Defenseman Sergeev Returns from AHL Syracuse

ESTERO, FL — The Florida Everblades announced today that the Tampa Bay Lightning have reassigned defenseman Artem Sergeev to the Everblades from the Syracuse Crunch of the American Hockey League.

Sergeev, 21, returns to the Everblades after scoring a goal with seven penalty minutes in five appearances during his recent call up with Syracuse.  The 6-2, 203-pound blueliner has totaled 18 points (6g, 12a) in 32 games played with the Everblades this season.

Last season, Sergeev posted 10 points (3g, 7a) in 68 appearances with Syracuse.

The Moscow, Russia native totaled 86 career points in three seasons with the Val d’Or Foruers of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League from 2010-2013.

The Everblades battle the Gwinnett Gladiators tonight at Germain Arena beginning at 7:30 p.m. Fans can enjoy $2 drafts, $2 wines, $2 hot dogs all night long in the concourse! It’s also College Night!  College Students can purchase $5 tickets w/ free parking with college I.D.

Upcoming Home Games & PromotionsThis Friday and Saturday is Pink In the Rink Weekend, presented by Radiology Regional.  The Everblades will wear specially designed pink jerseys for breast cancer awareness.  The jerseys will be auctioned off following Saturday's game with the proceeds benefiting local cancer charities.  Fans are encouraged to wear pink this weekend.Friday, February 27 vs. South Carolina, 7:30 p.m.Saturday, February 28 vs. South Carolina, 7:00 p.m. -- McDonald's Tailgate Party starts at 5:00 p.m. featuring live music, bounce houses, and face painting for the kids!  Postgame jersey auction!

Wednesday, March 4, vs. Cincinnati, 7:30 p.m. --  $2 drafts, $2 wines, $2 hot dogs all night long in the concourse! It’s also College Night!  College Students can purchase $5 tickets w/ free parking with college I.D.Hearts & Hockey Ticket Packs are still available for just $50!*T-Shirt*Autographed Puck*4-Endzone Ticket Vouchers which can be redeemed for any game 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 Prism 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.