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Warriors Receive McCarthy from Hartford

November 25, 2014 - ECHL (ECHL)
Greenville Swamp Rabbits News Release


Wheeling, WV - The Greenville Road Warriors, proud ECHL affiliate of the New York Rangers and the AHL's Hartford Wolf Pack, today announced winger Chris McCarthy has been assigned to Greenville from Hartford, while defenseman Steve Spinell has been recalled the Wolf Pack. In addition, forward Ryan Santana has been released.

A second-year pro, McCarthy played eight games with the Road Warriors earlier this season before his call-up to Hartford on November 13th. In eight games, the 23-year old earned six points (2g, 4a), four penalty minutes and a +2 rating. He also recorded one goal in five games with the Wolf Pack this season.

Under contact with Hartford, McCarthy made his professional debut last season and played eight games with the Wolf Pack following a stellar five-year career at the University of Vermont (Hockey East). Playing in 150 games for UVM, the Collegeville, Pennsylvania native notched 114 points (46g, 68a) and 69 penalty minutes. In 2013-14, he earned the John C. Cunningham Award and was recognized as the team's Most Valuable Player for the second straight season.

A 6'1, 190-pound forward, McCarthy was also a member of the United States National Team Development Program (USNTDP) Under-18 Team in 2008-09.

Spinell, 24, played six games with the Road Warriors this season and registered two points (1g, 1a), 11 penalty minutes and a +1 rating. He also made 12 appearances with Hartford and produced 15 penalty minutes.

Under contract with the Wolf Pack, Spinell saw action in seven AHL games with the Providence Bruins during his rookie campaign last season and notched a pair of penalty minutes. He also skated in 58 games with the South Carolina Stingrays and earned nine points (1g, 9a), a +3 rating and 108 penalty minutes, which was tops among the team's defensemen. In addition, the Vernon Hills, Illinois native produced 70 shots on goal, the second-highest total among Stingrays' blueliners.

Before entering the pro ranks, Spinell spent four seasons at Miami University (Ohio), where he served as team captain his senior year. In 149 career CCHA games, the 6'2, 216-pound defenseman notched 36 points (4g, 32a) and 234 penalty minutes.

Santana, 26, made two appearances with the Road Warriors this season and went scoreless.

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Teddy Bear Toss ( VIDEO ): Friday, December 5th is the annual "Teddy Bear Toss" benefiting Toys for Tots! All fans are encouraged to bring a stuffed animal to the game to throw onto the ice after the Road Warriors score their first goal. All stuffed animals will be collected and donated to Toys for Tots. December 5th is also the Warriors annual "Sing for Santa" game Enjoy school choirs performing holiday favorites during the first intermission as the Road Warriors battle Orlando at 7:00 p.m. The popular Warrior Fun Pack is also available for the December 5th game. For just $60 fans can receive four (4) tickets, four (4) hot dogs, four (4) bags of chips, four (4) soft drinks and two (2) Warriors drawstring bags! Visit GreenvilleRoadWarriors.com for more information or to purchase the Warrior Fun Pack.

Greenville continues a season-long, eight-game road trip tomorrow with a 7:05 p.m. EST puck drop against the Wheeling Nailers in Wheeling, West Virginia. Go to ECHL.TV to listen or watch the game live. The next home game is scheduled for Thursday, Dec. 4th against Orlando. For tickets or more information, please call a Road Warriors Account Executive at 864-674-PUCK or visit GreenvilleRoadWarriors.com/tickets-overview.html !

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