By: Mark Binetti, Greenville Swamp RabbitsGREENVILLE, SC – The Greenville Swamp Rabbits, proud ECHL affiliate of the NHL’s Los Angeles Kings, announced via a Swamp Rabbit Moving Transaction that rookie forward Cole Donhauser has been acquired from the Idaho Steelheads in exchange for future considerations.Donhauser heads to the Upstate after most recently spending time with the Idaho Steelheads. The 6’0”, 190-pound forward played in a pair of games with Idaho following the start of his pro career with the EIHL’s Coventry Blaze, where he notched a pair of assists in 7 games.Hailing from Kenmore, N.Y., Donhauser, 24, played in the NCAA before turning professional, skating with Yale University. As a Bulldog, he racked up 12 goals, 18 assists, and 30 points in 80 games.The Swamp Rabbits head back home for a “three-in-three” against three different opponents, beginning with the South Carolina Stingrays. Puck drop for Friday, February 2nd, is slated for 7:05 p.m. EST.About the Greenville Swamp Rabbits … Acquired by Spire Sports + Entertainment (SS+E) in 2020, the Greenville Swamp Rabbits hockey team has been providing family-friendly, live entertainment at Bon Secours Wellness Arena since 2010. Formerly the Greenville Road Warriors, the Swamp Rabbits are the highest-level professional minor league franchise in South Carolina. The Swamp Rabbits are the proud ECHL affiliate of the NHL's LA Kings and the AHL's Ontario Reign. Greenville is an ECHL Premier ‘ AA’ Hockey League member.GREENVILLE SWAMP RABBITSHOWLINGS

By: Alex Thomas, Hartford Wolf PackALLENTOWN, PA – Brandon Scanlin scored his second goal in as many games on Friday night at the PPL Center in Allentown, but it would not be enough to push the Wolf Pack to victory against the Lehigh Valley Phantoms. The Phantoms scored twice in the first period, then tacked on two more in the third as they prevailed 4-1 in the season finale between the two teams.At 18:26 of the first period, the Wolf Pack went to the penalty kill for the second time in the contest when Connor Mackey’s clearing attempt ended up out of play. On the ensuing powerplay, the Phantoms extended their lead to 2-0 via Olle Lycksell’s second tally of the night.Tanner Laczynski’s pass from the left-wing side found Lycksell on the backdoor, and he one-timed home his second goal of the night at 19:32. The goal was Lycksell’s fifth in six games against the Wolf Pack this season.For the second time in as many meetings, the Phantoms opened the scoring. A clearing attempt failed to exit the Wolf Pack zone, instead ending up on the stick of defenseman Ronnie Attard. Attard quickly turned and fired a puck toward the goal, which clipped the stick of Lycksell and found the back of the net at 14:47.The goal, Lycksell’s 13th of the season, was his first goal since November 24th. It snapped a 12-game drought for the forward.Lycksell’s second goal of the night at 19:32, his 14th of the season, would prove to be the game-winning goal.The Wolf Pack drew within one early in the second period, as Scanlin found the back of the net for the fifth time this season. Mac Hollowell fired a pass to Scanlin, who was pinching in on the left-wing side. Scanlin collected the puck and quickly snapped home his second goal in as many games.Hollowell’s assist was his 26th of the season and 27th point. That establishes a new career high for the blueliner.The second period also saw a pair of fights, as Matt Rempe dropped the gloves with Rhett Gardner at 10:54. Then, at 16:08, Louis Domingue got into a scrap with Phantoms’ captain Garrett Wilson. The tussle would result in game misconducts for both Domingue and Wilson, ending their nights.That forced Dylan Garand into action for the final 23:52 of regulation time.2:41 into the third period, the Phantoms expanded their lead when Jacob Gaucher found a rebound and roofed his third goal of the season. Then, at 12:07, Victor Mete put the game out of reach with his first goal of the campaign.Mete’s shot from the blue line missed the net but bounced off the boards behind the Hartford goal, hit the skate of Garand, and found the back of the net.The win was the Phantoms' first regulation victory over Hartford since February 10th, 2023. It snapped a seven-game point streak (6-0-1-0) for the Wolf Pack against the Phantoms.Hartford’s first home game of 2024 will be tomorrow night as they host the Providence Bruins at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are available at hartfordwolfpack.com.About OVG360: OVG360, a division of Oak View Group, is a full-service venue management and hospitality company that helps client partners reimagine the sports, live entertainment, and convention industries for the betterment of the venue, employees, artists, athletes, and surrounding communities. With a portfolio of more than 200 client partners spanning arenas, stadiums, convention centers, performing arts centers, cultural institutions, and state fairs around the globe, OVG360 provides a set of services, resources, and expertise designed to elevate every aspect of business that matters to venue operators. Service-oriented and driven by social responsibility, OVG360 helps facilities drive value through excellence and innovation in food services, booking and content development, sustainable operations, public health and public safety, and more.ABOUT THE HARTFORD WOLF PACK: The Hartford Wolf Pack has been a premier franchise in the American Hockey League since the team’s inception in 1997. The Wolf Pack is the top player-development affiliate of the NHL's New York Rangers and plays at the XL Center. The Wolf Pack has been home to some of the Rangers' newest faces, including Igor Shesterkin, Filip Chytil, and Ryan Lindgren. Follow the Wolf Pack on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok.HARTFORD WOLF PACKHOME

