Tampa Bay Loans Brian Hart to Greenville
October 22, 2015 - ECHL (ECHL) - Greenville Swamp Rabbits News Release
Greenville, S.C. - The Greenville Swamp Rabbits, proud ECHL affiliate of the New York Rangers and the AHL's Hartford Wolf Pack, today announced forward Brian Hart has been loaned to the club by the Tampa Bay Lightning from AHL Syracuse.
Hart, 21, signed a three-year, two-way NHL contract with the Lightning on Jun. 28 and was assigned to Syracuse on Sept. 27, but did not make an appearance. Prior to turning pro, the Cumberland, Maine native played three seasons at Harvard University from 2012-15. In 98 career games, Hart recorded 18 goals and 32 assists for 50 points. He ranked sixth on the Crimson last season with a career-best seven goals and tied for seventh in points (17).
The 6'3, 212-pound forward was selected in the second round, #53 overall, by Tampa Bay in the 2012 NHL Entry Draft.
Trolley On Over: Greenville's downtown trolley route has been expanded to include a stop at the Bon Secours Wellness Arena. Beginning Friday, the deviated route will operate for all Swamp Rabbits' games taking place Thursday through Sunday during normal trolley service hours.
The Swamp Rabbits open the home portion of the 2015-16 season tomorrow night against South Carolina. Doors open at 6:00 p.m., the puck drops at 7:00 p.m. and Opening Night tickets start at just $10 when purchased prior to game day! The first 2,000 fans through the doors will also receive a free car magnet. Call an Account Executive today at 864-674-PUCK or visit SwampRabbits.com to secure your seats!
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