Askew is first to join Stingrays for upcoming season

NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. - The South Carolina Stingrays, ECHL affiliate of the National Hockey League’s Washington Capitals and American Hockey League’s Hershey Bears, announced the signing of forward Cameron Askew for the 2019-20 season.

Askew made his pro debut last season with the Stingrays and totaled 27 points (17g-10a) in 47 games along with a +8 rating. In five playoff appearances, Askew also added three assists.The Boston native’s 17 tallies ranked fourth on the team and was second among rookies. Askew also accounted for six power-play goals, which were second-most on the squad.Before beginning his pro career with the Stingrays, the forward appeared in 327 games over five seasons in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League. Askew finished with a total of 218 points (100g-118a) during his QMJHL career.