ESTERO, FL --- The Florida Everblades 2014 Training Camp Opens Friday at Germain Arena, and the team will open camp with a 25-man roster which includes 14 forwards, 10 defensemen, and one goaltender.The Everblades head into the first day of camp with 16 ECHL contracted players, and nine tryout players.  Defenseman Mike Little is currently attending the Milwaukee Admirals (AHL) training camp, while forward Mitch Wahl is attending the Charlotte Checkers (AHL) camp.   Four players from the Everblades' Free Agent Camp in August earned tryout opportunities with the team:  Andrew Flemming (G), Stephen Alonge (F), Christian Kraus (F), and Jordan CIccarello (D).The following is a complete listing of players who are on the 'Blades opening day of training camp roster.  (Contract type in parenthesis):

Forwards   8 - Mike Cichy (ECHL)12 - Zak Stone (Tryout)16 - MIke Aviani (ECHL)17 - EVan Bloodoff (ECHL)18 - Chris Kushneriuk (ECHL)22 - Christian Kraus (Tryout)23 - Brant Harris (ECHL)24 - Stephen Alonge (Tryout)26- Gabriel Desjardins (ECHL)28 - Adam Brace (ECHL)29 - Matt Harrington (Tryout)37 - Mike Silengo (ECHL)86 - Jason WIlson (ECHL)91 - Kyle Stroh (ECHL)

Defensemen  1 - Jordan Ciccarello (PTO) 2 - Kevin Hart (ECHL)4 - Edgars Dikis (Tryout)20 - Tyson Gimblett (ECHL)25 - Jordan Henry (ECHL)27 - Malcolm Lyles (Tryout)40 - Cameron Burt (ECHL)57 - Matt Mangene (ECHL)71 - Patrick McEachen (ECHL)## - Danny Groulx (Tryout)

Goaltenders 1 - Andrew Flemming (Tryout)

The 2014 Training Camp will run through October 11, which includes a pair of preseason games against the Orlando Solar Bears on October 10 & 11 at Germain Arena.

The following outlines the team's training camp practice schedule:Saturday, October 410:00 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.3:00 p.m.  - 4:00 p.m.

Sunday, October 53:15 p.m.  - 4:30 p.m.

Monday, October 611:15 a.m - 12:15 p.m.3:00 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.

Tuesday, October 711:15 a.m - 12:15 p.m.3:00 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.

Wednesday, October 811:15 a.m - 12:15 p.m.3:00 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.

Thursday, October 9 10:30 a.m.  - 11:45 a.m.

Friday, October 1010:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.7:30 p.m. Preseason Game vs. Orlando at Germain Arena

Saturday, October 1110:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.7:00 p.m. Preseason Game vs. Orlando at Germain Arena

***All practice sessions are open to the media and public. Schedule is subject to change.

----Opening Weekend! The Everblades open the 2014-15 season on Friday, October 17 against the South Carolina Stingrays. The first 5,000 fans will receive a magnet Schedule courtesy of Jack's Cleaning!  The two teams will meet again on Saturday, October 18.  Opening Weekend is presented by the Passion Foundation and Riverchase Dermatology. Individual game tickets are currently on sale for the first four home games and preseason games.  To purchase tickets stop by the Capital Bank Box Office located at Germain Arena, or online at www.ticketmaster.com ---2014-15 Everblades Ticket Packages are currently on sale! Full season, as well as flexible 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.

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