GAMEDAY PREVIEW: Gladiators at Everblades Oct. 17

Who: Florida Everblades (1-0-0-0, 2 pts.) vs. Atlanta Gladiators (0-0-1-0, 1 pt.)Where: Germain ArenaWhen: 7:00 p.m.Tickets: Purchase Now Online CLICK HERE, or at the Florida Community Bank Box OfficeSeason Series:  Florida leads 1-0. tonight is the 2nd of ten meetings this season.All-Time Series:  Florida leads 64-47-14Radio Broadcast: 770 AM (WJBX-AM) (Game will be joined in progress following Miami Hurricanes Game)Internet Radio:  Free online stream available at ECHL.TV (once on page, click the headphone icon to access stream).  Internet Television: ECHLTV, courtesy of Neulion Special Promotions:  It's Opening Weekend, presented by The Passion Foundation! It's a Black Out Weekend as well, so wear black to the games!  The team will wear special black jerseys (pictured below) which will be auctioned off live following tonight's game. The proceeds from the auction will benefit The Passion Foundation.  From 5-7 pm. there will be a tailgate in the parking lot featuring live music, bounce houses, and face painting for the kids!About Tonight’s Game: For the second time in as many nights, the Everblades and Gladiators will battle once again after a thrilling season opener on Friday.  The Everblades grabbed a 3-0 advantage in the first period, but the Gladiators held on to eventually tie the game at three to send the game to overtime.   Evan Bloodoff scored at 1:56 of overtime to seal the 4-3 victory for Florida.  Bloodoff’s tally was the first 3-on-3 overtime goal in ECHL history.

About the Everblades: After the first night of play in the ECHL, center Kevin Lynch is tied for the league lead in scoring with three points (1g, 2a)… Goaltender Anthony Peters is expected to start in goal tonight for the Everblades.  Peters was 2-0-0 in two appearances with the Everblades last season, including a 31-save shutout in his professional debut on March 7 at Greenville… Brendan O’Donnell scored the first goal of his professional career last night.  Counting last night’s contest and the two preseason games on October 9 & 10, O’Donnell has scored a goal in every game in which he has played at Germain Arena.

About the Gladiators:  With his team trailing 3-1 heading into the third period of last night’s game, Brock Higgs scored two power play goals to even the score and secure at least one standings point for the Gladiators. Also chipping in was forward Thomas Frazee who assisted on both of the goals scored by Higgs. Frazee was one of the many late season acquisitions by the Gladiators last March.  After failing on their first four attempts on the power play, Atlanta scored early in both of their final attempts with the man advantage.

Upcoming GameWednesday, October 21 vs. Norfolk, 7:30 p.m. – The Norfolk Admirals make their only appearance to Germain Arena this season.  Every Wednesday game this season features $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!

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. .

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