South Carolina Stingrays

ECHL

Show Updates

347 791

1997-1998

1997-1998 South Carolina Stingrays Roster

	#	Player	A	Born	Birthplace	HT	WT	S
GOALTENDERS
		Martin Biron (G)	48	1977	Lac St-Charles, QC, CAN	6'2"	185	L
	#35	Cory Cadden (G)		1969	Edmonton, AB, CAN	6'2"	194	L
		Bob Delorimiere (G)	55	1970	Buffalo, NY, USA	5'8"	181	R
		Jason Fitzsimmons (G)	54	1971	Regina, SK, CAN	5'11"	185	L
DEFENSEMEN
		Jared Bednar (D)	53	1972	Yorkton, SK, CAN	6'3"	205	R
		John Blessman (D)	58	1967	Agincourt, ON, CAN	6'3"	216	L
		Mario Cormier (D)	49	1976	Moncton, NB, CAN	5'11"	201	L
		Brad Dexter (D)	53	1972	Brockville, ON, CAN	5'10"	179	R
		Chris Foy (D)	55	1970	Toronto, ON, CAN	6'0"	190	L
		Jason Hehr (D/C)	54	1971	Medicine Hat, AB, CAN	5'11"	196	L
		Chris Hynnes (D)	55	1970	Thunder Bay, ON, CAN	6'0"	209	L
		Kevin Knopp (D)	56	1969	Edmonton, AB, CAN	6'2"	205	L
		David Mayes (D)	51	1974	Thunder Bay, ON, CAN	6'0"	187	L
		Jason Wright (D)	53	1972	Thunder Bay, ON, CAN	5'11"	190	R
FORWARDS
		Daniel Bienvenue (LW)	48	1977	Val-d'Or, QC, CAN	6'0"	196	L
		Jason Cipolla (C)	52	1972	Toronto, ON, CAN	5'9"	181	L
		Rob Concannon (LW)	55	1970	Dorchester, MA, USA	6'0"	190	L
		Mark Dutiaume (LW)	48	1977	Winnipeg, MB, CAN	6'0"	201	L
		Blaine Fitzpatrick (RW)	48	1977	Ten Mile House, PE, CAN	5'11"	187	R
		Dan Fournel (RW)	53	1972	Geraldton, ON, CAN	6'3"	220	R
		Dan Haylow (LW)	56	1969	Moncton, NB, CAN	5'11"	196	L
		Tommy Holmes (F)	52	1973	Rye, NY, USA	5'11"	185	-
		Brett Marietti (LW)	52	1973	Haileybury, ON, CAN	6'0"	205	R
		Jay Moser (RW)	52	1972	Cottage Grove, MN, USA	6'2"	190	R
		Steve Parson (LW)	52	1973	Elmira, ON, CAN	6'0"	181	L
		Jeff Romfo (RW)	51	1974	St. Paul, MN, USA	5'11"	196	L
		Chris Rowland (RW)	54	1971	Sylvan Lake, AB, CAN	6'1"	194	R
		David Seitz (C)	51	1974	Buffalo, NY, USA	5'10"	185	L
		Ryan Sittler (LW)	51	1974	London, ON, CAN	6'2"	194	L
		Christian Skoryna (C)	52	1973	Elgin, ON, CAN	5'10"	192	R
		Wayne Strachan (RW)	52	1972	Fort Frances, ON, CAN	5'9"	185	R
		Marc Tardif (LW)	52	1973	Montréal, QC, CAN	6'1"	190	L
		Mike Taylor (C)	54	1971	Kingston, ON, CAN	5'9"	181	L
	#19	Mike Zanutto (C)	48	1977	Burlington, ON, CAN	6'0"	187	L
		Steve Zoryk (F)	48	1977	Ottawa, ON, CAN	6'2"	229	L

Position: G: 3, D: 8, F: 17Av Age: 25.61 yearsAv Ht: 6'0"Av Wt: 194 lbsCompare with other teams »

1997-1998 South Carolina Stingrays Staff

Head CoachRick Vaive
Asst. CoachRick Adduono
Team ManagerJulie Thoennes
Athletic TrainerKenny Snider
Dir. of Hockey OperationsRick Vaive
Franchise OwnerJimmy Greenwald
Franchise OwnerSteve Greenwald
Franchise OwnerHerb Greenwald
Franchise OwnerDavid Greenwald
Franchise OwnerLynn Nathan
Franchise OwnerHarvey Nathan
Franchise OwnerEdwin Pearlstine
Franchise OwnerAnita Zucker
Franchise OwnerJonathan Zucker
Franchise OwnerJerry Zucker
Vice PresidentMatthew Klidjian

Team Staff History

Stories

Insights and analysis from EP Editorial team

2021-05-18, 15:25

Around The AHL: Champions in Chocolatetown

2021-04-29, 14:00

Around The AHL: Washington and Carbery are a match in Hershey

2021-04-23, 12:00

Around The AHL: Two surgeries later, Jared McIsaac finally arrives in Grand Rapids

2021-03-03, 21:30

Around the AHL: Zach Fucale figuring it out

All Articles

South Carolina Stingrays Facts

Plays in: ECHL
Team Colors: Red + White + Blue
Town: North Charleston, SC, USA Map
Founded: 1993

1997-1998 South Carolina Stingrays Roster Facts

Nationalities

28 players
7 players

Experience

South Carolina Stingrays: 2 330 GP
NHL: 3 GP
AHL: 792 GP

Affiliated Team(s)

Hershey Bears (AHL)
Washington Capitals (NHL)

Arena Information

Arena Name: North Charleston Coliseum
Location: North Charleston, SC, USA
Capacity: -
Construction Year: 1993

