Escobedo Returns to Swamp Rabbits; Dodero Recalled
February 9, 2016 - ECHL (ECHL)
Greenville Swamp Rabbits News Release
Greenville, SC - The Greenville Swamp Rabbits, proud ECHL affiliate of the New York Rangers and AHL's Hartford Wolf Pack, today announced defenseman Sean Escobedo has been returned on loan from the AHL's Charlotte Checkers, while defenseman Charlie Dodero has been recalled by the AHL's Syracuse Crunch for the fourth time this season.
Escobedo, 25, signed a Professional Tryout Agreement (PTO) with Charlotte on Monday and played in the Checkers' home contest against San Antonio last night. He also made two AHL appearances with Hartford earlier this season.
The third-year defenseman is one of just three players to appear in at least 45 contests with the Swamp Rabbits this season. He has earned 16 points (1g, 15a) and 34 penalty minutes during that span (45 games). Last season, he recorded 19 points (3g, 16a) in 61 games and led all Greenville defenseman with a +8 rating. He also earned two call-ups to the AHL with Hartford and Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, where he finished the 2014-15 campaign. Escobedo amassed three points (1g, 2a) in four AHL contests.
A native of Bayside, New York, Escobedo spent the majority of his rookie campaign in 2013-14 with the ECHL's Stockton Thunder, producing 15 points (6g, 9a), 57 penalty minutes and a +2 rating in 50 games. He also made his AHL debut with the Bridgeport on November 16, 2013 and faced Hartford in a 4-1 setback.
Prior to turning pro, the 6'1, 205-pounder played four seasons at Boston University from 2009-2013. He registered 33 points (6g, 27a) and 208 penalty minutes in 145 games.
Dodero, 23, recorded four points (1g, 3a) and 68 penalty minutes in 25 appearances with Greenville this season. He has also played seven games with Syracuse this season, collecting four penalty minutes. The Swamp Rabbits acquired his ECHL rights on September 22 in trade with Idaho for future considerations.
A third-year pro, Dodero spent the majority of last season with the Crunch, recording five points (1g, 4a), 72 penalty minutes and a +7 rating in 36 games. He also played 33 contests with Idaho and notched 12 points (3g, 9a) and 81 penalty minutes during his second professional campaign.
Dodero made his pro debut with Greenville during the 2013-14 campaign and notched two assists and 22 penalty minutes in 14 games in the Upstate. He also produced 19 points (4g, 15a) and 75 penalty minutes in 44 regular-season games for the Steelheads. In addition, the Bloomingdale, Illinois native earned five points (1g, 4a) in 11 playoff contests with Idaho in 2013-14.
Home Sweet Home: The Swamp Rabbits return to SANDLAPPER Securities Rink at the Bon Secours Wellness Arena this Saturday for a 8 p.m. puck drop against the Norfolk Admirals. Fans are encouraged to take advantage of the GSP Airport Fun Zone special, which features up to four (4) complimentary kid's tickets courtesy of GSP Airport with the purchase of discounted adult tickets at $10! Fans can also follow all of the live action via ECHL.TV or the free Mixlr audio stream.
Rabbits and Tigers in Greenville...Oh My: The Swamp Rabbits, along with Clemson University's men's basketball team, have unveiled a "2-for-$22" ticket special for events at the Bon Secours Wellness Arena on February 13, 17 and 19. The deal includes one (1) general admission ticket to the Clemson Tigers men's basketball game on February 13 against Georgia Tech (2 p.m.) as well as one (1) red level seat to the Swamp Rabbits' contest later that night against Norfolk for just $22. Fans may also purchase a package that includes a general admission ticket to the Tigers' February 17 First Responders Night contest against Boston College and a red level ticket to the Swamp Rabbits' February 19 Celebrate Greenville/Heroes Night game against South Carolina. Both offers are only available at the box office.
Reminder: The Swamp Rabbits are offering a buy-one-get-one-free (BOGO) ticket offer for their next home game on February 13 to all individuals who present an unused game ticket from the January 22 game at the Bon Secours Wellness Arena box office. Season ticket holders and group purchases should contact the Swamp Rabbits office directly at 864-674-PUCK (7825).
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