Gudlevskis Recalled to NHL’s Tampa Bay Lightning

Estero, FL – The Florida Everblades announced Friday that goaltender Kristers Gudlevskis has been called up to the National Hockey League by the Tampa Bay Lightning.

Gudlevskis, 20, was a fifth-round pick in the NHL Entry Draft in June of the Lightning.

A 6-foot-3, 205 pound native of Aizkraukle, Latvia, Gudlevskis has been in training camp with the Everblades since October 3. He spent the 2012-13 season with HC Riga in the MHL—Russia’s top junior league—with a record of 27-18, a 2.09 GAA and a .927 SV%.

When Gudlevskis plays his first game for the Lightning, he will be the 26th player in Everblades history to play in the NHL.

The Everblades open the 2013-14 campaign at Germain Arena on Friday, October 18, with Black Out Night against the Orlando Solar Bears.  Individual game tickets are now on sale at the Capital Bank Box Office at Germain Arena, Monday through Friday, 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM and Saturdays 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM.

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 Tampa Bay Lightning and Carolina Hurricanes

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