A photo of arena: North Charleston Coliseum

South Carolina Stingrays Games

date	home	visiting	score	league
12/06/2025 11:05 PM UTC	South Carolina Stingrays	Greenville Swamp Rabbits	-	ECHL
12/06/2025 12:00 AM UTC	Savannah Ghost Pirates	South Carolina Stingrays	-	ECHL
12/04/2025 12:00 AM UTC	Jacksonville Icemen	South Carolina Stingrays	1 - 4	ECHL
11/30/2025 12:00 AM UTC	Orlando Solar Bears	South Carolina Stingrays	3 - 1	ECHL
11/29/2025 12:05 AM UTC	South Carolina Stingrays	Greensboro Gargoyles	5 - 4 (OT 64:03)	ECHL

RSS

Latest Transactions

12/04/2025

Up/Down

Nick Leivermann (D)

Joining fromHershey Bears

Details

12/03/2025

confirmed

Mitchel Deelstra (F)

Leaving forUnknown

Details

12/02/2025

Up/Down

Simon Pinard (F)

Joining fromHershey Bears

Details

Up/Down

Zac Funk (F)

Joining fromWashington Capitals

Details

12/01/2025

confirmed

Mike Berry (G)

Joining fromNo team

Details

11/29/2025

Up/Down

Simon Pinard (F)

Leaving forHershey Bears

Details

Up/Down

Seth Eisele (G)

Joining fromHershey Bears

Details

11/26/2025

confirmed

Jon Horrell (G)

Joining fromNo team

Details

Show Complete Transfer Coverage

South Carolina Stingrays History and Standings

season	league	GP	W	L	T	OTW	OTL	GF	GA	PTS	PPG	rank	postseason
2025-2026	ECHL	19	12	7	-	-	0	55	54	24	1.26	2	-
2024-2025	ECHL	72	52	15	-	-	5	279	161	109	1.51	1	Division Semifinal loss
2023-2024	ECHL	72	39	26	-	-	7	249	218	85	1.18	5	Did not make playoffs
2022-2023	ECHL	72	45	22	-	-	5	263	194	95	1.32	1	Division Semifinal loss
2021-2022	ECHL	72	28	38	-	-	6	187	238	62	0.86	7	Did not make playoffs
2020-2021	ECHL	70	34	23	-	-	13	216	212	81	1.16	4	Final loss
2019-2020	ECHL	62	44	14	-	-	4	216	147	92	1.48	1	Playoffs Cancelled
2018-2019	ECHL	72	35	31	-	-	6	221	223	76	1.06	3	Division Semifinal loss
2017-2018	ECHL	72	48	16	-	-	8	214	153	104	1.44	2	Division Semifinal loss
2016-2017	ECHL	72	40	28	-	-	4	227	211	84	1.17	3	Final loss
2015-2016	ECHL	72	44	18	-	-	10	224	162	98	1.36	1	Conference Final loss
2014-2015	ECHL	72	45	20	-	-	7	224	163	97	1.35	2	Final loss
2013-2014	ECHL	72	43	23	-	-	6	197	173	92	1.28	1	Conference QF loss
2012-2013	ECHL	72	38	26	-	-	8	198	171	84	1.17	3	Conference QF loss
2011-2012	ECHL	72	37	28	-	-	7	191	180	81	1.13	4	Conference SF loss
2010-2011	ECHL	72	37	29	-	-	6	194	204	80	1.11	2	Conference QF loss
2009-2010	ECHL	72	41	19	-	-	12	248	216	94	1.31	1	Conference QF loss
2008-2009	ECHL	71	42	23	-	-	6	249	187	90	1.27	2	Champion
2007-2008	ECHL	72	47	22	-	-	3	256	192	97	1.35	2	Conference Final loss
2006-2007	ECHL	72	36	27	-	-	9	250	251	81	1.13	6	Did not make playoffs
2005-2006	ECHL	72	32	25	-	-	15	230	237	79	1.1	4	Division Semifinal loss
2004-2005	ECHL	72	39	24	-	-	9	230	219	87	1.21	2	Conference QF loss
2003-2004	ECHL	72	39	28	-	-	5	205	202	83	1.15	4	Division Final loss
2002-2003	ECHL	72	42	22	-	-	8	248	225	92	1.28	2	Division Semifinal loss
2001-2002	ECHL	72	39	26	-	-	7	235	225	85	1.18	4	First round loss
2000-2001	ECHL	72	42	23	-	-	7	240	210	91	1.26	1	Champion
1999-2000	ECHL	70	35	25	-	-	10	253	242	80	1.14	4	Conference SF loss
1998-1999	ECHL	70	40	20	-	-	10	235	216	90	1.29	3	Conference QF loss
1997-1998	ECHL	70	41	23	-	-	6	246	218	88	1.26	1	Conference QF loss
1996-1997	ECHL	70	45	15	-	-	10	345	253	100	1.43	1	Champion

South Carolina Stingrays Retired Numbers

Where Are They Now?

Played in the team during season

Average Height, Weight, Age Per Season

View 20 Latest Seasons

Regular Season

Franchise All-Time Points

#	Player	GP	G	A	TP

Franchise All-Time Goals

#	Player	GP	G	A	TP

Franchise All-Time Assists

#	Player	GP	G	A	TP

Franchise All-Time Penalty Min.

#	Player	GP	G	TP	PIM

Franchise All-Time Games Played

#	Player	GP	G	A	TP

Franchise All-Time Points Per Game

#	Player	GP	G	TP	PPG

Franchise All-Time Points Per Season

#	Player	Season	GP	G	TP

Franchise All-Time Goals Per Season

#	Player	Season	GP	G	TP

Franchise All-Time Assists Per Season

#	Player	Season	GP	A	TP

Franchise All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season

#	Player	Season	GP	TP	PIM