Wednesday, December 24, 2014

Bruins Assign Former Viper Kane To South Carolina:

The American Hockey League (AHL) Providence Bruins have assigned former Vernon Vipers forward Kory Kane to the East Coast Hockey League (ECHL) South Carolina Stingrays.  Kane attended the Boston Bruins Training camp in October before being released-sent down to the AHL Providence Bruins.

Kane finished four years at Ferris State University (2010-2014) before signing a PTO (player tryout) contract with the American Hockey League (AHL) Providence Bruins on April, 7th 2014. In 4 games last season with the Bruins Kane registered (0-goals-1-assist-1-point). Kane played two years in Vernon (2008-2010) In 119 regular season games with the Vipers Kane collected (42-goals-55-assists-97-points).

Cory Kane's Player Profile:

http://www.eliteprospects.com/player.php?player=38016

This is posted on the Stingrays website:

Stingrays Receive Anderson and Kane from AHL and NHL Affiliates

By: Joseph Zakrzewski

North Charleston, S.C. – The South Carolina Stingrays, celebrating 22 seasons of hockey in the Lowcountry, received forward Cory Kane on assignment from the Providence Bruins of the American Hockey League (AHL) and goaltender Brandon Anderson from the Hershey Bears (AHL) by the Washington Capitals of the National Hockey League (NHL).

Kane, 24, skated in two games with the Bruins this season picking up two penalty minutes and earning a plus-minus rating of +1. Last season, the Irvine, California, native appeared in four games with Providence adding one assist upon completion of a four-year collegiate career at Ferris State University. With the Bulldogs, Kane totaled 68 points (34 goals, 34 assists) in 144 contests and helped capture the 2011-12 CCHA regular-season championship.

Entering his third professional season, Anderson, 22, ranked second in the ECHL last season with 25 wins and stood seventh among league goaltenders with a 2.35 goals-against average in 39 appearances with the Reading Royals. Overall, the Langley, British Columbia, product went 25-10-2 with a .916 save percentage. During the 2012-13 campaign, Anderson appeared in 16 contests with the Royals going 8-6-1 with a 3.18 goals-against average and .876 save percentage and helped the organization capture their first Kelly Cup Championship. 

The Stingrays close a season-opening three-game road trip on Friday, October 24 at 7:00 p.m. against the Greenville Road Warriors at the Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, South Carolina. 

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