GAMEDAY MAGAZINE: Idaho at Florida

Who: Florida Everblades (9-4-0-0, 18 pts.) vs. Idaho Steelheads (4-6-2-0, 10 pts)Where: Germain ArenaWhen: 7:30 p.m.Tickets: Purchase Now Online CLICK HERE, or at the Florida Community Bank Box OfficeSeason Series: Tonight is the first of five meetings between the two teams.All-Time Series:  Idaho leads 2-3-1Radio 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:  Swampee's Birthday! Bring the kids to celebrate with Seampee's Macot Friends!   Kids also eat free tonight at Breakaway Sports Pub with the purchase of an adult entrée!About Tonight’s Game: The Western Conference’s Idaho Steelheads (4-6-2-0, 10 pts) make a rare trip to Southwest Florida this weekend.  Idaho will be looking to snap a four-game winless streak, and currently sits second in the West Division.   The Everblades (9-4-0-0, 18 pts) have won three straight contests and currently hold the top spot in the South Division and overall in the ECHL.Series History Information: Tonight marks the first of five meetings between the two teams this season. Idaho leads the all-time series with a 2-3-1 record.  The two teams also faced one another in the 2004 Kelly Cup Finals, with the Steelheads winning the first of their two league cheampionships four games to one over the Everblades.Last Time Out:  The Everblades closed out their five-game road swing with an explosive 8-2 victory at Atlanta on Tuesday. Mike Aviani scored twice to help pace the way for Florida.  The Everblades closed out the five-game road slate with a 4-1 record…Last night, the Steelheads scored three goals in the third period, but the Orlando Solar Bears held on for the 5-4 victory at the Amway Center.  Colton Beck scored twice and added two goals for Idaho,

About the Everblades: Matt Marquardt and Mike Aviani currently lead the ECHL in scoring with 14 points.  Aviani enters tonight’s game riding a team best three-game goal scoring streak. Aviani has recorded a total of four goals during this three-game stretch, and leads the league with a total of eight tallies on the year…Defensemen Justin Agosta and Mike Cornell were recalled to the Charlotte Checkers of the American Hockey League on Thursday.  The Everblades added veteran defenseman Matt Corentte yesterday. Corrente brings some grit and toughness on the back end. During his career, Corrente has appeared in 293 AHL games, and has made 34 appearances with the NHL’s New Jersey Devils…Goaltender Anthony Peters is expected to start in goal for the Everblades this evening.

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:  1st, 14-for-49 (28.6%)Penalty Kill:  2nd, 53-of-59 (93.0%)

About the Steelheads:  The Steelheads are led by forward Colton Beck, who sits third overall in league scoring with 13 points (6g, 7a)…Rob LInsmayer enters tonight’s game riding a seven-game point streak. Linsmayer has totaled ten points (2g, 8a) during this stretch.Steelheads LeadersPoints:  Colton Beck (13)Goals:  Colton Beck (6)Assists:  Rob Linsmayer (9)Plus/Minus:  Brandon Magee (+5), Zack Kamrass (+5), Corbin Baldwin (+5)Penalty Minutes:  Andrew Carroll (28)Power Play Goals:  Colton Beck (2)Shorthanded Goals:  Jefferson Dahl (1)Shots:  Andre Bouvet-Morrisette (38)Wins:  Philippe Desrosiers (2)Save %:  Philippe Desrosiers (.919)GAA:  Philippe Desrosiers (2.59)Power Play: 22nd, 6-for-53 (11.2%)Penalty Kill: 9th, 40-of-57 (86.0%)

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. .

-------------------------------------------------Bowling with the Blades Charity Event Takes Place This Sunday!

Sunday, November 15, 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Pin Street Bowling Center located at 4140 Fowler Street in Fort Myers. (Everblades players will arrive at 1:30 p.m.)

Bowling with Blades is a bowling event benefiting Bowlers to Veterans Link (BVL), which is an organization offering support to veterans in Southwest Florida VA hospitals, nursing homes and clinics. BVL is a nationally recognized organization supported by the US Bowling Congress and bowlers nationwide.

Come out and support a great cause, while meeting a couple of the Everblades players, who will take part in the bowling!

SPECIAL BOWLING / GAME TICKET OFFER:  Fans can bowl in this Sunday’s event and attend an Everblades hockey game next weekend for either of the games played on November 20 & 21 against the Wheeling Nailers.  The Bowling and Everblades game package is just $30, and a portion of each package sold will benefit The Bowlers to Veterans Link.  To purchase, or for more information, contact Amber Falde with the Everblades at 239-948-7825, ext. 1060.

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