'Blades & Wendy's Announce Ticket Giveaway

ESTERO, FL – The Florida Everblades and Wendy’s are pleased to announce a special promotion for fans to get their tickets to either of the Everblades' preseason games against the Orlando Solar Bears on Friday, October 9th or Saturday, October 10th.

The promotion is simple.  All fans need to do is to stop by and eat at any Wendy's location in Lee, Charlotte and Collier Counties from October 3rd  to October 8th wearing their Everblades apparel, and they will receive two (2) vouchers to use for either the October 9th or October 10th preseason games.

“Wendy’s is excited to be participating with the Florida Everblades once again,” said Wendy’s Regional Marketing Manager Michelle McCurdy. “This year will be our eighth year working with the ‘Blades, and we are looking forward to a great season. Go ‘Blades!”

Throughout the past eight seasons, Wendy’s has provided fans with exciting giveaway items, coupons, and has served as a big supporter of local youth hockey programs.

“We are thrilled for the opportunity to once again work with Wendy’s,” said Everblades Vice President of Sales & Marketing Chris Palin. “Wendy’s commitment to the Everblades, youth hockey and the community make them an excellent partner to work with each season.”

The Friday October 9th preseason game is set for a 7:30 p.m. start time, while the Saturday, October 10th contest is slated to begin at 7:00 p.m.

---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.

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

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