GAMEDAY MAGAZINE: Nailers at Everblades

Who: Florida Everblades (11-6-0-0, 22 pts.) vs. Wheeling Nailers (9-5-1-0, 19 pts)Where: Germain ArenaWhen: 7:00 p.m.Tickets: Purchase Now Online CLICK HERE, or at the Florida Community Bank Box OfficeSeason Series: Wheeling leads 2-0-0. Tonight is the thrid of three meetings.All-Time Series:  Florida leads 12-8-0Radio Broadcast: 770 AM (WJBX-AM)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:   Latino Heritage Night presented by Telemundo!   Tailgate Party from 5-7 p.m. featuring bounce houses, face painting and live music.About Tonight’s Game: Tonight marks the final meeting of the regular season between the two teams, and the Nailers will be looking to sweep the season series tonight.  Wheeling is unbeaten in its last five games and continues to maintain the number one position in the North Division.  The Everblades entered the week riding a five-game winning streak, but will be looking to avoid a three-game slide this evening.  Saturdays have been kind to the Everblades this season, as Florida is 4-0-0-0 in Saturday evening contests.   Florida holds the top spot in the South Division.

About Friday’s Game: Florida’s Gabriel Desjardins scored just 90 seconds into the contest to put the Everblades on top early. However, the Nailers scored on each of their first three shots of the game to take a 3-1 advantage. Florida attempted to catch up, but could never gain the edge.  The Everblades posted a season high 51 shots in the game, but Wheeling netminder Brian Foster made 48 saves to preserve the 5-3 victory.  The Everblades posted 24 shots in the first period which was the same number of shots that Wheeling posted for the entire game.    Shots:  FLA – 51  WHL – 24

About the Everblades:  Brant Harris continued his torrid scoring pace last night with a goal in the third period.  Harris is second in the ECHL in goals scored with nine, and has recorded a goal in five of the last six games, posting six goals during this stretch…Newcomer Jordan Ciccarello made his Everblades debut last night. Ciccarello joined the ‘Blades yesterday from Louisiana of the SPHL, but attended the Everblades training camp in 2014..

Everblades Team LeadersPoints: Matt Marquardt (18)Goals: Brant Harris (9)Assists: Matt Marquardt (13)Plus/Minus:  Mark Nemec (+9)Penalty Minutes: Corey Cowick (34)Power Play Goals:  Several tied (2)Shorthanded Goals:  Brant Harris (1)Shots: Ethan Werek (59)Wins: Daniel Altshuller (7)Save %: Daniel Altshuller (.942)GAA: Daniel Altshuller (1.50)Power Play:  3rd, 17-for-65 (22.2%)Penalty Kill:  1st, 66-of-73 (90.4%)

About the Nailers:  Riley Brace leads the Nailers in scoring with 17 points (7g, 10a). Brace has scored four goals in his last three games…Forward Jarrett Burton’s eight goals is tops for Wheeling, and is good for third most in the ECHL

Nailers Team LeadersPoints: Riley Brace (17)Goals: Jarrett Burton (8)Assists: Riley Brace (10)Plus/Minus: Mike Gunn (+10)Penalty Minutes: Shane Bakker (34)Power Play Goals: Jarrett Burton (2), John McCarron (2), Zack Torquato (2)Shorthanded Goals: Sahir Gill (1), Clark Seymour (1)Shots: John McCarron (54)Wins: Franky Palazzese (6)Save %: Brian Foster (.910)GAA: Brian Foster (2.70)Power Play: 13th, 12-for-69 (17.9%)Penalty Kill:  20th, 48-of-59 (81.4%)Upcoming Home GamesWednesday, 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, November 11 vs. Reading Royals, 7:30 p.m. – Kids eat free in Breakaway Sports Pub with purchase on an adult entree!

Saturday, November 12 vs. Reading Royals, 7:00 p.m. – The Annual IBERIABANKTeddy 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###