Photo Courtesy of the South Carolina Stingrays The South Carolina Stingrays [https://thehockeynews.com/echl/latest-news/stingrays-make-strong-community-impact-in-2024-25]announced Tuesday that the team has signed defenseman Connor Moore to an ECHL [https://thehockeynews.com/echl/]contract for the 2025-26 season. The 28-year-old Moore is quite familiar with the Lowcountry, as he will be returning for a sixth season. “Connor Moore exemplifies what it means to be a leader on and off the ice,” Stingrays Head Coach David Warsofsky noted. “He’s been a big part of the Stingrays culture and sets the standard for professionalism and work ethic. His guidance and support have been instrumental in helping our younger players grow and succeed at this level.” The Cumming, Georgia native is coming off another strong year in 2024-25, where he recorded 40 points (10 goals, 30 assists) and a +22 rating across 65 games. He added three points (1-2-3) in four appearances in the 2025 ECHL Kelly Cup Playoffs, helping lead the Stingrays into the post-season for the second time in his career. A steady presence in the locker room, Moore has served as an alternate captain for the past three seasons and currently holds the distinction of being the longest-tenured player on the active roster. Moore is excited to be back with South Carolina not only to get another shot at a Kelly Cup, but there is another reason this upcoming season will be special for him. “This year is especially meaningful as I return not just as a player, but also as a new dad,” Moore stated. “I’m looking forward to getting back on the ice and seeing the best fans in the league at the North Charleston Coliseum.” Moore is the third returning player to sign with the Stingrays for the 2025-26 season, joining Josh Wilkins and Romain Rodzinski on the South Carolina bench. The Stingrays' 2025-2026 season begins on Saturday, Oct. 18, with the Home Opener against the Norfolk Admirals [https://thehockeynews.com/echl/game-day/admirals-eliminate-wheeling-advance-to-north-division-finals]at 6:05 Pm ET.
