Stingrays Claim Former Viper Forward Santana Off Waivers:

The East Coast Hockey League (ECHL) South Carolina Stingrays claimed former Vernon Vipers forward Ryan Santana off waivers.

Santana finished his fourth and final year at Boston University last year before signing his first pro contract with the ECHL Reading Royals on August 6th 2013. After playing in just 12 games with the Royals (going pointless) Santana was released on March 6th 2014 before being re-signed on March 9th 2014 and just three days later was released on March 12th 2014 for a second time this season.  A player under contract that has been released by a team can be picked up-claimed off waivers. 

The Stingrays picked up Santana off waivers on March 15th 2014.  No official press release from the Stingrays but the transaction was posted on the transactions page on the ECHL website.  In 12 games this season with South Carolina Santana collected two assists.  Santana and the Stingrays were swept by the Wheeling Nailers in the opening round of the ECHL playoffs.  

Santana played one season in Vernon (2008-2009) In 56 games with the Vipers collected (12-goals-13-assists-25-points).

Ryan Santana's Player Profile:

http://www.eliteprospects.com/player.php?player=38021