SHELLEY: RABBITS CLOSE TO PLAYOFFS WITH 3-2 WIN
GREENVILLE, S.C. – Liam Pecararo’s two goals in his return from injury helped lift the Swamp Rabbits over the Atlanta Gladiators in a 3-2 victory on Saturday night at Bon Secours Wellness Arena.
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1st | 2nd | 3rd | Final | |
| GVL | 2 | 1 | 0 |
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| ATL | 1 | 1 | 0 |
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The Swamp Rabbits came out hot in the first period and established the lead, as Liam Pecararo converted a one-time shot into a goal at the 5:38 mark. Anthony Rinaldi increased the Rabbits’ lead just 0:27 later, redirecting a puck from the slot into the back of the net. Atlanta’s Mitchell Hoelscher put the Gladiators on the board at the 13:42 mark, establishing the 2-1 scoreline that carried into the second period.
The second period saw the Swamp Rabbits increase their shots lead over the Gladiators; Greenville outshot the opposition 12-10 for the second consecutive period. Pecararo struck for his second goal of the game at 10:31 with the help of Joey Matthews, who recorded his first career point. Derek Topatigh brought Atlanta back within one at the 14:31 mark of the second.
An action-packed third period saw the Rabbits outshoot their opponents again, this time by a 13-5 margin. However, despite the offensive chances, neither team could convert, and the 3-2 scoreline remained until the final horn.
With the win, the Swamp Rabbits improve to 29-26-5-4 while the Gladiators fall to 41-21-3-1.
The Rabbits travel to Duluth, GA, on Sunday afternoon to wrap up the season series with the Gladiators at 3:00 p.m.
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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’ A.A.’ Hockey.
