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March 1, 2016 - ECHL (ECHL)
Greenville Swamp Rabbits News Release


LAST WEEK'S RECAP

Overall Picture: The Greenville Swamp Rabbits (24-24-7), proud ECHL affiliate of the New York Rangers and the AHL's Hartford Wolf Pack, completed a four-game road trip last week with a frustrating three-game series through the North Division. The Swamp Rabbits fell in each of their three games against Wheeling, Toledo and Brampton and dropped five points behind Elmira for the final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference.

Greenville kicked off the week on Friday with a 5-1 loss to the Wheeling Nailers in its only trip to WesBanco Arena this season. Kodie Curran opened the scoring less than seven minutes into the first period with his fifth tally of the season, but the Nailers responded with five unanswered goals, including four in the final frame.

The series shifted to Toledo, Ohio on Saturday where the Swamp Rabbits let the Toledo Walleye off the hook in a 5-2 setback at the Huntington Center. Josh Nicholls and Michael St. Croix helped Greenville build a two-goal lead midway through the second period, but the visitors allowed five unanswered goals for the second night in a row in front of 8,300 fans. Toledo's leading scorer Shane Berschbach (1g, 2a) led the way for the top team in the North Division, while Josh Shalla (1g, 1a), A.J. Jenks (1g, 1a) and Evan Rankin (2a) also recorded multiple points.

It was a quick turnaround on Sunday as the Swamp Rabbits concluded the week with their first-ever trip north of the border. In Greenville's inaugural meeting against the Brampton Beast, the Swamp Rabbits surrendered three goals in a span of 4:21 during the third period and let a two-goal lead slip away in a 4-3 setback at the Powerade Centre in Brampton, Ontario. Garett Bembridge, Ryan Rashid and Andrew Dommett each scored in the opening frame, but the Swamp Rabbits' losing streak hit six games for the second time this season (0-5-1), tying a season-high.

UPCOMING GAMES

Saturday, Mar. 5 vs. Atlanta (29-19-7) - 7 p.m. ET*

Sunday, Mar. 6 at Atlanta (29-19-7) - 7:05 p.m. ET

QUICK SHIFTS

Wrong Kind of Streak: The Swamp Rabbits enter Week 20 on a six-game drought (0-5-1) dating back to February 19, tied for the team's longest skid this season. The club has been outscored 24-11 during that span. Greenville also dropped six straight games from October 30 - November 8, but recovered to win six of its next nine contests. The Swamp Rabbits will look to respond in the same way this month during their most critical stretch of the season.    

Home Sweet Home: Beginning Saturday against Atlanta, five of the Swamp Rabbits' next six games will take place at the Bon Secours Wellness Arena. Greenville hasn't played at home since February 20 and will look to snap a streak of 10 straight home games without a win in regulation (2-5-3) dating back to December 20. The Swamp Rabbits are 1-3-1 against the Gladiators at home this season and 11-10-6 on SANDLAPPER Securities Rink overall during the campaign.        

Party Down South: Each of the Swamp Rabbits next 11 games will take place in the South Division, running all the way through March 26. Greenville will play all four division foes during that span including Atlanta (4x), Florida (4x), South Carolina (2x) and Orlando (1x). The Swamp Rabbits are 15-13-5 against division foes this season, better than the club was against the division last season when it went 16-17-3 against those four teams through March 1.  

Pennies, "Nicholls" and Dimes: New York Rangers prospect Josh Nicholls buried a shorthanded breakaway last Saturday against Toledo and bookended that effort with assists on Friday and Sunday. Nicholls now has points in three straight games and is tied for fourth on the team with 13 goals this season. The third-year pro is also fifth on the club with 0.63 points/game - 26 points in 41 appearances.

News and Notes: Justin DaSilva is tied for second among ECHL rookies with six major penalties... The Swamp Rabbits are 14-2-2 when leading after two periods... Greenville is fifth in the league with eighth shorthanded goals scored this season.

SOUTH DIVISION

1. Florida Everblades (35-17-2) = 72 points in 54 games

2. South Carolina Stingrays (32-18-6) = 70 points in 56 games

3. Atlanta Gladiators (29-19-7) = 65 points in 55 games

4. Greenville Swamp Rabbits (24-24-7) = 55 points in 55 games

5. Orlando Solar Bears (23-22-8) = 54 points in 53 games

*Scout Night: The Swamp Rabbits return to SANDLAPPER Securities Rink at the Bon Secours Wellness Arena this 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. 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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