Syracuse Assigns Three to Everblades

Landry and Hutchings Return to Everblades; Langelier-Parent also assigned

ESTERO, FL – The Florida Everblades announced Thursday that the Syracuse Crunch of the American Hockey league has assigned defenseman Charles Landry, forwards Alex Hutchings and Maxime Langelier-Parent to the Everblades. .

With today’s announcement, the Everblades roster is now comprised of 13 players, who were a part of last season’s championship team.

Landry, 21, appeared in 36 games with the Everblades last season recording nine points (2g, 7a). Landry was a member of the Everblades championship team last season, and scored a goal and two assists in 11 postseason appearances. The 6-1, 194-pound. blueliner also logged six assists in 23 contests with the Norfolk Admirals during the 2011-12 season.

Hutchings, 21, appeared in 23 games with the Everblades during the 2011-12 campaign, recording 24 points (12g, 12a). The 5-10, 184-lb. winger also played in 12 contests with the Norfolk Admirals, collecting five points (2g, 3a). Hutchings has 74 career ECHL games with the Everblades and 50 total points (25g, 25a).

Langelier-Parent, 24, joins the ‘Blades after spending the 2011-12 season with McGill University of the CIS. The 6-1, 214-pound center played 105 career games for McGill University recording 75 points (26g, 49a). Langelier-Parent also has 11 points (5g, 6a) in 53 QMJHL games with the Gatineau Olympiques, St. John's Fog Devils and Victoriaville Tigres.

The Everblades open up their 15th Anniversary season against Orlando on this Friday, October 12 at 7:30 p.m. The Everblades will raise their championship banner prior to the game. The first 2,500 fans will receive a championship mini-banner.

The two teams meet again the following day on Saturday, October 13 at 7:00 p.m. The first 5,000 fans to enter the arena for the Saturday game, will receive an Everblades Magnet schedule courtesy of Jack’s Cleaning Services.

Individual games tickets for preseason and opening weekend are currently on sale! Stop by any Ticketmaster outlet, or the Capital Bank Box Office at Germain Arena. The Capital Bank Box Office is open Monday thru Friday from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. and on Saturdays from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Fans may also call Ticketmaster at 1-800-745-3000, or order online at www.ticketmaster.com

Season ticket packages are currently available, starting at $380 per seat for all 36 home games. Partial-season packages start as low as $150, and offer a flexible option for fans. For more information on all available packages, call the Everblades office at 239-948-7825, or purchase tickets online.