ECHL Greenville Swamp Rabbits

Game Preview: Road Warriors vs. Nailers January 17, 2014

January 17, 2014 - ECHL (ECHL)
Greenville Swamp Rabbits News Release


Who: Greenville Road Warriors (18-15-3) (New York Rangers) vs. Wheeling Nailers (15-14-6) (Pittsburgh Penguins and Montreal Canadiens)

What: Celebrate Greenville- T-Shirt Giveaway, Warrior Fun Pack, and ABC Party Rentals' Warriors Fan Fest

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

When: Friday, January 17th at 7:00 p.m.

Matchup:

The Road Warriors head into tonight's game after a 5-3 victory over the South Carolina Stingrays on Tuesday. Todd Hosmer scored two goals and Josh Nicholls, Scott Arnold, and Sean Berkstresser scored one goal apiece. The Road Warriors were finally able to solve Stingrays' netminder Jeff Jakaitis who surrendered more than four goals for the first time all year. Road Warriors' goaltender Jeff Malcolm made 36 saves help the Road Warriors move their win streak to four games.

Wheeling comes into the game after a 7-0 defeat from Toledo on Sunday. Wheeling gave up two goals in the first, three in the second, and two goals in the third. Goalie Mike Condon saved 23 of 28 shots before being relieved by Brooks Ostergard, who made 11 saves to finish the game.

This is the second time the teams will play each other this season. They played each other on November 2nd in Wheeling, West Virginia. The Road Warriors were defeated by a score of 5-3. Jordie Johnston was the only current Road Warrior to score a goal during the game. Netminder Connor Knapp made 41 saves.

Road Warriors Commentary:

Tonight the Road Warriors Celebrate Greenville! Come out and join us in celebrating the great place we call home. The first 1,000 fans will receive a Celebrate Greenville t-shirt presented by Pepsi, 7 on Your Side, and Magic 98.9.

Warrior Fun Packs are available for tonight's game! Get four tickets, four hotdogs, four bags of chips, four sodas, and two Road Warriors Caps for only $48!

Come out before the game for the ABC Party Rentals' Warriors Fan Fest! Enjoy 2 for 1 beers, $3 Philly Cheesesteaks, the free Kid Entertainment Zone and live entertainment ! During the Fan Fest at 5:45, come watch the unveiling of the new Bon Secours Wellness Arena sign!

Superhero Night Tomorrow:

Don't miss Superhero Night tomorrow! Come out to the game dressed up as your favorite superhero and help cheer on your Road Warriors! The first 1,000 fans 12 and under will receive a one-of-a-kind Road Warriors Cape, presented by 7 on Your Side and B93.7.

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