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WOLF PACK MAKE POTULNY TEAM'S EIGHTH HEAD COACH
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By: Alex Thomas, Hartford Wolf Pack HARTFORD, CT – New York Rangers President and General Manager Chris Drury announced today that the club has named Grant Potulny Head Coach of the AHL’s Hartford Wolf Pack. Potulny is the eighth head coach in Wolf Pack history. Potulny, 44, has spent the last seven seasons as the Head Coach of Northern Michigan University. During that time, he guided the Wildcats to a record of 128-113-17 over the course of 258 games. The Wildcats won 20 games in back-to-back seasons, posting a record of 20-16-1 during the 2021-22 campaign and a record of 21-17-0 during the 2022-23 season. The Wildcats concluded the 2022-23 season by advancing to the CCHA Finals for the second time in three seasons. Before joining the Wildcats, Potulny spent eight seasons as an Assistant Coach at the University of Minnesota. During his time with the Golden Gophers, Potulny helped the club capture six regular-season conference titles and qualify for the NCAA Tournament on five occasions. Internationally, Potulny was an Assistant Coach for Team USA at the IIHF World Junior Championships in 2013, 2017, 2018, and 2022. Team USA won the event in both 2013 and 2017. Before joining the coaching ranks, the native of Grand Forks, ND, enjoyed a six-year playing career in the AHL. He appeared in 297 games, scoring 145 points (73 g, 72 a) with the Binghamton Senators, Hershey Bears, Springfield Falcons, San Antonio Rampage, and Norfolk Admirals. Potulny was selected by the Ottawa Senators in the fifth round, 157th overall, of the 2000 NHL Entry Draft. Before turning pro, Potulny played four seasons with the Golden Gophers, scoring 116 points (68 g, 48 a). In 2002, Potulny was named the NCAA Tournament’s MVP, leading the Golden Gophers to an NCAA National Championship. The Golden Gophers repeated as National Champions in 2003, with Potulny earning MVP honors in the WCHA Tournament. The Wolf Pack will open the home portion of their 2024-25 schedule on Friday, October 18th, at the XL Center! Full-season tickets, 20-game plans, 12-game plans, and flex plans for the 2024-25 season are on sale now! Visit  hartfordwolfpack.com or call 860-722-9425 for more details! About Oak View Group (OVG): Oak View Group (OVG) is the global leader in live experience venue development, management, premium hospitality services, and 360-degree solutions for a collection of world-class owned venues, and a client roster of arenas, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions. Founded by Tim Leiweke and Irving Azoff in 2015, OVG is the leading developer of major new venues, either open or under development across four continents. Visit OakViewGroup.com, and follow OVG on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and X. ABOUT THE HARTFORD WOLF PACK: The Hartford Wolf Pack has been a premier franchise in the American Hockey League since its inception in 1997. The Wolf Pack is the top player-development affiliate of the NHL's New York Rangers and plays at the XL Center. The Wolf Pack has been home to some of the Rangers' newest faces, including Igor Shesterkin, Filip Chytil, and Ryan Lindgren. Follow the Wolf Pack on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok. HARTFORD WOLF PACK HOWLINGS Read the full article
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mermaidcityva · 8 years
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@norfolkadmirals game 3/17 @smartmouthbeer @echl #norfolkadmirals #hometownhockey #echlhockey #norfolkva (at Norfolk Scope)
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mitchbeck · 11 months
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mitchbeck · 1 year
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HARTFORD WOLF PACK SINGLE-GAME TICKETS FOR SALE SEPTEMBER 18TH
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By: Alex Thomas, Hartford Wolf Pack  HARTFORD, CT – Hartford Wolf Pack single-game tickets for 35 of the 36 regular season home games at the XL Center in downtown Hartford, Connecticut, will go on sale this Monday, September 18th, at 10:00 a.m. Tickets for the Wolf Pack's 2,000th regular season game on Friday, February 9th, 2024, will go on sale later. The Wolf Pack begin their 2023-24 home schedule on Friday, October 20th, when the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins come to town for the annual home opener. Fans in attendance that night will receive a Wolf Pack rally towel courtesy of Carvel and CM Concessions. Home Opener weekend concludes on Saturday, October 21st, when the Lehigh Valley Phantoms come to town for a 7:00 p.m. puck