SHELLEY: THOMPSON RE-SIGNS WITH SWAMP RABBITS
THOMPSON RETURNS FOR SECOND SEASON IN GREENVILLE
BY: Mark Shelley, Greenville Swamp Rabbits
GREENVILLE, S.C. – The Greenville Swamp Rabbits announced that veteran forward Garrett Thompson has re-signed with the team ahead of the 2021-22 season.
Entering his ninth professional season since signing an entry-level contract with the Ottawa Senators in 2014, Thompson returned to the Swamp Rabbits after a 42-point campaign in 2020-21.
“I’m very excited to return to Greenville,” said Thompson. “It was a really easy decision, and the city has a lot to offer. Both the team and organization have a competitive drive to be a contender, and I want to be a part of that.”
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An experienced scorer, Thompson has built an impressive resume with 108 AHL appearances and 281 ECHL games. Thompson’s experience led him to a four-point postseason in last season run and will undoubtedly be relied on as Greenville eyes a return to the playoffs this season.
“Garrett is such a force for us on the ice through his size, physical play, and overall skill set,” said Swamp Rabbits Head Coach Andrew Lord. “He is a power forward who can play in all situations and can play all three forward positions. Thompson is a great person and teammate, and his leadership abilities are tremendous. He was another very important signing for us this off-season, and it’s great to get him confirmed this early.”
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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 proud affiliates of the NHL’s Florida Panthers and AHL’s Charlotte Checkers. Additionally, Greenville is a member of the ECHL, Premier ‘AA’ Hockey League.
