ECHL Greenville Swamp Rabbits

Road Warriors Strengthen Blueline

Published on September 22, 2010 under ECHL (ECHL)
Greenville Swamp Rabbits News Release


GREENVILLE, S.C. -The Greenville Road Warriors, ECHL affiliate of the New York Rangers and Philadelphia Flyers, announced today that they have signed defensemen Julien Brouillette and Wes Cunningham for the 2010-11 season.

"I am very excited to get the opportunity to work with Julien Brouillette and Wes Cunningham. They are both very steady two- way defenseman and will be key elements to our defensive group. They are both experienced and skilled players who bring an offensive element to the game. I'll count on them to be solid contributors in all areas; even strength, on the power play, and killing penalties," said Head Coach Dean Stork.

The Road Warriors acquired the rights to both Brouillette and Cunningham in trades last season. Their rights were sent to Greenville to complete the future considerations portions of two separate trades that took place between the Johnstown Chiefs, Charlotte Checkers, and Elmira Jackals.

Brouillette finished last season, his third as a pro and second with Charlotte, as the top scoring defenseman for the Checkers. He was 10th in the ECHL among defensemen in scoring with 33 points (13G, 20A). Those were the highest point, goal, and assist totals in Brouillette's career and he posted those numbers in just 47 games. His play with the Checkers earned the 23 year old from St. Esprit, Quebec a pair of American Hockey League call-ups. Brouillette spent 21 games with the Hartford Wolf Pack and three games with the Providence Bruins. The 5-11, 185-pound defenseman began his pro career with the Columbia Inferno, and prior to that played 227 games for Chicoutimi of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League from 2003 to 2007. With the Sagueneens Brouillette posted 123 points (27G, 96A) along with 206 penalty minutes.

Like Brouillette, Cunningham notched a career high in points during the 2009-10 season. He led Elmira defenseman, and was sixth in the ECHL, with 45 points (10G, 35A) in 70 games. His 35 assists were the third highest total for an ECHL defenseman last season. The London, Ontario native also led Jackals defenders with 38 points (10G, 28A) as a rookie in 2008-09, and earned a call-up to the AHL's Norfolk Admirals. The 23-year-old has been to the Kelly Cup Playoffs each of the last two seasons and picked up nine points (1G, 8A) in 14 games. The 5-11, 185-pounder had a five-season career in the Ontario Hockey League that produced 123 points (15G, 108A) and 407 penalty minutes in 293 games. Cunningham was a member of the 2006-07 Plymouth Whalers that won the OHL championship.

Don't miss your chance to be a part of pro hockey's return to the Upstate! Season tickets, half-season plans, weekend plans, and flex tickets all offer great ways to see the Road Warriors in their inaugural season. For more information call the Road Warriors at (864) 674-PUCKor point your browser towww.greenvilleroadwarriors.com.

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