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Malcolm Recalled to AHL Hartford

April 10, 2015 - ECHL (ECHL)
Greenville Swamp Rabbits News Release


Greenville Road Warriors Goaltender Jeff Malcolm
Greenville Road Warriors Goaltender Jeff Malcolm
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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 for the third time this season.

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. The 25-year old is 17-10-1 in his second professional campaign with a 2.52 goals against average (10th in the ECHL) and one shutout in 28 starts. Malcolm's .919 save percentage is also tied for fifth in the league this season, while his four 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 Hartford, Malcolm has been called up to the Wolf Pack twice this season. In 10 appearances, he holds a 6-4-0 record with a 3.40 goals against average and .893 save percentage. In addition, things started extremely well when Malcolm earned five straight wins with Hartford to begin the season, including a 35-save performance in his AHL season-debut on Dec. 12th en route to a 5-3 victory against Worcester.

Last season, the Lethbridge, Alberta native played 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 Collegiate 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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Pucks, Paws & Paladins: The Road Warriors return to SANDLAPPER Securities Rink at the Bon Secours Wellness Arena tonight for the penultimate game of the regular season against the Evansville IceMen. The 7:00 p.m. contest will feature "Pucks, Paws and Paladins Night" and fans are encouraged to bring their pup to the game for free. Families can also take advantage of a great deal for the game by purchasing the Warrior Fun Pack! Get four (4) tickets, four (4) hot dogs, four (4) bags of chips, four (4) fountain drinks and two (2) Warriors drawstring bags for JUST $60!

For tickets or more information, please call a Road Warriors Account Executive at 864-674-PUCK or visit GreenvilleRoadWarriors.com/tickets-overview.html . F ans can listen or watch the game live via ECHL.TV .

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Greenville Road Warriors Goaltender Jeff Malcolm
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