Jordan Henry Returns; 'Blades Add Mike Cichy

ESTERO, FL – The Florida Everblades announced Wednesday that the team has agreed to terms with defenseman Jordan Henry (pictured left) and forward Mike Cichy (pictured right, GS Photo/WMU Athletics) for the 2014-15 season.

Henry, 28, returns to Southwest Florida after totaling 23 points (9g,14a) and a+9 rating in 34 games played with the Everblades last season. In addition, the 6-2, 198-pound blueliner logged an assist in 19 appearances with the Syracuse Crunch of the American Hockey League last season as well.

"Jordan is a real leader, and will be a top defenseman for us next season," said Everblades Head Coach Greg Poss. "He brings a lot of AHL experience to our roster and we are thrilled to have him back."

Henry has registered 69 points (22g, 47a) in 252 career AHL games in stints with Rochester, Abbottsford, Chicago, Oklahoma City, and Syracuse.  The Milo, Alberta native also played in 36 games in the KHL for Minsk Dynamo during the 2010-11 season.

Cichy,24, joins the Everblades after posting eight points (2g,6a) in 34 games played at Western Michigan University last season.   The 5-11, 186-pound forward posted 18 points (4g,14a) with the Broncos during the 2012-13 season.   From 2009-2011 Cichy(pronounced SEE-chee) played at the University of North Dakota.

"Mike is a first-year pro from Western Michigan who has a lot of skill," said Poss. "We expect him to further develop his game at the pro-level, and we believe his best hockey is still to come."

The New Hartford, Connecticut native had a very productive career in the USHL from 2007-2009 totaling 121 points split between the Tri-City Storm and the Indiana Ice.  Cichy was selected by the Montreal Canadiens in the seventh-round of the 2009 NHL Entry Draft.

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! 

The Everblades open the 2014-15 season on Friday, October 17 against the South Carolina Stingrays!

2014-15 Everblades Ticket Packages are currently on sale! Full season, as well as 12 and 24-game options are also available! Ticket packages start as low as $192!  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.

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