Florida Everblades Weekly Release #3

Overall Record: 6-3-0-0 (12 pts) 1st in South DivisionLast Week’s Record: 2-1-0-0 (4 pts.)Last 10: 6-3-0-0Home: 4-1-0-0, 8 ptsRoad:  2-2-0-0, 4 ptsLast Week’s ResultsWednesday, October 28: Florida – 2  vs. South Carolina – 4 The Everblades dropped their first home game of the season to the Stingrays, as well as their third game in the last four games. What started out in favor of the Everblades quickly turned into the Stingrays show. The Stingrays were able to score three goals in the second period to put the score at 3-1. Then in the third, the Everblades pulled within one when Brant Harris scored a shorthanded tally,  but the Stingrays added an empty net goal to take the game 4-2.

Friday, October 30: Florida – 2  vs. South Carolina – 0Anthony Peters stopped all 22 shots faced to earn his second career shutout.  After two scoreless periods, the Everblades were able to break through the Stingray defense on a Justin Agosta power play goal. Matt Marquardt put the finishing touches on the game with an empty net goal with four seconds left to blank the Stingrays 2-0, the first time this season the Everblades were able to shut out an opponent.

Sunday, November 1: Florida – 7 at Greenville – 0 The Everblades started their lengthy road trip off with a bang Sunday afternoon blanking the Swamp Rabbits 7-0. The Everblades posted their second consecutive shutout victory in the win over the Swamp Rabbits thanks in part to Mike Aviani, who had a career high four points (2 goals, 2 assists) in the game. Daniel Altshuller stopped all 31 shots he faced to take home the victory.‘Blades Bites

• Despite posting a 1-1 record on the week, Daniel Altshuller pieced together five periods of shutout hockey in two appearances.  Altshuller earned his second career shutout on Sunday making 31 saves, His first shutout came in Game 6 of the Eastern Division Semifinals against Orlando last spring.

• Anthony Peters posted his second career shutout on Friday against South Carolina on Friday.  His first shutout came last spring in his pro debut on March 7 at Greenville.
• The Everblades have recorded at least one power play goal in eight of their nine games played this season.  Wednesday's loss to South Carolina Was the first time the 'Blades failed to score a PPG.  Florida leads the league with 10 power play gaals scored this season.

• Three of Justin Agosta's four goals scored this season has come on the power play.
• Maxime St-Cyr made his pro debut in last Wednesday’s game (Oct. 28) against South Carolina and recorded his first professional goal on his the first shot taken in his career.

Everblades Team LeadersPoints: Matt Marquardt (11)Goals: Kevin Lynch (4), Matt Marquardt (4), Mike Aviani (4), Justin Agosta (4)Assists: Matt Marquardt (6)Plus/Minus:  Mike Aviani (+6)Penalty Minutes: Mike Cornell (45)Power Play Goals:  Justin Agosta (3)Shorthanded Goals:  Brant Harris (1)Shots: Ethan Werek (33)Wins: Daniel Altshuller (4)Save %: Daniel Altshuller (.941)GAA: Daniel Altshuller (1.60)Power Play: 3rd, 10-for-36, (27.8%)Penalty Kill:  2nd, 34-of-37 (91.9%)This Week’s Schedule & OpponentsTuesday, November 3: Florida at South Carolina, 7:05 p.m.Saturday, November 7: Florida at Orlando, 7:00 p.m.Sunday, November 8: Florida at Orlando, 6:00 p.m.South Carolina Stingrays (3-4-1-0, 7 pts)The Everblades and Stingrays will meet for the third time in less than a week on Tuesday evening.   The two teams split a pair of games last week at Germain Arena, Joe Devin is coming off a two-goal performance against Evansville on Sunday.  Devin leads the Rays in scoring (8 pts), assists (5), and is tied for team lead in goals with three.South Carolina LeadersPoints: Joe Devin (8)Goals: Kyle Kraemer (3), Joe Devin (3), Brett Cameron (3)Assists: Joe Devin (5)Plus/Minus: Several Tied at +3Penalty Minutes: Wade Epp (23)Power Play Goals: Joe Devin (2)Shorthanded Goals: Andrew Johnston (1)Shots: Stephan Vigier (25)Wins: Mark Dekanich (1), Vitek Vanecek (1), Branden Komm (1)Save %: Branden Komm (.920)GAA: Branden Komm (2.00)Power Play:  24th, 3-for-21 (9.7%)Penalty Kill:  19th, 25-for-31 (80.6%)Orlando Solar Bears (4-1-1-0, 9 pts)Heading into the week, the Everblades and Solar Bears sit first and second respectively in the South Division standings, and for the first time in the 2015-16 regular season, the two teams will renew their acquaintances at the Amway Center in downtown Orlando on Saturday and Sunday.  Brady Vail leads the team with double-digit point totals with ten, and is tied for the team lead in goals with five.  Former Everblades goaltender Rob Madore was called up to Toronto of the American Hockey League on Tuesday. making his availability for this weekend with Orlando still in question.Orlando LeadersPoints:  Brady Vail (10)Goals:  Brady Vail (5), Brett Findlay (5)Assists:  Eric Baier (7), Jack Rodewald (7)Plus/Minus:  Eric Baier (+7)Penalty Minutes:  Zach Bell (31)Power Play Goals:  Johnny McInnis (3)Shorthanded Goals:  Several Tied at 1Shots:  Jack Rodewald (25)Wins:  Ryan Massa (2), Rob Madore (2)Save %:  Ryan Massa (.935)GAA:  Ryan Massa (2.50)Power Play: 2nd, 6-for-20 (30.0%)Penalty Kill:  4th, 24-for-27 (88.9%)

Broadcast Information

Fans can tune in 770AM, or online by CLICKING HERE  NOTE:  Sunday's game at Orlando will be an online only broadcast.

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 atCantina 109 located at Gulf Coast Town Center in Fort Myers.Next Home GamesFriday, November 13  vs. Idaho Steelheads, 7:30 p.m. – Swampee’s Birthday! Bring the kids to celebrate Swampee’s Birthday with all of his mascot friends!   Kids once again can eat free at Breakaway Sports Pub with the purchase of an adult entrée.

Saturday, November 14  vs. Idaho Steelheads, 7:00 p.m. – Military & Veterans Night.The Everblades will be wearing special military themed jerseys which be auctioned off following the game with the proceeds benefiting the National Coalition for Patriots.

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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