Stingrays agree to terms with Gottlieb

NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. — The South Carolina Stingrays, ECHL affiliate of the National Hockey League’s Washington Capitals and American Hockey League’s Hershey Bears, have agreed to terms with defenseman Max Gottlieb for the 2020-21 season.Gottlieb, 25, joins South Carolina for his second professional year after spending his rookie campaign on an American Hockey League contract with the Ontario Reign. In addition to appearing in two games with the Reign, Gottlieb suited up for 43 contests while on loan with the Fort Wayne Komets where he totaled 30 points (5g-25a).A native of Old Bridge, New Jersey, Gottlieb began his pro career with Ontario late in the 2018-19 seaspn when he played in six games and netted two points (1g-1a) after completing a four-year collegiate career at Brown University. During his time at school, Gottlieb posted 60 points (10g-50a) in 118 games. His assist total was sixth-most all-time in school history amongst defensemen, while his point total ranked eighth.Gottlieb served as a co-captain during his senior season at Brown and was named to the All-Ivy League Second Team in 2015-16 and 2017-18. Gottlieb was also recognized by the Eastern Collegiate Athletic Conference as an All-Rookie Team member after his freshman season.Prior to his collegiate career, Gottlieb played junior hockey with the Bloomington Thunder in the United States Hockey League and the Bonnyville Pontiacs in the Alberta Junior Hockey League.