SWAMP RABBITS SWAP WITH THE ONTARIO REIGN
SWAMP RABBITS SWAP WITH THE ONTARIO REIGN
Gorman heads to Ontario for first time this season; Slukynsky comes on assignment from LA
By: Mark Binetti, Greenville Swamp Rabbits
GREENVILLE, SC – The Greenville Swamp Rabbits, proud ECHL affiliate of the NHL’s Los Angeles Kings and AHL’s Ontario Reign, announced today via Swamp Rabbit Moving Transactions that the team has swapped players with the Reign.
Forward Brendan Gorman earns his first call-up of the season to the Reign, while the Los Angeles Kings send goaltender Hampton Slukynsky to the Swamp Rabbits from Ontario.
Gorman heads to the Reign for his first AHL action of the season. The 6’0”, 180-pound forward leaves with a share of the team’s scoring lead with Blake Bennett at nine points, composed of four goals and five assists in eight games. Making his ECHL debut on Opening Night back on October 16th, he scored his first professional goal to open scoring in a 5-1 thrashing of Atlanta, and sent home the game-winner on the power play this past Sunday at Savannah in a come-from-behind 4-3 win. Gorman, who has points in every game except two this season, also goes to Ontario tied for seventh in the league in scoring (tied for second amongst rookies) and tied for fourth in the league in power play points (tied for first among rookies). His pair of power play markers also paces all first-year skaters.
On a contract with the Ontario Reign, Gorman, 23, from Arlington, Massachusetts, turned professional with the Reign last season, appearing twice while making his debut on April 17th in a 4-1 win against San Diego. Before elevating to the professional ranks, he played four seasons of NCAA college hockey with Princeton University, logging 94 points in 124 games. During his junior season as a Tiger, he garnered 2025 All-Ivy League and ECAC 3rd Team All-Star honors.
Slukynsky joins the Swamp Rabbits following initial action with the Reign this season. The 6’1”, 190-pound netminder is 0-4-0-0 through four appearances, sporting a 3.60 GAA and .878 SV%. He turned professional with the Reign at the end of his college career last season, going 2-0-0-0 in as many starts, including his pro debut on April 10th against Coachella Valley with 21 saves in a 4-1 win.
On contract with the Los Angeles Kings, Slukynsky, 21 from Warroad, Minnesota, came to the pro ranks after completing his NCAA career at Western Michigan University. In 64 games as a Bronco over two seasons, he posted a blistering 46-16-2 record with five shutouts, a 2.14 GAA, and .918 SV%. Of his many collegiate achievements, Slukynsky led the Broncos to their first-ever National Championship in 2025, additionally garnering the NCHC Regular Season and Tournament championship titles, NCHC All-Rookie and All-Tournament Team selections, and NCAA All-Tournament Team recognition. As part of a banner 2025 year, Slukynsky also suited up for Team USA, winning a gold medal in both the U20 World Junior Championship in January and the World Championship in May. Prior to going to college, he played one USHL season with the Fargo Force in 2023-24, leading the team to the Clark Cup Championship while suffering only six losses in the entirety of the campaign with a 28-3-0 regular season record and a 9-3-0 postseason mark. He additionally logged the best GAA and SV% in the USHL that season (1.86, .923), alongside USHL Goaltender of the Year and First All-Star Team accolades. Hampton’s brother, Grant, is also contracted with the Kings and currently plays forward for the Reign.
About the Greenville Swamp Rabbits …
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 the proud ECHL affiliate of the NHL’s LA Kings and the AHL’s Ontario Reign. Greenville is a member of the ECHL, Premier ‘AA’ Hockey League.
