Everblades Announce Roster Moves

ESTERO, FL – The Florida Everblades announced Friday that the team has agreed to terms with center Ryan Martindale (pictured above left / Credit Scott Thomas Photography).   In addition, forward Jon DiSalvatore (pictured above right) has been loaned to the Springfield Falcons of the American Hockey League.

Martindale, 24, joins the Everblades after registering 14 points (8g, 6a) in 19 games with the Syracuse Crunch and 13 points (8g, 5a) in 45 appearances with the San Antonio Rampage of the American Hockey League last season.   The 6-3, 207-pound center has totaled a balanced 67 points (30g, 37a) in 180 career AHL games, while logging 17 points (9g, 8a) in 39 ECHL contests with the Stockton Thunder from 2011-2012. The Oshawa, Ontario native was selected ny the Edmonton Oilers in the third round of the 2010 NHL Entry Draft.

DiSalvatore, 34, heads to Springfield having posted six points (2g, 4a) in 12 games played with the Everblades this season.   The 6-1, 200-pound veteran winger has amassed 568 points (235g, 333a) in 792 career AHL games with numerous teams from 2003-2014.  The Bangor, Maine native has made six NHL appearances during his career split between the St. Louis Blues (5 games, 2005-06) and the Minnesota Wild (1 game, 2011-12).

Martindale is expected to be available to play tonight when the Everblades battle the Colorado Eagles at the Budweiser Events Center in Loveland, Colorado. Game time is scheduled for 9:05 p.m. (Eastern standard time). Fans can catch the game broadcast on 770 AM or online by CLICKING HERE Away Game Watch Parties Fans are welcome to watch all away games at New York Pizza & Pasta in North Naples, located at 11140 Tamiami Trail. North Naples, and at Cantina 109 located at Gulf Coast Town Center in Fort Myers.

Upcoming Home Games

Wednesday, December 9  vs. Reading Royals, 7:30 p.m. – $2 drafts, $2 wines, $2 hot dogs all night long! Wednesday is also College Night!  College students receive a $5 game ticket with free parking when they present their college ID at Germain Arena.

Friday, December 11 vs. Reading Royals, 7:30 p.m. – Kids eat free in Breakaway Sports Pub with purchase on an adult entree!

Saturday, December 12 vs. Reading Royals, 7:00 p.m. The Annual IBERIABANK Teddy Bear Toss Game! Don't miss the biggest game of the year!  Bring a new teddy bear or stuffed animal to the game. When the Everblades score their first goal, you can throw the teddy bears onto the ice to celebrate! We will round up all of the teddy bears and stuffed animals  and distribute them to local children's charities for the holidays.   Beginning at 5:00 p.m. we will have the tailgate party featuring live music along with bounce houses and face painting for the kids!

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###