ECHL Greenville Swamp Rabbits

Stajcer Reassigned to Connecticut; Fernandez Signs

February 22, 2013 - ECHL (ECHL)
Greenville Swamp Rabbits News Release


Greenville, SC: Today the Road Warriors have announced goaltender Scott Stajcer has been reassigned to the Connecticut Whale by the New York Rangers. In a separate transaction the Road Warriors have signed forward Tyler Fernandez.

Stajcer, 21, played 15 games with the Road Warriors since his reassignment on October 25th. During that time he posted a 2.72 GAA with a 91.8 SV%. The Cambridge, Ontario native had a stint on the 21 day IR which sidelined him for just over a month. Stajcer was drafted in 2009 by the New York Rangers. He was selected in the fifth round, 140th overall.

Fernandez, 24, played 41 games with the Knoxville Ice Bears this year in the Southern Professional Hockey League. The third year forward leads the team with 20 goals, 49 points and a +18 rating. Fernandez hails from Bloomfield, Connecticut. Last season, Fernandez split time with the Augusta RiverHawks and the Louisiana IceGators amassing 6 goals and 11 assists in 33 games played.

The Road Warriors begin a three game series on Friday night at 7 p.m. against the South Carolina Stingrays. The game can be heard via America One or by clicking the listen live link on the Road Warriors homepage!

Greenville returns home on Sunday, February 24th at 4 p.m. The Road Warriors will wear special Pink in the Rink Jerseys in an effort to raise awareness for women's cancers & domestic abuse. The game will feature pink lines on the ice in place of the normal red lines & faceoff circles. In addition, the game worn Pink in the Rink Jerseys will be auctioned off after the game with the proceeds donated to The Mary Kay Foundation. Fans can purchase a special package combining two tickets to the Pink in the Rink Game with two Flex Tickets good for any Road Warriors game this season! THERE WILL ALSO BE A SPECIAL PRESENTATION PRIOR TO PUCK DROP SO FANS ARE ENCOURAGED TO GET TO THEIR SEATS EARLY! Tickets can be purchased by visiting greenvilleroadwarriors.com or by calling a Ticket Account Executive at 864-674-PUCK (7825).

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