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Stingrays Announce Coaching Change

April 26, 2019 - NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. - The South Carolina Stingrays, proud ECHL affiliate of the NHL's Washington Capitals and AHL's Hershey Bears, announced Friday that Head Coach and Director of Hockey Operations Spiros Anastas has been relieved of his duties and will not return for the 2019-20 season. Assistant Coach Steve Bergin has been named the ninth Head Coach in franchise history and will be officially introduced at a press conference at 1 p.m. Friday afternoon. "I would like to thank Spiros Anastas for his dedication and comm... Full Story

Cyclones Come Back Late, Lose Game 1 in Final Minute

April 25, 2019 - Cincinnati, OH - The Cincinnati Cyclones fell to the Toledo Walleye, 3-2, in Game 1 of the Central Division Final of the 2019 Kelly Cup Playoffs presented by Smile Direct Club. Cincinnati now trails the best-of-seven series, 1 game to 0. The Cyclones received goals from forwards Ben Johnson and Judd Peterson. After Toledo Took a 1-0 lead with 50 seconds left in the opening period on a goal from forward AJ Jenks, the Walleye power play struck 54 seconds into the second when forward Dylan Sadowy lit the lamp to push the Tol... Full Story

Stingrays 2018-19 Season Recap

April 25, 2019 - NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. - The South Carolina Stingrays 2018-19 season came to an end Saturday with a first-round playoff loss to the Orlando Solar Bears in five games during the 2019 Kelly Cup Playoffs presented by SmileDirectClub. Goaltender Parker Milner led SC to an early series lead with a 2-0 shutout in Game 1, but the Solar Bears had the upper hand in the next four contests to eliminate the Rays and move into the second round. South Carolina played its best hockey during the last five weeks of the regular season, goi... Full Story

Oilers Win Game 7 to Advance to Mountain Division Finals

April 24, 2019 - TULSA, OK - A convincing 6-2 win in Game 7 sent the Tulsa Oilers (4-3-0) through to the Mountain Division Finals, ending a hard-fought series with the Kansas City Mavericks (3-3-1) Wednesday at the BOK Center. It was Tulsa's first playoff series since joining the ECHL in 2014-15, and the Oilers first series win as a franchise since 2010-11. The Oilers gained the early lead when Steven Kaunisto found Ryan Tesink with a stretch pass and Tesink beat Mason McDonald on a breakaway with a backhander through the legs. The Maveri... Full Story

• Oil Drops: Playoff Primer - Tulsa vs. Idaho - Tulsa Oilers (ECHL) April 26
  
• Stingrays Announce Coaching Change - South Carolina Stingrays (ECHL) April 26
  
• Cyclones Come Back Late, Lose Game 1 in Final Minute - Cincinnati Cyclones (ECHL) April 25
  
• ECHL Transactions - April 25 - (ECHL) April 25
  
• Cyclones Game Preview: 2019 Kelly Cup Playoffs- Central Division Final, Game 1 vs. Toledo - Cincinnati Cyclones (ECHL) April 25
  
• Walleye Playoffs: Division Finals Preview - Toledo Walleye (ECHL) April 25
  
• Preview of Division Finals of 2019 Kelly Cup Playoffs Presented by SmileDirectClub - (ECHL) April 25
  
• Stingrays 2018-19 Season Recap - South Carolina Stingrays (ECHL) April 25
  
• Oilers Announce Schedule for Mountain Division Finals - Tulsa Oilers (ECHL) April 25
  
• ECHL Transactions - April 24 - (ECHL) April 25
  
• Oilers Win Game 7 to Advance to Mountain Division Finals - Tulsa Oilers (ECHL) April 24
  
• Steelheads Announce Division Final Playoff Schedule against Oilers - Idaho Steelheads (ECHL) April 24
  
• Mavericks Eliminated in Game Seven Loss at Tulsa - Kansas City Mavericks (ECHL) April 24
  
• Wilson Signs PTO with AHL's Chicago Wolves - Kalamazoo Wings (ECHL) April 24
  
• Matt Christine Named Royals Marketing Director - Reading Royals (ECHL) April 24
  
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• Growlers glad to have young pup back on D - ECHL St. John's Telegram (April 26)
• Mavs bid farewell to fans after disappointing finish - ECHL Independence Examiner (April 26)
• Coach's status among things K's must mull - ECHL Fort Wayne Journal Gazette (April 26)
• Top moments of Komets' season - ECHL Fort Wayne Journal Gazette (April 26)
• ECHL playoffs: Cincinnati Cyclones fall to Toledo Walleye in first game - ECHL Cincinnati Enquirer (April 26)
• Photos: CHARLEY awards celebrate achievements in sports - ECHL Charleston Post and Courier (April 26)
• Underdog Walleye take Game 1 over Cincinnati, 3-2 - ECHL Toledo Blade (April 26)
• 6 K's players I'd prioritize, more - ECHL Fort Wayne Journal Gazette (April 26)
• Luke Kuechly, John Kresse highlight 2nd annual CHARLEYS awards - ECHL Charleston Post and Courier (April 26)
• Oilers face quick turnaround, take on Steelheads in ECHL Mountain Division finals - ECHL Tulsa World (April 26)
• Steelheads hope rest before second round is beneficial - ECHL Idaho Press-Tribune (April 26)
• Walleye vs. Cyclones, hot dogs vs. hot dogs: Toledo, Cincy mayors make bet - ECHL Toledo Blade (April 26)
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