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Skapski Reassigned to Swamp Rabbits

November 2, 2015 - ECHL (ECHL)
Greenville Swamp Rabbits News Release


Greenville, S.C. - The Greenville Swamp Rabbits, proud ECHL affiliate of the New York Rangers and the AHL's Hartford Wolf Pack, today announced goaltender Mackenzie Skapski has been reassigned to the club from Hartford by New York.

Skapski, 21, began his professional career in the Upstate last season and became Greenville's sixth former player to reach the NHL when he debuted for the Rangers on February 20, 2015. Overall, Skapski made two appearances for New York last season and went 2-0-0 with a remarkable 0.50 goals-against average and .978 save percentage. On March 14, 2015, he earned a 20-save shutout of the Buffalo Sabres and helped New York to a 2-0 victory on the road.

A native of Abbotsford, British Columbia, Skapski made one appearance with Greenville during his rookie campaign, halting 29 shots in a 3-0 setback at Orlando on October 19, 2014. He was recalled to Hartford three days later and spent 28 contests last season with the Wolf Pack. Skapski went 15-8-3 with a 2.40 goals-against average, .914 save percentage and three shutouts during that span.

Prior to turning pro, the 6'3, 192-pound netminder played four seasons of major junior in the Western Hockey League (WHL) from 2010-14. He went 74-54-5 with a 2.81 goals-against average, .909 save percentage and eight shutouts in 128 career games with the Kootenay Ice.

Skapski was selected in the sixth round (#170 overall) by the Rangers in the 2013 NHL Entry Draft. He joins goaltenders Connor Knapp, Nathan Lieuwen and Cam Talbot, as well as defensemen Marc-Andre Bourdon and Julien Brouillette, on the list of Greenville graduates who have progressed to the NHL.

The Swamp Rabbits return to action on Friday with a 7:30 p.m. puck drop against the Norfolk Admirals in Norfolk, Virginia. Fans can follow all of the action online through ECHL.TV or the free Mixlr app.

Next Home Game: Greenville welcomes the Atlanta Gladiators to the Bon Secours Wellness Arena on Thursday, Nov. 12 at 7 p.m. for Thirsty Thursday! $5 green-section tickets will be available only at the box office and domestic drafts, fountain drinks, pretzels and hot dogs are just $2!

Get Social: Follow the Swamp Rabbits all season long and get behind-the-scenes coverage like never before on the team's official Facebook and Twitter pages.

Trolley On Over: Greenville's downtown trolley route has been expanded to include a stop at the Bon Secours Wellness Arena. The deviated route will operate for all Swamp Rabbits' games taking place Thursdays through Sundays during normal trolley service hours.

Call 864-674-7825 or visit SwampRabbits.com for tickets. Bring a group of 15 or more out to a game and receive great discounts, merchandise offers and hospitality opportunities! Call a Swamp Rabbits Account Executive for more information! Get the latest Swamp Rabbits gear at the "Hop Shop" team store or visit the "Hop Shop" online at SwampRabbits.com/shop to browse the full collection of fan wear and novelties!

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