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De Jong back with Swamp Rabbits

Friday, July 11th
De Jong back with Swamp Rabbits

GREENVILLE, S.C. – The Greenville Swamp Rabbits, ECHL affiliate of the National Hockey League’s Los Angeles Kings and American Hockey League’s Ontario Reign, announced that defenseman Tristan De Jong has re-signed back with the team for the 2025-26 season.

De Jong makes his way back to Greenville after beginning his professional career with the Swamp Rabbits near the end of last season. He made his professional debut on Feb. 23 against Atlanta, posting his first professional assist in the effort. He finished the season with 18 games in a Swamp Rabbits sweater, earning a pair of assists and 22 penalty minutes.

The 25-year-old turned professional following the conclusion of his college hockey career with the University of Guelph. As a senior, he tallied 17 points (3g-14a) in 28 contests, serving as captain for a second campaign. He finished his time as a Gryphon with 37 points (6g-31a) in 92 games over the course of four seasons. Before going to college, De Jong suited up in the Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League with the Moncton Wildcats, garnering 55 points (13g-42a) in 154 games.
 

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