Everblades Weekly Release #1

Overall Record: 2-0-0-0 (4 pts) 1st in the South DivisionLast Week’s Record: 2-0-0-0 (4 pts.)Last 10: 2-0-0-0Home: 2-0-0-0, 4 ptsRoad:  0-0-0-0Last Week’s Results

Friday, October 16: Florida – 4 vs Atlanta – 3  (Overtime)Florida’s Evan Bloodoff scored the first 3-on-3 overtime goal in ECHL history to give the Everblades a 4-3 victory over the Gladiators. The Everblades scored three goals in the opening frame to go up 3-0 before the Gladiators came back and scored three unanswered, one in the first period two in the third period to force overtime. Brock Higgs scored two third period for Atlanta.

Saturday, October 17: Florida -6 vs Atlanta – 1Mike Aviani leads Florida with three points in Saturday’s game versus the Gladiators to help the Everblades to a 6-1 blowout victory at Germain Arena. The Everblades again scored three goals in the opening period to take a 3-0 lead before Atlanta scored their one and only goal of the game with 30 seconds left in the first period.  Anthony Peters got the win in goal for the Everblades for the first time this season, stopping 29 out of the Gladiators’ 30 shots.

Everblades Team LeadersPoints: Kevin Lynch (4)Goals: Kevin Lynch (2), Ethan Werek (2)Assists: Matt Marquardt (3)Plus/Minus:  Kevin Lynch (+4)Penalty Minutes: Mike Cornell (21)Power Play Goals:  Kevin Montgomery (1), Ethan Werek (1)Shorthanded Goals:  N/AShots: Ethan Werek (14)Wins: Anthony Peters (1), Daniel Altshuller (1)Save %: Anthony Peters (.967)GAA: Anthony Peters (1.00)Power Play: 5th, 2 for 6, (33.3%)Penalty Kill: 19th, 9 of 11 (81.8%)This Week’s Schedule & Opponents

The Everblades will start the week at home on Wednesday against the Norfolk Admirals, but will close out the week with a 3-in-3 beginning Friday at Atlanta and concluding Sunday in Greenville.

Wednesday, October 21: Norfolk at Florida, 7:30 p.m.Fans can enjoy $2 drafts, $2 wines, $2 hot dogs all night long!  Wednesday is also College Night!  College students receive $5 tickets with free parking when they present their College ID at Germain Arena. Friday, October 23: Florida at Atlanta, 7:35 p.m.Saturday, October 24: Florida at Atlanta, 7:05 p.m.Sunday, October 25: Florida at Greenville, 3:00 p.m.

The Norfolk Admirals (1-1-0-0, 2 pts) will make their only appearance at Germain Arena in the regular season on Wednesday.  The Admirals are one of three teams to join the ECHL from the American Hockey League this year.  However, this is not the first stint for the Admirals in the ECHL. The Norfolk Admirals were once known as the Hampton Roads Admirals, a team that played in the ECHL from 1989-2000, winning three league championships.  In 2001, the team joined the American Hockey League, and is now back again in 2015-16 with the recent shuffling of teams and affiliates amongst the ECHL and AHL.  Norfolk split a pair of games at home this past weekend against The Wheeling Nailers.  Former Everblade Steven Whitney is now a member of the Admirals and will make his return to Germain Arena on Wednesday.

Norfolk Leaders Points: Maxime Legault (2)Goals: Several tied with 1Assists: Several tied with 1Plus/Minus:  Michael Pelech (+1), Joe Marciano (+1), Gabriel Verpaelst (+1)Penalty Minutes: Michael Pelech (9), Gabriel Verpaelst (9)Power Play Goals:  Maxime Legault (1), Mathieu Brisebois (1)Shorthanded Goals: Michael Pelech (1)Shots: Alexis Loiseau (6)Wins: Ty Rimmer (1)Save %: Ty Rimmer (.947)GAA: Ty Rimmer (2.02)Power Play: 6th, 2 for 7, (28.6%)Penalty Kill: 15th, 2 goals allowed in 13 penalty kills (84.6%)

The Atlanta Gladiators (0-1-1-0, 1 pt) will be looking for some vengeance on Friday and Saturday when they entertain the Everblades at the Arena at Gwinnett Center.  Florida defeated the Gladiators on Friday with a 4-3 overtime victory, while taking the second game in a 6-1 rout on Saturday. Expect a big push back from the Gladiators in their home opener on Friday.  Thomas Frazee and Brock Higgs played well against the ‘Blades this past weekend, and forward Gerry Nunn continues to be a threat to score at any time he is on the ice.

Atlanta LeadersPoints: Thomas Frazee (3)Goals: Brock Higgs (2)Assists: Thomas Frazee (3)Plus/Minus:  Drew Baker (+1)Penalty Minutes: Tyler Murovich (14)Power Play Goals:  Brock Higgs (2)Shorthanded Goals:  N/AShots: Several tied with 6Wins: N/ASave %: Andy Iles (.933)GAA: Andy Iles (1.75)Power Play: 11th, 2 for 11, (18.2%)Penalty Kill: 25th, 2 goals allowed in 6 penalty kills (66.7%)

The team formerly known as the Greenville Road Warriors, the Greenville SwampRabbits (0-1-0-0, 0 pts) dropped a 6-3 decision to the Orlando Solar Bears in their season opener at the Amway Center Saturday.  Despite a sporting a new look and nickname, Greenville continues to be a big rival of the Everblades, and lead the all-time series between the two with a 32-17-9 mark. Florida will need to be mindful of forward Jack Combs who has a knack for racking up points in large bunches.

Greenville Leaders Points: Several tied with 1Goals: Emerson Clark (1), Jack Combs (1), Scott Fleming (1)Assists: Several tied with 1Plus/Minus: Troy Donnay (+3)Penalty Minutes: Michael St. Croix (2), Bretton Cameron (2), Tyler Elbrecht (2)Power Play Goals: N/AShorthanded Goals:  N/AShots: Jack Combs (6)Wins: N/ASave %: Allen York (.828)GAA: Allen York (5.07)Power Play: 28th, 0 for 2, (0.0%)Penalty Kill: 27th, 1 goal allowed in 2 penalty kills (50.0%)‘Blades Bites

• Evan Bloodoff scored the first 3-on-3 overtime goal in ECHL history in Friday’s 4-3 victory over Atlanta.
• Including the preseason, Rookie Brendan O’Donnell has recorded a point in all four games in which he has played at Germain Arena, while scoring a goal in each of the first three.

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Ticket Information

Game Tickets: Everblades tickets may be purchased at the Florida Community Bank Box Office located at Germain Arena, or at any Ticketmaster outlet, or online atwww.ticketmaster.com

Discounted 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.

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