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Cherniwchan returns to Stingrays

Cherniwchan returns to Stingrays

Friday, July 10th

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, have agreed to terms with team captain Andrew Cherniwchan for the 2020-21 season. The forward, who tied for the team lead in scoring last season, ranks eighth all-time in South Carolina history with 221 total points, is the team’s first player signing announcement for its upcoming 28th season of ECHL hockey.In 60 games during 2019-20, Cherniwchan racked up 51 points and led the club with 28 goals. It was the second consecutive season that the Hinton, Alberta native led the Stingrays in scoring, after finishing 2018-19 with 67 points (29g-38a).The 31-year-old is entering his eighth season with South Carolina and his ninth professional year overall. During his lengthy career, Cherniwchan has suited up for 276 regular-season games with the Stingrays between 2011-20 and posted 104 goals and 117 assists.Cherniwchan has also accumulated extensive playoff experience during his time in South Carolina, playing in 39 total Kelly Cup Playoff games during his ECHL career, while scoring 21 points (10g-11a).Cherniwchan has played 173 regular-season games in the AHL during his career with Utica, Providence and Springfield, scoring 46 points (25g-21a).