(GREENVILLE, S.C.) – The Greenville Swamp Rabbits, proud ECHL affiliate of the NHL’s Los Angeles Kings and AHL’s Ontario Reign announced via Swamp Rabbit Moving Transactions that Brendan Gorman returns on loan from the Reign, while Hampton Slukynsky has been reassigned by the Los Angeles Kings to Ontario.

Gorman returns to the Upstate after earning his first AHL action of the season. The 6’0”, 180-pound forward played in two games for the Reign and returns just as he left as the team’s leading rookie scorer, with nine points composed of four goals and five assists in eight games. Making his ECHL debut on Opening Night back on October 16^th, he scored his first professional goal to open scoring entries in a 5-1 thrashing of Atlanta. Gorman has points in every game except two this season with the Swamp Rabbits.

On contract with the Ontario Reign, Gorman, 23 from Arlington, Massachusetts, turned professional with the Reign last season, appearing twice while making his debut on April 17^th in a 4-1 win against San Diego. Before elevating to the professional ranks, he played four seasons of NCAA college hockey with Princeton University, logging 94 points in 124 games. During his junior season as a Tiger, he garnered 2025 All-Ivy League and ECAC 3^rd Team All-Star honors. 

Slukynsky leaves the Swamp Rabbits on a perfect heater between the pipes. The 6’1”, 190-pound net-minder made four consecutive starts and won all of them, stopping 111 shots out of 118 with a perfect 4-0-0-0 record, a 1.70 GAA, and .941 SV%. He matched a career-high from earlier this season with Ontario, stopping 40 of 43 shots in regulation and overtime and an additional seven of nine shooters in the shootout in a 4-3 win on Tuesay morning. With the Reign this season he is 0-4-0-0 through four appearances, sporting a 3.60 GAA and .878 SV%. Slukynsky turned professional with the Reign at the end of his college career last season, going 2-0-0-0 in as many starts, including his pro debut on April 10^th against Coachella Valley with 21 saves in a 4-1 win.

On contract with the Los Angeles Kings, Slukynsky, 21 from Warroad, Minnesota, came to the pro ranks after completing his NCAA career at Western Michigan University. In 64 games as a Bronco over two seasons, he posted a blistering 46-16-2 record with five shutouts, a 2.14 GAA, and .918 SV%. Of his many collegiate achievements, Slukynsky led the Broncos to their first ever National Championship in 2025, additionally garnering the NCHC Regular Season and Tournament championship titles, NCHC All-Rookie and All-Tournament Team selections, and NCAA All-Tournament Team recognition. As part of a banner 2025 year, Slukynsky also suited up for Team USA, winning a gold medal in both the U20 World Junior Championship in January and World Championship in May. Prior to going to college, he played one USHL season with the Fargo Force in 2023-24, leading the team to the Clark Cup Championship while suffering only six losses in the entirety of the campaign with a 28-3-0 regular season record and a 9-3-0 postseason mark. He additionally logged the best GAA and SV% in the USHL that season (1.86, .923), alongside USHL Goaltender of the Year and First All-Star Team accolades. Hampton’s brother, Grant, is also contracted with the Kings and currently plays forward for the Reign.

The Swamp Rabbits conclude their stretch of five games in eight days on the road against the Jacksonville Icemen tonight. Puck drop is slated for 7:00pm at VyStar Veterans Memorial 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.