October 17, 2008

Farynuk Named Stingrays' Captain

North Charleston, SC -– The South Carolina Stingrays and Head Coach Jared Bednar announced today that former Rensselaer defenseman Brad Farynuk has been named captain and Nate Kiser and Travis Morin have been appointed alternate captains for the 2008-09 season.

“It was a tough decision,” Bednar said. “I feel that we have a lot of leadership in our locker room, and these three guys bring different qualities to our hockey club. I’m extremely happy with the attributes these leaders bring to our locker room.”

Farynuk, 26, is the sixth captain in the Stingrays’ 16-year history. The third-year pro split last season with the Stockton Thunder and the American Hockey League’s Springfield Falcons, combining for 19 points (3g, 16a) and 59 penalty minutes in 48 games. The 6-foot, 210-pound defenseman served as team captain for the Thunder and also participated in the 2008 ECHL All-Star Game, played in Stockton, CA.

“Brad is a calming influence in our locker room and on the ice, much like Cail MacLean was over the last few years. I see similar qualities in the way they lead.”

Farynuk broke into the professional ranks with the Dayton Bombers in 2006-07, registering 23 points in 47 games as the Bombers advanced to the Kelly Cup Finals. The Enderby, British Columbia, native tied for the ECHL lead in playoff scoring among defensemen with 16 points (4g, 12a) in 22 contests for Dayton, who also captured the North Division crown. Prior to turning pro, Farynuk spent four years at R.P.I., collecting 18 goals and 61 assists for 79 points in 146 career contests.