Stingrays re-sign DeSalvo

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 forward Dan DeSalvo for the 2020-21 season.DeSalvo, 28, was one of South Carolina’s offensive leaders last year, finishing with 48 points (19g-29a) in 46 games. He ranked second on the club in goals, third in points and fourth in assists. Five of his tallies came on the power play, which was also second-most of any South Carolina skater.The 2020-21 season will be the sixth pro year for the Rolling Meadows, Illinois native, who also earned two opportunities in the AHL last year. DeSalvo first joined the Cleveland Monsters for three games in late December and then saw action in six contests with the Chicago Wolves during a two-week span in late February and early March. In nine AHL games, DeSalvo registered three assists.In total, DeSalvo has suited up for a combined 324 pro games over the last five seasons with 186 of those coming in the AHL, where he’s totaled 89 points (33g-56a) while suiting up for the Wolves, Monsters, Hartford Wolf Pack and Manitoba Moose. His ECHL career has consisted of 138 games and 130 points (48g-82a) with the Stingrays, Toledo Walleye, Jacksonville Icemen and Tulsa Oilers.Before turning pro, DeSalvo suited up in 153 games with Bowling Green State University from 2011-15, scoring 102 points (29g-73a) as a member of the Falcons. He also spent the 2010-11 year with the United States Hockey League’s Des Moines Buccaneers.