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Swamp Rabbits Receive Hart and Dodero from AHL Syracuse

February 29, 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 forward Brian Hart has been reassigned to the team from the AHL's Syracuse Crunch by the Tampa Bay Lightning. Defenseman Charlie Dodero has also been returned by Syracuse, while the Swamp Rabbits have released forward Joey Holka.

A native of Cumberland, Maine, Hart boasts eight points (6g, 2a) and two penalty minutes in 23 games with the Swamp Rabbits this season. He made his professional debut with Greenville on October 23 and went on to score six goals in his first 11 pro contests. Hart also made 21 appearances with Syracuse this season, scoring two goals and adding 12 penalty minutes. Under contract with Tampa Bay, the 22-year-old rookie has been reassigned to Syracuse four times this season, the last of which occurred on January 9.

Prior to turning pro, Hart skated three seasons at Harvard University from 2012-15. In 98 career games, he recorded 18 goals and 32 assists for 50 points. He ranked sixth on the Crimson last season with a career-best seven goals and tied for seventh in points (17).

The 6'3, 212-pound forward was selected in the second round, #53 overall, by Tampa Bay in the 2012 NHL Entry Draft. He signed a three-year, two-way NHL contract with the Lightning on June 28.

Dodero, 23, recorded four points (1g, 3a) and 68 penalty minutes in 25 appearances with Greenville this season. He has also played nine games with Syracuse this season, collecting 15 penalty minutes. The Swamp Rabbits acquired his ECHL rights on September 22 in trade with Idaho for future considerations.

A third-year pro, Dodero spent the majority of last season with the Crunch, recording five points (1g, 4a), 72 penalty minutes and a +7 rating in 36 games. He also played 33 contests with Idaho and notched 12 points (3g, 9a) and 81 penalty minutes during his second professional campaign.

Dodero made his pro debut with Greenville during the 2013-14 campaign and notched two assists and 22 penalty minutes in 14 games in the Upstate. He also produced 19 points (4g, 15a) and 75 penalty minutes in 44 regular-season games for the Steelheads. In addition, the Bloomingdale, Illinois native earned five points (1g, 4a) in 11 playoff contests with Idaho in 2013-14.

Holka recorded 12 points (3g, 9a) and 12 penalty minutes in 24 games with Greenville this season.

Scouts Wanted: The Swamp Rabbits return to SANDLAPPER Securities Rink at the Bon Secours Wellness Arena on Saturday, Mar. 5 at 7 p.m. to face the Atlanta Gladiators. It's Scout Night presented by Duke Energy featuring discounted lower bowl tickets for all scout groups by calling 864-674-PUCK (7825). Special edition Scout Night patches are also available for just $1. In addition, families can take their Swamp Rabbits' experience to new heights with the all-new GSP Airport Fun Zone package. At every Saturday home game through the end of the regular season, fans are encouraged to purchase discounted adult tickets for just $10 in the GSP Airport Fun Zone (Section 119) and receive up to four (4) complementary kids tickets courtesy of the Greenville Spartanburg International Airport. Seats are limited and can be purchased online through SwampRabbits.com!

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 extended to include a stop at the Bon Secours Wellness Arena. The expanded 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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