Oilers at Everblades Friday, January 16, 2015

Who: Florida Everblades (24-5-0-3, 51 pts.) vs.Tulsa Oilers (19-16-1-3, 42 pts.)Where: Germain ArenaWhen: 7:30 p.m.Tickets: Purchase Now Online CLICK HERE, or at the Century Link Box OfficeSeason Series: Tulsa leads1-0, tonight marks the 2nd  of two meetings this season.All-Time Series: Tulsa leads 1-0.Internet Radio:  The IslandFM.net  Internet Television: ECHLTV, courtesy of Neulion Promotions:   Florida SouthWestern State College Night!  Wear Purple to show your support for the Buccaneers! FSW students & staff can purchase discounted tickets for tonight's game! Contact Amber at 239-948-7825, ext. 1060.

About Tonight's Game: The Everblades currently hold the top spot in the East Division with a two-point lead over the Greenville Road Warriors. The Oilers hail out of the Western Conference, and sit third in the Central Division. Tulsa has won its last three contests.   Tulsa took round one on Wednesday with a 5-4 shootout victory over the 'Blades.On Thursday the Everblades brought back a familiar face with the addition of winger Matt Marquardt. Marquardt joins the Everblades after posting 20 points (7g, 13a) in 37 games played with Kaufbeuren ESV in the DEL2 league in Germany.  Marquardt played previously played with the Everblades from 2011-2013 and helped lead the ‘Blades to a Kelly Cup Championship in 2012.  Marquardt is expected to play tonight.   Defenseman Cameron Burt is tied for the league lead with a +27 rating.  Forward Alex Lavoie has recorded four goals in the last five games.   Andy Iles is expected to start in goal tonight for Florida.

Tulsa’s roster boasts two of the top four scorers in the league with Adam Pleskach (2nd, 44pts) and Drew Fisher (3rd, 41pts).  Pleskach who scored twice against the ‘Blades on Wednesday, leads the ECHL with 24 goals.  Goaltender Kevin Carr continues to lead the ECHL with 824 saves.

Upcoming Home Games & Promotions.Saturday, January 17 vs. Gwinnett, 7:00 p.m.McDonald’s Tailgate Party starts at 5:00 p.m. featuring live music, bounce houses, and a rock wall to climb!Hearts & Hockey Ticket Packs are now on sale for just $50!*T-Shirt

*Autograph 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.

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