In the front office, Bryon Rucker has been named Executive Vice President/General Manager of ScheerSports, Inc. and the Greenville Grrrowl. Rucker will oversee day-to-day operations on the administrative level, including all public/media relations responsibilities. He will continue to work directly with John Marks (Vice President of Hockey Operations/Head Coach) to structure all elements of the on-ice hockey operation. Rucker has been with ScheerSports in several capacities since January 1997.

Earlier this year, the Grrrowl announced a major change in the seating configuration and capacity to bring the fans closer to the action in the BI-LO Center. Beginning with the upcoming 2003-04 season, a total of 7,479 seats will be available only in the lower bowl, as well as the first two rows of the upper bowl. This is a reduction in the official capacity for hockey games in the facility, and will contribute to the excitement and energy level during all 36 home games.

In an effort to enhance the atmosphere for the fans, the popular Ethan Wade will return to the ice in an entertainment role. Along with his responsibilities in the Grrrowl ticket department, Ethan directs all gameday operations for the Grrrowl, and, prior to last season, had spent the first four years of the Grrrowl existence entertaining fans on a nightly basis along with the IceDawgs. �Ethan�s unique gift of showmanship is something that we missed last year, and we know that all Grrrowl fans will enjoy his return to the ice,� said Byron Rucker, EVP/GM of ScheerSports.

The Grrrowl will be �pumping up� the game experience for Upstate fans this season with some noticeable additions and improvements, including �