Author: Jake Farmer
I'm a photographer and writer covering the ECHL Greenville Swamp Rabbits based in Greenville, South Carolina, and writer of Tampa Bay Lightning content. Twitter and Instagram: JakeCF.Hockey
The Abbotsford Canucks Are 2025 AHL Champions After Defeating The Charlotte Checkers
Charlotte, N.C. — In a win-or-lose situation, the Charlotte Checkers entered game six on home ice with an opportunity to advance the series or give the cup to their opponent, the Abbotsford Canucks. Hosting over 8,000 fans at Bojangles Colosseum, the fans in red and black showed up with loud and electric support. Related Post: […]
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Abbotsford Canucks Defeat Charlotte Checkers In Double-OT In AHL Finals Game One — 06/13/2025
Charlotte, N.C. — The American Hockey League has now reached the finals of the 2025 season, as the Charlotte Checkers and Abbotsford Canucks are looking for a Calder Cup. Last night, June 13, the Checkers hosted the Canucks at Bojangles Coliseum with a sold-out crowd of over 8,500 fans. Little did fans know, they would […]
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Tampa Bay Lightning Hire New Assistant Coach For Next Season
TAMPA, Fla. — After bidding farewell to assistant coach Jeff Blashill, the Tampa Bay Lightning searched for a new assistant coach. A few weeks after Blashill’s departure to become the Chicago Blackhawks’ head coach, the Lightning announced a replacement. Today, June 6, the team’s Vice President and General Manager, Julien BriseBois, announced that they have […]
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Tampa Bay Lightning Extend Fan Favorite Forward For Six Years
TAMPA BAY, Fla. — The Tampa Bay Lightning, now just weeks into their offseason after another unfortunate first round exit, have recently made a significant roster move to open up the offseason. Yesterday, June 2, the Bolts announced that they have extended fan favourite forward Yanni Gourde to a six-year contract worth an Average-Annual Value […]
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ECHL Game Recap: SC Stingrays at Greenville Swamp Rabbits | 04/13/2025
GREENVILLE, S.C. — In the final chapter of this season (2024-25), the Greenville Swamp Rabbits hosted their in-state rivals, the South Carolina Stingrays, for their final home and regular season game. The fans in Greenville showed up to support their team, despite the club losing a playoff berth for the first time since the 2019 […]
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Brayden Point Scores Two Power Play Goals With Win Over New York Rangers | 04/07/2025
In a push to make the playoffs, the New York Rangers had a tough matchup against one of the best teams in the Atlantic Division, the Tampa Bay Lightning. The Lightning previously came off an unfortunate shootout loss to the Buffalo Sabres, with Andrei Vasilevskiy sitting out and Jonas Johansson taking his place. Likewise, the […]
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Tampa Bay Lightning Dominate Penguins at Home | 03/25/2025
TAMPA BAY, Fla. — After experiencing a tough break last week from losing two straight games on the West Coast (Tampa Bay Times, 2025), the Tampa Bay Lightning bounced back with a much-needed win. Last night, March 25, the Bolts hosted Sidney Crosby and the Pittsburgh Penguins at Amalie Arena and dominated with plenty of […]
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Tampa Bay Lightning Shutout Flyers at Home | 03/17/2025
TAMPA BAY, Fla. — The Tampa Bay Lightning played a well-rounded defensive game last night at Amalie Arena against the Philadelphia Flyers to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. As was a recurring trend, both teams’ goaltenders played their best games. But Andrei Vasilevskiy, getting his start, was absolutely impressive, making 21 saves in 60 minutes. From […]
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Lightning Pick Up Seven-Straight Wins Against Calgary At Home | 02/27/2025
TAMPA BAY, Fla. — The Tampa Bay Lightning hosted the Calgary Flames last night, Feb. 27, at Amalie Arena to finish their three-game homestand. During the previous night, the team also hosted an Alberta neighbour to Calgary, the Edmonton Oilers, when the Bolts shut them down 4-1. Since last night, the Lightning have picked up […]
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ECHL Trade: Greenville Trades Mikael Robidoux to Bloomington Bison
GREENVILLE, S.C. — As March approaches, teams are finalizing their rosters through trades, acquisitions, and player suspensions for overseas play. Many well-known ECHL players have been traded or suspended to play overseas. This evening, Feb. 26, it was announced via Twitter that the Greenville Swamp Rabbits traded forward Mikael Robidoux to the Bloomington Bison in […]
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