ECHL Greenville Swamp Rabbits

Road Warriors Announce Roster Moves

December 27, 2013 - ECHL (ECHL)
Greenville Swamp Rabbits News Release


Greenville, SC: The Greenville Road Warriors, proud ECHL affiliate of the New York Rangers, announced today that the team has signed defensemen Paul Arnott and acquired Tyler Hinds from Utah for future considerations. In two separate transactions, Sam Klassen has been loaned to the Hartford Wolf Pack and Charlie Dodero has been recalled to Hartford.

Arnott, 26, began the season with the Bloomington Thunder in the Southern Professional Hockey League. Arnott skated in 21 games and tallied four points; one goal and three assists. The Holly, Michigan native appeared in 14 games last season with the Elmira Jackals.

Hinds, 24, has played ten games with the Utah Grizzles this season. The Robert Morris University product registered a personal best 18 points in his senior year. Hinds is from Orleans, Ontario.

Klassen gets his second look in the AHL this season. He skated in three games with the Wolf Pack from October 27 through November 6. During his 20 games in Greenville, the 24-year-old scored one goal and tallied three assists.

Dodero, 21, appeared in 14 games with the Road Warriors this year. During that time, the Bloomingdale, Illinois native registered two assists and 22 penalty minutes.

These transactions follow the recent call-up of defenseman Samuel Noreau who was returned to the Wolf Pack yesterday.

The Road Warriors face-off against the South Carolina Stingrays at 7:00 p.m. tonight for Star Wars Night presented by HOT 98.1 and FOX Carolina! The first 1,000 fans at the game will receive a free Road Warriors light saber as a part of the Star Wars Night festivities! Before the game, come out to ABC Party Rentals' Warriors Fan Fest. Enjoy the free Kids Entertainment Zone, live entertainment as well as 2 for 1 beers and a $5 Jambalaya bread bowl! The Warriors Fan Fest starts at 5:00 p.m. on the plaza. On Saturday, the Road Warriors welcome in the Elmira Jackals for a 7 p.m. puck drop. The first 1,000 fans 12 and under receive a free NY Rangers themed Road Warriors youth jersey presented by Century BMW, HOT 98.1, and Seven on Your Side.

The weekend concludes with a Sunday afternoon game against the Jackals at 3 p.m. Sunday is Family Fun Day with the Warriors! Fans can skate with the players after the game and Kid's meals are only $5! BI-LO shoppers can also use their Bonus Cards to get up to four free tickets in the BI-LO Family Fun Section while supplies last (a $52 value).




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