Deckert Returns to Blades from AHL Call-Up

Ontario, CA – The Florida Everblades announced Thursday that goalie Jesse Deckert has been reassigned to the team by the Charlotte Checkers of the American Hockey League.

Deckert, 27, played one preseason game for the Blades before an injury to former Everblade goalie Anton Khudobin with the NHL’s Carolina Hurricanes caused Charlotte starter Justin Peters to be called up to the Canes.

His lone appearance came Sunday in relief of Mike Murphy during the Checkers’ 7-2 loss to Iowa: Deckert stopped 10 of 13 shots he faced without factoring into the decision.

In 11 regular season starts in 2012-13, Deckert went 9-1-1 with a 2.40 GAA and a .916 SV% for Florida.

The Blades kick off a four-game West Coast road trip Friday in southern California against the Ontario Reign with a 10:00pm EST puck drop and Citizens Business Bank Arena.

Friday’s interdivision contest will be broadcast locally on FOX Sports Radio 1350 AM and worldwide online on America ONE, the official internet television provider for the ECHL, at www.americaonesports.com. Pregame coverage will get under way at 9:45pm.

2013-14 Season Ticket Package Information

Ticket packages for the 2013-14 season are currently on sale—and going fast!  Full season packages begin at $380, while 10 and 20 game packages start as low as $160. Sign-up for a new season ticket package today, and receive a $20 gift card per seat to Outback Steakhouse!

For more information call 239-948-7825, or stop by the Everblades main office located at Germain Arena.

Office hours are Monday – Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

The Everblades are the proud ECHL affiliate of the Carolina Hurricanes and Tampa Bay Lightning.

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