Greenville C's and A's Announced for 2003-04

October 17, 2003 - ECHL (ECHL)
Greenville Grrrowl News Release


GREENVILLE, SC – The Greenville Grrrowl of the ECHL have announced the Captain and Assistant Captains for the 2003-04 season. All three players have strong leadership experience with the Grrrowl, and will lead the Grrrowl into the season opener in Charleston, SC against the South Carolina Stingrays on Saturday, October 18th. The positions were voted on by the players and approved by Coach John Marks following a team meeting on Wednesday.

RYAN STEWART arrived in Greenville last Saturday following a trade with the Florida Everblades, bringing him back to the Grrrowl after a season break, and quickly earned respect from his teammates. Stewart (Niagara Falls, ONT), played the first four seasons with the Grrrowl and returns as one of the all-time fan favorites. Ryan has 275 professional games under his belt, and has distinguished himself in the Greenville community with his continuous support of children's' charities.

TYLER DEIS and SCOTT KIRTON will assist Stewart as the two Assistant Captains for the season, both having served in similar roles during their careers. Kirton (Penetanguishene, ONT), along with Stewart, are the two veterans (more than 288 professional games), and bring a great deal of leadership and competitive instincts to the Grrrowl. Kirton spent two prior seasons with the Grrrowl (1999-00 and 2000-01) returns to Greenville after a two-year stint in two different leagues. Deis (Calgary, ALTA), served as captain for the Grrrowl last season, his first with the organization. The Grrrowl advanced to the Southeast Division semi-finals (a 3-1 series loss to Columbia) after a one-game play-in win over the Florida Everblades. Deis returns as the second-leading scorer (62 points) from last years' team, and has played in 261 professional games.

"This was a very close decision after the final votes from the team, and my coaching instincts as a coach," stated John Marks, Head Coach and VP of Hockey Operations. "We have three very strong leaders in our captains and assistants, and they all take this commitment very seriously. I feel fortunate to have this many strong personalities in our locker room and on the ice."

The Grrrowl open on the road this weekend and will host Charlotte for the home opener on Friday, October 24, 2003.

The Grrrowl have released the 2003-04 schedule, including "Opening Night presented by Verizon Wireless, on October 24th against the Charlotte Checkers at 7:05 PM. Greenville Grrrowl season tickets, mini-plans and flex packs are on sale now. Single game tickets will be on sale as of October 10, 2003. Fans can call 864-467-GRRR or log on to grrrowl.com for more information.

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