ECHL Greenville Swamp Rabbits

Escobedo Headed to AHL Charlotte

February 8, 2016 - ECHL (ECHL)
Greenville Swamp Rabbits News Release


Greenville, SC - The Greenville Swamp Rabbits, proud ECHL affiliate of the New York Rangers and the AHL's Hartford Wolf Pack, today announced defenseman Sean Escobedo has been loaned to the AHL's Charlotte Checkers.

It's the first time the 25-year-old has earned a promotion to Charlotte, and the second time this season he has been called up to the American Hockey League, following a two-game stint with Hartford in December.

Escobedo is one of just three players to appear in at least 45 contests with the Swamp Rabbits this season. The third-year pro 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-pound defenseman played four seasons at Boston University from 2009-2013. He registered 33 points (6g, 27a) and 208 penalty minutes in 145 games.

Home Sweet Home: The Swamp Rabbits return to SANDLAPPER Securities Rink at the Bon Secours Wellness Arena on Saturday, Feb. 13 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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