Russell returns to Swamp Rabbits

GREENVILLE, S.C. - The Greenville Swamp Rabbits announced that the club has re-signed defenseman Bobby Russell ahead of the 2022-23 season. Russell, 22, re-signs with Greenville after a 2021-22 season that saw him post 14 points (5g-9a) over 43 games in his rookie season. The Langley, British Columbia native added an additional four points (1g-3a) in four games of the 2022 Kelly Cup Playoffs. Along with his showings in the ECHL, Russell earned a pair of call-ups to the American Hockey League with the Ontario Reign and the Charlotte Checkers. In his 10 appearances between the two teams, Russell recorded an assist in his AHL debut with the Reign on Dec. 1, 2021. Over the final 16 games of the Swamp Rabbits' season, Russell saw his most offensive production, recording nine points (3g-6a) during those games.