'Blades Agree to Terms with Forward Jeff Jones

Thursday, July 30th

ESTERO, FL – Florida Everblades President & General Manager Craig Brush along with Head Coach Greg Poss announced today that the team has agreed to terms with forward Jeff Jones for the 2015-16 season. (Photo courtesy of RMU Athletics).

Jones, 23, joins the Everblades after recording 11 points (1g, 10a) in 31 games played during his senior season at Robert Morris University. The 5-9, 175-pound forward totaled 63 points (18g, 45a) during his four-year collegiate career with the Colonials from 2011-2015. During his time at Robert Morris, Jones played two seasons with former Everblades forward Adam Brace from 2011-2013.

"Jeff is a versatile and heads-up forward," said Everblades Head Coach Greg Poss. "He put together a solid season despite dealing with an injury last year. We expect him to be a contributor with our team at the pro level."

The Revelstoke, British Columbia native posted a balanced 111 points in two seasons with the Merritt Centennials (BCHL) from 2009-2011.

Jones becomes the fourth player to join the Everblades for the 2015-16 season. Forwards Evan Bloodoff and Maxime St. Cyr as well as defenseman Mark Nemec have all agreed to terms with the team in recent weeks.

Opening Weekend Set for October 16 & 17!The Everblades open the 2015-16 season at Germain Arena on Friday, October 16 against the Gwinnett Gladiators! The two teams will also meet on Saturday, October 17.

To view the full 2015-16 regular season schedule CLICK HERE

2015-16 Ticket PackagesTicket packages for the 2015-16 season are now on sale! Full and partial tickets plans are available to fit your schedule and budget. All packages save you money from the box office price and come loaded with 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.

The Everblades are the proud ECHL affiliateof the NHL's Carolina Hurricanes.###