drop. Fans in attendance that night will receive a 2023-24 Wolf Pack magnet schedule courtesy of Pepsi. In addition, fans will skate on the XL Center ice following the contest during our first postgame skate of the season. The complete regular season schedule and promotional schedule for the 2023-24 season can be found at hartfordwolfpack.com. In addition to single-game tickets, specialty packs are currently on sale for the 2023-24 Wolf Pack season. Fans can purchase packages like the Young Professionals Pack and CT-DOT Family Value Packs online now. Fans can also buy the Pucks' N Paws and Hockey' N Hops starting this Monday. For more ticket information, please visit hartfordwolfpack.com/tickets. About OVG360: OVG360, a division of Oak View Group, is a full-service venue management and hospitality company that helps client partners reimagine the sports, live entertainment, and convention industries for the betterment of the venue, employees, artists, athletes, and surrounding communities. With a portfolio of more than 200 client partners spanning arenas, stadiums, convention centers, performing arts centers, cultural institutions, and state fairs around the globe, OVG360 provides a set of services, resources, and expertise designed to elevate every aspect of business that matters to venue operators. Service-oriented and driven by social responsibility, OVG360 helps facilities drive value through excellence and innovation in food services, booking and content development, sustainable operations, public health and safety, and more. ABOUT THE HARTFORD WOLF PACK: The Hartford Wolf Pack has been a premier franchise in the American Hockey League since the team's inception in 1997. The Wolf Pack is the top player-development affiliate of the NHL's New York Rangers and plays at the XL Center. The Wolf Pack has been home to some of the Rangers' newest faces, including Igor Shesterkin, Filip Chytil, and Ryan Lindgren. Follow the Wolf Pack on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok. HARTFORD WOLF PACK HOME Read the full article
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mitchbeck · 1 year
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GREENVILLE SWAMP RABBITS ANNOUNCE PRESEASON GAME
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BY: Mark Shelley, Greenville Swamp Rabbits GREENVILLE, S.C. – The Greenville Swamp Rabbits, ECHL affiliate of the Los Angeles Kings, announced today that the club will host South Division rivals, the Atlanta Gladiators, for a preseason game ahead of the 2023-24 Season presented by Bon Secours on Sunday, October 15 at Bon Secours Wellness Arena at 3:00 p.m. ET. Tickets for the game are on sale via Ticketmaster.com or SwampRabbits.com. The Swamp Rabbits will open the 2023-24 Season presented by Bon Secours on Saturday, October 21, against the Norfolk Admirals at Bon Secours Wellness Arena. Swamp Rabbits Single-Game Tickets, Full, and Half Season Tickets for the 2023-24 season are on sale now at SwampRabbits.com or by calling(864) 674-7825. About the Greenville Swamp Rabbits … Acquired by Spire Sports + Entertainment (SS+E) in 2020, the Greenville Swamp Rabbits hockey team has provided family-friendly, live entertainment at Bon Secours Wellness Arena since 2010. Formerly the Greenville Road Warriors, the Swamp Rabbits are the highest-level professional minor league franchise in South Carolina. The Swamp Rabbits are the proud ECHL affiliate of the NHL's LA Kings and the AHL's Ontario Reign. Greenville is an ECHL Premier' AA' Hockey League member. GREENVILLE SWAMP RABBITS HOME Read the full article
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mitchbeck · 1 year
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GREENVILLE SWAMP RABBITS RELEASE 23-24 SCHEDULE
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By: Mark Shelley, Greenville Swamp Rabbits GREENVILLE, SC – The Greenville Swamp Rabbits, ECHL affiliate of the LA Kings, announced the club's 72-game regular season schedule for the 2023-24 season presented by Bon Secours. Head Coach/General Manager Andrew Lord returns to lead the Swamp Rabbits for a fourth season following a third consecutive Kelly Cup Playoffs appearance this spring. Lord and Greenville will play in front of the Swamp Rabbit faithful for 36 home games while traveling 36 additional times. The 2023-24 regular season schedule can be found here: DOWNLOADABLE PDF. The Swamp Rabbits return to home ice for Opening Night, presented by Bon Secours on Saturday, October 21, against a former South Division foe, the Norfolk Admirals, at 7:05 p.m. at Bon Secours Wellness Arena. Of Greenville's 36 home games, 30 will take place on weekend dates between Friday (12), Saturday (11), and Sunday (7). The