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SWAMP RABBITS GET BACK SINGLETON FROM ONTARIO

Greenville Swamp Rabbits

Greenville Swamp RabbitsThe second-year forward logged six games with the Reign for his first AHL action of the year 

By: Mark Binetti, Greenville Swamp Rabbits

(GREENVILLE, S.C.) – The Greenville Swamp Rabbits, proud ECHL affiliate of the NHL’s Los Angeles Kings, announced via a Swamp Rabbit Moving Transaction that Tate Singleton has been assigned to the Swamp Rabbits by the Ontario Reign in advance of “NASCAR Night,” presented by Arthrex, tonight against the Reading Royals.

Singleton comes back after playing in his first AHL action of the season. The 5’9”, 180-pound forward logged six games with the Swamp Rabbits AHL affiliate, getting into a fight against the Iowa Wild on January 12th.

Hailing from West Lebanon, N.H., Singleton returns to the Swamp Rabbits having registered seven goals and 18 points in 26 games. The 26-year-old spent last season between the ECHL with the Newfoundland Growlers (59gp, 25g-23ast-48pts) and AHL’s Toronto Marlies (12gp, 1g-5ast-6pts). Following the conclusion of his NCAA college hockey career, he turned professional last season with The Ohio State University, compiling 70 points (33g-37ast) in 140 games as a Buckeye.

The Swamp Rabbits conclude the weekend against Reading with “NASCAR Night”, presented by Arthrex. The annual fan-favorite night features appearances from 21 drivers, including three-time NASCAR Cup Series Champion Joey Logano, Kyle Busch, Bubba Wallace, and Spire Motorsports drivers Justin Haley, Michael McDowell, reigning Sunoco Rookie of the Year Carson Hocevar, and Rajah Caruth. Puck drop for the night where the rubber meets the ice is slated for 7:05 p.m. EST at Bon Secours Wellness Arena on Saturday, January 25th.

About the Greenville Swamp Rabbits …
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 and the Swamp Rabbits are the highest-level professional minor league franchise in South Carolina. The Swamp Rabbits are the proud ECHL affiliate of the NHL’s LA Kings and the AHL’s Ontario Reign. Greenville is an ECHL Premier ‘AA’ Hockey League member.

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Mitch Beck was a standup comedian and radio personality for over 25 years. His passion for hockey started with Team USA in 1980 when they defeated the Soviets at Lake Placid. He has also worked in hockey as a coach and administrator. He also works for USA Hockey as a Coach Developer. Mitch has been reporting on the New York Rangers, and exclusively on the Hartford Wolf Pack since 2005.

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