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Comeback wins propel Swamp Rabbits to four-game winning streak

November 7, 2017 - ECHL (ECHL) News Release


The Greenville Swamp Rabbits certainly earned the moniker of "comeback kids" last weekend, rallying from at least two-goal deficits in each outing on their way to a 3-0-0 record which extended their winning streak to four games.

Wednesday, the Swamp Rabbits trailed Kansas City 3-0 and 5-2 before mounting a rally on their way to a 7-5 victory. Down 5-2 less than three minutes into the second period, Greenville began a furious rally with four goals in a little over 10 minutes in the middle frame to take a 6-5 lead. A shorthanded goal from Joe Houk six minutes into the second period provided some insurance and set the final. Allan McPherson paced the Swamp Rabbits with four points (1g-3a) while Adam Chapie chipped in with three points (2g-1a). Ty Rimmer stopped all 17 shots he faced in 37 minutes of relief action to earn the win in goal.

Two nights later, Greenville fell behind South Carolina 2-0 before reeling off the final three goals of the game in a 3-2 triumph. Houk scored a pair of goals, including the game-winning tally with 2:09 remaining in the third period. Rimmer was again solid between the pipes, turning aside 25 of the 27 shots he faced.

Greenville faced a pair of two-goal deficits on Saturday against Jacksonville before again donning the rally caps on its way to a 5-4 win. Five different Swamp Rabbits picked up goals in the win with McPherson notching his second four-point game of the week with a goal and three assists. Brandon Halverson got the win in goal with 31 saves on 35 shots.

The Swamp Rabbits have the top two scorers in the ECHL with McPherson leading the way with 16 points (5g-11a) and Chapie tied for second with 14 points (6g-8a). Houk's four goals are tied for fourth among defensemen and his seven points are tied for 12th among blueliners. Greenville also possesses the top offense in the league, averaging 4.44 goals per game.

The Swamp Rabbits hit the road for a pair of games this week, visiting Orlando on Tuesday and Thursday.

Divisions

North Division

Shane Conacher has six points (2g-4a) in five games with Adirondack. The Thunder are sixth with 3.89 goals per game. Adirondack is at Quad City on Wednesday, Kalamazoo on Friday and Saturday and Brampton on Sunday.

Nathan Todd has one point in each of his four games with the Beast (1g-3a). Brampton is third on the power play at home at 29.2 percent (7-for-24). The Beast host Jacksonville on Wednesday, Norfolk on Friday and Adirondack on Sunday.

Tony Cameranesi is tied for seventh with seven assists. The Monarchs are tied for the league lead with four road wins (4-2-1). Manchester hosts Jacksonville on Friday, travels to Worcester on Saturday and hosts the Railers on Sunday.

Nolan Zajac has at least one point in five of the Royals' seven games. Reading is 4-0-0 when scoring first. The Royals are at South Carolina on Tuesday and Wednesday and host Jacksonville on Saturday.

Reid Gardiner is on a six-game goal streak (7g). The Nailers have scored at least one power-play goal in each of their eight games. Wheeling hosts Toledo on Friday, visits the Walleye on Saturday and hosts Norfolk on Sunday.

Mitch Gillam is tied for third with a 2.00 goals-against average. Worcester is second on the penalty kill at 91.9 percent (34-for-37). The Railers host Manchester on Saturday and visit the Monarchs on Sunday.

South Division

Thomas Frazee has 11 points (3g-8a) in his last seven games. The Gladiators have scored first in each of their last four games. Atlanta visits Norfolk on Wednesday and South Carolina on Friday and Saturday.

Martin Ouellette is tied for second with five wins. The Everblades lead the league with 2.22 goals-against per game. Florida hosts Cincinnati on Wednesday, Friday and Saturday and visits Orlando on Sunday.

Allan McPherson had eight points (2g-6a) in three games last week. Greenville has scored a league-leading 18 goals in the second period. The Swamp Rabbits visit Orlando on Tuesday and Thursday.

Alexandre Goulet scored Jacksonville's first-ever shorthanded goal on Saturday at Greenville. The IceMen have scored 10 of their 16 goals in the second period. Jacksonville visits Brampton on Wednesday, Manchester on Friday and Reading on Saturday.

Jamie Murray made a career-high 51 saves on Saturday against Manchester. Norfolk is 2-0-0 when leading after two periods. The Admirals host Atlanta on Wednesday and are at Brampton on Friday and Wheeling on Sunday.

Kristian Pospisil leads the league with a 50.0 percent shooting percentage (3-for-6). The Solar Bears are sixth with 35.43 shots per game. Orlando hosts Greenville on Tuesday and Thursday and Florida on Sunday.

Nick Johnson had four points (3g-1a) in two games last week. South Carolina leads the league with 27.00 shots-against per game. The Stingrays host Reading on Tuesday and Wednesday and Atlanta on Friday and Saturday.

Central Division

Eric Knodel is tied for first among defensemen with six power-play points (2g-4a). The Cyclones are league's least-penalized team with 10.00 penalty minutes per game. Cincinnati is at Florida on Wednesday, Friday and Saturday.

Artur Tyanulin has at least one point in each of his four games with the Komets (4g-4a). Fort Wayne is fourth with 27.71 shots-against per game. The Komets are at Colorado on Wednesday and Utah on Friday and Saturday.

Cam Reid leads Indy with eight points (2g-6a). The Fuel play eight of their next nine games against Central Division opponents. Indy is at Quad City on Saturday and Sunday.

Danny Moynihan has three two-goal games in the last five contests. Kalamazoo scored a season-high six goals in Sunday's 6-3 win over Fort Wayne. The K-Wings host Adirondack on Friday and Saturday.

Matt Robertson leads Kansas City with five goals and 10 points. The Mavericks are 3-0-0 in one-goal games. Kansas City hosts Wichita on Friday and Saturday.

Justin Kovacs reached 100 career points by picking up an assist Friday against Indy. Quad City had a season-high 48 shots on goal in Friday's 3-2 shootout win against Indy. The Mallards host Adirondack on Wednesday and Indy on Saturday and Sunday.

Pat Nagle has won four consecutive starts and leads the league with six wins. The Walleye have had sell-out crowds for both of their home games. Toledo travels to Wheeling on Friday and hosts the Nailers on Saturday.

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