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New Stingrays coach aims to build championship-winning roster

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 17, 2026, 9:46 AM

Last updated Oct 17, 2026

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Summary

The South Carolina Stingrays have hired Jesse Kallechy as their new head coach, with the goal of recapturing a championship title. The Stingrays, with a strong postseason history, have struggled recently, winning only one playoff series since the 2020-21 season. Kallechy, previously an assistant with the Florida Everblades, aims to build a team capable of overcoming the Everblades, who have dominated the South Division. He emphasizes the urgency of winning the South Division to advance in the playoffs. Kallechy has already begun reshaping the roster with experienced players in mind for the upcoming season.

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By the Numbers

•Jesse Kallechy is hired as the new coach of the Stingrays.
•South Carolina has appeared in the Kelly Cup playoffs 29 times over 34 seasons.
•The Stingrays have won just one playoff series in the last two years.
•Kallechy aims to build a team that can defeat the Everblades.
•Roster changes include signing experienced players for the upcoming season.

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9:46 AMYahoo Sports — New South Carolina Stingrays coach on a mission to bring a championship back to Charleston

What they're saying

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Oct. 17—No franchise has been to the ECHL postseason more times than the South Carolina Stingrays. In 34 seasons, the Stingrays have been to the Kelly Cup playoffs 29 times, won 140 postseason games and advanced to the finals six times. Only Florida has been to more Kelly Cup finals (8) than the Stingrays, and only the Everblades (191) and Toledo (154) have more postseason victories on their ...
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