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Edinburgh Reporter
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Edinburgh Reporter
Podium place for Ruby cheerleaders in Florida
Black Diamonds cheerleaders' Ruby group (aged 12-16) have returned in triumph from the prestigious Summit competition in Florida where they finished in bronze medal position. Just ahead of the Musselburgh-based outfit were England's Top Gun organisation and Stingrays from the host nation. Gillian Samuel, who coached the Rubies along with her daughter, Natalie, was overwhelmed by the success, saying: 'After twice finishing in the top 10 we finally made it on to the podium which was the culmination of nine months putting together routines and fund raising with projects such as supermarket bag-packing. 'To reach these heights out group of 18 had to see off competition from Japan, Germany, Canada, Ireland and Mexico.' It was a costly exercise with each girl having to raise a four figure sum just to get on the plane and Gillian paid tribute to a string of sponsors who assisted. Sponsors included Bold Autos, Artemis, East Coast Scaffolding, TCM Conservation and Masonry, WB Joinery Ltd and Howdens. Based at Musselburgh East Community Learning Centre, Gillian says that as word of the club's success spreads – they cleaned up in the six UK competitions entered to have their bid accepted for the Florida event which is one step below world championship level – bigger premises may soon be required. Settled accomodation has been a struggle for Black Diamonds in recent years but priority will be returning to the Summit competition next year to try to improve on third place. Clearly there will be no sitting on any laurels. The successful Ruby contingent comprised: Ella Lockett, captain, Casey Harcus, vice captain, Poppy Welsh, Isla McKenzie, Myla Mcveigh, Rhia Jude, Evie Dickson, Tillie Allison, Macy Harper, Harper McMillan, Charlotte Burden, Lexi Gardiner, Harmony Froude, Brookly Lye, Harmoni Gray, Elly Menshi, Maia Dickson, Rumeur White. Coaches – Gillian and Natalie Samuel. The Ruby group who did Black Diamonds cheerleading proud in Florida. Like this: Like Related
Chicago Tribune
3 days ago
- Sport
- Chicago Tribune
Chicago Blackhawks updates: Jared Nightingale hired in Rockford — and Mark Eaton returns to front office
The coaching shuffle continued for the Chicago Blackhawks on Friday, with Jared Nightingale returning to the Rockford IceHogs. Nightingale takes over for interim coach Mark Eaton, who filled in as a first-time coach when the Hawks promoted Anders Sörensen to interim coach in Chicago on Dec. 5 after firing Luke Richardson. Nightingale, 42, was an assistant coach in Rockford from 2021-2024 (under Derek King, and then Sörensen) before serving as head coach of the ECHL South Carolina Stingrays last season, his first season as a bench boss. The Stingrays finished as regular-season champions at 52-15-5, but lost in the first round of the Kelly Cup playoffs. However, Nightingale was named ECHL coach of the year and also served as director of hockey operations for the Stingrays, who set franchise records in points (109) and wins (52). 'A natural leader, Jared's confidence and direction behind the bench has produced a coaching style that is perfectly suited to help develop and advance our young prospects in Rockford,' Hawks general manager Kyle Davidson said in a statement. 'His familiarity with the organization and our players is an incomparable asset and we're excited to see Jared succeed in this role moving forward.' Nightingale also served as an assistant coach for the U.S. U17 team in 2018-19 that featured IceHogs prospects Drew Commesso and Landon Slaggert, and on the Juniors roster that had Hawks goalie Spencer Knight and defenseman Alex Vlasic. He worked under then-head coach Seth Appert, a longtime colleague of new Hawks coach Jeff Blashill. Blashill was named the Hawks' 42nd head coach this month, and while he has kept on some staffers, he's shaken up the rest of the coaching tree: Despite his one-year absence from the organization, Nightingale will likely be reunited with some top prospects who may spend at least some of next season in Rockford, including defensemen Nolan Allan and Ethan Del Mastro and forward Colton Dach.
Yahoo
08-04-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
SC Stingrays break franchise records ahead of Kelly Cup playoffs
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – The South Carolina Stingrays have secured home-ice advantage for the first round of the 2025 Kelly Cup Playoffs following a record-breaking regular season. Over the weekend, the Stingrays celebrated breaking franchise records for wins and points in games against the Orlando Solar Bears and Greenville Swamp Rabbits. On Saturday, the Stingrays breezed to a 5-1 win against Orlando, earning their 49th victory of the season and claiming the franchise single-season win record. 'Jayden Lee (2), Kyler Kupka, Tyler Weiss, and Dean Loukus scored for the Stingrays, while goaltender Mitchell Gibson stopped 26 of 27 shots to earn his tenth consecutive victory,' team officials said in an after-game recap. Coming off a record night, the team managed a 3-2 win over the Greenville Swamp Rabbits on Sunday, setting a new single-season point record with 105 and earning their 15th consecutive victory. The Rays need only one more point to earn the Brabham Cup, which is awarded to the East Coast Hockey League's (ECHL) regular-season point champion. It all comes amid the team's first year with head Coach Jared Nightingale at the helm. The Rays have only three games left, all away. This Friday and Saturday, they will take on the Norfolk Admirals, and they will close out on Sunday against the Swamp Rabbits once again. No matter the outcome of the final games, the Stingrays will play at home when the playoffs begin on Apr. 18 at 7:05 p.m. with game two on Apr. 19 at 6:05 p.m. as the franchise looks to clinch its fourth Kelly Cup championship. The team's opponent in the playoffs has yet to be announced. Tickets are available at Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
05-04-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Bismack Biyombo sends the shot away
Former Stingrays Coach Named Team USA Head Coach For 2025 IIHF World Championship USA Hockey announced today that former South Carolina Stingrays head coach and current San Jose Sharks bench boss Ryan Warsofsky has been named as head coach of the United States Men's National Ice Hockey Team for the upcoming 2025 IIHF World Championship. 0:56 Now Playing Paused Ad Playing
Yahoo
24-02-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Calgary Wranglers Sign Kyler Kupka To PTO
The Calgary Wranglers have signed forward Kyler Kupka to a professional try-out, it was announced this past weekend. Kupka, who was recently named ECHL Player of the Week, has played the entire season with the South Carolina Stingrays where he has collected 26 goals and 25 assists for 51 points in 49 games. In his first full season of pro hockey this year, Kupka joined the Stingrays at the end of the 2023-24 season after spending five years at St. Cloud State (NCAA). Across 145 career games, Kupka scored 32 goals and added 53 assists for 85 points. With Kupka joining the Wranglers on a PTO, he could have a strong chance to see some games with the team. Kupka has already established himself as a difference maker at the ECHL level and should be a good candidate to jump to the AHL full time in 2025-26.
