Roy Poised for Wednesday Return

Estero, FL – The Florida Everblades announced that team captain Mathieu Roy will return to the lineup Wednesday against the Elmira Jackals at Germain Arena.

It will be the 2013-14 debut for Roy, who led the ECHL in scoring during the 2012-13 campaign (38g, 51a), after spending the first three weeks of the season recovering from offseason surgery.

He was cleared by doctors early Wednesday to make his return to the ice against the Jackals.

In all, the Amos, Quebec, native has 321 appearances, 107 goals and 129 assists over the span of five seasons with the Everblades.

Roy is the captain of the Everblades for the fourth straight season. During his absence Brandon MacLean, Trevor Bruess and Jordan Henry provided leadership as the team’s assistant captains.

The Blades return to Germain Arena to open up a three-game homestand, starting with a 7:30pm Wednesday contest against the Atlantic Division’s Elmira Jackals.

It will be the start of the Blades’ “Two Dollar Wednesdays,” with $2.00 hot dogs, Bud drafts and Barefoot Wines throughout the 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.

Wednesday’s interdivision tilt 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 7:15pm.

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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