Greenville Road Warriors Game Preview - December 3
December 3, 2011 - ECHL (ECHL)
Greenville Swamp Rabbits News Release
CINCINNATI, OH - Tonight the Greenville Road Warriors square off against the Cincinnati Cyclones in the finale of their seven-game road trip.
The Road Warriors (11-7-0) visit Cincinnati (5-7-3) tonight for the second of five scheduled meetings between the clubs. Fans can follow the action by watching live on America One or listening at www.greenvilleroadwarriors.com.The Road Warriors gave head coach Dean Stork his first win against his former club in its building with a 4-3 shootout victory on Tuesday night. Nic Riopel turned in a season-high 40 saves (third most of career) in earning the victory while Jeff Prough set a season high for himself with three assists. Brett Robinson added a power play goal in his first game against his former team. The Road Warriors and Cyclones have made a habit of playing extra hockey as three of the previous five meetings, including both in Cincinnati, have gone to overtime or a shootout.
Who: Greenville Road Warriors at Cincinnati Cyclones
What: Away Game #9, Season Game #19
When: 7:35 p.m.
Where: US Bank Arena, 100 Broadway, Cincinnati, OH 45202
NOTEWORTHY: The Road Warriors are 16-3-0 in their history against North Division opponents. They have the most wins against Kalamazoo and Toledo (4) among current North Division teams.Goalie Nic Riopel is tied for second in the league with 10 wins this season. He is 20-3-1 in his last 24 regular season starts dating back to February 2011. The Road Warriors are 4-2-0 on their seven-game road trip. They are going for their first 4-game road win streak of the season tonight. Road Warriors are 5-for-9 on the PP in the last two games and 5-for-14 on the road trip. Road Warriors are 6-1-0 when scoring two or more PPG in a game this season. Road Warriors are fifth in the Eastern Conference with 3.22 goals per game. Leading goal scorers Jeff Prough (11) and Brendan Connolly (10) account for 38 percent of Greenville's goals.Click here for tonight's Media Kit
Mark your calendars! The Road Warriors return home to face the Gwinnett Gladiators on Thursday, December 8 at 7:35 p.m. at the BI-LO Center. Come out for the Road Warriors' Throwback Thursday which features $2 draft beers, fountain drinks, pretzels and hot dogs, and $6 tickets for college students with a valid ID. Throwback Thursdays are sponsored by WSSL 100.5, The Greenville News, and New Rock 93.3. Don't forget about great group packages that get you discounts off of the box office price and preferred seating based on availability. Fans can call 864-674-PUCK (7825) to speak to a Road Warriors ticket representative and book their group outing.
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