GREENVILLE, SC – The Greenville Swamp Rabbits, an ECHL affiliate of the LA Kings, announced today that the club had signed former University of Vermont defenseman Joe Leahy to an ECHL contract.
Leahy, 25, joins the professional ranks after completing his final season for the Vermont Catamounts (NCAA-DI), in which the blue-liner recorded a goal and a pair of assists in 25 games. A native of Waterloo, Ontario, Leahy played 52 games for the Catamounts across two seasons, totaling 13 points (3g, 10a).
Before joining the Catamounts, Leahy spent two seasons in Ithaca, NY, playing for the Cornell University Big Red (NCAA-DI). The 6’4″, 194-pounder appeared in 40 games for the Big Red and amassed 12 points (4g, 8a) over his tenure.
Leahy spent two seasons in the BCHL before advancing to the collegiate ranks, including a championship season during 2016-17 with the Penticton Vees.