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Swamp Rabbits organization dedicates 30 days leading up to Opening Night in the community BY: Jordan Kuhn, Greenville Swamp Rabbits GREENVILLE, S.C. — The Greenville Swamp Rabbits, proud affiliate of the Carolina Hurricanes, are preparing for their 10th Anniversary season on and off the ice. In the month leading up to their home opener on October 18, the franchise will be out in the community for “30 Days of Hope.” VIEW CALENDAR HERE VIEW GALLERY HERE “We believe that the stars are aligning around our 10th Anniversary season being a breakout season for us, and one in which our ties to the community here in the Upstate will reach unprecedented levels,” Managing Partner and CEO Doug Heinzer said. “Our affiliations will help us be successful on the ice and, off the ice, we are committed to getting out in the community even more than ever before.” The 30 Days of Hope is trending on social media platforms as the 30 days fill up with local non-profits and businesses hoping to get on the Community Engagement Calendar. In addition, the Swamp Rabbits are opening the events to fans and encouraging them to serve together. “We feel fortunate to live and work in this community, so finding creative ways to do more to support worthwhile causes is an easy decision,” President Steve Donner said. The campaign started at PRISMA Health where the team worked together with season ticket holder Stephanie Morgan to donate season tickets to parents with children in the NICU. This will give parents the opportunity for a night out with the Swamp Rabbits. Other events will include the Alzheimer’s Association, Ronald McDonald House, Cancer Survivor Park, United Ministries, and other local non-profits and businesses. The events will be updated on SwampRabbits.com one week at a time so check out the events and see how you can join the Swamp Rabbits in their #30DaysofHope. Read the full article

South Carolina Pro Hockey, LLC adds successful businessman to group BY: Jordan Kuhns, Greenville Swamp Rabbits GREENVILLE, S.C. — Greenville's local pro hockey team, the Greenville Swamp Rabbits, owned and operated by South Carolina Pro Hockey, LLC, is pleased to announce the addition of Pro Sports Ventures, LLC, owned and managed by Doug Heinzer, to the team's ownership group, effective March 14, 2019. Heinzer will hold a position on the team's Board of Managers, and will also serve on the ECHL's Board of Governors as an Alternate Governor. Heinzer is the founder and CEO of Pro Sports Ventures, LLC, and Heinzer Holdings, LLC, which owns and operates a variety of assets and businesses, and was the former president of Phillips 66 Canada. He brings tremendous leadership and a passion for winning, teamwork, and community building. "On behalf of myself and our other current owners, we are thrilled to welcome Doug Heinzer and Pro Sports Ventures to the Swamp Rabbits family and ownership group," said team president and CEO, Steve Donner. "Doug's extensive business and leadership acumen, combined with his passion for hockey, make him a great fit and addition to our organization." "Doug's addition gives our ownership group additional depth as we work hard to make the Swamp Rabbits a vital member of the Greenville sports community. It also supports our goal of having a growing local portion of our ownership group to invest energy in helping us be more involved and integrated into our community." Heinzer and his wife, Cynthia, avid hockey fans, recently purchased a home in Greenville and opened an iLoveKickboxing.com studio on Haywood Road. "We love Greenville and hockey, so we are extremely excited to be part of the Swamp Rabbits organization," Heinzer said. "As an owner of a family-owned small business in the area, we have tremendous respect for Steve Donner, a resident of Greenville and a leader in the community." "We are anxious to get to work with Steve and the other members of the ownership group to help grow community involvement and the fanbase of the Swamp Rabbits." The Swamp Rabbits organization continues to be a strong, family-friendly entertainment source in the Upstate, that welcomes over 4,000 fans a night on average to the Bon Secours Wellness Arena. Read the full article