GREENVILLE, S.C. — The Greenville Swamp Rabbits, proud affiliate of the Carolina Hurricanes and Charlotte Checkers, have released the 2019–20 Season Opening Roster, which includes 24 players. Bolstered by AHL contracted players and a new affiliation with the Carolina Hurricanes, the Greenville Swamp Rabbits look to make a statement during the 10th Anniversary season starting on Saturday, October 12 in Jacksonville.The Season Opening Roster is as follows:#1 Chris Nell - Goaltender (Reserve)#3 Zach Franko - Forward (Injured Reserve)#4 Chad Duchesne - Defenseman#5 Dylan MacPherson - Defenseman#7 Adam Larkin - Defenseman#8 Roman Ammirato - Forward#9 Mason Baptista - Forward#10 Luke Ripley - Defenseman#12 Johno May - Forward#14 Travis Howe - Forward#15 J.C. Brassard - Defenseman#17 Will Lochead - Defenseman#18 Nathan Perkovich - Forward#19 Jake Bolton - Defenseman#20 Cédric Lacroix - Forward#21 Patrick Bajkov - Forward#22 Cliff Pu - Forward (Reserve)#23 Michael Pelech - Forward#25 Shaquille Merasty - Forward#26 Brien Diffley - Defenseman#27 Thomas Ebbing - Forward#28 Liam Pecararo - Forward#30 Callum Booth - Goaltender#35 Ryan Bednard - GoaltenderReturners to the Swamp Rabbits from last season include Nell, Larkin, Ripley, Brassard, Bolton, Duchesne, Ebbing, Pelech, May, Howe and Franko, coupled with eight players from the American Hockey League level.The 2019–20 season gets underway on Saturday, October 12 in Jacksonville.Opening Night is right around the corner, and single game tickets are on sale now! Get your tickets to the beginning of the 10th Anniversary Season on Friday, October 18 by going to SwampRabbits.com, or by going to the GSP International Airport Box Office at the Bon Secours Wellness Arena.
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