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SWAMP RABBITS ADD DE JONG AHEAD OF WEEKEND FINALE

Sunday, February 23rd
SWAMP RABBITS ADD DE JONG AHEAD OF WEEKEND FINALE

(GREENVILLE, S.C.) – The Greenville Swamp Rabbits, proud ECHL affiliate of the NHL’s Los Angeles Kings, announced via a Swamp Rabbit Moving Transaction that defenseman Tristan De Jong has been signed and will make his professional debut this afternoon against Atlanta, wearing #7.

De Jong makes his first professional appearance following the conclusion of his Canadian college career. The 6’2”, 200-pound blue-liner earned three goals and 17 points in 28 games this season for the University of Guelph, serving as Captain for a second campaign.

From Breslau, Ontario, De Jong, 24, appeared 92 times for the Gryphons over four seasons, compiling six goals, 31 assists, and 37 points during his collegiate career. His university play began following three seasons in the QMJHL with the Moncton Wildcats, garnering 13 goals, 42 assists, and 55 points over 154 contests.

The Swamp Rabbits conclude “Military Appreciation Weekend”, presented by Budweiser, with their Postgame Concert Night, presented by Carolina Handling and Busch Light, featuring multi-platinum recording artist Chris Janson. The game against the Atlanta Gladiators today has puck drop coming at 3:05 p.m. EST at Bon Secours Wellness Arena.

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About the Greenville Swamp Rabbits …
Acquired by Spire Sports + Entertainment (SS+E) in 2020, the Greenville Swamp Rabbits hockey team have 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.

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