The Weekly Warrior
February 5, 2013 - ECHL (ECHL)
Greenville Swamp Rabbits News Release
Recap of Last Week
The Road Warriors finished up their six game road trip on Saturday. The final three games were played last week with two against the Orlando Solar Bears and one against the Florida Everblades. The week started with another shootout thriller against Orlando. Marc-Olivier Vallerand scored with 1.1 seconds left to force overtime and eventually a shootout victory by the score of 4-3. Prior to this game, the only meeting in Orlando was forced into shootouts by a Road Warriors' goal with 11 seconds left. That goal led to a Road Warriors' victory as well. Greenville lost a close game on Friday night in Orlando by a score of 3-2. The trip concluded on Saturday against the Everblades for the rubber game as the teams split wins the week before. The Road Warriors got the upper hand with a dominating 6-1 victory. Sean Berkstresser collected his first-ever four-point game with one goal and three assists. Danny Hobbs also tailed four points in the game; the second time this season he has accomplished that feat. Scott Stajcer won his eighth game of the year and stopped 44 of 45 shots; the most the Road Warriors have allowed this year.
Week Ahead
The Road Warriors return home this weekend for two games on Thursday and Saturday nights. The Toledo Walleye come back to the BI-LO Center at 7 p.m. for the third and final time this season. Greenville won both prior games in regulation against Toledo before the Christmas break. Throwback Thursday returns presented by 93.3 The Planet. Fans can enjoy $2 beers, hot dogs, pretzels and soft drinks! If fans present their BI-LO Bonus Card at the box office they can receive a buy one get one free ticket deal. Students who present their college or high school ID receive $5 tickets.
The Road Warriors host the Cincinnati Cyclones on Saturday at 7 p.m. Greenville and Cincinnati have split the season series and this game will mark the final time the two will play in the regular season. The Cyclones are the top seed in the North Division with 58 points. Saturday is Boy Scout Night and features a Team Poster Giveaway presented by Talk.Sports. 104.9.
Streaks and Stats
Marc-Olivier Vallerand (50 points) & Brandon Wong (49 points) are in the top six in the ECHL scoring race. Brendan Connolly has a 12-game point streak (7G, 10A). Danny Hobbs has a five-game assist streak and 17 points in the past 12 games. T.J. Reynolds is ranked third in the ECHL with 37 minor penalties. Jordie Johnston is tied for first on the team with four game winning goals; three came in the month of January. The Road Warriors finished the month of January with a 8-2-1 record. Greenville is 22-8-3 against the South Division.
Transactions
Nathan Lieuwen was recalled to the Rochester Americans by the Buffalo Sabres on Monday morning.
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