Stingrays Shut Out Solar Bears in Regular Season Finale

South Carolina secures home-ice advantage in division semifinals

Apr. 19, 2026 at 4:12am

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A fragmented, cubist-style painting depicting the chaotic action of a hockey game, with players and the ice surface broken down into sharp, angular shapes and planes in a palette of deep blues, bright whites, and metallic silvers.The Stingrays' decisive regular season finale victory sets the stage for an intense playoff push, as the team's dynamic offense and stifling defense come together in a masterful display.North Charleston Today

The South Carolina Stingrays scored six unanswered goals, including four in the third period, to shut out the Orlando Solar Bears 6-0 in the final game of the 2025-26 ECHL regular season. Goaltender Garin Bjorklund made 22 saves to record his fourth career shutout as the Stingrays secured home-ice advantage for the upcoming South Division Semifinals against the Atlanta Gladiators.

Why it matters

The Stingrays' dominant win over the Solar Bears allows them to enter the playoffs on a high note, having secured the top seed in their division. Home-ice advantage could prove crucial as South Carolina looks to make a deep postseason run.

The details

The Stingrays broke open a scoreless game with two goals in the second period, including a power-play tally by Mikey Adamson. South Carolina then poured it on in the third, scoring four more times to cruise to the 6-0 victory. Charlie Combs and Jalen Luypen each had three-point nights, while Simon Pinard scored his 30th goal of the season.

  • The game was played on Saturday, April 19, 2026.
  • The Stingrays scored twice in the second period and four times in the third period.

The players

Garin Bjorklund

The Stingrays' starting goaltender, who made 22 saves to record his fourth career shutout.

Jalen Luypen

A Stingrays forward who scored the opening goal of the game just 9 seconds into the second period.

Mikey Adamson

A Stingrays forward who scored a power-play goal in the second period to give his team a 2-0 lead.

Charlie Combs

A Stingrays forward who scored two goals in the third period to help seal the victory.

Simon Pinard

A Stingrays forward who scored his 30th goal of the season in the third period.

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What they’re saying

“We knew we had to come out strong in the third period and put the game away. The guys executed the game plan perfectly and we're heading into the playoffs with a lot of momentum.”

— Dave Warsofsky, Head Coach, South Carolina Stingrays

What’s next

The Stingrays will host the Atlanta Gladiators in the South Division Semifinals, with Game 1 scheduled for Wednesday, April 23, 2026.

The takeaway

The Stingrays' dominant regular season finale performance showcases their depth and scoring prowess, which should serve them well as they look to make a deep playoff run and capture their first ECHL championship since 2015.