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Greenville Road Warriors Game Preview - March 16, 2012

March 16, 2012 - ECHL (ECHL)
Greenville Swamp Rabbits News Release


GREENVILLE, SC - The Greenville Road Warriors open their second straight three-in-three weekend by paying the South Carolina Stingrays a visit tonight. It is the fourth of seven scheduled games between the teams this month.

The Road Warriors (38-21-5, 81 pts.) visit South Carolina (34-24-6, 74 pts.) today for the 13th of 16 meetings between the clubs this season. Fans can follow the action by watching live on America One or listening at www.greenvilleroadwarriors.com. Greenville has gone 4-0-1 in its last five road games, with two of those wins coming in North Charleston, and now stands as the second-best road team in the league with 18 wins. Only Reading with 19 has more wins away from home than Greenville. The Road Warriors have created a bit of a home away from home at the North Charleston Coliseum. Since losing four straight at the Coliseum from December 31, 2010 to February 20, 2011 Greenville has gone 6-2-0 in its last eight games there. That includes a three-game win streak that started with a 4-1 win on February 7.

Who: Greenville Road Warriors at South Carolina Stingrays

What: Away Game #34, Season Game #65

When: 7:05 p.m.

Where: The North Charleston Coliseum, 5001 Coliseum Dr., North Charleston, SC 29418

NOTEWORTHY:

Greenville's 722 shots in the first period are the most in the ECHL while their 67 goals are second most. Justin Bowers leads current Road Warriors with 179 shots. Greenville is averaging 3.03 goals per road game this season. The 100 goals scored away from home are the sixth most in the league. Road Warriors have also given up 100 goals on the road.The Road Warriors' magic number to clinch a Kelly Cup Playoffs berth is 6. Any combination of the 9th place team losing standings points and the Road Warriors gaining points will shrink the number.Brent Cornelius is playing his first game since March 6 tonight. He has 1G, 2A and a +1 rating in 25 games with Greenville. Greenville's league-best road power play has produced at least one power play goal in five straight games since a 1-0 shutout at Reading on Feb. 25. Click here for tonight's Media Kit

Mark your calendars! The Road Warriors return to the BI-LO Center for their next home game on Sunday, March 18 at 4:05 p.m. against the Cincinnati Cyclones. Join the Road Warriors for Family Fun Day. Any child 12 years old or younger can get a seat anywhere in the building for just $5 ! Following the game come down to the ice for a post-game skate with the Road Warriors players, it's free to anyone who has a ticket to the game . Skates are also available to rent. There are discounted tickets and preferred seating based on availability for any group of 10 or more that books in advance. Call 864-674-PUCK (7825) to book your group outing. Visit www.greenvilleroadwarriors.com for more information.

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