Hart Summoned to AHL Syracuse
December 16, 2015 - ECHL (ECHL)
Greenville Swamp Rabbits News Release
Greenville, SC - 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 recalled to the AHL's Syracuse Crunch by the Tampa Bay Lightning.
A native of Cumberland, Maine, Hart collected eight points (6g, 2a) and two penalty minutes in 21 appearances with the Swamp Rabbits this season. He made his professional debut with Greenville on October 23 and went on to score six goals in his first 11 pro contests. Hart also played three games with Syracuse earlier this season, recording two penalty minutes.
Prior to turning pro, the 22-year-old rookie skated three seasons at Harvard University from 2012-15. In 98 career games, Hart 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.
Star Wars Night: The Swamp Rabbits return to SANDLAPPER Securities Rink at the Bon Secours Wellness Arena on Saturday to face the Orlando Solar Bears at 7 p.m. Saturday is Star Wars Night, featuring a Family Force Pack ticket special: four (4) red-level tickets and two (2) bottleneck socks for just $60 (BUY NOW)! Fans are also encouraged to dress up like their favorite hero or villain and meet characters from the Star Wars series throughout the contest. Doors open at 6 p.m.
Family Fun Day and Post-Game Skate: Take advantage of the Greenville News Family Fun Pack and a post-game skate with the team this Sunday when the Swamp Rabbits rematch against Orlando at 3 p.m. The Greenville News Family Fun Pack features four (4) red-level tickets, four (4) hot dogs, four (4) bags of chips, four (4) fountain drinks and two (2) Swamp Rabbits' foam fingers for just $60! Following the game, all fans are encouraged to stick around and skate with the ENTIRE team on SANDLAPPER Securities Rink. The club will also wear its special-edition New York Rangers style jerseys. Doors open at 2 p.m.
Get Social: Follow the Swamp Rabbits all season long and get behind-the-scenes coverage like never before on the team's official Facebook and Twitter pages.
Trolley On Over: Greenville's downtown trolley route has been extended to include a stop at the Bon Secours Wellness Arena. The expanded route will operate for all Swamp Rabbits' games taking place Thursdays through Sundays during normal trolley service hours.
Call 864-674-7825 or visit SwampRabbits.com for tickets. Bring a group of 15 or more out to a game and receive great discounts, merchandise offers and hospitality opportunities! Call a Swamp Rabbits Account Executive for more information! Get the latest Swamp Rabbits gear at the "Hop Shop" team store or visit the "Hop Shop" online at SwampRabbits.com/shop to browse the full collection of fan wear and novelties!
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