Stingrays Kelly Cup Quest Daily
April 18, 2012 - ECHL (ECHL) - South Carolina Stingrays News Release
SECOND SEASON SUB-PLOTS
The Stingrays take on the Kalamazoo Wings in Game Three of their best-of-seven Eastern Conference Semifinals series tonight, Wednesday, April 18 at 7:05 p.m. at the North Charleston Coliseum. Stingrays forward Maxime Lacroix is tied for second in ECHL postseason scoring with 9 points (5g, 4a). The Stingrays reached the Eastern Conference Semifinals by defeating the Gwinnett Gladiators in the best-of-five Eastern Conference Quarterfinals 3-1. The Wings advanced to the second round by moving past the Wheeling Nailers 3-1. The Wings reached the Kelly Cup Finals last season against the Alaska Aces, falling in the best-of-seven series 4-1. The Stingrays finished the 2011-12 regular season fourth in the South Division and seventh in the Eastern Conference with a record of 37-28-4-3 (81 pts). The Wings ended the regular season first in the North Division and third in the Eastern Conference with a 38-26-2-6 (84 pts) record. In four games against the Wings this season, the Stingrays went 2-2-0-0.
Dec. 2: Kalamazoo 5 at South Carolina 3 Final Box Score
Dec. 3: Kalamazoo 2 at South Carolina 1 Final Box Score
Jan. 11: South Carolina 2 at Kalamazoo 1 Final Box Score
Feb. 1: South Carolina 4 at Kalamazoo 3 Final Shootout Box Score
The Stingrays are 7-5-0-0 against the Wings all-time. This series marks the first time the Stingrays and Wings have met in the postseason. The Stingrays enter the playoffs for the 18th time in 19 seasons. Their 18 playoff appearances are the most ever in the ECHL. The Stingrays are tied for first in the ECHL with three Kelly Cup championships (1997, 2001, 2009) (Hampton Roads Admirals (1991, 1992, 1998) The Stingrays lead the ECHL with 154 postseason games played, 83 playoff wins, most home playoff wins (52), and most playoff wins in one year (16, 2009).
The Rest of the Quest
Eastern Conference Semifinals (Best-of-Seven)
#1 Elmira Jackals (45-22-5) vs. #5 Florida Everblades (39-26-7)
Everblades Lead 2-1
- Game 4 - Tonight, Wednesday, April 18 at 7:30 p.m. ET at Florida
Western Conference Semifinals (Best-of-Seven)
#1 Alaska Aces (43-18-11) vs. #5 Stockton Thunder (34-33-5)
Series Tied 1-1
- Game 3 - Tonight, Wednesday, April 18 at 7:00 p.m. PT at Stockton
#3 Las Vegas Wranglers (42-22-8) vs. #7 Idaho Steelheads (31-32-9)
Wranglers Lead 2-0
- Former Stingray and current Steelheads forward Joe Pereira scored the game-tying goal late in the third period, but the Wranglers prevailed in overtime 3-2 to take a 2-0 series lead.
2012 Playoff Schedule
Eastern Conference Semifinals (Best-of-Seven)
#1 Elmira Jackals (45-22-5) vs. 5 Florida Everblades (39-26-7)
Everblades Lead 2-1
Game 1 - Friday, April 13: Florida 1 at Elmira 3 Final Box Score
Game 2 - Saturday, April 14: Florida 5 at Elmira 0 Final Box Score
Game 3 - Monday, April 16: Elmira 4 at Florida 5 Final Overtime Box Score
Game 4 - Wednesday, April 18 at 7:30 p.m. ET at Florida
Game 5 - Friday, April 20 at 7:30 p.m. ET at Florida
Game 6 - Monday, April 23 at 7:05 p.m. ET at Elmira (If Necessary)
Game 7 - Wednesday, April 25 at 7:05 p.m. ET at Elmira (If Necessary)
Western Conference Semifinals (Best-of-Seven)
#1 Alaska Aces (43-18-11) vs. #5 Stockton Thunder (34-33-5)
Series Tied 1-1
Game 1 - Friday, April 13: Stockton 1 at Alaska 2 Final Box Score
Game 2 - Saturday, April 14: Stockton 3 at Alaska 2 Final Overtime Box Score
Game 3 - Wednesday, April 18 at 7:00 p.m. PT at Stockton
Game 4 - Friday, April 20 at 7:30 p.m. PT at Stockton
Game 5 - Saturday, April 21 at 7:30 p.m. PT at Stockton
Game 6 - Tuesday, April 24 at 8:15 p.m. PT at Alaska (If Necessary)
Game 7 - Wednesday, April 25 at 8:15 p.m. PT at Alaska (If Necessary)
#3 Las Vegas Wranglers (42-22-8) vs. #7 Idaho Steelheads (31-32-9)
Wranglers Lead 2-0
Game 1 - Monday, April 16: Idaho 1 at Las Vegas 3 Final Box Score
Game 2 - Tuesday, April 17: Idaho 2 at Las Vegas 3 Final Overtime Box Score
Game 3 - Thursday, April 19 at 7:10 p.m. MDT at Idaho
Game 4 - Saturday, April 21 at 7:10 p.m. MDT at Idaho
Game 5 - Sunday, April 22 at 7:10 p.m. MDT at Idaho (If Necessary)
Game 6 - Tuesday, April 24 at 7:05 p.m. PT at Las Vegas (If Necessary)
Game 7 - Wednesday, April 25 at 7:05 p.m. PT at Las Vegas (If Necessary)
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