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ECHL Greenville Swamp Rabbits

Swamp Rabbits Bolster Blue Line

April 1, 2016 - 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 rookie defenseman Greg Amlong has been signed to a Standard Players Contract (SPC). In addition, defenseman Chris Leone has been signed to an Amateur Tryout Contract (ATO). Both are expected to make their professional debuts this weekend against Kalamazoo.

Amlong, 24, spent each of the last two seasons at the Rochester Institute of Technology (R.I.T.) and recorded 24 points (7g, 17a) in 62 games. He led all Tigers defensemen in assists (14) earlier this season and was tied for first among blue-liners in points (21). A native of O'Fallon, Missouri, Amlong also spent two seasons at the University of Massachusetts - Lowell from 2012-14. He collected 12 points (1g, 11a) in 43 contests and played alongside Swamp Rabbits defenseman Joe Houk both years.

Prior to his collegiate career, the 6'2, 209-pound skater played two seasons at the junior level with the Cedar Rapids Roughriders of the United States Hockey League (USHL) from 2010-12. He notched 38 points (10g, 28a) in 99 games and served as an alternate captain during his second and final season.

Leone, 24, spent each of the last four seasons at Adrian College in Adrian, Michigan, setting career highs in goals (11), assists (16), points (27) and penalty minutes (25) as a senior earlier this year. Overall, Leone amassed 71 points (24g, 47a) in 109 contests at the NCAA Division III level.

A native of Dearborn Heights, Michigan, Leone played three seasons of junior hockey in the North American Hockey League (NAHL) from 2009-12, earning 65 points (21g, 44a) in 121 games. Ironically, he captained the Kalamazoo Jr. K-Wings during the 2011-12 campaign and logged a career-best 28 points.

Next Time Out: The Swamp Rabbits return to action tonight at 7 p.m. for the middle game of a three-game set against Kalamazoo at the Bon Secours Wellness Arena. Fans can follow all of the live action via the Mixlr audio stream or ECHL.TV. The first 1,000 fans in attendance will receive a one-of-a-kind Swamp Rabbits T-shirt. In addition, Greenville News Family Fun Packs are available for tonight's game and include four (4) red level tickets, four (4) soft drinks, four (4) hot dogs, four (4) bags of chips and two (2) foam fingers for $60. Get yours now!

Craft Beer Night presented by Palmetto Medical Research Associates is tomorrow when the Swamp Rabbits host Kalamazoo in their penultimate home game. All fans 21 and older are invited to sample delicious craft beers before and during the team's 7 p.m. contest against Kalamazoo. For just $35, the package includes:

- One (1) lower bowl, red level ticket

- Entry for one (1) to the Craft Beer Tasting in the beer garden from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.

- $1 off craft beers purchased at select concession stands the duration of the game

- A souvenir gift and sampling glass

Already have a ticket to the game? Get into the craft beer tasting party and take advantage of all additional perks for just $24. Fans will also have the opportunity to purchase food during the event at the special sausage bar & pretzel stations! For tickets to the craft beer tasting party, call the Swamp Rabbits front office at 864-674-PUCK (7825). Tickets to the tasting event must be purchased before Noon tomorrow.

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