South Carolina Stingrays defeat Jacksonville Icemen 3-1 in North Charleston, extending a three-game winning streak
Third-period surge decides Sunday matinee in front of 6,073 fans
The South Carolina Stingrays defeated the Jacksonville Icemen 3-1 on Sunday, February 15, 2026, at the North Charleston Coliseum, using two goals early in the third period sequence to break a 1-1 tie and secure their third consecutive win. The game drew an announced crowd of 6,073.
South Carolina improved to 30-17-1-0, while Jacksonville fell to 19-24-4-0. The result capped the final game of a three-game weekend for the teams.
How the game unfolded
South Carolina opened the scoring midway through the first period. Kaden Bohlsen scored on a one-timer just over nine minutes into the game, finishing a setup from Stanley Cooley to put the Stingrays ahead 1-0.
Jacksonville responded quickly at the start of the second period. Christopher Brown tied the game 1-1 just 37 seconds into the middle frame with a shot that hit the post before going in. Despite sustained pressure and a shot advantage by South Carolina in the second period, the teams remained even heading into the third.
The deciding stretch came shortly after the second intermission. Less than 90 seconds into the third period, Simon Pinard scored from the high slot after Lynden Breen found him in space, restoring South Carolina’s lead at 2-1. Jacksonville generated limited offense down the stretch, registering seven shots on goal over the remainder of regulation.
With Jacksonville’s net empty in the closing seconds, Ludwig Persson scored to make it 3-1 and close out the win.
Goaltending and streaks
South Carolina goaltender Seth Eisele stopped 21 of 22 shots. The performance completed a weekend in which he earned three wins. Pinard’s goal extended his point streak to 11 games, adding a notable individual milestone within South Carolina’s broader run of form.
Key facts at a glance
- Final score: South Carolina Stingrays 3, Jacksonville Icemen 1
- Date and venue: Sunday, February 15, 2026, North Charleston Coliseum (North Charleston, S.C.)
- Attendance: 6,073
- Scorers (South Carolina): Kaden Bohlsen, Simon Pinard, Ludwig Persson (empty-net)
- Scorer (Jacksonville): Christopher Brown
South Carolina turned a 1-1 game into a regulation win by striking early in the third period and limiting Jacksonville’s late shot volume.
The teams’ recent meetings have also produced similar scorelines, including a 4-1 South Carolina win over Jacksonville on January 31, 2026, in another matchup where South Carolina added an empty-net goal late.