SWAMP RABBITS EARN FINALIST NODS FROM ECHL
BY: Mark Shelley, Greenville Swamp Rabbits
GREENVILLE, S.C. – The ECHL announced on Wednesday that the Greenville Swamp Rabbits had been named finalists for multiple 2020-21 Team Awards, presented by Stage Front, presented at the 2021 ECHL Hockey Summer Meetings in Las Vegas on August 16 and 17.
Greenville sees five total nominations for awards, including four team-wide awards and one individual honor.
“We are honored to be nominated by the ECHL for this team’s dedication to building the Swamp Rabbits brand and reputation throughout Greenville and the entire league,” said Todd Mackin, President of Spire Hockey. “Our organization is working hard to become one of the premier organizations in the ECHL.”
NOMINATIONS
The team earned nominations for their outreach and community involvement, being named a finalist for Community Service Team of the Year and Marketing Team of the Year.
“Being a member of the Greenville community is extremely important to us,” said Director of Corporate and Community Tim Vieira. “We take great pride in our relationships with our partners, and we look forward to continuing to make an impact, together, in the community.
The game-day experience and providing fans with the top value and entertainment have prioritized the Swamp Rabbits organization. As a result, the team has received nominations for Most Creative Ticket Package of the Year and Theme Night of the Year.
#BITBYBIT#
Along with the team’s nominations, the ECHL recognized Account Executive Hanna Tyree as Sales Rookie of the Year.
“Creating an experience to remember is one thing, but combining that experience with affordable, top-value ticketing is what we strive for every day,” said Director of Ticket Sales Tyler Sanford. “It is rewarding to see our entire sales staff recognized for their hard work, and we couldn’t be prouder of Hanna for excelling in her role.”
Swamp Rabbits Season Tickets are on sale now! For more information or to secure your seats today, call 864-674-PUCK (7825) or email INFO@SwampRabbits.com
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 ‘AA’ Hockey League.
