Everblades Add Defenseman Matt Stanisz

ESTERO, FL – The Florida Everblades announced Tuesday that the team has agreed to terms with defenseman Matt Stanisz for the 2015-16 season.

Stanisz, 25, joins the Everblades after posting 17 points (2g, 15a) in 21 games played during his senior campaign at Carleton University (OUAA) last season. The 6-1, 205-pond blueliner totaled 74 points (10g, 64a) during his four-year collegiate career with the Ravens.  Stanisz played one season with former Everblades forward Brandon MacLean at Carleton in 2011-12.

“We are excited for the opportunity to bring in Matt from Carleton University,” said Everblades Head Coach Greg Poss. “Matt has been the top defenseman at Carleton the past couple of seasons, and we expect him to continue his solid play and production here in his professional career.”

Prior to college, Stanisz registered 43 points (12g, 31a) in 61 games played with the Owen Sound Attack (OHL) during the 2010-11 season.   The Burlington, Ontario native also played four seasons with the OHL’s Barrie Colts posting 45 points from 2006-2010.---Opening Weekend Presented by The Passion Foundation Set for Oct. 16 & 17!The Everblades open the 2015-16 season at Germain Arena on Friday, October 16 against the Atlanta Gladiators! The two teams will also meet on Saturday, October 17.

The opening weekend games will be part of a “Black Out” promotion and the Everblades will be wearing special black jerseys which will be auctioned off following the October 17 game. The proceeds of the auction will benefit The Passion Foundation.

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