Stingrays Top Solar Bears 4-1 at Home
South Carolina improved to 6-1-0-0 behind a 25-save effort from Ben Kraws in front of 5,402 fans at North Charleston Coliseum.
Updated on Nov. 7, 2026 in Hockey
The South Carolina Stingrays defeated the Orlando Solar Bears 4-1 on November 6, 2026, at the North Charleston Coliseum. Ben Kraws stopped 25 of 26 shots for his fifth win in five starts this season.
Why it matters
The win extends the Stingrays' strong start to 12 points and leaves Orlando at 1-4-1-0 with 3 points. It also marks the team's continued home-ice success in front of a crowd of 5,402 in North Charleston.
Kraws improved to 5-0 in five starts, while Jaylen Luypen recorded two assists and four different Stingrays found the net. The Stingrays now lead the early standings with 12 points after seven games.
The players
South Carolina Stingrays
The South Carolina Stingrays are a professional ECHL hockey team based in North Charleston, South Carolina, playing home games at the North Charleston Coliseum.
Orlando Solar Bears
The Orlando Solar Bears are a professional ECHL hockey franchise based in Orlando, Florida, and were the visiting team in this matchup.
Ben Kraws
Ben Kraws is a goaltender for the South Carolina Stingrays who earned the win by stopping 25 of 26 shots.
The details
Tyler Kopff scored the opening goal just over five minutes into the first period off a rebound from Jérémie Biakabutuka's snap shot. Late in the second period, Biakabutuka exchanged blows with Orlando's Brennan Saulnier along the South Carolina bench after a spearing attempt with 4:27 remaining.
Timeline
November 6, 2026: Stingrays defeat Orlando 4-1 at North Charleston Coliseum.
Saturday, November 7, 2026: Stingrays host Orlando in a K-Pop Night game at 6:05 p.m.
Season Trajectory
The Stingrays' 6-1-0-0 start puts them among the early leaders in the ECHL standings, a position that carries weight in the race for playoff seeding. Orlando's 1-4-1-0 start leaves the Solar Bears well behind in the early-season competitive balance.
Fans and fantasy managers can track Kraws' start, as his five wins in five starts give him an early edge. The Stingrays' 12-point total gives local supporters a strong early-season benchmark for the team.
The takeaway
The Stingrays' early success depends heavily on their goaltending and depth scoring, as four different players found the net in this win. Watching how the team handles the next home game against Orlando will show whether that balance holds.
What happens next
The Stingrays host Orlando again on Saturday, November 7, 2026, in a K-Pop Night game starting at 6:05 p.m.
Further reading
Explore more North Charleston hockey coverage for context on the Stingrays' ongoing season.
