ECHL Greenville Swamp Rabbits

Road Warriors Win Close Game in Shootout

February 15, 2014 - ECHL (ECHL)
Greenville Swamp Rabbits News Release


Greenville, SC: The Road Warriors knocked off the Florida Everblades in shootouts on Saturday with a 2-1 win.

The game remained scoreless through the first period with Florida outshooting the Road Warriors 9-6. Marc-Olivier Vallerand was awarded a penalty shot after being hooked on a breakaway. Connor Knapp denied the attempt 5:39 into the game. Florida drew a power play during the frame but could not beat Jason Missiaen.

Greenville jump-started the period with several scoring chances and were given a power play early in the frame. Brad Cole broke the scoreless tie 8:23 into the second period with a backhand goal on the man advantage. The defenseman found a loose puck in the slot after a scramble for the puck. Kyle Jean and Andrew Rowe assisted on the goal. The remainder of the period was scoreless as Greenville took a 1-0 lead into the third. The Road Warriors outshot Florida 10-8 in the period.

The Everblades tied the game with 12:15 on the clock in the third period. Kyle Bonis was open in the slot to score his 18th of the year on passes from Trevor Bruess and Brandon MacLean. The goal forced overtime and a shootout to decide the stale mate. During the third period, Florida roared back outshooting Greenville 14-10. Missiaen stopped five of six during the shootout, including two while the game was on the line. Michael St. Croix scored to continue the shootout to the sixth round where Jean potted the game winner. Missaen, the game's second star, saved 32 shots to improve to a 5-2-1 record. Knapp made 27 saves in the loss but was the game's third star. Jean was awarded the first star of the game.

Greenville takes on the Toledo Walleye on Monday at noon for a President's Day matinee. Green and Red level tickets can be purchased for $6 by clicking here.

Join the Road Warriors on Friday, February 21st when we host Stick It To Cancer night presented by the Bon Secours St. Francis Health System. Help the Road Warriors raise money and awareness to fight cancer. Special game-worn Stick It To Cancer jerseys will be auctioned off after the game, with proceeds benefiting the American Cancer Society. Limited edition Stick it to Cancer t-shirts are available now and can be purchased for $20 at the Road Warriors' team store or online by clicking here. A portion of the t-shirt sales will also be donated to the American Cancer Society. To purchase tickets for the game, contact a Road Warriors Ticket Account Representative at 864-674-PUCK (7825).

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