Kevin King Loaned to AHL Texas
March 9, 2016 - 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 Kevin King has been loaned to the AHL's Texas Stars.
King, 26, signed with Greenville on Tuesday and did not make an appearance with the Swamp Rabbits. He played each of the last five seasons at the University of Calgary and recorded 101 points (37g, 64a), 190 penalty minutes and a +30 rating in 124 games with the Dinos. He ranked second on the club with 24 assists and 32 points during the 2013-14 campaign, both career highs. In addition, King spent each of the last four seasons playing alongside Swamp Rabbits defenseman Kodie Curran.
A Calgary native, King split the 2011-12 season between the Dinos, the AHL's Syracuse Crunch and the Elmira Jackals. He made his professional debut with Syracuse on Oct. 23, 2011 at Hershey, one of five contests with the Crunch, and went on to record five points (1g, 4a) in eight games with Elmira including his ECHL debut on Nov. 25, 2011 against Trenton. He also played 12 games with the University of Calgary that season.
Prior to his collegiate career, the 6'1, 195-pound forward spent five seasons with the Kootenay Ice (Western Hockey League) from 2006-11. There, he played alongside Mackenzie Skapski (2010-11) and former Greenville goaltender Nathan Lieuwen (2009-11). King notched 227 points (95g, 132a) and a +26 rating in 335 games with Kootenay and ranked top-three in scoring during each of his last three seasons with the Ice.
Business Power Play Night presented by South State Bank: The Swamp Rabbits return to SANDLAPPER Securities Rink at the Bon Secours Wellness Arena tomorrow with a 7 p.m. puck drop against the South Carolina Stingrays. It's Business Power Play Night presented by South State Bank featuring a young professionals networking event prior to the game. Call the Swamp Rabbits' front office at 864-674-PUCK for more information. Thirsty Thursday specials will also be in effect with $2 domestic drafts available during Hockey Happy Hour from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. and $2 hot dogs, pretzels and soft drinks available throughout the game. In addition, fans can get $5 tickets at the Bon Secours Wellness Arena box office while supplies last.
Stick It To Cancer presented by the Bon Secours St. Francis Health System: This Friday, Mar. 11, is the annual Stick It To Cancer game as the Swamp Rabbits host Florida at 7 p.m. The night is aimed at raising awareness and gathering funds to benefit several Upstate charities. The Greenville News Family Fun Pack is available for the game featuring four (4) red level tickets, four (4) hot dogs, four (4) bags of chips, (4) soft drinks and two (2) foam fingers for just $60. Get yours by calling the Swamp Rabbits front office at 864-674-PUCK or by CLICKING HERE.
Superhero Night: The Swamp Rabbits will wear specialty Batman-themed jerseys on Saturday for Superhero Night at 7 p.m. The game-worn jerseys will be auctioned off following the game live on the ice to those in attendance only. In addition, some of the most popular superheroes including Batman, Superman, Captain America and Wonder Woman will be available for pictures and autographs throughout the game on the concourse. Families can take advantage of a great ticket special through the GSP Airport Fun Zone, which offers discounted adult tickets for just $10 and up to four (4) complementary kid's tickets in section 119. CLICK HERE for more information or to purchase the deal.
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