Image: IG: MalibuMadsy
Washington Capitals goaltending prospect Garin Bjorklund recorded his first professional win in his pro hockey debut Saturday night for ECHL South Carolina. With the win, the Stingrays (45-22-4-1) clinch the South Division for the seventh time in franchise history.
The Stingrays beat the Jacksonville Icemen (43-23-4-1) by a final score of 5-4 in a shootout on Saturday evening. Bjorklund stopped 24 of 28, including this highlight reel series of saves.
GARIN BJORKLUND 🤯🤯 pic.twitter.com/c3UBu0WmE2
— XY – SC Stingrays (@SCStingrays) April 15, 2023
Bjorklund also shut the door for the Stingrays in the shootout, sealing the victory and the division title for South Carolina.
Garin Bjorklund’s celly game is on point. #ALLCAPS (🎥: IG: @malibumadsy) pic.twitter.com/Jm9RIelHxk
— Capitals Prospects (@jon_m_sorensen) April 16, 2023
The Stingrays open the 2023 Kelly Cup Playoffs next Saturday, April 22nd, at the North Charleston Coliseum for Game 1 of the Divisional Semifinal round against the Florida Everblades. Puck drop is set for 6:05 p.m.
By Jon Sorensen
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