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

Player Profile: Victor Hedman

Tampa Bay, Fla. — Ever since Steven Stamkos left his long-time home of Tampa Bay during the 2024 offseason break, there has been much talk about Victor Hedman. Hedman, a long-time friend of Stamkos and alternate captain beside him, has left a long-lasting impact on the Lightning franchise. Now that Stamkos is gone to the Nashville Predators, […]

ECHL: Swamp Rabbits Acquire Brent Pedersen from Three-Team Trade

Greenville, S.C. — At an unprecedented time, the Greenville Swamp Rabbits announced a significant trade. Today, Aug. 28, the club announced that they had a three-team trade with the Savannah Ghost Pirates and Reading Royals to acquire the rights of Ghost Pirate Brent Pedersen in exhange for Logan Britt and future considerations. The trade occurred […]

ECHL: Greenville Swamp Rabbits Sign Miles Gendron

Greenville, S.C. — The Greenville Swamp Rabbits continued building their 2024-25 roster today, making a significant signing in bringing back Miles Gendron. About Gendron Gendron, 28 years old, played for the Swamp Rabbits during the 2022-23 season after finishing a short 19-game season in Norway (three goals, five assists). He will be entering his sixth […]

LA Kings Extend Erik Portillo for Three Years

Los Angeles, CA — There were considerable discussions regarding Erik Portillo’s potential re-signing with the Los Angeles Kings prior to the 2024-25 season. Given his exceptional goaltending performances with the Ontario Reign in the American Hockey League (AHL) from last season, Portillo became the focus of attention regarding whether he would extend his affiliation with […]

AHL: Ontario Reign Sign Rookie Bryce Brodzinski

The Ontario Reign have been building their 2024-25 season roster with new and returning faces being signed. Today, Aug. 22, the Reign, AHL affiliate of the LA Kings, announced that they have signed rookie forward Bryce Brodzinski. About Brodzinski Coming out of his collegiate career within the NCAA Big Ten Conference, the 24-year-old from Blaine, […]

ECHL: Greenville Swamp Rabbits Sign Tyson Fawcett

Greenville, S.C. — The Greenville Swamp Rabbits have been busy building an extensive roster for the 2024-25 ECHL season. Many players are returning faces from last season, either entering their second or fourth year with the club. But today, Aug. 22, the club announced that they have signed veteran forward Tyson Fawcett. About Fawcett Fawcett, […]

ECHL: Greenville Swamp Rabbits Extend Luke Richardson

Greenville, S.C. — As the Greenville club was signing new and returning players to their upcoming season roster, the Greenville Swamp Rabbits had kept a goalie signing dormant for an extended period of time. Until today, August 20, the team announced that they had extended Luke Richardson for a second full season. The young goaltender […]

AHL: Colton Young Signs With Ontario Reign

With the 2024–25 season approaching in the ECHL and AHL, teams across the leagues are signing new or returning players to their rosters. It’s not unusual to see ECHL players inking AHL deals before the season begins. The contracts allow for ECHL players to efficiently be called up and/or actively stay on the roster for […]

ECHL: Greenville Swamp Rabbits Name Adam Dauda as Assistant Coach

Greenville, S.C. — The Greenville Swamp Rabbits have made significant announcements in the past month regarding their 2024 roster. Today, August 13, the club announced that they have named Adam Dauda as their assistant coach. The news comes after the club named Kyle Mountain as their head coach on June 22, after he spent last […]

ECHL: Greenville Swamp Rabbits Release 2024-25 Promotional Schedule

Greenville, S.C. — The ECHL 2024-25 regular season is less than 67 days away, and that means teams across the league are planning ahead for their full 36 game slate on home turf. Every club is different from what they plan for their fans on home ice. From events featuring special jerseys to live performances […]