Greenville Swamp Rabbits News and Notes:
* Jan 2
Swamp Rabbits Secure 3-2 Shootout Win in Manchester
The Greenville Swamp Rabbits (16-12-5) extended their point streak to a season-high seven games (5-0-2) with a 3-2 shootout victory over the Manchester Monarchs (20-11-2)
* Jan 4
Swamp Rabbits Complete Comeback with 3-2 Shootout Victory
For the second straight afternoon, the Greenville Swamp Rabbits (17-12-5) stormed into Verizon Wireless Arena and earned a 3-2 shootout victory against the Manchester Monarchs (20-11-3)
* Jan 6
Hart and Saponari Return from AHL; Dodero Recalled
Forward Brian Hart has been reassigned from the AHL’s Syracuse Crunch by the Tampa Bay Lightning, while forward Vinny Saponari has been returned from loan by the AHL’s Milwaukee Admirals. In addition, defenseman Charlie Dodero has been recalled to Syracuse for the third time this season.
* Jan 7
The Swamp Rabbits home game originally slated for Sunday, January 24 against the Atlanta Gladiators has been moved up to Tuesday, January 19. Puck drop is scheduled for 7:00 p.m.
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Combs and Skapski Voted to ECHL Fantasy Team and Golden Goalie List. Fans had the opportunity to vote on ECHL.com for one player on each ECHL member team’s ballot to help select the 2015-16 Fantasy Team. For Greenville, Jack Combs will wear a special ECHL Fantasy Team jersey at an upcoming home game to be announced.
Mackenzie Skapski will also participate in the MeiGray Golden Goalie Program and will wear a special jersey on the pre-selected date.
* Jan 8
Swamp Rabbits Point Streak Snapped by Everblades
The Swamp Rabbits suffered a 2-1 loss to Florida on Thursday, snapping its eight-game point streak.
NOTES:
York Yielding Results: Goaltender Allen York has been stellar since his return from the injured reserve. The fifth-year netminder is 2-0-1 since he was activated on Dec. 19 with a 1.93 goals-against-average and a .951 save percentage in three starts. In addition, York went 2-0-0 in a pair of games last week with a 1.45 goals-against-average and .962 save percentage. The 26-year old earned his first win with the Swamp Rabbits last Tuesday with a 33-save performance at Adirondack.
Rookie Sensation: First-year forward Richard Nejezchleb has had the hot stick for Greenville over the last month, recording 10 of his 16 points during the month of December. The Czech Republic native also has seven points (4g, 3a) in his last six games and is currently on a five-game point streak on the road. Nejezchleb was selected in the fifth round (122nd overall) by the New York Rangers in the 2014 NHL Entry Draft.
Going Streaking: Jordan Knackstedt is on a team-best five-game point streak (2g, 3a) dating back to Dec. 27. During that span, the veteran forward helped Greenville bounce back to force overtime twice against Manchester last weekend and also scored in both shootouts. Knackstedt currently ranks fourth on the Swamp Rabbits’ active scoring chart with 20 points (7g, 13a).
The Magic Number: Five of Greenville’s last six games have been eerily similar, each concluding with a 3-2 final score and going beyond regulation. The Swamp Rabbits are 17-2-2 when scoring at least three goals this season and 11-1-0 when allowing two or fewer. In addition, Greenville is 3-0 in shootouts and 2-5 when the game is decided in overtime.
News and Notes: Rob Kwiet is scheduled to play his 400th professional game this Saturday against Florida… Scott Fleming and Ryan Rashid each played their 100th ECHL games last Saturday against Manchester… The Swamp Rabbits are tied for the league-lead with 41 third-period goals.
UPCOMING SCHEDULE:
Friday, Jan. 8: vs. Florida (23-11-0) – 7 p.m.
Saturday, Jan. 9: vs. Florida (23-11-0) – 7 p.m.
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