-2248 to talk to a ticket sales manager for more information.
Individual tickets can be purchased at the North Charleston Coliseum box office, by calling Ticketmaster at 554-6060 and online at www.ticketmaster.com.
Discounted groups tickets, birthday packages, Kids Club information and fundraiser opportunities are available by calling 744-2248 or by visiting online at www.stingrayshockey.com. Stingrays Hockey – A Whole
Lot
Cooler!
Jorge Alves (G)
Goalie
Born Jan 30 1979 --
Boston, MA
Height 5.09 -- Weight 185 -- Shoots R
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Season Team Lge GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM
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2002-03
North Carolina
State
U.
0 0 0 0 0
2004-05
Asheville
Aces SPHL 2 0 0 0 0 -- -- -- -- --
2005-06
South Carolina
Stingrays ECHL 1 0 0 0 0 -- -- -- -- --
2005-06
Greenville
Grrrowl ECHL 1 0 0 0 0 -- -- -- -- --
2006-07
South Carolina
Stingrays ECHL Statistics Unavailable
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