ESTERO, FL — The South Carolina Stingrays wrap up a two-game weekend series on Saturday night at Hertz Arena against the Florida Everblades. 

South Carolina Stingrays (8-1-0-0, 16 pts) vs. Florida Everblades (8-2-0-0, 16pts)

November 14, 2026 | 7:00 p.m. | Hertz Arena
Referees: Will Kelly (#7), Brendan Schreider (#12)
Linesmen: Nick Klishko (#41), Logan Berkowitz (#68)

Broadcast Information
Voice of the Rays, Brendan Reilly
WATCH LIVE: FloHockey 
LISTEN LIVE: Stingrays Broadcast Network
Pre-game coverage starts at 6:45 p.m.

The Stingrays improved to 8-1-0-0 on Friday night with a 4-3 win over the reigning Kelly Cup champions, handing Florida its first regulation loss at home in more than nine months and its first defeat of the season at Hertz Arena. South Carolina is 4-0-0-0 on the road this season, their best start away from the North Charleston Coliseum since the 2002-03 season when the Stingrays started 5-0-0-0 on the road. 

Friday’s matchup was back-and-forth. Tied after the opening frame, the teams exchanged leads with the Stingrays leading 4-3 entering the third, as the defense held on to secure the win. Patrick Thomas recorded two points in his first game with South Carolina this season as Ben Kraws made 25 saves to remain undefeated in net so far.

Thomas, who was loaned by the Washington Capitals on Friday, scored a goal and added an assist in his first game back with the Stingrays. The 22-year-old forward had 16 points (3g, 13a) in 32 games with South Carolina last season and three points in seven games with Hershey. A fourth-round pick of the Capitals in 2023, he led the OHL with 77 assists in his final season with the Brantford Bulldogs as the captain and notched 104 points.

The matchup showcases some of the league’s best, with a prolific offense clashing with a stout defense. South Carolina has scored four or more goals in seven of its nine games so far this season, while Friday was just the third time this season the Everblades allowed multiple goals.

Friday’s win over Florida was the Stingrays’ first regular season win in regulation over the Everblades since February of 2025. Saturday’s matchup will be the final of 10 straight South Division matchups to open the season for South Carolina.

Upcoming Schedule

Greensboro Gargoyles at South Carolina Stingrays — Friday, November 20 at 7:05 p.m. (Ray-Con Night) - North Charleston Coliseum

South Carolina Stingrays at Orlando Solar Bears — Monday, November 23 at 7:00 p.m. - Kia Center

Savannah Ghost Pirates at South Carolina Stingrays — Friday, November 27 at 7:05 p.m. (Black Out Friday presented by Palmetto Pump House) - North Charleston Coliseum 

Savannah Ghost Pirates at South Carolina Stingrays — Saturday, November 28 at 6:05 p.m. (Rock the Red Night presented by Circle K) - North Charleston Coliseum

South Carolina Stingrays at Atlanta Gladiators — Wednesday, December 2 at 10:30 a.m. - Gas South Arena

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The Stingrays return to the North Charleston Coliseum on Friday, November 20, for Ray-Con Night as they host the Greensboro Gargoyles at 7:05 p.m. The full schedule can be viewed on our website here.

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