Game Preview: Road Warriors vs. Stingrays November 20, 2013
November 20, 2013 - ECHL (ECHL)
Greenville Swamp Rabbits News Release
Who: Greenville Road Warriors (4-7-2) (New York Rangers) vs. South Carolina Stingrays (10-1-2) (Boston Bruins).
What: Wacky Wednesday
Where: Bons Secours Wellness Arena- Greenville, S.C.
When: November 20, 2013 at 7:00 p.m.
Matchup:
The Road Warriors will take on the Stingrays for the fourth time this season. The Road Warriors are going into Wednesday's game looking for their first win against the Stingrays as well as their first home victory of the season. Greenville has gotten some help on offense with the reassignment of both Andrew Rowe and Michael St. Croix. St. Croix is on a four game point streak after a goal in Cincinnati and an assist in Fort Wayne during his return to the Road Warriors this past weekend. Rookie goaltender Jeff Malcolm is ranked second in the ECHL in save percentage with 93.8% and 10th in the league with a 2.20 goals against average. Marc-Olivier Vallerand is tied for second in the league in shorthanded goals with two.
The South Carolina Stingrays remain first in the South Division heading into the game on Wednesday. The last time the two played each other was on November 7th when the Stingrays beat the Road Warriors 4-2. Forward Marc Hagel scored two goals for the Stingrays and goalie Jeff Jakaitis made 33 saves. Jakaitis is first in the ECHL with eight wins and sixth in league with a.92.8 save percentage. Marc Hagel is ranked 9th in the league among rookie scorers with nine points and forward Scott Campbell ranks 7th in the ECHL with eight goals.
Road Warriors Commentary:
Tonight's game features a $5 Dollar Kids Meal. Kids can get a hot dog, chips, and a small soda for this great low price.
Teddy Bear Toss:
Get in the holiday spirit and join the Greenville Road Warriors for the 4th annual Teddy Bear Toss game on December 13th presented by WSSL. Bring a stuffed animal to the game to throw on the ice after the Road Warriors score their first goal. The Road Warriors are looking to beat last season's donation of over 2,000 stuffed animals and encourage fans of all ages to come out to the game for some great fun and to help a great cause! All stuffed animals collected will be donated to Toys For Tots. On Saturday, December 14, Road Warriors players, joined by members of the U.S. Marine Corps, will deliver the stuffed animals to Sitton Buick on Laurens Road where they will then be donated to children in need.
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