ECHL Greenville Swamp Rabbits

Game Preview: Road Warriors vs. Everblades January 3, 2014

January 3, 2014 - ECHL (ECHL)
Greenville Swamp Rabbits News Release


Who: Greenville Road Warriors (14-14-2) (New York Rangers) vs. Florida Everblades (19-9-2) (Carolina Hurricanes and Tampa Bay Lightning)

What: Pillow Fight Night- Pillow Case Giveaway, Warrior Fun Pack, and ABC Party Rentals' Warriors Fan Fest

Where: Bon Secours Wellness Arena- Greenville, S.C.

When: Friday, January 03, 2014 at 7:00 p.m.

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Matchup:

The Road Warriors will battle against the Florida Everblades tonight. The Road Warriors are coming off a 6-3 victory over the Elmira Jackals on December 29th. Brad Cole, Marc-Olivier Vallerand, Mike Marcou, Josh Nicholls, and Justin Vaive scored goals for the Road Warriors. Goaltender Connor Knapp made 38 saves to secure the Road Warriors victory.

The Florida Everblades are coming off a 4-3 loss against Orlando on December 30th. Everblades' forward Brandon MacLean scored two goals in the Everblades loss and netminder Trevor Cann made 28 saves.

The Road Warriors and Everblades played a two-game series before the Christmas break. On December 20th, the Road Warriors defeated the Everblades 4-1. Jordie Johnston scored two goals, including the game-winner. Justin Vaive and Brayden Irwin also scored in the victory. The teams played again the next night with the Road Warriors collecting an 8-4 victory. Justin Vaive registered a hat-trick and Michael St. Croix had a two-goal game. Marc Olivier Vallerand, Sean Berkstresser, and Brayden Irwin scored the other three goals.

Road Warriors Commentary:

Tonight is Pillow Fight Night and the Pillow Case Giveaway! The City of Greenville will try to make history as we attempt to have the largest pillow fight ever! The first 1,000 fans will receive a special Road Warriors Pillow Case presented by Fox Carolina and B93.7.

The Warrior Fun Pack is available for tonight's game! Get four tickets, four hot dogs, four sodas, four bag of chips, and two Road Warriors Caps for only $48.

Come out to the ABC Party Rentals' Warriors Fan Fest before the game. Enjoy the free Kids Entertainment Zone, live entertainment, 2 for 1 domestic beers and Mike's Hard Lemonade, and three mini Italian meatball. The ABC Party Rentals' Warriors Fan Fest runs from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on the Plaza.

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