Meireles is the first Swamp Rabbits player to earn Rookie of the Month honors since March 2014 (Josh Nicholls).
"Meireles has been a consistent spark plug in our lineup all season," said Swamp Rabbits Head Coach & Director of Hockey Operations Andrew Lord. He continued, "His skating ability and quick release make him a dynamic, young player."
Meireles' strong month featured a seven-game point streak running from Dec. 27, 2020-Jan.17, 2021. The 6th round selection, 168th overall, by the Florida Panthers in the 2019 NHL Draft tallied four multi-point games in January to lead the Swamp Rabbits.
A former Ottawa Jr. Senators forward, Meireles ranks second among ECHL rookies with 10 assists and 14 points in 13 games.
The Swamp Rabbits return to action on Wednesday, February 3 to kickoff a home-and-home against the South Carolina Stingrays. Both teams will battle Wednesday night at the North Charleston Coliseum before a rematch in the Upstate on Thursday. Ticket information for Greenville's Thirsty Thursday promotion is available online at swamprabbits.com.
