ECHL Greenville Swamp Rabbits

Swamp Rabbits Weekly Recap

Published on January 26, 2016 under ECHL (ECHL)
Greenville Swamp Rabbits News Release


LAST WEEK'S RECAP

Overall Picture: The Greenville Swamp Rabbits (20-17-6), proud ECHL affiliate of the New York Rangers and the AHL's Hartford Wolf Pack, gained four points in four games last week and maintains fourth place in the South Division as the club enjoys its All-Star break through Thursday. Greenville is one point behind South Carolina for third in the division, but currently holds a playoff spot with a four-point cushion over Reading in the Eastern Conference.

The Swamp Rabbits opened the week in successful fashion when goaltender Allen York put on a clinic and stopped all 31 shots he faced en route to a 1-0 whitewash of Atlanta on Monday afternoon. It was Greenville's second shutout of the season and the ninth of York's professional career. Offensively, Scott Fleming netted the only goal with a rebound tally at 5:30 of the third period.

The Gladiators got revenge on Tuesday when their top line of Derek Nesbitt (1g, 3a), Thomas Frazee (1g, 3a) and Garry Nunn (2g, 2a) accounted for 12 of the team's 17 points in a 6-2 Swamp Rabbits loss at the Bon Secours Wellness Arena. Michael St. Croix and Justin DaSilva found the score sheet for Greenville, while Atlanta's Kent Patterson made 31 saves for his team-leading 12th win of the season.

The Swamp Rabbits dropped their second straight game on Friday with a 6-3 setback to the Evansville IceMen, in a contest that included the first professional hat trick from defenseman Chris Rumble. On the flip side, Greenville's Troy Donnay, Vinny Saponari and Richard Nejezchleb each lit the lamp, but it wasn't enough as the Swamp Rabbits also fell to 10-9-5 on SANDLAPPER Securities Rink.

Greenville concluded its busy week on Saturday when the squad grinded out a 4-3 victory at South Carolina in front of 10,350 fans. Bretton Cameron led the charge with a season-high three points (1g, 2a), including the game-winning goal, while Joey Holka also collected a career-high three points (1g, 2a) on the night. With the win, the Swamp Rabbits improved to 4-1-0 against the Stingrays this season.

UPCOMING GAMES

Friday, Jan. 29 at Florida (29-11-1) - 7:30 p.m. ET

Saturday, Jan. 30 at Florida (29-11-1) - 7 p.m. ET

QUICK SHIFTS

Midseason MVP: Has anyone on the Swamp Rabbits been hotter than Allen York lately? The fifth-year netminder earned his fourth straight win on the road last Saturday with a 23-save effort against South Carolina. In fact, York has earned all four of his wins this season since returning from the injured reserve on December 27. He is 4-1-2 with a 2.09 goals-against-average and a .940 save percentage in his last seven starts.

Killing it on the Kill: The Swamp Rabbits penalty kill has come to life over the last 12 games, going 32-for-35 since New Year's Eve. Greenville's penalty kill is also 8-for-8 in the last four games and has improved to 80.1%.  

Oh Captain, My Captain: Bretton Cameron continued his dominance of South Carolina on Saturday with a season-best three points (1g, 2a), which now gives him five goals and nine points in five games versus the Stingrays this season. Overall, the 27-year-old, who celebrates a birthday today, ranks third on the Swamp Rabbits active roster with 25 points (11g, 14a) and continues to pace the team with 75 penalty minutes. In addition, the sixth-year pro has already tied the most points he's ever had in a season with Greenville (25), which he amassed during the 2012-13 campaign.

News and Notes: Scott Fleming is on a team-high four-game point streak (1g, 3a)...Andrew Dommett recorded his first career multi-point game on Saturday at South Carolina (2a)...Greenville is second in the league with 49 third-period goals...Each of the Swamp Rabbits next four games will take place in the South Division, where the team is 12-9-4 this season...All four games will also take place on the road, where the squad is 6-1-1 in its last eight (since December 26).

SOUTH DIVISION

1. Florida Everblades (29-11-1) = 59 points in 41 games

2. Atlanta Gladiators (25-15-2) = 52 points in 42 games

3. South Carolina Stingrays (21-15-5) = 47 points in 41 games

4. Greenville Swamp Rabbits (20-17-6) = 46 points in 43 games

5. Orlando Solar Bears (17-16-5) = 39 points in 38 games

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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