A Familiar Face Returns to the Swamp Rabbits
Josh Zary has officially re‑signed with the Greenville Swamp Rabbits for the upcoming 2026‑27 season, cementing his place on a roster that has become a launchpad for emerging talent.
The forward’s return comes after a memorable stint at the tail end of the 2025‑26 campaign, during which he made his professional debut and celebrated his first goal in front of a home crowd on March 29, 2026.
Zary’s journey to the professional ranks was marked by a distinguished college career that spanned Ferris State University and Long Island University, where he became the first player in the latter’s history to reach the 20‑goal plateau in a sophomore season.
Before stepping onto the collegiate stage, he honed his skills in the British Columbia Hockey League, suiting up for the Alberni Valley Bulldogs and the Cowichan Valley Capitals, experiences that helped shape his defensive awareness and offensive instincts.
Beyond club commitments, Zary is also known as the cousin of NHL prospect Connor Zary, a relationship that adds a personal narrative to his professional trajectory and underscores the family’s deep roots in the sport.
Coaches and analysts alike anticipate that his blend of college‑level production and junior‑league experience will provide the Swamp Rabbits with a versatile option up front, especially as the team looks to build on its recent playoff push.