Swamp Rabbits' schedule features six mid-week home games, four on Wednesday nights and two on Thursday nights. The Swamp Rabbits face a 63-game South Division slate that features matchups with all six division foes. In a season-high 13 games, the Swamp Rabbits will face off with their closest geographical opponent, the Atlanta Gladiators and the second-year Savannah Ghost Pirates. The schedule features 12 meetings between the Swamp Rabbits and the Jacksonville Icemen, a rematch of the opening round series of the 2023 Kelly Cup Playoffs. Greenville will renew the I-26 Rivalry with the South Carolina Stingrays on 12 separate occasions during the 2023-24 slate. In a combined 14 games, the Swamp Rabbits will match up with the Orlando Solar Bears (7) and the Florida Everblades (7). One of the meetings with the Everblades, December 31, 2023, will see the two sides usher in 2024 with a 6:00 p.m. meeting at Bon Secours Wellness Arena. In the non-divisional play, the Swamp Rabbits' schedule features 10 games against five opponents outside the South Division. The Opening Night meeting with the Admirals is the only time the two sides meet. December features a Wednesday night meeting with the Cincinnati Cyclones. Greenville plays six non-divisional games in February, traveling to St. John's, Newfoundland, for a three-game set with the reigning North Division champions, the Newfoundland Growlers, and hosting the Rapid City Rush for three games at the end of the month. The Swamp Rabbits conclude its non-conference schedule with a pair of home meetings in March against the Toledo Walleye. Swamp Rabbits home games, excluding December 31, will begin at 7:05 p.m. on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, while Sunday games begin at 3:05 p.m. All 72 games of the Swamp Rabbits' regular season games are broadcast live on FloHockey and Mixlr. Swamp Rabbits Season Tickets for the 2023-24 season are on sale now at SwampRabbits.com or by calling(864) 674-7825. About the Greenville Swamp Rabbits … Acquired by Spire Sports + Entertainment (SS+E) in 2020, the Greenville Swamp Rabbits hockey team has been providing family-friendly, live entertainment at Bon Secours Wellness Arena since 2010. Formerly the Greenville Road Warriors, the Swamp Rabbits are the highest-level professional minor league franchise in South Carolina. The Swamp Rabbits are the proud ECHL affiliate of the NHL's LA Kings and the AHL's Ontario Reign. Greenville is a member of the ECHL, Premier ‘AA Hockey League. GREENVILLE SWAMP RABBITS HOME   Read the full article
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mitchbeck · 2 years
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GREENVILLE SWAMP RABBITS IN SECOND PLACE AFTER BEATING NORFOLK ADMIRALS
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By: Mark Shelley, Greenville Swamp Rabbits NORFOLK, VA – Ethan Somoza's hat trick led the way for the Greenville Swamp Rabbits to top the Norfolk Admirals 6-4 on Friday night at the Norfolk Scope. GAME SHEET: Click here
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The second meeting between the Swamp Rabbits and the Admirals started with an early power-play chance for Greenville that was neutralized by the Norfolk penalty killers. Greenville scored at even strength at 7:08 of the first, as Ethan Somoza sped down the right wing and netted his 15th of the season. The second began with Greenville adding to their lead as Alex Ierullo slid the puck to a wide-open Josh McKechney, who scored his ninth of the season just 1:14 into the period. After a failed Admirals clear, Brannon McManus netted his eighth of the season at 2:23 for a 3-0 Greenville lead. Norfolk responded with a pair of goals from Brian Bowen and Darren McCormick at 4:26 and 6:24 to cut the Greenville lead to one. At 11:11, the Swamp Rabbits regained a two-goal advantage as Alex Ierullo scored his 19th of the season. Norfolk, again, put together a pair of goals from Denis Smirnov and Bowen at 15:04 and 16:20 to tie the game at 4-4. In the third, the Swamp Rabbits broke the deadlock with Somoza's second goal of the game, a one-timer from a McKechney feed at 5:47. Somoza completed his first-career hat-trick with his 17th goal of the season on a power-play one-timer at 19:40, solidifying the 6-4 final. With the win, the Swamp Rabbits improve to 30-16-7-0 while the Admirals drop to 13-38-1-3. The victory lifts the Swamp Rabbits into a three-way tie for second place in the South Division with Florida Everblades and the South Carolina Stingrays. The Swamp Rabbits and the Admirals' rematch on Saturday night at 6:05 p.m. at the Norfolk Scope. Swamp Rabbits tickets can be purchased at SwampRabbits.com or at the Bon Secours Wellness Arena Box Office. GREENVILLE SWAMP RABBITS HOME Read the full article
