BY: Mark Sheeley, Greenville Swamp Rabbits
GREENVILLE, SC – The Greenville Swamp Rabbits announced today that the club had re-signed defenseman Bobby Russell ahead of the 2022-23 season.
Russell, 22, re-signs with Greenville after a 2021-22 season that saw the then-rookie post 14 points (5g, 9a) over a 43-game span. The Langley, BC native added four points (1g, 3a) in four games of the 2022 Kelly Cup Playoffs.
Along with his showings in the ECHL, Russell earned a pair of call-ups to the American Hockey League with the Ontario Reign and the Charlotte Checkers. In his ten appearances between Ontario and Charlotte, Russell recorded an assist in his AHL debut with the Reign on December 1, 2021.
Over the final 16 games of the Swamp Rabbits’ season, Russell saw his most offensive production, recording nine points (3g, 6a).
The Swamp Rabbits open the 2022-23 season, presented by Bon Secours, on Saturday, October 22 at 7:05 p.m. as they take on the newest team in the ECHL, the Savannah Ghost Pirates, at Bon Secours Wellness Arena. 2022-23 full and half Season Tickets are on sale now by calling (864)-674-7825 or visiting SwampRabbits.com.
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, 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 an ECHL, Premier ‘AA’ Hockey League member.
