Stingrays fall short in 4-3 shootout loss in Boise

South Carolina comes up short against Idaho Steelheads in final game of 3-game set

Mar. 29, 2026 at 2:48pm

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In the last of a three-game set with the Idaho Steelheads, the South Carolina Stingrays came up short with a 4-3 shootout loss in Boise, Idaho on Saturday night. The Stingrays fought back from deficits multiple times but were unable to hold on for the win, eventually falling in the shootout.

Why it matters

The Stingrays' loss to the Steelheads marks the end of a tough three-game series between the two ECHL teams. South Carolina will need to regroup quickly as they head to Orlando to face the Solar Bears on Thursday, followed by a home game against the Greenville Swamp Rabbits on Saturday.

The details

Idaho took the lead less than five minutes into the first period through Kaleb Pearson, but the Stingrays responded in the second with a goal from Lynden Breen to tie it at 1-1. Idaho regained the lead when Mitch Wahl scored, but South Carolina bounced back with goals from Patrick Guzzo and Simon Pinard to take a 3-2 lead. Idaho's Jack Adams tied the game at 3-3 in the third period, and after a scoreless overtime, Idaho prevailed 4-3 in the shootout.

  • Idaho took the lead less than five minutes into the first period.
  • Lynden Breen scored to tie the game at 1-1 in the second period.
  • Mitch Wahl scored to give Idaho a 2-1 lead in the second period.
  • Patrick Guzzo and Simon Pinard scored to give South Carolina a 3-2 lead in the second period.
  • Jack Adams scored to tie the game at 3-3 with under 10 minutes left in the third period.

The players

Kaleb Pearson

Idaho Steelheads forward who scored the opening goal of the game.

Lynden Breen

South Carolina Stingrays forward who scored to tie the game at 1-1.

Mitch Wahl

Idaho Steelheads forward who scored to give his team a 2-1 lead.

Patrick Guzzo

South Carolina Stingrays forward who scored to tie the game at 2-2.

Simon Pinard

South Carolina Stingrays forward who scored to give his team a 3-2 lead.

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What they’re saying

“We fought hard but just couldn't get the win tonight. We'll need to regroup and get ready for the next one.”

— Lynden Breen, South Carolina Stingrays forward

What’s next

The Stingrays' next game is on Thursday against the Solar Bears in Orlando, with puck drop set for 7 p.m. The Stingrays return to the Coliseum on Saturday, April 4 against the Greenville Swamp Rabbits.

The takeaway

Despite the tough loss, the Stingrays showed resilience in fighting back from multiple deficits. However, they were ultimately unable to hold on for the win, highlighting areas for improvement as they prepare for their next games against the Solar Bears and Swamp Rabbits.