Road Warriors Sign Former 1st Round Draft Pick
October 27, 2012 - ECHL (ECHL)
Greenville Swamp Rabbits News Release
Greenville, SC : Today the Road Warriors have announced they have signed forward Kenndal McArdle.
McArdle was drafted in 2005 by the Florida Panthers in the first round, going 20th overall. He finished out his five year career in the Western Hockey League with the Vancouver Giants in 2006-2007. There McArdle won a Memorial Cup. During the 2007 year he was also selected to play for Canada's World Junior team, winning a Goal Medal. Through four different seasons, McArdle has 42 NHL games with the Florida Panthers and the Winnipeg Jets. He has also spent 220 AHL games with the Rochester Americans, the St. John's IceCaps and the Portland Pirates.
"McArdle provides excellent speed and grit to the Greenville Road Warriors. His play in the corners and around the crease will boost the team's net presence," said Head Coach Dean Stork.
The Road Warriors begin a 2 game road trip tonight against the Florida Everblades at 7:00 p.m. Tomorrow the Road Warriors travel to Orlando to finish the trip for a 3:00 p.m. puck drop. Fans will be able to watch the game provided by America One or Listen Live on the Road Warriors website.
The Road Warriors return home on November 2nd and for Road Warrior Tailgate Weekend presented by HOT98.1 and X98.5. The first 1,500 Fans in the door receive a college colored koozie at Friday night's game! Fans can enjoy FREE FOOD FROM CHIEFS WINGS AND FIREWATER, DISCOUNTED DRINKS AND LIVE ENTERTAINMENT at the Road Warriors Hockey Happy Hour sponsored by HOT 98.1 and X98.5 starting at 5 p.m. at the Charter Business Plaza. On Saturday, the first 1,500 fans will receive a college colored knit cap! To purchase tickets for Road Warriors Tailgate Weekend visit the BI-LO Center Box Office or ticketmaster.com!
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