Who: Florida Everblades (46-14-2-5, 99 pts.) vs Reading Royals (43-18-4-2, 92 pts.)Where: Germain ArenaWhen: 7:30 p.m.Tickets: Purchase Now Online CLICK HERE, or at the Century Link Prism Box OfficeSeason Series: Reading leads 4-1-0-0All-Time Series: Florida leads 16-12-1Internet Radio: The IslandFM.net Internet Television: ECHLTV, courtesy of Neulion About Tonight’s Game: The Everblades will have a second opportunity to clinch the East Division title tonight. Florida can lock up the division with a win in regulation or a win in overtime. Reading sits in third place in the division standings just one-point behind South Carolina (93 points).
About Wednesday’s Game: Olivier Labelle posted a four-point night to lift the Reading Royals to a 5-2 victory over the Everblades at Germain Arena Wednesday night. Reading exploded for three third period goals to earn the win. Goaltender Martin Ouellette stopped 29 shots en route to the victory.
About the Everblades: High-scoring forward Casey Pierro-Zabotel will make his Everblades debut this evening. Pierro-Zabotel was acquired by the Everblades from the Gwinnett Gladiators just before the ECHL trade deadline in March. Pierro-Zabotel has recorded 60 points in 54 games played this season.Forward Mitch Wahl is currently riding a 15-game point streak which began back on Feb. 21. Wahl has posted 20 points during this stretch. With an assist in Wednesday's game, defenseman Jordan Henry extended his point streak to eight games. Cameron Burt will miss his second straight game with a lower body injury.
About the Royals: Forward Olivier Labelle continues to lead the way for the Royals with 67 points. Labelle leads the Royals in points against the Everblades with seven. The Royals are the third least penalized team in the league with a 13.38 penalty minutes per game. Reading is a perfect 28-0-0-0 in games in which it has limited its opponent to just two goals or less.
Upcoming Home Games & PromotionsSaturday, April 4 vs. South Carolina, 7:00 p.m. The McDonald’s Tailgate Party begins at 5:00 p.m. featuring live music, bounce houses, and face painting for the kids!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.
Voucher 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.