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mitchbeck · 2 years
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GREENVILLE SWAMP RABBITS GET BRETT KEMP, JUSTIN NACHBAUR
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By: Mark Shelley, Greenville Swamp Rabbits GREENVILLE, SC – The Ontario Reign, AHL affiliate of the Greenville Swamp Rabbits, has announced multiple transactions with the Swamp Rabbits, recalling forwards Brett Kemp and Justin Nachbaur. Kemp, 22, returns to the Reign for a second time this season, having previously been called up in January. In his previous stint in the AHL, the Yorkton, Saskatchewan native appeared in four games before returning to the Swamp Rabbits. Kemp has followed his 37-point debut season with a follow-up season that has seen the center record 30 points (15g, 15a) in 30 games for Greenville. Nachbaur, 22, earns his second promotion to the AHL, having been recalled by the Reign in late November. The Cross Lake, Manitoba native will look to appear in his first action of the season for Ontario. In Greenville, Nachbaur's second season has seen the winger post nine points (4g, 5a) and record a league-high ten fighting majors. The Swamp Rabbits travel to Norfolk, Virginia, on Friday and Saturday for a pair of 7:05 p.m. games against the Norfolk Admirals at the Norfolk Scope Arena. Tickets for all Swamp Rabbits home games can be purchased at SwampRabbits.com or by calling (864) 674-7825.  About the Greenville Swamp Rabbits … Acquired by Spire Sports + Entertainment (SS+E) in 2020, the Greenville Swamp Rabbits hockey team has provided family-friendly, live entertainment at Bon Secours Wellness Arena since 2010. Formerly the Greenville Road Warriors, the Swamp Rabbits are the highest-level professional minor league franchise in South Carolina. The Swamp Rabbits are the proud ECHL affiliate of the NHL's LA Kings and the AHL's Ontario Reign. Greenville is an ECHL, Premier' AA' Hockey League member. Read the full article
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mitchbeck · 2 years
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SHELLEY: GREENVILLE SWAMP RABBITS RE-SIGN CHASE ZIEKY
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BY: Mark Shelley, Greenville Swamp Rabbits GREENVILLE, SC -  The Greenville Swamp Rabbits announced today that the club had re-signed forward Chase Zieky ahead of the 2022-23 season. Zieky, 26, re-signs with Greenville after a brief stint with the Swamp Rabbits in the final months of the 2021-22 season after being acquired in a trade from the Idaho Steelheads. The Avon, Connecticut native, appeared in six games for Greenville and posted four points (3g, 1a), including a pair of goals in his Swamp Rabbits debut against the Norfolk Admirals on March 19, 2022. Before his trade to Greenville, the 5'0", 180-pound forward began his professional career by appearing in 38 games for the Steelheads and posting 17 points (12g, 5a) over that span. Zieky turned professional after completing his collegiate career with Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in 2020. In his final season at RPI, he appeared in 34 games and totaled 23 points (7g, 16a). The Swamp Rabbits open the 2022-23 season, presented by Bon Secours, on Saturday, October 22 at 7:05 p.m. as they take on the newest team in the ECHL, the Savannah Ghost Pirates, at Bon Secours Wellness Arena. Single Game Tickets for the select "Big 5" promotional games are now on sale by calling (864)-674-7825 or visiting SwampRabbits.com. About the Greenville Swamp Rabbits … Acquired by Spire Sports + Entertainment (SS+E) in 2020, the Greenville Swamp Rabbits hockey team has provided family-friendly, live entertainment at Bon Secours Wellness Arena since 2010. Formerly the Greenville Road Warriors, the Swamp Rabbits are the highest-level professional minor league franchise in South Carolina. Greenville is an ECHL, Premier'‘A'’ Hockey League member. GREENVILLE SWAMP RABBITS HOME Read the full article
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SHELLEY: GREENVILLE SWAMP RABBITS RE-SIGN ANTHONY BEAUCHAMP