By: Mark Shelley, Greenville Swamp RabbitsFifth-year net-minder earns first career selection to ECHL's midseason classic.SHREWSBURY, NJ – The Greenville Swamp Rabbits, proud ECHL affiliate of the NHL's Los Angeles Kings, are excited to announce goaltender Ryan Bednard has been selected to the 2024 ECHL All-Star Team as part of the 2024 Warrior/ECHL All-Star Classic presented by Gulfstream.Swamp Rabbits fans can watch Bednard represent Greenville in the League's midseason showcase, hosted by the Savannah Ghost Pirates, on Monday, January 15, at 7:00 p.m. ET at Enmarket Arena. The game will air LIVE exclusively on NHL Network and be streamed via FloHockey.Bednard's all-star selection is the first of his five-year professional career. Through 15 games in the 2023-24 campaign, the 6'5", 207-pound net-minder compiled a record of 8-7-0-0 with one shutout, a 3.27 GAA, and 0.903 SV%. With his lone shutout earned thus far, Bednard became the Swamp Rabbits all-time leader with 7 to his credit.A native of Macomb Township, Mich. Bednard, boasts a record of 65-52-10-3 in 133 ECHL games with nine shutouts, a 2.85 GAA, and 0.909 SV% with the Swamp Rabbits, Wheeling Nailers, and South Carolina Stingrays. Four of his five professional seasons have come in The Upstate, earning a record of 49-33-7-3 with his team record seven shutouts, a 2.78 GAA, and 0.912 SV% in 94 games. Additionally, Bednard has logged 17 games, six wins, and one shutout in the American Hockey League with the Springfield Thunderbirds, Syracuse Crunch, Hershey Bears, Abbotsford Canucks, and Belleville Senators. Before turning professional, the 26-year-old backstopper skated in the NCAA with Bowling Green State University, the USHL with the Youngstown Phantoms, and the NAHL with the Johnstown Tomahawks. The Florida Panthers drafted him in the 2015 NHL Draft (7th Rd/#206).The 2024 Warrior/ECHL All-Star Classic presented by Gulfstream will consist of the host Savannah Ghost Pirates taking on a team of ECHL All-Stars representing the other teams in the League. The event will also feature several skills events, which will count as a goal towards the winning player's team score. The 2024 ECHL All-Star Skills Competition will occur between periods of the game, with results counting towards the cumulative score. The game's first two periods will be 5-on-5, while the final period will consist of 3-on-3.There have been 72 players from the ECHL All-Star Game have gone on to play in the National Hockey League, including 56 since 2002.The roster for the ECHL All-Stars was determined by a vote of coaches, team captains, media relations directors, broadcasters, and media members.ECHL All-Star RosterGoaltenders Ryan Bednard, Greenville Swamp Rabbits Peyton Jones, Iowa Heartlanders Thomas Milic, Norfolk AdmiralsDefensemen Kris Myllari, Allen Americans Jalen Smereck, Cincinnati Cyclones Nathan Staios, Florida Everblades Gabriel Chicoine, Maine Mariners Jonny Tychonick, Newfoundland Growlers Connor Moore, South Carolina Stingrays Luka Profaca, Tulsa Oilers Kyle Mayhew, Utah Grizzlies Trevor Cosgrove, Worcester RailersForwards Patrick Grasso, Adirondack Thunder Mitch Fossier, Atlanta Gladiators Jack Dugan, Fort Wayne Komets Mark Rassell, Idaho Steelheads Cameron Hillis, Indy Fuel Brendan Harris, Jacksonville Icemen Ty Glover, Kalamazoo Wings Max Andreev, Kansas City Mavericks Mitchell Hoelscher, Orlando Solar Bears Alex Aleardi, Rapid City Rush Matt Brown, Reading Royals Brandon Hawkins, Toledo Walleye Anthony Beauregard, Trois-Rivières Lions Dillon Hamaliuk, Wheeling Nailers Peter Bates, Wichita ThunderServing as the start of the All-Star festivities, the Savannah Ghost Pirates will also be hosting Fan Fest on Sunday, January 14, at Enmarket Arena. Fan Fest will feature live music, interactive games, player autographs, giveaways, and an exclusive area dedicated to the Hockey Hall of Fame featuring some of hockey's most famed memorabilia exhibits and trophies. CLICK HERE to purchase your tickets for Fan Fest.The 16th class of the ECHL Hall of Fame will be officially inducted at a luncheon presented by BFL CANADA and Sutton Special Risk on Monday, January 15, at noon at the Savannah Convention Center. Tickets include a plated lunch with the ECHL Hall of Fame ceremony and are on sale for $75 per person.The 2024 Warrior/ECHL All-Star Classic, presented by Gulfstream, will occur on Monday, January 15, 2024, at Enmarket Arena. CLICK HERE to purchase your tickets today!About the ECHLFormed in 1988-89 with five teams in four states, the ECHL has grown into a coast-to-coast league with 28 teams in 20 states and two Canadian provinces for its 36th season in 2023-24. There have been 744 players who have gone on to play in the National Hockey League after starting their careers in the ECHL, including four who have made their NHL debuts in the 2023-24 season. The ECHL has affiliations with 28 of the 32 NHL teams in 2023-24, marking the 27th consecutive season that the League has affiliations with at least 20 teams in the NHL. Further information on the ECHL is available on its website at ECHL.com.About the Greenville Swamp Rabbits … Acquired by Spire Sports + Entertainment (SS+E) in 2020, the Greenville Swamp Rabbits hockey team has provided family-friendly, live entertainment at Bon Secours Wellness Arena since 2010. Formerly the Greenville Road Warriors, the Swamp Rabbits are the highest-level professional minor league franchise in South Carolina. The Swamp Rabbits are the proud ECHL affiliate of the NHL's LA Kings and the AHL's Ontario Reign. Greenville is an ECHL Premier' AA' Hockey League member.GREENVILLE SWAMP RABBITSHOME