Greenville Road Warriors Game Preview - February 19, 2012
February 19, 2012 - ECHL (ECHL)
Greenville Swamp Rabbits News Release
GREENVILLE, SC - Today the Greenville Road Warriors host the Toledo Walleye at the BI-LO Center for their final game of a six-game home stand. The Road Warriors have won four of the first five games of that stretch.
The Road Warriors (31-18-3, 65 pts.) host Toledo (22-24-4, 48 pts.) today for the fifth, and final, meeting between the clubs this season. Fans can follow the action by watching live on America One or listening at www.greenvilleroadwarriors.com. The Road Warriors are looking to finish off the season series against Toledo on a high note after winning the penultimate game between the teams 8-3 on Friday night. It's Greenville's final home game before embarking on an five-game, eight-day road trip through the Atlantic and North Divisions. Toledo, meanwhile, is playing its final road game against the South this afternoon.
Join the Road Warriors for Family Day today at the BI-LO Center. Any child 12 years old or younger gets a $5 ticket anywhere in the building! Also, stick around after the game for the post-game skate with the Road Warriors. It's free to skate for any ticket holder, and skates can be rented for $3.
Who: Greenville Road Warriors vs. Toledo Walleye
What: Home Game #28, Season Game #53
When: 4:05 p.m.
Where: BI-LO Center, 650 N. Academy St., Greenville, SC 29601
NOTEWORTHY:
The Road Warriors are averaging 5.3 goals per game over their last six (5-1-0). Toledo has given up five or more goals 13 times this season. Greenville is 22-3-0 when scoring four or more goals.Brendan Connolly has recorded 12 points (4G, 8A) in five games since returning to Greenville from AHL Texas. Greenville is one of two teams with two players in the top seven in scoring in the league. Justin Bowers is tied for first with 63 points and Brendan Connolly is seventh with 55. Las Vegas is the other team. Greenville is second in the league, first in the East, with 64 third period goals, and fifth in the league with 54 first period goals. Toledo tied with Florida for the most third period goals given up at 64. Jeff Prough broke out of a three-game point drought with three assists on Friday night. Goals have been less frequent with five in his last 21 games. He had 12 in his first 21 games of the season. Click here for tonight's Media Kit
Mark your calendars! The Road Warriors return home on Friday, March 2, 2012 to take on the South Carolina Stingrays at 7:35. Join the Road Warriors for their second-annual Pink in the Rink presented by Greenville Hospital System to benefit the Mary Kay Foundation. The Road Warriors will be wearing pink-themed jerseys, skating on pink ice, and doing much more to raise money and awareness in the fight against breast cancer. Book your group of 10 or more in advance to get discounts off the box office price and preferred seating based on availability. Call 864-674-PUCK (7825) to book your group outing. Also, please note that the Road Warriors game scheduled for March 1 has been moved to Saturday, March 3 at 7:05 p.m. at the BI-LO Center. Visit www.greenvilleroadwarriors.com for more information.
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