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By: Mark Shelley, Greenville Swamp Rabbits GREENVILLE, SC -  The Greenville Swamp Rabbits announced today that the club had re-signed forward Anthony Beauchamp ahead of the 2022-23 season. Beauchamp, 23, returns to the Swamp Rabbits after posting 13 points (7g, 6a) in 41 games during his rookie campaign. The Thurso, QC native, joined the professional ranks on January 6, 2022, from the University of Toronto. The 6'0", 203-pounder developed into a speedy two-way forward for the Greenville side and eventually earned appearances on the power-play unit, netting two tallies throughout the season. Beauchamp saw scoring consistency during a mid-February spell in which he recorded a goal in three straight games. Then, he recorded his first professional multi-point performance o March 19, 2022, with a pair of assists in a 7-3 Swamp Rabbits victory over the Norfolk Admirals. "Beauchamp is a great skating-forward who plays with an edge," said Swamp Rabbits Head Coach/General Manager Andrew Lord. "He is definitely a team-first player, and we are looking forward to seeing him back in Greenville. We believe he has a lot of potential, and his work ethic and attitude are a big piece to our team." The Swamp Rabbits open the 2022-23 season, presented by Bon Secours, on Saturday, October 22 at 7:05 p.m. as they take on the newest team in the ECHL, the Savannah Ghost Pirates, at Bon Secours Wellness Arena. 2022-23 full and half Season Tickets are on sale now by calling (864)-674-7825 or visiting SwampRabbits.com. About the Greenville Swamp Rabbits Acquired by Spire Sports + Entertainment (SS+E) in 2020, the Greenville Swamp Rabbits hockey team has provided family-friendly, live entertainment at Bon Secours Wellness Arena since 2010. Formerly the Greenville Road Warriors, the Swamp Rabbits are the highest-level professional minor league franchise in South Carolina. The Swamp Rabbits are proud affiliates of the NHL’s Florida Panthers and AHL’s Charlotte Checkers. Additionally, Greenville is an ECHL, Premier ‘AA’ Hockey League member. Read the full article
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mitchbeck · 3 years
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SHELLEY: RABBITS ADD JOEY MATTHEWS
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BY: Mark Shelley, Greenville Swamp Rabbits GREENVILLE, SC -  The Greenville Swamp Rabbits, ECHL affiliate of the Florida Panthers, announced today that the club has signed defenseman Joey Matthews to an ECHL contract. Matthews, 24, signs his first professional contract after appearing in 28 games for Canisius College during his final season as an amateur. In his last collegiate season, the Columbia, IL native recorded nine points (2g, 7a) as his Griffins team finished 16-16-3. Before Canisius, Matthews appeared in 82 games over three seasons for the Dartmouth Big Green, amassing 19 points (1g, 18a) during his tenure. The 5'10", 181-pounder spent two seasons in the USHL before his collegiate career. From 2015 to 2017, Matthews produced 24 combined points (5g 19a) for the Sioux City Musketeers and the Tri-City Storm. Mathews will wear number 4 for the Swamp Rabbits and join his new team in Norfolk, VA, for a Friday night meeting with the Norfolk Admirals at the Norfolk Scope Arena. The puck drop is slated for 7:30 p.m. Tickets for all Swamp Rabbits home games can be purchased at SwampRabbits.com. GREENVILLE SWAMP RABBITS HOME Read the full article
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mitchbeck · 3 years
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SHELLEY: SWAMP RABBITS SINK ADMIRALS 4-2
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BY: Mark Shelley, Greenville Swamp Rabbits GREENVILLE, SC – Another solid performance in goal for Evan Fitzpatrick, paired with two goals off the stick of Nikita Pavlychev, helped to lift the Greenville Swamp Rabbits over the Norfolk Admirals, 4-2 on Wednesday night at Bon Secours Wellness Arena. The Swamp Rabbits found themselves with an early power-play opportunity as Sam Thibault headed to the box at the 1:13 mark of the first period. Just seven seconds later, Alec Rauhauser scored a power-play goal to give the Rabbits a 1-0 lead 1:20 into the first. However, the first-period scoring would not stop there, as Nikita Pavlychev buried his 12th of the season from the faceoff dot at the 15:29 mark, creating the 2-0 lead which the Rabbits carried into the second period. The Rabbits' lead was cut in half during the second period thanks to a goal off the stick of Christian Hausinger at the 11:39 mark. Despite ample scoring chances for both teams, the goaltenders did their jobs, stopping a combined 16/17 shots in the period. Pavlychev added his second goal of the game 3:39 into the third period, eventually becoming the game-winner. Norfolk showed signs of life, as Noah Corson scored a power-play goal at 14:59. However, the Admirals' efforts fell short, as Ben Freeman broke free from the defense to score an empty-net goal with just 0:07 left in the game to secure the 4-2 Swamp Rabbits victory. With the win, the Swamp Rabbits improve to 21-23-4-3 while the Admirals fall to 18-30-2-3. The Rabbits travel to North Charleston to take on the South Carolina Stingrays on Friday night before heading