Initial 2014-15 Promo Schedule Announced

ESTERO, FL – The Florida Everblades have announced their initial promotional schedule for the 2014-15 season.  Additional promotions and theme nights will be added at later dates.

To view the promotional schedule CLICK HERETo download a printable PDF version of the promotional schedule CLICK HERE

Opening weekend is October 17 & 18 and is presented by the Passion Foundation.  The Everblades will once again open up the season with a “Black Out” and will wear special black jerseys for the game. The special black jerseys will be auctioned off following the October 18 game and the proceeds will benefit the Passion Foundation, a local organization which raises funds to cover playgrounds with shade tents to help decrease the sun exposure of children in Southwest Florida.  The foundation was founded by Tara Parla who battled skin and various other types of cancer.

“The Passion Foundation is beyond excited to partner with the Everblades this season,” said Passion Foundation Co-Founder Jonathan Parla.  “The Estero Community has been so supportive and this is one of the steps of getting the foundation to the next level. Tara’s goal was to prevent one person from having to fight the battle she went through, so partnerships such as this are keeping her dream alive. We are working on our seventh shade structure, and with all of our events this fall we should be able to look into the eighth and ninth.”

The first 5,000 fans to walk though the gates for the October 17 opener will receive a free Everblades Magnet Schedule courtesy of Jack’s Cleaning Services!

November 1 is Military and Veterans Night presented by the National Coalition For Patriots.   The Everblades will be wearing military themed jerseys which will be auctioned off following the game, with proceeds benefiting the National Coalition For Patriots which assists in enriching the lives of veterans. The Everblades will be honoring military personnel and veterans throughout the night.

“We are once again excited to partner with the Everblades for what will be our Fourth Veterans weekend,” said National Coalition For Patriots President Dan Ashby.  “It has grown each year, and It is awesome to see how two great organizations work together to bring attention to our local Veterans.  The proceeds raised each year from the jersey auction goes to the National Coalition For Patriots which is then used to help our Veterans.  We look forward to another great Veterans Day weekend with the Everblades.”

The Annual IBERIABANK Teddy Bear Toss will take place on Saturday, December 13 against the expansion Indy Fuel.  This annual event is always full of fun as fans are encouraged to bring a new or gently used stuffed animal to the game.  When the Everblades score their first goal, fans may throw the stuffed toy onto the ice to celebrate.  The stuffed toys and teddy bears will be rounded up and distributed to children’s charities across Southwest Florida for the Holidays.

“IBERIABANK has been a proud sponsor of this event for the past five years. Each year, the event has collected over 6,000 stuffed animals for local charities, “ said David Gordley, Market President for IBERIABANK. “The energy in the arena is always high as fans await that first goal when they can toss their teddy bear donations onto the rink. We are truly looking forward to another successful event in December.”

December 13 & 17 are Holiday games, and fans can skate with Santa following the game!

January 10 will mark the return of the Fur Circus.  This popular act made its debut last season at Germain Arena, and the furry characters will once again entertain fans during the intermissions and in the stands!

Pink in the Rink Weekend will take place on February 27 & 28.  The Everblades players will wear special pink jerseys on both nights. The jerseys will be auctioned off with the proceeds benefiting local cancer charities.  .

March 14 will mark the annual Guns N Hoses Night!  Local law enforcement officers and local fire fighters will battle it out on the ice prior to the Everblades contest with Greenville.   The ‘Blades will wear specially designed police and firefighters jerseys to pay tribute to our local heroes!  The jerseys will be auctioned off following the game with the proceeds going to various charities.

April 11 is Fan Appreciation Night and Everblades Team Awards Night.  Arrive early and pick up your free Everblades Team Photo!

Wednesday night games will continue to feature several $2 specials! Fans can purchase $2 Bud Drafts, $2 Barefoot Wines, and $2 hot dogs in the concourse for every Wednesday game this season!

Saturday games will continue to feature the McDonald’s Tailgate Party which features live music, bounces houses & face painting for the kids!

Special Ticket Offer!  Pick up two tickets to any six of your favorite games starting at just $192. Call the Everblades office at 239-948-7825 to purchase, or for more information, or stop by our open house at Germain Arena this Saturday from 2-5 p.m. More details listed below.

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Open House This Saturday! The Everblades will be hosting an “Open House” this Saturday from 2-5 p.m. Come check out some hockey action at the Everblades Free Agent Camp, as prospective players give it their all for a chance to be invited to the Everblades Training Camp in October. The camp will take place on the Blue Rink located at Germain Arena.  Everblades staff members will also be on hand to show fans available seats for the 2014-15 season, and assist them in selecting a ticket package that suits them best! 

2014-15 Everblades Ticket Packages are currently on sale! Full season, as well as 12 and 24-game options are also available!  All packages save you money from the box office price, and come with many great benefits.  For more information call 239-948-7825, or stop by the Everblades Main Office located at Germain Arena, Monday—Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

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