TWO CHANCES – NO WINS – ROAD WARRIORS LOSE SECOND STRAIGHT TO GLADIATORS

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BY: Ray Schmitt, Voice of the Greenville Road Warriors

The Greenville Road Warriors lost in their final meeting of the season with the Gwinnett Gladiators, 3-2, on Saturday night at the BI-LO Center. The loss dropped Greenville’s record to 40-23-6.

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WARRIORS SLAIN BY GLADIATORS

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BY: Ray Schmitt, the Voice of the Greenville Road Warriors

The Greenville Road Warriors had a third period lead slip away and they fell to Gwinnett 2-1 in the shootout on Friday night at the BI-LO Center. The 3-2 setback left the Road Warriors‘ record at 40-22-6.

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GWINNETT STANDS IN THE WAY AS WARRIORS LOOK TO RUN THEM OVER TO THE PLAYOFFS

BY: Ray Schmitt, Voice of the Greenville Road Warriors

The Battle of I-85 between the Greenville Road Warriors and Gwinnett Gladiators has reached its pinnacle with tonight’s game in Greenville kicking off the final two-game series of the season between the clubs.

The Road Warriors (40-22-5, 85 pts.) host Gwinnett (38-18-11, 87 pts.) today for the 16th of 17 meetings between the clubs this season. Fans can follow the action by watching on America One or listening at  Greenvilleroadwarriors.com. Greenville is 7-6-2 this season against the Gladiators which includes a 6-1-0 mark at the BI-LO Center. The Road Warriors have lost their last three games to Gwinnett including a 3-1 setback on March 6 in Greenville which broke the Road Warriors’ nine-game home winning streak against the Gladiators. Despite that loss, Greenville has been a dominant team at home against Gwinnett and has out-scored its rival by a 26-16 margin in their seven prior games. Dating back to last season the Road Warriors are 12-4-0 at home against Gwinnett.

KELLY CUP PLAYOFF CLINCHING SCENARIOS:

HOW MUCH FUN WILL THIS BE?

BY: Ray Schmitt, Voice of the Greenville Road Warriors

Pucks and Paws presented by Cleveland Park Animal Hospital and Upstate Veterinary Specialists is coming up this Saturday, March 24 at 7:05 p.m. at the BI-LO Center. All fans with friendly dogs are invited to bring their pups with them to the game.

The highlight of the night is the Small Dog Derby and there is still time to sign your pup up. Fans with dogs 20 pounds or lighter can contact the Road Warriors in advance and register their dog for the race. At the first intermission the Small Dog Derby will be held on the ice in front of thousands of fans. The dogs will start at one goal line with one of their owners then race across the ice to their other owner perched at the far goal line. The winner of the Small Dog Derby will take home a Road Warriors prize pack. To register your dog for the Small Dog Derby call 864-250-4765.

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VALLERAND BACK FROM BEING AN ICEHOG TO A ROAD WARRIOR

BY: Ray Schmitt, Voice of the Greenville Road Warriors

The Greenville Road Warriors announced today that forward Marc-Olivier Vallerand has returned to the club from his loan to the Rockford IceHogs of the American Hockey League.

Vallerand, 22, was loaned to the IceHogs on February 29 and went on to play in seven games over his three weeks in Rockford. The second-year forward recorded two assists, seven penalty minutes, and one shootout goal on his second call up to the AHL this season. His assist on March 10 at Milwaukee was his first AHL point. Vallerand also played two games with the Bridgeport Sound Tigers on February 25 and 26 but was scoreless.

CORIE A ROAD WARRIOR

BY: Ray Schmitt, Voice of the Greenville Road Warriors

The Greenville Road Warriors announced today that they have signed defenseman Adam Comrie.

Comrie, 21, comes to Greenville after beginning the season with the Cincinnati Cyclones. There he had six points (3G, 3A) in four games to begin the season. A second-year pro, Comrie earned eight points (4G, 4A) in 13 games with Cincinnati last season and added one goal in two playoff games. The 6-4, 215-pound rearguard spent a majority of his rookie season with Rochester of the American Hockey League where he recorded five assists and 18 penalty minutes in 44 games.

GWINNETT TURNS ASIDE ROAD WARRIORS

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BY: Ray Schmitt, Voice of the Greenville Road Warriors

The Greenville Road Warriors fell in their final visit to the Arena at Gwinnett Center on Saturday night as they dropped a 4-3 decision to the Gwinnett Gladiators. The defeat left Greenville’s record at 39-22-5.

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GREENVILLE LOOKS TO FEAST ON STINGRAY

BY: Ray Schmitt, Voice of the Greenville Road Warriors

Tonight the Road Warriors finish off a five-game road swing by taking a trip west on I-85 to pay the Gwinnett Gladiators a visit. It is Greenville’s last game at the Arena at Gwinnett Center this season.

ONE STEP CLOSER

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BY: Ray Schmitt, Voice of the Greenville Road Warriors

The Greenville Road Warriors suffered a 4-3 setback to the Gwinnett Gladiators on Sunday evening. Greenville earned a standings point for making to overtime, but lost 2-0 in the shootout. The loss dipped Greenville’s record to 38-21-5.

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FIRST PLACE ON THE LINE IN GWINNETT

By: Ray Schmitt, Voice of the Greenville Road Warriors

Today the Greenville Road Warriors wrap up a three-in-three weekend by paying a visit to the Gwinnett Gladiators. It will be the second time this week that Greenville and Gwinnett meet with first place in the Eastern Conference on the line.

The Road Warriors (38-21-4, 80 pts.) visit Gwinnett (35-17-11, 81 pts.) today for the 14th of 17 meetings between the clubs this season. Fans can follow the action by watching America One or listening at Greenvilleroadwarriors.com. Greenville is looking to take down Gwinnett tonight and snap a four-game losing streak (0-3-1) at the Arena at Gwinnett Center. The last time Greenville won here was a 4-2 triumph on October 22, 2011. Including their inaugural season, the Road Warriors are 5-8-1 in Gwinnett.