Everblades Weekly Release #2

Overall Record: 4-2-0-0 (8 pts) 1st in the South DivisionLast Week’s Record: 2-2-0-0 (4 pts.)Last 10: 4-2-0-0Home: 3-0-0-0, 6 ptsRoad:  1-2-0-0Last Week’s ResultsWednesday, October 21: Florida – 6 vs. Norfolk – 1 Matt Marquardt and Brant Harris each scored two goals for the Florida Everblades as they win their third game of the year at Germain Arena. The Everblades were held scoreless in the first period for the first time all season yet exploded in the second and third periods to take home the 6-1 victory over the Norfolk Admirals. Altshuller earned the win in net stopping 27 out of 28 shots.Friday, October 23: Florida - 2 at Atlanta – 4The Everblades drop their first game of the season in Atlanta as the Gladiators were able to put three goals past Anthony Peters adding a fourth on an empty netter to take home the 4-2 victory. The Everblades had a chance late to tie the game up at three when they got a power play opportunity along with a pulled goalie to have a 6-on-4 situation but were unable to convert.Saturday, October 24: Florida – 4 at Atlanta – 1The Everblades score three power play goals to power past Atlanta 4-1. After losing the previous night’s game to the Gladiators, the Everblades came out firing on all cylinders. Starting Goalie Daniel Altshuller got the win in net stopping 19 out of 20 shots, including three quality scoring chances from the Gladiators in the opening minutes. Altshuller improved to 3-0 on the season.Sunday, October 25: Florida – 2 at Greenville – 3 Josh Nicholls scored twice for the Greenville Swamp Rabbits to help lead his team to a 3-2 win over the Everblades Sunday afternoon. The Everblades dropped their second game of the season on the road, even after scoring the game’s first goal. Anthony Peters got the loss in goal for the Everblades after giving up three goals on 25 shots. Both Matt Marquardt and Brendan O’Donnell saw their five-game point streaks come to an end in the game.Everblades Team LeadersPoints: Matt Marquardt (9)Goals: Kevin Lynch (4)Assists: Brendan O’Donnell (7)Plus/Minus:  Mark Nemec (+4)Penalty Minutes: Mike Cornell (35)Power Play Goals:  Kevin Montgomery (2), Matt Marquardt (2)Shorthanded Goals:  N/AShots: Ethan Werek (33)Wins: Daniel Altshuller (3)Save %: Daniel Altshuller (.936)GAA: Daniel Altshuller (1.65)Power Play: 2nd, 8 for 26, (30.8%)Penalty Kill: 10th, 25 of 28 (89.3%)This Week’s Schedule & PromotionsThe Everblades will start the week at home on Wednesday and Friday against the South Carolina Stingrays, but will close out the week on the road against Greenville on Sunday when they take on the Swamp Rabbits.Wednesday, October 28: South Carolina 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 30: South Carolina at Florida, 7:30 p.m.Halloween Game! Kids in costume can Trick-or-Treat in the Suites during the intermission, and will have a chance to take part in a costume contest!   Kids eat FREE in Breakaway Sports Pub with the purchase of an adult entrée!Sunday, November 1: Florida at Greenville, 3:00 p.m.About This Week’s OpponentsSouth Carolina Stingrays (1-3-1-0, 3 pts) The reigning Eastern Conference champions are winless in their last four games (0-3-1-0), but will be looking to get back on track against the ‘Blades on Wednesday and Friday night at Germain Arena.South Carolina LeadersPoints: Andrew Johnson (4), Stephan Vigier (4), Joe Devin (4)Goals: Andrew Johnson (2), Stephan Vigier (2), Brett Cameron (2)Assists: Joe Devin (3)Plus/Minus: Andrew Johnson (+1), David Pacan (+1), Marcus Perrier (+1), Joey Leach (+1)Penalty Minutes: Wade Epp (19), Bobby Shea (19)Power Play Goals: Bobby Shee (1)Shorthanded Goals: Andrew Johnson (1)Shots: Stephan Vigier (16)Wins: Mark Dekanich (1)Save %: Mark Dekanich (.882)GAA: Mark Dekanich (3.12)Power Play: 26th, 1 for 19 (5.3%)Penalty Kill: 21st, 5 goals allowed on 22 penalty kills (77.3%)

Greenville Swamp Rabbits (3-1-0-0, 6 pts)For the second consecutive Sunday, the Swamp Rabbits will entertain the Everblades at the Bons Secours Wellness Arena.  Greenville enters the week riding a three-game winning streak and will look to make it two straight against the ‘Blades.  Jack Combs leads the Rabbits in scoring with six points.

Greenville LeadersPoints: Jack Combs (6)Goals: Bretton Cameron (3), Josh Nicholls (3), Emerson Clark (3)Assists: Jack Combs (4)Plus/Minus: Troy Donnay (+4)Penalty Minutes: Michael Kantor (20)Power Play Goals: Bretton Cameron (1), Josh Nicholls (1), Ryan Rashid (1)Shorthanded Goals:  N/AShots: Jack Combs (13), Josh Nicholls (13)Wins: Ken Appleby (3)Save %: Kent Simpson (.949)GAA: Kent Simpson (2.00)Power Play: 5th, 3 for 12, (25.0%)Penalty Kill: 18th, 2 goal allowed in 11 penalty kills (81.8%)‘Blades Bites

• Both Matt Marquardt (3g, 6a) & Brendan O'Donnell (1g, 7a) had five game point and assists streaks snapped in Sunday's 3-2 loss at Greenville.
• Justin Agosta scored his first professional goal in Friday's loss at Atlanta.
• The Everblades have recorded at least one power play goal in all six games played this season. Florida's power play is currently ranked 2nd in the ECHL. No team has scored more power play goals (8) than the Everblades this season.

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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.

Full and Partial Season Ticket Packages: We off full and partial season ticket plans that will save your money and fit your budget and schedule. . For more information, call 239-948-7825, or stop by the team's main office located at Germain Arena from Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.  Fans may also stop by our sales tables located in the concourse at Everblades games. .

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