Gameday Preview: Gladiators at Everblades, Nov. 21, 2014

Who: Florida Everblades (9-2-0-0,19 pts,) vs. Gwinnett Gladiators (5-6-0-0, 10 pts,)Where: Germain ArenaWhen: 7:30 p.m.Tickets: Purchase Now Online CLICK HERE, or at the Century Link Box OfficeSeason Series: Tied 1-1.  Tonight marks the third of 12 meetings this season. All-Time Series: Florida leads  56-45-13Internet Radio:  The IslandFM.net  Internet Television: ECHLTV, courtesy of Neulion Promotions:  Swampee's Birthday!  Come out and celebrate the birthday of our beloved mascot Swampee with all of his mascot friends!About Tonight's Game: The Everblades return home tonight after posting a 4-1-0-0 record on the recent road stretch.   The Everblades are led offensively by defenseman Matt Mangene’s 11 points (4g, 7a).   A few transactions have taken place in the past week as center Corey Trivino was loaned to Portland (AHL) while forward Gabriel Desjardins was loaned to the Charlotte Checkers (AHL).  Yesterday, defenseman Mike Cornell returned to the team from AHL Springfield and is expected to play tonight.   Goaltender Allen York is expected to start in goal tonight for Florida.  York has won six consecutive starts.  Defenseman Mike Little is currently riding a six-game point streak which began back on November 1.   The Everblades have gotten off to good starts early in games this season, having outscored their opponents 13-5 in the first period of play.

Gwinnett will be without its leading scorer in Casey Pierro-Zabotel, who was loaned to the Norfolk Admirals of the American Hockey League earlier this week.  However, the Gladiators do have the talents of forwards Gerry Nunn (12 pts) and Brenden Walker’s ten points.   Walker and Marshall Everson have scored two goals In just two games played against Florida this season.  Gwinnett’s roster features former Everblades Joe Stejskal, Mike Merrifield, and Will MacDonald.

Tonight's Presenting Sponsor: Southwest Florida Attractions Association

Upcoming Home Games & Promotions

Saturday November 22, 7:00 p.m. vs. Gwinnett Gladiators -- Latino Heritage NIght presented by Telemundo!  The McDonald's Tailgate Party begins at 5:00 p.m. and features live music, along with bounce houses and face painting for the kids!Ticket InformationGame Tickets: Everblades tickets may be purchased at the Century Link Box Office located at Germain Arena, or at any Ticketmaster outlet, or online atwww.ticketmaster.comDiscounted Group Tickets: Bring your group of 10 or more to a game at a discounted price, and also receive an Everblades souvenir! Group tickets are available for all home games. For more information on group tickets, call 239-948-7825.

2014-15 Ticket Packages are currently on sale! Full season and 12-game, 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.