THE SHIP SET SAIL
The Greenville Swamp Rabbits (21-35-7-1), proud ECHL affiliate of the New York Rangers and the AHL’s Hartford Wolf Pack, trip north to Virginia featured the final pair of games against the Norfolk Admirals (25-33-6-1) this season. Alternate captain Joe Basaraba net the opening goal of the weekend less than five minutes into Friday’s game. JT Henke tallied his third goal in four games during the second period, to tie the Admirals, but the Swamp Rabbits effort eventually fell short in a 6-3 decision. The following night, Basaraba again found the net, but not until Norfolk rallied for an early lead. Carter Sandlak connected on his seventh of the season during the second period with a power play goal. The Admirals shut it down in the third period, limiting chances and taking the game 5-2. In the two games, goaltenders Ty Rimmer and Braeden Ostepchuk made a combined 66 saves in goal.
HOT HARE
Joe Basaraba – 2 GP | 2 PTS (2G), +1, 7 Shots
Greenville’s alternate captain notched a pair of goals against the Admirals this weekend, improving to 18 goals on the campaign. The forward from Fort Frances, Ontario has posted 44 points (18G, 26A) in 63 games and is two games from tying his best single-season production. The University of Minnesota-Duluth alum has now recorded six points (2G, 4A) in his last six games. The fourth-year pro has earned 154 points (65G, 89A) in his professional career.
RABBIT TAILS
- Matt Prapavessis moved into third among defensemen in franchise history with 57 points (11G, 46A), notching a pair of assists in Norfolk.
- Forward Ryan Ferrill and goaltender Braeden Ostepchuk are the 10th and 11th players to make their pro debut with Greenville this season.
- The Swamp Rabbits placed goaltender Greg Dodds on injured reserve and released forward Garret Clemment.
- Saturday night is the final game between the Swamp Rabbits and Icemen this season.
UPCOMING GAMES
- Friday, Mar. 23 | Golf Night pres. by Golf for Greenville | 7:00 p.m.
- Proceeds from a Specialty Jersey Auction and fundraising ticket sales will benefit the 29th annual Golf for Greenville Charities:
- Greenville Free Medical Clinic
- Goodwill Industries
- Make-a-Wish
- Watch | Listen
- Proceeds from a Specialty Jersey Auction and fundraising ticket sales will benefit the 29th annual Golf for Greenville Charities:
- Saturday, Mar. 24 | Pucks & Paws / Craft Beer Festival | 7:00 p.m.
- Bring your dog to the game for FREE!
- Purchase $15 fundraising tickets: $5 from every ticket will benefit Lucky Pup Rescue!
- Enjoy our 3rd annual pregame Craft Beer Festival
- Festival begins at 5 pm on the beer garden (must be 21+ to attend)
- $50 Unlimited beer samples, food samples, a ticket to the game & a limited edition Swamp Rabbits beer mug
- To register, contact Charlie Hall at chall@swamprabbits.com or (864) 250-4937.
- Watch | Listen
- Bring your dog to the game for FREE!
SOUTH DIVISION STANDINGS
- x – Florida Everblades (43-13-2-4) = 92 PTS
- x – South Carolina Stingrays (39-15-6-1) = 85 PTS
- Orlando Solar Bears (31-27-6-1) = 69 PTS
- Atlanta Gladiators (29-32-2-2) = 62 PTS
- Norfolk Admirals (25-33-6-1) = 57 PTS
- Jacksonville Icemen (24-32-4-3) = 55 PTS
- Greenville Swamp Rabbits (21-35-7-1) = 50 PTS
x – clinched playoff position
y – clinched South Division
z – Regular Season Champion
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