TRUST: SADEK EARNS CALL TO AHL’S ONTARIO REIGN
BY: Matt Trust, Greenville Swamp Rabbits
Greenville, SC – Greenville Swamp Rabbits defenseman Jack Sadek has been recalled by the American Hockey League’s Ontario Reign. Sadek, 24, has produced 17 points (one goal, 16 assists) in 35 games this season. Additionally, Sadek skated in his 100th professional game last Saturday at Orlando.
The ECHL sophomore blueliner played his rookie season in 2019-20 with the Allen Americans and produced 32 points (six goals, 26 assists) in 61 games. Sadek finished second on Allen in rookie scoring and third in the ECHL in scoring by rookie blueliners.
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Before turning pro, the Lakeville, Minnesota native skated in 125 contests for the University of Minnesota from 2015-19. In his NCAA career, Sadek totaled 43 points (10 goals, 33 assists) from the blueline.
The Greenville Swamp Rabbits return to action on Saturday, May 15, to begin a back-to-back road set against the Wheeling Nailers. Puck drop is scheduled for 7:10 p.m.
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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 proud affiliates of the NHL’s Florida Panthers and AHL’s Charlotte Checkers. Greenville is a member of the ECHL, Premier ‘AA’ Hockey League. Since the conclusion of the 2019-20 NHL Season, 678 former ECHL players have debuted in the NHL. Nine former Greenville Road Warriors/Swamp Rabbits have later made their NHL debut.
