Gameday Magazine: ORL at FLA, April 17, 2015

Who: Florida Everblades (49-16-2-5, 105 pts.) vs Orlando Solar Bears (37-25-6-4, 84 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 10-4-0-1All-Time Series:  Florida leads 25-13-2-5 (first meeting in playoffs)Internet Radio:  The IslandFM.net  Internet Television: ECHLTV, courtesy of Neulion 

About Tonight’s Game: It's a Sunshine State Showdown tonight as the Everblades and Solar Bears open up their best-of-seven Kelly Cup Playoff series.  Eight of the 15 matchups between the two teams during the regular season were decided by just one goal.

Everblades Team Leaders (Regular Season)Points:  Adam Brace (72)                                              Plus/Minus:  Mike Little (+46)Goals:  Adam Brace (35)                                               Wins:  Allen York (17)Assists:  Mitch Wahl (44)                                             GAA:  Allen York (2.53)Penalty Minutes: Cameron Burt (98)                      Save %:  Allen York (.903)

Solar Bears Team Leaders (Regular Season)Points:  Jacob Cepis (56)                                             Plus/Minus:  Carl Nielsen (+18)Goals:   Brett Findlay, Denver Manderson (18)     Wins:  Garret Sparks (21)Assists:  Jacob Cepis (41)                                            GAA:  Garret Sparks (2.34)Penalty Minutes: Carl Nielsen (134)                      Save %:  Garret Sparks (.936)

About the Everblades: Mitch Wahl ended the regular season with a 17-game point streak which tied him with Allen’s Chad Costello for the longest point streak in the ECHL this season.  Wahl’s point streak also broke a team record previously held by former Everblades great Tom Buckley (16 games) in 2001.  Florida received the services of forward Corey Trivino who returned on loan from the Portland Pirates (AHL) earlier this week. Trivino posted nine points (6g, 3a) in five games played with Florida earlier this season.    Allen York is expected to start in goal tonight for Florida.

About the Solar Bears:  Florida will need to be mindful of forward Jacob Cepis who has totaled 17 points (6g, 11a) in 13 games played against the Everblades this season.  Garret Sparks is expected to start between the pipes for Orlando this evening.  Sparks recently posted a 33-save shutout against the ‘Blades in Orlando back on April 9.  Sparks led the ECHL this season with a .936 save percentage.

Upcoming Home Games & Promotions

2015 Kelly Cup Playoffs - First Round,  Florida Everblades vs. Orlando Solar Bears(Best-of-7 Playoff Series)Game 1 : Friday, April 17, Orlando at Florida, Germain Arena, 7:30 p.m.Game 2:  Saturday, April 18, Orlando at Florida, Germain Arena, 7:00 p.m.Game 3:  Tuesday, April 21, Florida at Orlando, Amway Center, 7:00 p.m.Game 4:  Thursday, April 23, Florida at Orlando, Amway Center, 7:00 p.m.Game 5:  Saturday, April 25, Florida at Orlando, Amway Center, 7:00 p.m. **Game 6:  Monday, April 27, Orlando at Florida, Germain Arena, 7:30 p.m. **Game 7:  Wednesday, April 29, Orlando at Florida, Germain Arena, 7:30 p.m. **** If Necessary 

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.

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.

Bus Trip to Orlando for Game 4 on Thursday, April 23!Cost is $60 which includes game ticket and round-trip transportation to Orlando! Bus will depart from Germain Arena approximately 2:00 p.m. on day of game (April 23) To reserve your spot, or for more information please call 239-948-7825.