'Blades Power Past Gladiators for Fourth Straight Win

DULUTH, GA --  Matt Marquardt and Brant Harris each scored twice to help pace the Florida Everblades to a 7-2 victory over the Gwinnett Gladiators at the Arena at Gwinnett Center Sunday Afternoon.  Florida takes all six points on the weekend road trip, and have now won four straight to reclaim the top spot in the East Division.

It took just 62 seconds for the Everblades to grab the game's first goal. Alex Lavoie centered a pass to Matt Marquardt at the left wing circle. Marquardt directed a one-timer toward the net that beat Gwinnett goaltender Mike Lee for the goal.Gwinnett tied the game five minutes later on the power play.  Greg Carey snapped a shot from the right wing side off the pads of Everblades goaltender Andy Iles.   The rebound bounced back to Carey who finished off the second chance opportunity to tie the game at one.Carey struck again at the halfway point of the first.  Gerry Nunn broke into the zone on a 2-on-1 rush.  Nunn slid a pass across to Carey who lifted the puck into the net behind Iles to give Gwinnett a 2-1 advantage.

Florida tied the game just two minutes later when Cameron Burt fired a shot from the point that was swept into the net in front by Chris Kushneriuk at the top of the crease.

The Everblades took control of the game in the second, scoring four goals in a 3:15 span.

The first of those goals came on the power play when Burt blasted a slapshot high past the glove of Lee to put Florida ahead 3-2.

Moments later, Jordan Henry led a 2-on-1 rush into the zone on the left wing side.  Henry pushed a pass across the slot which hit directly off the skate of Adam Brace and into the net behind Lee for the tally.

After a bench minor penalty was handed to Gwinnett, the Everblades went back on the power play, and Marquardt again ripped a one-timer from the circle into the net for his second goal of the game to put the 'Blades on top by three.

Brant Harris added the fourth Everblades goal of the period on a wrist shot from the right wing circle to give Florida the 6-2 edge after two periods of play.  The goal by Harris chased Mike Lee from the game who was replaced by Mark Guggenberger.

Harris captured his second goal of the game at 10:28 of the third period to cap off the 7-2 victory.

Iles earned the win stopping 30 of 32 shots, while Lee takes the loss allowing six goals on 19 shots.  Guggenberger allowed one goal on nine shots in a relief effort.

Both Mike Little (3 assists) and Cameron Burt (1g, 2a) finished with three-point games.

The Everblades return home to open up a three-game home set with the Greenville Road Warriors on Wednesday (game details listed below).

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Upcoming Home Games & PromotionsWednesday, March 11, vs. Greenville, 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.Friday, March 13, vs. Greenville, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 14, vs. Greenville, 7:00 p.m. --  Guns N Hoses Night!  Come watch local police and firefighters battle it out on the ice at 5:15 p.m.  The Everblades will wear special Guns N Hoses jerseys which will be auctioned off following the game for charity.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.