to Jacksonville to finish the weekend against the Icemen. Swamp Rabbits Single Game Tickets are on sale now! For more information or to secure your seats today, call 864-674-PUCK (7825) or email [email protected] ABOUT US Acquired by Spire Sports + Entertainment (SS+E) in 2020, the Greenville Swamp Rabbits hockey team has been providing family-friendly, live entertainment at Bon Secours Wellness Arena since 2010. Formerly the Greenville Road Warriors, the Swamp Rabbits are the highest-level professional minor league franchise in South Carolina. The Swamp Rabbits are proud affiliates of the NHL’s Florida Panthers and AHL’s Charlotte Checkers. Additionally, Greenville is a member of the ECHL, Premier ‘AA’ Hockey. GREENVILLE SWAMP RABBITS HOME Read the full article
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mitchbeck · 3 years
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SHELLEY: (2/4) RABBITS SHUTOUT ADMIRALS 6-0
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BY: Mark Shelley, Greenville Swamp Rabbits GREENVILLE, SC – Three first-period goals kick-started the Greenville Swamp Rabbits offense that downed the Norfolk Admirals 6-0 in a 27-save shutout for John Lethemon on Friday night at Bon Secours Wellness Arena. After an early onslaught of offensive chances were denied by the Norfolk defense, the Swamp Rabbit broke the deadlock with Ayden MacDonald's fifth of the season at 10:22. At 14:54, Anthony Rinaldi doubled the Greenville lead with his sixth of the season before Justin Nachbaur added a third Swamp Rabbits tally, his fourth of the season at 17:58. In a penalty-filled second period, Brett Kemp scored just 2:19 into the frame for Greenville, a power-play strike for his 10th of the season. Kemp's line-mate, Liam Pecararo, scored his 18th goal of the season, extending his point streak to 17 games at 11:29. The streak is tied for third-longest in the ECHL since 2008-09. At 12:23, Shawn Cameron scored his second of the season to cap off a 6-0 advantage for Greenville. At the final horn, John Lethemon earned his sixth win and second shutout of the campaign with a 27-save performance. With the win, the Swamp Rabbits improve to 14-15-4-3 while the Admirals fall to 14-20-2-2 on the season. The Swamp Rabbits remain at home tomorrow night as they welcome the South Carolina Stingrays to Bon Secours Wellness Arena at 7:05 p.m. Swamp Rabbits Single Game Tickets are on sale now! For more information or to secure your seats today, call 864-674-PUCK (7825) or email [email protected] GREENVILLE SWAMP RABBITS HOME Read the full article
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mitchbeck · 3 years
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SHELLEY: (2/9) RABBITS SCORE FIVE STRAIGHT
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BY: Mark Shelley, Greenville Swamp Rabbits GREENVILLE, SC – The first career goal for D’Artagnan Joly and three third-period goals lifted the Greenville Swamp Rabbits over the Norfolk Admirals in a 5-1 victory on Wednesday night at Bon Secours Wellness Arena. Aidan Brown gave the Admirals a 1-0 lead at 2:22 into the first period as the puck bounced around and trickled into the Swamp Rabbits net. Despite the offensive start for Norfolk, the Swamp Rabbits would tie the game before the end of the period. At 13:46, Austin Eastman took a backside feed from Liam Pecararo, burying it in the goal for his third of the season. The Rabbits started to show their true colors in the second period as they increased puck possession time and dominated shots on goal, outshooting Norfolk 16-4 in the frame. Then, picking up the puck just inside the neutral zone, D’Artagnan Joly marched down the middle of the ice and gave the Swamp Rabbits the 2-1 advantage at 12:56. THIRD PERIOD In the third, Liam Pecararo scored at 11:16 on a feed from Nikita Pavlychev for his 19th of the season. Pavlychev would score a goal of his own at 13:51, a backside feed from Brett Kemp. Max Zimmer iced the game by scoring a power-play goal from a one-timer at 16:46 Pecararo’s first-period assist extended his point streak to 19 games, the longest in the ECHL since the 2015-16 season. Pecararo has 33 points (17g, 16a) in 19 games, a streak dating to November 19th, 2021. With the win, the Swamp Rabbits improve to 15-16-4-3, while the Admirals fall to 15-22-2-2 on the season. The Swamp Rabbits remain at home as they host the Jacksonville Icemen at 7:05 on Friday night at Bon Secours Wellness Arena. Swamp Rabbits Single Game Tickets are on sale now! For more information or to secure your seats today, call 864-674-PUCK (7825) or email [email protected] GREENVILLE SWAMP RABBITS HOME Read the full article
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