Charleston hockey fans had plenty to cheer about this weekend as the South Carolina Stingrays rebounded in impressive fashion, defeating the Orlando Solar Bears 4-1 in a home game that had the North Charleston Coliseum buzzing with excitement.

The win came after the Stingrays had suffered their first loss of the young season, making the bounce-back performance all the more satisfying for the team and its supporters. Facing Orlando in back-to-back home matchups, the Stingrays came out with renewed energy and determination, putting together a commanding effort that was never really in doubt after the early going.

The 4-1 final score told the story of a team that refused to dwell on a setback and instead channeled that disappointment into a focused, disciplined performance. For Stingrays fans who packed the arena for the second consecutive night against the same opponent, it was exactly the kind of response they were hoping to see from their squad.

The South Carolina Stingrays compete in the ECHL and have long been a beloved fixture in the Charleston sports community, drawing loyal crowds and giving the Lowcountry a professional hockey team to rally around each fall and winter. Home games at the North Charleston Coliseum are a staple of the local sports calendar, and weekends like this one — featuring consecutive matchups against a divisional rival — are among the most anticipated on the schedule.

With the win secured and momentum restored, Stingrays fans can look forward to what promises to be an exciting season ahead. If this weekend’s resilient performance is any indication, Charleston’s hockey team is ready to make some noise in 2026-27.

Sources: Live 5 News, WCIV