Swamp Rabbits Trade for Experienced Scoring Threat in Garett Bembridge
February 18, 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 the team has acquired veteran winger Garett Bembridge from the Rapid City Rush for future considerations.
Bembridge, 34, began the season with the Indy Fuel and recorded 24 points (11g, 13a) in 40 games before a trade sent him to Rapid City on January 27. He went on to collect two points (1g, 1a) and six penalty minutes in eight games with the Rush. Last season, the Saskatoon, Saskatchewan native led Indy in goals (25) and points (52) in 62 contests while serving as an alternate captain.
In his 15th professional season, Bembridge has registered 129 goals and 277 points in 324 ECHL games among seven different clubs, including Las Vegas, Idaho, Augusta, Utah, Missouri, Indy and Rapid City. He is also a veteran of 244 American Hockey League (AHL) contests, earning 74 points (35g, 39a) during that span with Hartford, Saint John, Lowell, Syracuse, Portland and Iowa. Overall, Bembridge has appeared in nearly 900 professional games including stints in Germany, Japan and Italy.
In addition, Bembridge tallied a career-best 42 goals, 62 assists and 104 points with the Denver Cutthroats (Central Hockey League) in 2013-14 and was named the league's Most Valuable Player that season. He also won the Joe Burton Award as the CHL's scoring champion, playing alongside Swamp Rabbits assistant coach Troy Schwab.
The 6'0, 190-pound forward was originally drafted by the Rangers in the fifth round (137th overall) of the 1999 NHL Entry Draft and was re-selected in 2001 by the Calgary Flames in the seventh round (207th overall). He made his professional debut with AHL Hartford in 2001.
Taking Flight: Let your Swamp Rabbits experience soar to new heights with the all-new GSP Airport Fun Zone package for families. During 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. These special tickets are limited and can be purchased online through SwampRabbits.com!
Heroes Night - Celebrate Greenville: The Bon Secours Wellness Arena is the place to be this weekend as the Swamp Rabbits return home to face South Carolina. Two of the season's biggest promotions will be packed into one evening, featuring Heroes Night and Celebrate Greenville on Friday at 7 p.m. The Swamp Rabbits will recognize and honor the brave men and women who serve, or have served, our community and country as first responders and soldiers. The Swamp Rabbits will also wear specialty uniforms during the game that will be auctioned online from the start of the contest through Sunday, Feb. 21 at midnight. In addition, the Swamp Rabbits will recognize the leaders and businesses that make Greenville great. Tickets start at just $12 and the Greenville News Family Fun Pack is also available, including four (4) tickets, four (4) hot dogs, four (4) bags of chips, four (4) fountain drinks and two (2) foam fingers for just $60! Get yours now!
CDS Night: The Swamp Rabbits are excited to partner with the Center of Developmental Services on Saturday, Feb. 20 at 7 p.m. for CDS Night presented by SANDLAPPER Securities, LLC. The team will sport specialty warm-up jerseys courtesy of SANDLAPPER Securities, which will be available in a silent auction on the concourse during the game to benefit CDS. In addition, fans are encouraged to purchase a blue or red level ticket HERE and $2 of every ticket sold will go back to CDS.
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