Gameday Magazine: Solar Bears at Everblades Saturday, Feb. 21, 2015

Who: Florida Everblades (31-11-2-4, 68 pts) vs. Orlando Solar Bears (25-20-3-0, 53 pts.)Where: Germain ArenaWhen: 7:00 p.m.Tickets: Purchase Now Online CLICK HERE, or at the Century Link Prism Box OfficeSeason Series:   Florida leads 6-3-1-0All-Time Series:  Florida leads 21-11-2Internet Radio:  The IslandFM.net  Internet Television: ECHLTV, courtesy of Neulion Tonight's Promotions: Tonight's game is presented by Aqua Systems!  Tonight isScout Night and Pucks 4 Paws Night.  Members of the Gulf Coast Humane Society will be on  hand at donation tables and adoptable animals.  The McDonald's Tailgate Partykicks off at 5:00 p.m. featuring live music face painting for the kids!  There will be a performance by the Junior Everbabes Dance Team during the first intermission!  

About Tonight’s Game: Orlando snapped a four-game losing streak last night with a 5-2 victory over the Everblades.  Despite the loss, Florida remains just 3-points back of first place Reading who fell last night to Kalamazoo.  The Solar Bears picked up a big two points last night  to keep pace for one of the top four playoff spots in the division.

About Last Night’s Game:  Maxime Clermont stopped 32 of 34 shots, while forward Patrick Watling finished with a goal and two assists to lift the Solar Bears to a 5-2 victory over the Everblades at Germain Arena.  Florida Captain Jordan Henry recorded his first goal of the season in his return to the lineup from an injury he suffered back on December 6 against Indy.  Former Everblade Johnny McInnis scored Orlando’s first goal in the game.

About the Everblades:  The transactions carousel continues for the Everblades today.  Yesterday, defenseman Cameron Burt was loaned to the Rochester Americans of the American Hockey League.  This morning, defenseman Mike Cornell was loaned to the Charlotte Checkers (AHL). However, Florida receives the services of blueliner Mike Little who was returned to the ‘Blades from the Springfield Falcons (AHL).  Newcomer Jesse Graham logged an assist in his ECHL debut last night.  Florida’s penalty kill is ranked second best in the ECHL at home (88.5%).

About the Solar Bears: Goaltender Garrett Sparks leads the ECHL with a .935 save percentage. Forward Jacob Cepis leads the Solar Bears in scoring against the Everblades.  Cepis has registered 13 of his 41 points scored this season against the Everblades.  Orlando received the services of high-flying scorer Peter Sivak yesterday. Sivak totaled 83 points last season with the Alaska Aces

Upcoming Home Games & PromotionsWednesday, February 25 vs. Gwinnett, 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.