Swamp Rabbits Trade Knackstedt to Quad City
March 2, 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 veteran forward Jordan Knackstedt has been traded to the Quad City Mallards in exchange for future considerations.
The move puts the Swamp Rabbits' roster back at four veterans, the maximum a team may carry at any one time under ECHL guidelines. Veterans on Greenville's current roster include Bretton Cameron, Rob Kwiet, Jack Combs and Garett Bembridge.
Knackstedt, 27, compiled 31 points (12g, 19a) and 45 penalty minutes in 45 games with the Swamp Rabbits this season. He signed with Greenville as a free agent on November 4 after playing 10 contests with Kaufbeuren ESV in the DEL-2 German league last season.
A native of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Knackstedt was originally selected in the seventh round (189th overall) by the Boston Bruins in the 2007 NHL Entry Draft.
Scouts Wanted: The Swamp Rabbits return to SANDLAPPER Securities Rink at the Bon Secours Wellness Arena on Saturday, March 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.
Taking Flight: Families can also 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!
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