Monday, November 17 – Carolina Ice Palace
Cool Ray kicked off the week by joining youth hockey practice at the Carolina Ice Palace. He hit the ice, ran drills, and helped inspire the next generation of hockey stars!

Tuesday, November 18 – Downtown Charleston
In the morning, Cool Ray attended One80 Place’s 13th Annual Turkey + $20 event, where he had a great time meeting fans and helping raise funds to support those in need this holiday season.

Tuesday, November 18 – Be A Mentor
Later that afternoon, Cool Ray visited Be A Mentor, where he played floor hockey with the kids and handed out mini sticks—bringing smiles, laughs, and a little hockey fun to everyone.

Wednesday, November 19 – Daniel Island School
Cool Ray visited Daniel Island School’s World Fair, where he learned about different cultures and enjoyed connecting with students and families.

Saturday, November 22 – Downtown Charleston
To wrap up the week, Cool Ray joined Girls on the Run at Hampton Park for their annual 5K. He cheered on the runners, met fans, and helped celebrate empowerment and community.

A big thank you to Great Clips for providing mini sticks for our visit to Be A Mentor!

Tuesday, November 11 – Carolina Ice Palace

#3 Nolan Krenxen, #19 Stan Cooley, and #26 Kaden Bohlsen kicked off the week by joining the 12A Blue and 12AA teams for practice. They ran drills, shared tips, and spent quality time on the ice with the young athletes.

Wednesday, November 12 – Stono Elementary

#10 Ben Hawerchuk, #15 Josh Wilkins, and #74 Connor Moore stopped by Stono Elementary to teach first graders the basics of hockey. The students even got to scrimmage with the players at the end of the session.

Wednesday, November 12 – Westview Elementary

While some players were at Stono, #4 Conor Mayer, #5 John Fusco, and #9 Reilly Webb visited Westview Elementary to kick off our first Reading Buddies session of the season. The players introduced themselves, answered questions, and helped spark enthusiasm for reading.

Wednesday, November 12 – MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children’s Hospital

#11 Mitch Deelstra and #23 Lynden Breen spent the afternoon at MUSC visiting patients, playing games, and delivering Taylor Swift–themed friendship bracelets ahead of Eras Night. Their visit brought plenty of smiles and excitement!

Thursday, November 13 – GREEN Charter School

#42 Jordan Klimek spent time reading to multiple classes at GREEN Charter before hosting a Q&A session where students asked all their best hockey questions.

Thursday, November 13 – North Charleston Coliseum

That evening, #9 Reilly Webb, #13 Dean Loukus, and #25 Scott Docherty joined youth hockey practices for the 10A and 10B groups. They helped run drills, teach new techniques, and encourage the next generation of players.

Saturday, November 15 – Mount Pleasant Memorial Waterfront Park

The Stingrays hosted their third NHL Street Clinic at Mount Pleasant’s Memorial Waterfront Park for students from Chicora Elementary and Lowcountry Youth Services. Many of the kids were brand-new to hockey, and they learned fundamental stick- and ball-handling skills.

In the second hour, #5 John Fusco and #7 Charlie Combs joined as team captains for an officiated scrimmage. Each participant went home with an NHL Street jersey, a Stingrays backpack, and two tickets to that night’s game.

A big thank you to Blue Cross Blue Shield for providing soft pucks for our Floor Hockey Program participants, and to Neal Brothers for providing book marks for all of our Reading Buddies participants!

As we continue an exciting season, we’re thrilled to see our players back out in the community that supports them. Be sure to check out the Community Corner in our Blueline each week to follow all the ways the Stingrays are making a positive impact—both on and off the ice!

Monday, October 27 – Carolina Ice Palace #11 Mitch Deelstra and #19 Stan Cooley kicked off the week by joining the 8U team at the Carolina Ice Palace for practice. The players had a blast working on drills and spending time with the young athletes.

Tuesday, October 28 – West Ashley High School Cool Ray brought the fun to West Ashley High School’s annual Trunk or Treat! He loved dressing up, meeting fans, and passing out Halloween candy to all the kids.

Thursday, October 30 – Carolina Ice Palace #2 Romain Rodzinski and #42 Jordan Klimek visited the 10U AA team to work with players on improving their on-ice technique and overall game skills.

Thursday, October 30 – Goose Creek, SC Meanwhile, Cool Ray kept the Halloween celebrations rolling with a visit to Hutchinson + Associates’ Trunk or Treat. He had a great time celebrating the holiday while helping support the Goose Creek Food Pantry.

Friday, October 31 – Pepperhill, SC Cool Ray wrapped up the week at Pepperhill’s Trunk or Treat, rocking his Garfield jersey and handing out candy to local kids. As we kick off another exciting season, we’re thrilled to see our players back out in the community that supports them.

Be sure to check out the Community Corner in our Blueline each week to see how the Stingrays continue to make a positive difference both on and off the ice!