ECHL Greenville Swamp Rabbits

Malcolm Earns Second Call-Up to Hartford this Season

Published on February 4, 2015 under ECHL (ECHL)
Greenville Swamp Rabbits News Release


GREENVILLE, SC - The Greenville Road Warriors, proud ECHL affiliate of the New York Rangers and the AHL's Hartford Wolf Pack, today announced goaltender Jeff Malcolm has been recalled to Hartford.

Malcolm, who represented the Road Warriors at the 2015 CCM/ECHL All-Star Classic presented by Visit Orlando on Jan. 21st, has consistently been one of the league's top goaltenders this season. Overall, the 25-year old is 15-9-1 in his second professional campaign with a 2.54 goals against average and one shutout in 25 starts. Malcolm's .920 save percentage is also fourth in the ECHL this season, while his three shootout victories are tied for third. He was named CCM/ ECHL Goaltender of the Week for Oct. 20-26 after going 2-0-0 with a 0.50 goals against average, .977 save percentage and one shutout.

Under contract with the Wolf Pack, Malcolm has been called up to Hartford already once this season. On Dec. 12, 2014, he made 35 saves in his AHL season-debut and notched a 5-3 victory against the Worcester Sharks.

Last season, the Lethbridge, Alberta native spent 27 games with the Road Warriors and posted a 13-9-3 record with a 2.90 goals against average and .912 save percentage. He also started six games with Hartford, where he recorded his first professional win on Nov. 27, 2013, a 4-1 win against Portland. Overall, Malcolm went 1-3-0 with a 2.85 goals against average and .888 save percentage with the Wolf Pack in 2013-14.

Prior to turning pro, the 6'2, 179-pound netminder played four seasons at Yale University, where he finished second among Eastern Colligate Athletic Conference (ECAC) goaltenders in wins (20) during his senior campaign in 2012-13. He completed his collegiate career by posting a 36-save shutout in the national championship game to backstop the Bulldogs to their first-ever Frozen Four title. Overall, Malcolm appeared in 67 games at Yale and earned a record of 36-21-4 with a 2.60 goals against average, a .907 save percentage and six shutouts.

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Don't Miss Out : The Road Warriors return to SANDLAPPER Securities Rink at the Bon Secours Wellness Arena tomorrow night at 7:00 p.m., to battle the Orlando Solar Bears on "Thirsty Thursday" presented by Hot 98.1 and X98.5. Fans can enjoy $2 domestic beers, hot dogs, fountain drinks and pretzels at the concourse concession stands throughout the game! In addition, all fans are encouraged to take advantage of a special $5 ticket offer available at the Box Office only while supplies last. The Road Warriors will also have the new "Student Rush" offer available featuring a blue level, center-ice ticket and a personal pan pizza for just $15! The offer is available only at the Box Office to students who show a valid ID after 5 p.m. tomorrow evening.

For tickets or more information, please call a Road Warriors Account Executive at 864-674-PUCK or visit GreenvilleRoadWarriors.com/tickets-overview.html ! Go to ECHL.TV to listen for free or watch the games live.

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