As the internet here at F Block Blog towers is working again here's a wee update as to what has happened in its brief absence:
27/09- Stingrays lost 7-3 in Sheffield against the Steelers. Stingray goals came from Jake Riddle, Matt Reynolds and Lee Mitchell.
28/09- A credible 2-2 draw at home to the Nottingham Panthers in the Challenge Cup left coach Rick Strachan "super proud". Stingray goals came from Jason Kostadine and Steve Slonina.
30/09- Aaron Wilson signed on to replace the departed Jonathan Bernier. Wilson is 6'4, 220lbs and was defensive partner of Stingrays defenceman Stuart Kerr last season.
03/10- Jake Riddle was released by the Stingrays for on ice indiscipline following a series of 10 minute misconduct penalties which led to him being the Stingrays leader in PIMs (52).
04/10- Ukrainian forward, Konstantin Kalmikov, who has spent extensive time in North America, signed on for the Stingrays to replace Jake Riddle.
04/10- The Stingrays were once again defeated by the Steelers, with Sheffield taking a 5-2 victory in Hull. Stingray goals came from Jason Kostadine and Lee Esders.
07/10- It was confirmed by the Stingrays management that an appeal to have Rick Kozak's ban reduced was successful and that he will now face Nottingham in a crunch match on Saturday night in Hull.