Brassard returning to Swamp Rabbits

GREENVILLE, S.C. —DefensemanJ.C. Brassardhas agreed to terms on a contract to return to the Greenville Swamp Rabbits for the 2019–20 season.

The Swamp Rabbits are the ECHL affiliate of the National Hockey League's Carolina Hurricanes and the American Hockey League's Charlotte Checkers.

Brassard, 23, will enter his second full professional season after injuries shortened his first full year in Greenville. In the 34 games he did play, he scored a pair of goals and added 12 assists. Five of those 14 points came on the power play. Prior to the beginning of preseason, the young blueliner received an invite to the Cleveland Monsters' AHL training camp.

Brassard got his start in the pro ranks with the South Carolina Stingrays late in the 2017-18 season, and posted five points in 12 games. Prior to turning pro, he spent four seasons at Union College, finishing his college career with 52 points, a +18 rating and an ECAC All-Academic selection.