ECHL Greenville Swamp Rabbits

Devin's Hat Trick Leads 'Rays over Swamp Rabbits

Published on December 12, 2015 under ECHL (ECHL)
Greenville Swamp Rabbits News Release


North Charleston, SC - The Greenville Swamp Rabbits (11-12-3), proud ECHL affiliate of the New York Rangers and the AHL's Hartford Wolf Pack, suffered a 5-1 setback to the South Carolina Stingrays (14-9-2) on Saturday as Joe Devin scored a hat trick and Mark Dekanich stopped 30 shots at the North Charleston Coliseum. Jordan Knackstedt netted the Swamp Rabbits' only tally in the second period.

Devin opened the scoring just 2:19 into the first period when he corralled David Pacan's feed from the slot and ripped a low forehand shot past Jeff Malcolm as Devin's momentum carried him into the right circle. It was his sixth goal of the season.

The Stingrays extended their lead at 13:17 of the opening frame courtesy of Devin's second goal of the contest. From the top of the point, Devin unleashed a blast that sailed through traffic and past Malcolm to make it 2-0.

Joey Leach capped South Carolina's three-goal first period at the 14:09 mark when he netted his fourth goal of the season following a faceoff win in Greenville's zone. From the right circle, Jordan Kwas won a clean draw to Leach, who sent a one-timer past Malcolm to make it 3-0.

Knackstedt recorded the Swamp Rabbits' only tally at 6:07 of the second period with his fourth goal of the season. Jack Combs and Richard Nejezchleb created the attack when they teamed up in the South Carolina zone before the latter slipped a pass to the back post, where Knackstedt finished with a one-timer.

Devin completed his hat trick at 9:26 of the second period when he jammed home a loose puck from the right post following Brendan Ellis's one-time shot from the point. It was the first hat trick Greenville has allowed this season, which chased Malcolm from the cage. Malcolm was replaced by P.J. Musico for the remainder of the game.

Paul Rodrigues capped the scoring at 17:42 of the third period with his third goal of the season. The former Greenville forward collected a pass from Stephan Vigier behind the Swamp Rabbits' defense and tucked a forehand shot around Musico's left toe pad for the 5-1 final.

Both teams finished the game 0-for-1 on the power play, while South Carolina outshot Greenville 32-31. Malcolm (5-2-2) made 14 saves on 18 shots in the loss and Musico stopped 13 of 14 chances.

Star Wars Night: The Swamp Rabbits return to SANDLAPPER Securities Rink at the Bon Secours Wellness Arena on Saturday to face the Orlando Solar Bears at 7 p.m. Saturday is Star Wars Night, featuring a Family Force Pack ticket special: four (4) red-level tickets and two (2) bottleneck socks for just $60! BUY NOW. Fans are also encouraged to dress up like their favorite hero or villain and meet characters from the Star Wars series throughout the contest.

Get Social: Follow the Swamp Rabbits all season long and get behind-the-scenes coverage like never before on the team's official Facebook and Twitter pages.

Trolley On Over: Greenville's downtown trolley route has been extended to include a stop at the Bon Secours Wellness Arena. The expanded route will operate for all Swamp Rabbits' games taking place Thursdays through Sundays during normal trolley service hours.

Call 864-674-7825 or visit SwampRabbits.com for tickets. Bring a group of 15 or more out to a game and receive great discounts, merchandise offers and hospitality opportunities! Call a Swamp Rabbits Account Executive for more information! Get the latest Swamp Rabbits gear at the "Hop Shop" team store or visit the "Hop Shop" online at SwampRabbits.com/shop to browse the full collection of fan wear and novelties!

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