Mike Marcou Named to ECHL All-Star Team
January 3, 2013 - ECHL (ECHL)
Greenville Swamp Rabbits News Release
Greenville, SC: Today the Greenville Road Warriors announced rookie defenseman Mike Marcou will be representing the Road Warriors in the 25th ECHL All-Star game hosted by the Colorado Eagles on Wednesday, January 23rd.
Marcou, 23, has scored four goals and 11 assists in 34 games with the Road Warriors this season. His 15 points lead all Road Warriors' defensemen. The Kings Park, New York native has a +15 rating that is second among rookies in the ECHL. Marcou recorded a season high three points on December 11th against South Carolina with a goal and two assists. The U-Mass Amherst product has three powerplay goals which is third most on the team behind only Marc-Olivier Vallerand and Shayne Wiebe.
"Mike has made great improvements from the beginning of the year, he is a solid two-way defenseman and continues to make strides each game," said Head Coach Dean Stork. "He is an extremely hard worker and very deserving of this honor."
The ECHL All-Star Skills Competition takes place on Tuesday, January 22nd. Tickets for the Skills Competition and 25th ECHL All-Star are available now and can be purchased online by visiting ECHLAllStarClassic.com.
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