(GREENVILLE, S.C.) - The Greenville Swamp Rabbits, proud ECHL affiliate of the NHL’s Los Angeles Kings and AHL’s Ontario Reign, are excited to welcome Realty ONE Group Freedom as a proud corporate partner of the team.

Realty ONE Group Freedom, the “Official Real Estate Partner of the Swamp Rabbits”, joins the team as the presenting partner for the team’s Community Organization of the Night initiative throughout the 2026-27 Season, affording non-profit organizations the opportunity to fundraise through Chuck-A-Puck and other means at Swamp Rabbits games. Additionally, Realty ONE Group Freedom is the game-night sponsor for the all-new “Mardis Gras” game, which will take place on Saturday, February 6, 2027.

“The Upstate isn’t just where we do business—it’s our home. Partnering with the Greenville Swamp Rabbits gives Realty ONE Group Freedom another incredible way to show up for the community we love, support the people who make it special, and build relationships that go far beyond real estate. We couldn’t be more excited to officially call ourselves partners,” said Darlene Elmer, Owner & President of Realty ONE Group Freedom. “At Realty ONE Group Freedom, we believe the strongest brands don’t just do business in a community—they become part of it. The Greenville Swamp Rabbits bring people together, create unforgettable experiences, and have a whole lot of fun doing it. That sounds a lot like Freedom. We’re incredibly proud to hit the ice alongside them as their Official Real Estate Partner.”

“Our organization is excited to welcome Realty ONE Group Freedom to the Swamp Rabbits family. This is an exciting day to welcome them as partners of our team,” said Anthony Romano, Manager of New Business for the Swamp Rabbits. “Realty ONE Group Freedom is an established brand that shares our goal of growth, benefitting and positively impacting our Upstate community. The relationship with Brian and Darlene developed organically with a mutual enthusiasm to utilize the Swamp Rabbits platform to achieve these goals.”

The Swamp Rabbits officially begin the 25th season of professional hockey in the Upstate on “Opening Night”, presented by Bon Secours St. Francis Health System on Friday, October 16th. Puck drop is set for 7:05pm at Bon Secours Wellness Arena, with a pre-game part on the Furman Plaza set to kick off the festivities with an “orange carpet” entrance of the 2026-27 Greenville Swamp Rabbits.

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About Realty ONE Group Freedom...
Realty ONE Group Freedom is proud to be a locally owned, woman, and veteran-owned brokerage built right here in the Upstate. With more than 100 real estate professionals across three upstate offices, we’re proving that you can grow bigger without losing the heart, relationships, and community that make local businesses matter.

About the 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.