BY: Mark Shelley, Greenville Swamp Rabbits
GREENVILLE, S.C. – The Greenville Swamp Rabbits fell to the Florida Everblades 4-0 in the season’s first meeting for the two clubs at Bon Secours Wellness Arena on Friday night.
An early power play opportunity for the Everblades led to a one-timer goal from Joe Pendenza at the 3:57 mark, giving Florida the 1-0 lead.
In the second, the Everblades scored an early goal to extend their lead to 2-0 after a back-side tip by Blake Winiecki at 3:07 into the period.
Midway through the third, John McCarron scored the third goal for Florida at 9:44 before a late goal from Pendenza at 14:38 would secure the 4-0 Everblades victory.
FUTURE SCHEDULE
Greenville will remain at home on Saturday night for their second meeting of the season with the Florida Everblades at 7:05 p.m.
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ABOUT US
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’ A.A.’’ Hockey.
