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Greenville Road Warriors Game Preview - March 24, 2012

Published on March 24, 2012 under ECHL (ECHL)
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GREENVILLE, SC - Tonight the Greenville Road Warriors host the Gwinnett Gladiators at the BI-LO Center with an opportunity to climb within one point of the Gladiators for first in the Eastern Conference.

The Road Warriors (40-22-6, 86 pts.) host Gwinnett (39-18-11, 89 pts.) today for the 17th, 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. Greenville is 7-6-3 this season against the Gladiators which includes a 6-1-1 mark at the BI-LO Center. The Road Warriors have lost their last four games to Gwinnett including a 3-1 setback on March 6 in Greenville which broke the Road Warriors' nine-game home winning streak against the Gladiators. Despite that loss, Greenville has been a strong team at home against Gwinnett and has out-scored its rival by a 28-19 margin in their eight prior games. Dating back to last season the Road Warriors are 12-4-1 at home against Gwinnett.

Kelly Cup Playoffs Update:

Kalamazoo can clinch a berth in the Kelly Cup Playoffs on Saturday if:

Kalamazoo wins in regulation/overtime AND Reading loses in regulation

Wheeling can clinch a berth in the Kelly Cup Playoffs on Saturday if:

Wheeling wins in regulation/overtime AND Chicago loses AND Reading loses

South Carolina can clinch a berth in the Kelly Cup Playoffs on Saturday if:

South Carolina wins in regulation/overtime AND Chicago loses in regulation AND Reading loses in regulation

Florida can clinch a berth in the Kelly Cup Playoffs on Saturday if:

Florida wins OR Chicago loses in regulation AND Reading loses in regulation

Elmira can clinch the Atlantic Division championship on Saturday if:

Elmira wins AND Wheeling loses OR Elmira loses in overtime/shootout AND Wheeling loses in regulation

Join the Road Warriors tonight for their second-annual Pucks and Paws night presented by Cleveland Park Animal Hospitals and Upstate Veterinary Specialists. Fans can bring their dogs with them to the game at no extra charge. You won't want to miss the Small Dog Derby at the first intermission. Any fan with a dog 20 pounds or lighter can register for the race. Registration will take place at the table located on the concourse at the Road Warriors Team Store. For Pucks and Paws night, Sections 110, 111, and 112 have been designated dog free sections.

Who: Greenville Road Warriors vs. Gwinnett Gladiators

What: Home Game #34, Season Game #69

When: 7:05 p.m.

Where: BI-LO Center, 650 N. Academy St., Greenville, SC 29601

NOTEWORTHY:

Brandon Wong has three shorthanded goals in the last two games. He is tied for the third most shorthanded goals in the league and has doubled Greenville's SHG total for the season.T.J. Reynolds leads Road Warriors defensemen at +13 and has been even or better in every game in March. He had a season-high +2 for the ninth time last Sunday vs. Cincinnati.The Road Warriors have a magic number of two to clinch the fourth seed in the Eastern Conference. Florida's maximum point total is 87 so the Road Warriors clinch when they hit 88.Marc-Olivier Vallerand has 10 points (4G, 6A) in his last 13 games with Greenville including two goals Feb. 14 vs. Gwinnett. Greenville has owned Gwinnett in the first period this season and holds a 15-8 scoring advantage. The second has belonged to Gwinnett with a 21-15 margin while the third is dead even at 14-14.

Mark your calendars! The Road Warriors are back at the BI-LO Center for their next home game on Tuesday, March 27 at 7:35 p.m. against the South Carolina Stingrays. Come out for Two-For Tuesday presented by BI-LO. Fans can show their BI-LO BONUSCARD at the Breakaway Honda Ticket Office at the BI-LO Center to get a free ticket when they purchase a ticket of equal value . 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.

Get ready for the Road Warriors' run to the Kelly Cup! Discounted playoff packages are on sale right now. With the playoff packages you can pay as you go throughout the playoffs and tickets start as low as $8.50 per game. Call 864-674-PUCK (7825) to get your 2012 Kelly Cup Playoffs tickets reserved today!

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