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ECHL Greenville Swamp Rabbits

Hart Reassigned to AHL's Syracuse Crunch

March 26, 2016 - ECHL (ECHL)
Greenville Swamp Rabbits News Release


Estero, FL - The Greenville Swamp Rabbits, proud ECHL affiliate of the New York Rangers and the AHL's Hartford Wolf Pack, today announced forward Brian Hart has been reassigned to the AHL's Syracuse Crunch by the Tampa Bay Lightning.

A native of Cumberland, Maine, Hart has recorded 12 points (9g, 3a) and two penalty minutes in 33 games with the Swamp Rabbits this season. He made his professional debut with Greenville on Oct. 23 and went on to score six goals in his first 11 pro contests. Hart also made 21 appearances with Syracuse this season, scoring two goals and adding 12 penalty minutes. Under contract with Tampa Bay, the 22-year-old rookie has been reassigned to Syracuse five times this season.

Prior to turning pro, Hart skated three seasons at Harvard University from 2012-15. In 98 career games, he recorded 18 goals and 32 assists for 50 points. He ranked sixth on the Crimson last season with a career-best seven goals and tied for seventh in points (17).

The 6'3, 212-pound forward was selected in the second round, #53 overall, by Tampa Bay in the 2012 NHL Entry Draft. He signed a three-year, two-way NHL contract with the Lightning on June 28.

Craft Beer Night is coming up on Saturday, Apr. 2 when the Swamp Rabbits host the Kalamazoo Wings in their penultimate home game at the Bon Secours Wellness Arena. All fans 21 and older are invited to sample delicious craft beers before and during the team's 7 p.m. contest against Kalamazoo. For just $35, the package includes:

- One (1) lower bowl, red level ticket

- Entry for one (1) to the Craft Beer Tasting in the beer garden from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.

- $1 off craft beers purchased at select concession stands for the duration of the game

- A souvenir gift and sampling glass

Already have a ticket to the game? Get into the craft beer tasting party and take advantage of all additional perks for just $24. Fans will also have the opportunity to purchase food during the event at the special sausage bar & pretzel stations! For tickets to the craft beer tasting party, call the Swamp Rabbits front office at 864-674-PUCK (7825) or click here.

Next Time Out: The Swamp Rabbits conclude a five-game road trip tonight with a 7 p.m. puck drop against the Florida Everblades at Germain Arena. Fans can follow all of the live action via the Mixlr audio stream or ECHL.TV. The Official Road Watch Party Destination, the Palmetto Restaurant and Ale House (located at 103 E. Beacon Drive in Greenville), will also host an Official Watch Party beginning at 6:45 p.m.

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