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Contact Alex Reed: 239-948-7825, ext. 1024

Florida Everblades Weekly Recap Monday, November 26, 2012

Overall Record: 7-7-1-3 (18 pts) 4th in the South DivisionLast Week’s Record: 1-1-0-1 (3 pts.)Last 10: 4-4-1-1Home: 5-3-0-1, 11 ptsRoad:  2-4-1-2, 7 pt.

Team Practice Information: The Everblades will practice at Germain Arena from Tuesday through Saturday this week beginning at 10:00 a.m. Practices are open to the public and to the media. Media members may have access to players and coaches following the conclusion of each practice session. For more information, contact Alex Reed at 239-948-7825, ext 1024.

Last Week’s Results:

Wednesday, November 21: Florida – 7 at Colorado – 4Alex Hutchings scored twice, and the Everblades scored three goals in a1:49 span during the second period to soar to 7-4 victory over the Eagles.  The ‘Blades Dan Milan scored his first professional goal in the game. Eagles forward Chad Costello finished with four assists, while Michael Forney scored two goals. Friday, November 23: Florida - 6 at Colorado – 6  ShootoutColorado’s Jack Combs scored two power play goals, while Joey Sides scored the game winning goal I the fifth round of the overtime shootout to earn a 6-5 victory over Florida. The Everblades scored three power play goals in the game. Matt Marquardt and Alex Hutchings each finished with a goal and an assists.  The Everblades fall to 0-3 in shootouts this season.  Saturday, November 24: Florida -1 at Colorado – 4Michael Forney scored two goals for the second time in three games to help pace the Eagles to the 4-1 win. The Everblades lone goal came when Riley Nelson misplayed the puck in front of his own net, and the puck rolled in between the legs of goaltender Adam Brown.

Team Leaders

Points: Matt Marquardt (22), Mathieu Roy (22)  Goals: Matt Marquardt (9)Assists: Mathieu Roy(14)Plus/Minus:  Bobby Raymond (+4)Penalty Minutes: Aaron Bogosian (37)Power Play Goals:  Mathieu Roy (5)Shorthanded Goals:  Justin Shugg (1), Matt Marquardt (1),Brandon MacLean (1), Aaron Bogosian (1), Trevor Bruess (1)Shots: Matt Marquardt (58)Wins: Pat Nagle (4)Save %: Pat Nagle (.885)GAA: Pat Nagle (3.46)

Power Play: 4th, 22 for 90, (24.4%)Penalty Kill: 18th, 17 goals allowed in 79 penalty kills (78.5%)

‘Blades Bites

• Mathieu Roy had a nine game point scoring streak snapped on Saturday. The Everblades Captain totaled 16 points (5g, 11a) during that nine game streak which spanned from Nov. 4 – Nov. 23.
• Alex Hutchings has recorded eight goals in the last nine games.
• Saturday’s loss marked the first time in nine games the Everblades failed to score a power play goal. Florida totaled 14 power play markers during that nine game stretch.

This Week’s Game Schedule & Promotions

Friday, November 30: Greenville at Florida, 7:30 p.m.Fans who bring a new unwrapped toy to the game to donate to Toys for Tots can receive a discounted $10 endzone ticket at the box office.Saturday, December 1: Greenville at Florida, 7:00 p.m.Teddy Bear Toss! Saturday is the annual IBERIABANK Teddy Bear Toss game. Bring a stuffed animal to throw onto the ice after the Blades score their first goal. All of the stuffed animals will be rounded-up and distributed to local children’s charities. Join us for the McDonald’s tailgate party beginning at 5:00 p.m. featuring live music, along with bounce houses and face painting for the kids.

If you can’t make it to the games, both Friday and Saturday’s games will be broadcast on 96 K-Rock (96.1). Fans can also listen online at www.floridaeverblades.com, or watch the game on America One.

Ticket Information

Individual games tickets 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

Full Season ticket packages are still available for all of the 27 remaining home games. Deadline to purchase full season packages is on Thursday (Nov. 29).

Partial-season packages start as low as $150, and offer a flexible option for fans. These packages make for great holiday gifts and stocking stuffers. For more information on all available packages, call the Everblades office at 239-948-7825, or visit the team online at www.floridaeverblades.com

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