ESTERO, FL -- Florida Everblades President and General Manager Craig Brush along with Head Coach Greg Poss announced today that the team has agreed to terms with goaltender Anthony Peters (Photo courtesy of Saint Mary's University Athletics). Peters,24, joins the Everblades from Saint Mary's University (AUS/CIS) where he posted a 16-7-0 record with a 2.30 goals against average, and a .928 save percentage this season. The 6-1, 195-pound netminder was recently named an Atlantic University Sport (AUS) first-team All-Star.
Peters totaled a 52-27-0 record with a 2.58 goals against average and a .911 save percentage during his four-year collegiate career with the Huskies from 2011-2015.
The Blyth, Ontario native played four seasons in the Ontario Hockey League from 2008-2011 in stints with the Kingston Frontenacs, Saginaw Spirit, Belleville Bulls, and Mississauga St. Michael's Majors.
Peters is the brother of former Everblades goaltender Justin Peters who is currently with the Washington Capitals (NHL) organization. JustIn Peters played with the Everblades from 2007-2008.
Peters will be available to play tonight when the Everblades battle the Greenville Road Warriors at the Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville. Game time is set for 7:00 p.m.Fans can listen to the game at www.theislandfm.net
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.