Gameday Magazine: Stingrays at Everblades Feb. 27, 2015

Who: Florida Everblades (33-11-2-4, 72 pts) vs. South Carolina Stingrays (29-18-1-6, 65 pts.)Where: Germain ArenaWhen: 7:30 p.m.Tickets: Purchase Now Online CLICK HERE, or at the Century Link Prism Box OfficeSeason Series:   Florida leads 7-0-0-1All-Time Series:  Florida leads 85-52-19Internet Radio:  The IslandFM.net  Internet Television: ECHLTV, courtesy of Neulion Tonight's Promotions: Tonight opens Pink in the Rink Weekend presented byRadiology Regional Center.  The Everblades will wear special pink jerseys (pictured below) which will be auctioned off for cancer charities following Saturday’s game. Tomorrow’s game begins at 7:00 p.m. and the McDonald’s Tailgate kicks off at 5:00 p.m. with live music and bounce houses!About Tonight’s Game:  Florida currently sits in second place in the division just one point back of the first place Reading Royals. The Everblades will have their hands full this weekend, as they face a South Carolina team that has won 11 straight games, and have quickly propelled up to third in the division.

Last Time Out:  Andy Iles made 30 saves and stopped all three shooters in the overtime shootout to help lead the Everblades to a 3-2 victory over the Gwinnett Gladiators Wednesday night at Germain Arena.  Matt Marquardt, Alex Lavoie, and Mitch Wahl all netted goals in the shootout.  Florida has now won back-to-back games in the shootout…The Stingrays picked up a 2-1 overtime victory over the Orlando Solar Bears last night at the Amway Center. The ECHL’s hottest team earned the win on Brandon Wong's goal at 1:16 into the extra session.

About the Everblades:  Adam Brace continues to lead the ‘Blades with 45 points, while sharing the team lead in goals (20) with Evan Bloodoff who was recently placed on the 21-Day IR.  Jesse Graham’s power play tally in the first period of Wednesday’s game against Gwinnett, snapped a five-game span in which the Everblades failed to record a power play marker.  Despite the skid, Florida still boasts the league’s second best power play unit.  Forward Mitch Wahl continues to be a consistent point producer for the Everblades.  Wahl has recorded a point in 12 of the last 15 games, totaling 20 points during this stretch which also includes seven multi-point games.

About the Stingrays: South Carolina possesses the top goaltending tandem in the ECHL in Adam Morrison and Jeff Jakaitis.  Morrison (1.89 GAA) and Jakaitis (2.21 GAA) sit first and third respectively in the league goaltending rankings.  Earlier this week, the Stingrays acquired high-scoring forward Brandon Wong (40 pts) from the Evansville IceMen.  Forward Wayne Simpson (36 points) leads the Rays in scoring against Florida with five points (2g, 3a). The stingy Stingrays are first in the league with a 26.10 shots-against per game, and are 4th in the league on the penalty kill.

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.Saturday, February 28 vs. South Carolina, 7:00 p.m. -- Pink in the Rink Weekend continues!  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.