BY: Mark Shelley, Greenville Swamp Rabbits
GREENVILLE, S.C. – Despite two goals from Justin Nachbaur, the Greenville Swamp Rabbits’ comeback efforts fell short in a 4-3 loss to the Atlanta Gladiators on Sunday afternoon.
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The Gladiators jumped out to an early 2-0 advantage as Peter Bates netted his second of the season at 2:06 into the first period before Hugo Roy scored his 20th of the season in a four-on-four scenario. Later in the frame, Greenville would respond as Anthony Rinaldi netted his fourth goal in as many games at the 15:47 mark.
In the second period, Derek Topatigh netted a goal at 7:46 to regain momentum for the Gladiators. Then, at 15:14, Eric Neiley up the Gladiators up 4-1 with his 16th of the season, forcing the Swamp Rabbits to swamp goaltenders and allowing Linden Marshall to make his professional debut. In front of a new goaltender, the Rabbits would score twice before the end of the period, as Justin Nachbaur tucked in his first of the game at 18:13 before tipping in a power-play tally at 19:23.
Despite several solid chances in the third period, the Swamp Rabbits failed to find the tying goal. Marshall would make seven saves in addition to his one from the second period to go eight for eight in his debut.
With the loss, the Swamp Rabbits fall to 29-27-5-4, while the Gladiators improve to 42-21-3-1.
The Swamp Rabbits return home to Bon Secours Wellness Arena on Thursday at 7:05 p.m. to open a three-game series with the Rapid City Rush.
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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.
