Florida Everblades Weekly Release #4

Overall Record: 8-4-0-0 (16 pts) 1st in the South DivisionLast Week’s Record: 2-1-0-0 (4 pts.)Last 10: 6-4-0-0Home: 4-1-0-0, 8 ptsRoad:  4-3-0-0, 8 pts.Last Week’s ResultsTuesday, November 3: Florida – 0  at South Carolina – 2 Vitek Vanecek stopped all 21 shots faced to record his first career shutout in a 2-0 Stingrays victory over Florida at the North Charleston Coliseum.  The Everblades entered the game riding high following back-to-back shutout victories, but had the roles reversed on them Tuesday, as the ‘Blades were shutout for the first time this season.

Saturday, November 7: Florida – 3  at Orlando – 2After surrendering the game’s first goal, the Everblades scored three unanswered to take a 3-1 lead into the third period. Orlando did add one more tally to pull within one, but goaltender Daniel Altshuller preserved the victory stopping nine of the ten shots faced in the final stanza.

Sunday, November 8: Florida – 3  at Orlando – 1 Anthony Peters stopped 41 of 42 shots, while Mike Aviani scored for the second consecutive game, as the Everblades capped off a two-game weekend sweep of the Orlando Solar Bears Sunday evening at the Amway Center.

Everblades Team LeadersPoints: Matt Marquardt (11), Mike Aviani (11)Goals: Mike Aviani (6)Assists: Matt Marquardt (7)Plus/Minus:  Mike Aviani (+7)Penalty Minutes: Mike Cornell (49)Power Play Goals:  Justin Agosta (3)Shorthanded Goals:  Brant Harris (1)Shots: Ethan Werek (37)Wins: Daniel Altshuller (5)Save %: Anthony Peters (.949)GAA: Anthony Peters (1.51)Power Play: 4th, 11-for-45 (24.4%)Penalty Kill:  2nd, 51-of-55 (92.7%)This Week’s Schedule & OpponentsTuesday, November 10: Florida at Atlanta, 7:05 p.m.Friday, November 13: Idaho at Florida, 7:30 p.m.Saturday, November 14: Idaho at Florida, 7:00 p.m.

Atlanta Gladiators (6-2-1-0, 13 pts)The rejuvenated Gladiators will play host to the Everblades on Tuesday evening, marking the fifth meeting of the year between the two clubs.  Florida has taken three of the four previous meetings.  Atlanta will be without explosive forward Garry Nunn who was loaned to the AHL’s Providence Bruins on Tuesday afternoon.

Atlanta LeadersPoints:  Derek Nesbitt (11), Garry Nunn (11)Goals:  Derek Nesbitt (7)Assists:  Garry Nunn (9)Plus/Minus:  Max Everson (+3), Tyler Murovich (+3)Penalty Minutes:  Joe Stejskal (28)Power Play Goals:  Derek Nesbitt (4)Shorthanded Goals:  Several tied at 1Shots:  Derek Nesbitt (29)Wins: Matt Ginn (3)Save %:  Andy Iles (.914)GAA:  Andy Iles (2.34)Power Play: 10th, 10-for-49 (20.4%)Penalty Kill:  22nd, 35-of-35 (77.8%)

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.

Idaho Steelheads (4-5-2-0, 10 pts)The ‘Blades and the Steelheads will meet this weekend at Germain Arena to open up a five-game season set between the two out-of-conference foes.  The Steelheads currently sit second in the Western Conference’s West Division.  Idaho enters the week winless in its last three games after dropping a three-game set at home to the Atlanta Gladiators last week.

Idaho Leaders Points:  Jefferson Dahl (10)Goals:  Jefferson Dahl (5)Assists:  Several tied at 6Plus/Minus:  Brandon Magee (+5), Zack Kamrass (+5), Corbin Baldwin (+5)Penalty Minutes:  Andrew Carroll (26)Power Play Goals:  Colton Beck (2)Shorthanded Goals:  Jefferson Dahl (1)Shots:  Brandon Magee (36)Wins:  Philippe Desrosiers (2), Eric Hartzell (2)Save %:  Philippe Desrosiers (.919)GAA:  Philippe Desrosiers (2.59)Power Play:  20th, 5-for-50 (10.0%)Penalty Kill:  9th, 48-of-55 (87.3%)Next Home Games & PromotionsFriday, 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.

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