Here’s a bold statement: Josh Wilkins is on fire, and the hockey world is taking notice! The South Carolina Stingrays, the proud ECHL affiliate of the NHL’s Washington Capitals and AHL’s Hershey Bears, are thrilled to announce that forward Josh Wilkins has been named the Inglasco ECHL Player of the Week for December 8-14. But here’s where it gets even more impressive: Wilkins didn’t just earn this title—he dominated the ice with four goals and three assists, totaling seven points in just four games last week.
Let’s break it down: The 28-year-old Raleigh, North Carolina native started his week with a bang, scoring a hat trick and adding an assist in a 6-1 victory over Orlando on Wednesday. He kept the momentum going with a goal and an assist in a 4-3 win against Greenville on Friday, and even in a 5-3 loss to Jacksonville on Saturday, he contributed with another assist. This isn’t just a one-week wonder, though—Wilkins has been a consistent force this season, racking up 20 points (10 goals and 10 assists) in just 20 games.
And this is the part most people miss: Wilkins’s impact extends far beyond South Carolina. In his ECHL career, spanning 183 games with the Stingrays and Florida, he’s tallied an impressive 178 points (73 goals and 105 assists). He’s also made his mark in the AHL, with 20 points in 81 games for Milwaukee and Tucson, and even internationally, scoring 27 points in 57 games across Sweden and Slovakia. Talk about a well-rounded player!
Now, here’s the feel-good part: In honor of Wilkins’s achievement, Inglasco, the exclusive puck supplier of the ECHL, will donate a case of pucks to the Charleston Youth Hockey Association. Since 2000-01, Inglasco has given away over 53,000 pucks to youth hockey organizations in ECHL cities, proving that their commitment to the sport goes beyond the ice.
Controversial question alert: With Wilkins’s stellar performance, is he poised to become the next big name in hockey, or is this just a hot streak? Let us know your thoughts in the comments!
Looking ahead, the Stingrays are set to return to the North Charleston Coliseum on Saturday, December 20, at 6:05 p.m. to face the Orlando Solar Bears. Want to catch the action? Check out their full schedule on the Stingrays’ website. And here’s a pro tip: Save big with group tickets! Contact the team at 843-744-7418 or fill out the form on their site to secure your spot.
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