NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. – The Stingrays took two of three games against the Florida Everblades last weekend. The Stingrays now hold a four-point lead over the Florida Everblades and a five-point lead over the Orlando Solar Bears in a competitive South Division.
STINGRAYS RECORD: 33-20-2-1 LAST WEEK: 2-1-0-0
LAST WEEK'S GAMES
Friday, March 1 vs. Florida Everblades | 5-1 L
The Stingrays allowed three third-period goals in a 5-1 loss on Friday night. Nick Leivermann scored the lone goal for South Carolina, and Mitchell Gibson made 20 saves.
Saturday, March 2 vs. Florida Everblades | 5-2 W
The Stingrays defeated the Florida Everblades 5-2 in front of a crowd of 6,493 fans on Saturday night. Garin Bjorklund made 31 saves on 33 shots, earning the game's number-one star. Ivan Lodnia registered a goal and two assists, Jack Adams tallied three assists, and Ethan Strang buried his first professional goal in his first professional game.
Sunday, March 3 vs. Florida Everblades | 3-2 W
The Stingrays narrowly edged the Everblades in a thrilling 3-2 victory on Sunday afternoon. Jon McDonald scored the game-winning goal, and Connor Moore tallied his 100th career point. Mitchell Gibson stopped 18 of 20 shots in the victory.
THIS WEEK'S GAMES
Saturday, March 9 at Savannah Ghost Pirates | 7:00 pm EST
Sunday, March 10 at Atlanta Gladiators | 3:00 pm EST
Video Coverage: FloHockey; Radio Coverage: Stingrays Broadcast Network
STINGRAYS LEADERS
Goals: Austin Magera (22)
Assists: Austin Magera (35)
Points: Austin Magera (57)
Plus/Minus: Austin Magera (+21)
Penalty Minutes: Garet Hunt (116)
Power Play Goals: Jack Adams (8)
Wins: Mitchell Gibson (18)
Goals Against Average: Mitchell Gibson (2.35)
Save Percentage: Mitchell Gibson (0.907)
WHO'S HOT: Ivan Lodnia is on a seven-game point streak (four goals, seven assists). He leads the team with 1.05 points per game.
STAT OF THE WEEK: Connor Moore tallied his 100th career point with a highlight reel goal on Sunday afternoon.
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