Swamp Rabbits Add Goaltender P.J. Musico
Published on July 7, 2016 under ECHL (ECHL)
Greenville Swamp Rabbits News Release
Greenville, SC - The Greenville Swamp Rabbits, proud ECHL affiliate of the New York Rangers and the AHL's Hartford Wolf Pack, today announced the club has signed goaltender P.J. Musico for the 2016-17 season.
Musico, 26, began his professional career with the Swamp Rabbits last season and led the team with seven victories despite making just 13 appearances. Overall, he posted a 7-3-1 record with a 2.35 goals-against-average and .925 save percentage. He earned a victory in his pro debut against South Carolina on Oct. 23 and notched his first pro shutout on Nov. 25 with a 26-save effort at Norfolk.
"I'm thrilled to have the opportunity to be back in Greenville," Musico said. "The fans and staff were great to me last season and I can't wait to get back and see everyone. I'm really looking forward to preparing for next year."
A native of Orange, California, Musico was dealt to Quad City on Feb. 9 and made his final 10 appearances of the 2015-16 regular season with the Mallards. He continued a successful rookie campaign with a 6-3-1 record, 2.66 goals-against-average and .913 save percentage. He also played one post-season contest with Quad City.
"I am very happy to have P.J. back in Greenville," Head Coach Brian Gratz said. "He did a tremendous job last season with the opportunity he was given. He has a very high compete level and does whatever it takes to win games. His character also makes him a great teammate and someone who other players want to play in front of."
Prior to turning pro, Musico spent three seasons at Penn State University from 2012-15, posting a record of 10-15-1 with a 3.31 goals-against-average and .899 save percentage in 30 games. On Oct. 13, 2012, he earned the program's first-ever win at the NCAA Division I level with a 32-save performance against AIC. He also collected a 34-save shutout against Army on Oct. 26, 2012, the first shutout in Penn State's NCAA history.
The 6'1, 195-pound goaltender becomes the fifth player to sign with the Swamp Rabbits this off-season, joining Tyler Elbrech t, Trevor Gerling, Matt Johnson and Tommy Thompson .
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