{"id":210733,"date":"2026-03-29T16:21:22","date_gmt":"2026-03-29T16:21:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/210733\/"},"modified":"2026-03-29T16:21:22","modified_gmt":"2026-03-29T16:21:22","slug":"icemen-and-rabbits-clash-in-crucial-playoff-matchup","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/210733\/","title":{"rendered":"Icemen and Rabbits Clash in Crucial Playoff Matchup"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The Jacksonville Icemen and Greenville Swamp Rabbits, two of the top teams in the ECHL’s South Division, will face off on Sunday in a crucial late-season matchup that could have major implications for the upcoming playoffs.<\/p>\n

Why it matters<\/p>\n

With both teams jockeying for position in the crowded ECHL playoff race, this game represents a pivotal opportunity for each side to gain ground and improve their chances of securing a coveted postseason berth.<\/p>\n

The details<\/p>\n

The Icemen and Swamp Rabbits have been two of the most consistent and successful teams in the ECHL this season, with both clubs firmly in the mix for a playoff spot. Jacksonville currently sits in third place in the South Division, while Greenville is right behind them in fourth. A win for either team on Sunday could help them create some separation in the standings.<\/p>\n

The game is scheduled for Sunday, March 30, 2026.The Icemen and Swamp Rabbits have met three times already this season, with each team winning one game.<\/p>\n

The players<\/p>\n

Jacksonville Icemen<\/p>\n

The Icemen are the ECHL affiliate of the NHL’s Tampa Bay Lightning and have been one of the top teams in the league this season.<\/p>\n

Greenville Swamp Rabbits<\/p>\n

The Swamp Rabbits are the ECHL affiliate of the NHL’s Carolina Hurricanes and have also been a strong contender in the South Division.<\/p>\n

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\n What they\u2019re saying<\/p>\n

\u201cThis is a huge game for both teams as we push towards the playoffs. We know the Swamp Rabbits are a tough opponent, but we’re ready for the challenge.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u2014 Zach Solow, Forward, Jacksonville Icemen<\/p>\n

\u201cEvery game is crucial at this point in the season. We’re looking forward to the opportunity to go on the road and try to steal a big two points from a division rival.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u2014 Ryan Bednard, Goaltender, Greenville Swamp Rabbits<\/p>\n

What\u2019s next<\/p>\n

The winner of Sunday’s game will take a big step towards securing a playoff spot, while the loser will need to rebound quickly with the regular season winding down.<\/p>\n

The takeaway<\/p>\n

This matchup between the Icemen and Swamp Rabbits is a must-watch for ECHL fans, as two of the league’s top teams battle it out in a high-stakes late-season showdown with major playoff implications.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Got story updates? Submit your updates here. \u203a The Jacksonville Icemen and Greenville Swamp Rabbits, two of the…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":201199,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[8],"tags":[116,118,117],"class_list":["post-210733","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-jacksonville","tag-jacksonville","tag-jacksonville-headlines","tag-jacksonville-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/210733","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=210733"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/210733\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/201199"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=210733"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=210733"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=210733"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}