Swamp Rabbits Weekly
October 27, 2015 - ECHL (ECHL)
Greenville Swamp Rabbits News Release
LAST WEEK'S RECAP
Overall Picture: The Greenville Swamp Rabbits (3-1-0), proud ECHL affiliate of the New York Rangers and the AHL's Hartford Wolf Pack, broke out the brooms last weekend and enjoyed a three-game sweep of division rivals South Carolina and Florida. By taking all six points, the Swamp Rabbits vaulted themselves into a tie for second place in the South Division.
Greenville celebrated its home opener on Friday with a thrilling 5-3 victory over South Carolina at the Bon Secours Wellness Arena. Each of the team's five goals were scored by a different skater, while rookie netminder P.J. Musico made 25 saves for the victory in his pro debut. It was also the 150th win of head coach Brian Gratz's career.
24 hours later, the Swamp Rabbits clawed back from a pair of one-goal deficits on the road to earn an overtime victory against the Stingrays in North Charleston. Captain Bretton Cameron netted two of Greenville's three goals, including the game-winner just 1:55 into the extra session, to lift the Swamp Rabbits to a 3-2 final. Former South Carolina goaltender Adam Morrison made 24 saves in his Greenville debut and forward Brian Hart also notched his first pro goal.
The Swamp Rabbits completed the three-game sweep on Sunday with another come-from-behind victory. Trailing 2-0 after the opening frame, Josh Nicholls scored twice and Emerson Clark punched in the game-winner late in the third period for a 3-2 win against the Florida Everblades at the Bon Secours Wellness Arena. Between the pipes, Morrison stopped 24 shots for his ninth consecutive victory dating back to February 7 of last season. Â Â
UPCOMING GAMES
Friday, Oct. 30 vs. Atlanta (2-2-1), 7:00 p.m. ET
Saturday, Oct. 31 vs. Evansville (0-2-0), 3:00 p.m. ET
Sunday, Nov. 1 vs. Florida (4-2-0), 3:00 p.m. ET
QUICK SHIFTS
Jack'd Up: Seventh-year forward Jack Combs collected five points in three games last weekend and now boasts a league-best 13-game point streak (9g, 11a) dating back to March 11, 2015. Combs finished sixth in league scoring with 76 points a year ago, despite playing just 47 ECHL games. He has 381 points in 390 professional games and recorded his 200th ECHL assist in Saturday's contest at South Carolina.
Home Sweet Home: The Swamp Rabbits are 2-0-0 on SANDLAPPER Securities Rink to begin the 2015-16 campaign and have earned five straight victories on home ice dating back to April 3, 2015. Greenville will play five of its first seven games this season at the Bon Secours Wellness Arena, where the club went 22-14-0 a year ago. Â Â
News and Notes: Bretton Cameron made his 300th professional appearance on Sunday... The Swamp Rabbits are 2-for-6 on the power play at home (33.3%), good for second in the ECHL... Cameron, Josh Nicholls and Emerson Clark are tied with a team-high three goals, while Jack Combs leads Greenville with six points.
Trolley On Over: Greenville's downtown trolley route has been expanded to include a stop at the Bon Secours Wellness Arena. The expanded route will operate for all Swamp Rabbits' games taking place Thursday through Sunday during normal trolley service hours.
Don't Miss Out: The Swamp Rabbits will present some of their best promotions of the season this weekend beginning Friday with "Pucks "N Paws Night!" Everyone is encouraged to bring their pup and the first 500 fans who bring a dog to the game will receive a free Swamp Rabbits' dog leash. A $5 donation for each dog is encouraged and 100% of the proceeds will be donated to the Greenville Humane Society. In addition, each fan who leaves a $5 donation will receive a four-pound bag of Solid Gold dog food. The Greenville News Family Fun Pack is also available for Friday's game, which includes four (4) red-level tickets, four (4) hot dogs, four (4) bags of chips, four (4) fountain drinks and two (2) Swamp Rabbits' foam fingers.
Celebrate Halloween with the Swamp Rabbits on Saturday afternoon! Adults and kids alike are encouraged to come to the 3:00 p.m. game dressed in your best costume to participate in our costume contest! All kids 12 and younger are also invited trick-or-treat on the concourse throughout the afternoon.
The Greenville News Family Fun Pack returns for Sunday's game and all fans are invited to stick around after the contest for a free post-game skate with the entire team. The Swamp Rabbits will also sport their all-new, redesigned New York Rangers style jerseys.
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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