Stingrays Overcome Early Deficit to Beat Icemen 4-1 in Jacksonville

South Carolina scores four unanswered goals, including two empty-netters, to rally past Jacksonville

Jan. 31, 2026 at 10:47pm

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The South Carolina Stingrays overcame an early 1-0 deficit by scoring four unanswered goals, including two empty-net tallies in the final two minutes, to defeat the Jacksonville Icemen 4-1 on Saturday night at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena.

Why it matters

The Stingrays' comeback victory showcases their resilience and ability to bounce back from an early deficit, an important trait for a team looking to make a playoff push in the competitive ECHL Eastern Conference.

The details

Trailing 1-0 after the first period, the Stingrays tied the game early in the second on a power-play goal by Kaden Bohlsen. Stan Cooley then gave South Carolina the lead with 3:21 left in the middle frame. The Stingrays sealed the win with empty-net goals from Josh Wilkins and Patrick Thomas in the final minutes.

  • The Icemen grabbed an early 1-0 lead when Matteo Costantini scored at the 11:28 mark of the first period.
  • Kaden Bohlsen tied the game for the Stingrays with a power-play goal at 6:40 of the second period.
  • Stan Cooley put South Carolina ahead with 3:21 remaining in the second period.
  • Josh Wilkins scored an empty-net goal with 1:45 left in the third period.
  • Patrick Thomas added another empty-netter in the final minute to cap the scoring.

The players

Ty Taylor

The Stingrays' goaltender, who turned aside 17 consecutive shots after the Icemen's opening goal to earn his fourth win of the season.

Kaden Bohlsen

The Stingrays forward who scored the game-tying power-play goal in the second period.

Stan Cooley

The Stingrays forward who gave his team the lead with a second-period goal.

Josh Wilkins

The Stingrays forward who scored an empty-net goal in the final minutes to seal the victory.

Patrick Thomas

The Stingrays forward who added another empty-net goal in the final minute to cap the scoring.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident (San Francisco Chronicle)

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)

What’s next

The Stingrays continue their three-game road trip on Sunday afternoon when they face the Orlando Solar Bears at the Kia Center.

The takeaway

The Stingrays' comeback victory showcases their resilience and ability to bounce back from early deficits, an important trait for a team looking to secure a playoff spot in the competitive ECHL Eastern Conference.