Gameday Magazine: Stingrays at Everblades, Jan 28, 2015

Who: Florida Everblades (26-7-1-3, 56 pts.) vs. South Carolina Stingrays (18-16-1-6, 43 pts.)Where: Germain ArenaWhen: 7:30 p.m.Tickets: Purchase Now Online CLICK HERE, or at the Century Link Box OfficeSeason Series: Florida leads 6-0-0-1All-Time Series:   Florida leads 85-52-19Internet Radio:  The IslandFM.net  Internet Television: ECHLTV, courtesy of Neulion Promotions:  $2 drafts, wines, and hot dogs in the concourse all night long! Tonight is also College Night!  $5 tickets w/free parking for all college students when they present their College ID!About Tonight's Game: Tonight opens up the first of three games at Germain Arena this week.  Florida enters tonight holding the top spot in the East Division, with a three-point cushion over second place Greenville who will be in town on Friday and Saturday.  The Stingrays currently sit in fifth place in the division and is certainly within striking distance at the halfway point of the season.About the Everblades: Adam Brace enters tonight’s game riding a five-game point streak.  Brace who leads the team in goals (16) and points (34), has recorded 7 points (3g, 4a) during this recent streak which began back on Jan 16.   Forward Alex Aleardi who joined the ‘Blades on Sunday in South Carolina and scored the game-tying goal, was immediately recalled to the Charlotte Checkers (AHL) following the game.  On Monday, the Everblades acquired forward Andrew Huff from the Rapid City Rush.  The deal fulfills the terms of the trade made in October when the Everblades sent forward Kyle Stroh to the Rush for future considerations.  Huff has 8 points in 15 games played.About the Stingrays:  Wayne Simpson leads the Stingrays in goals (16) and points (27). Simpson has a knack for posting up points against the Everblades during his career, having scored four points (2g, 2a) this season, and recorded a hat trick against Florida on April 2 of last season.  The Stingrays lead the league with a 25.98 shots-against per game.  South Carolina boasts the best goaltending tandem in the league, as Adam Morrison (2.04) and Jeff Jakaitis (2.28) sit second and third respectively in goals against average.

Upcoming Home Games & Promotions.Friday, January 30 vs. Greenville, 7:30 p.m. Paint the Ice Night!  Fans will have the opportunity to paint the ice following Friday's game (pictured below). The Everblades will play on the fan-painted ice for Saturday's game with Greenville! Come join the fun for both nights!Saturday, January 31 vs. Greenville, 7:00 p.m.  Come join the fun as the Everblades play on the fan-painted ice!  The McDonald's Tailgate Party starts at 5:00 p.m. featuring live music, bounced houses and a rock wall to climb.  Bring the kids!Hearts & Hockey Ticket Packs are now on sale for just $50!*T-Shirt*Autographed Puck*4-Endzone Ticket Vouchers which can be redeemed for any ganme this season.

To order, call 239-948-7825, or stop by the Everblades main office at Germain Arena. Hearts & Hockey Packs are also available on game nights at the Everblades information table located in the concourse.

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 239-948-7825.12 & 24 Game Ticket Packages are currently on sale!  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.