Gahagen, Icemen Top Swamp Rabbits 3-0
March 9, 2023 - ECHL (ECHL)
Greenville Swamp Rabbits News Release
GREENVILLE, SC - Parker Gahagen's 32-save shutout led the way for the Jacksonville Icemen to top the Greenville Swamp Rabbits 3-0 at Bon Secours Wellness Arena on Thursday night.
Greenville started the game with relentless pressure on the Jacksonville net, but saw the Icemen score the opening goal at 8:39, as Brendan Harris found space to net his 15th of the season.
In the second, Jacksonville added to its lead with a one-timer from Christopher Brown, with a delayed penalty against the Rabbits, at 9:13. After Jacksonville's Parker Gahagen denied Brett Kemp on a backside shot, the Icemen converted for a third time, as Ara Nazarian netted a third Icemen goal at 18:44.
Despite 11 third period shots by the Swamp Rabbits, they failed to find the shutout-ending goal, as Gahagen made 32 saves in the win.
With the loss the Swamp Rabbits fall to 31-18-7-0 while the Icemen improve to 36-17-2-0.
The Swamp Rabbits remain at home at Bon Secours Wellness Arena on Friday night for a 7:05 pm meeting with the Savannah Ghost Pirates.
Swamp Rabbits tickets can be purchased at SwampRabbits.com or at the Bon Secours Wellness Arena Box Office.
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