Altshuller Named ECHL Goaltender of the Month

ESTERO, FL – The Florida Everblades are pleased to announce that Daniel Altshuller has been named the Warrior Hockey ECHL Goaltender of the Month for November.

Altshuller, 21, posted a 5-0-0 record with three shutouts, a 0.80 goals-against-average and a save percentage of .968 in five appearances during the month.  Altshuller allowed two goals or less in all five of his November starts, and has recorded shutouts in each of his last two starts on November 14 against the Idaho Steelheads and on November 27 at Colorado.

Altshuller is 8-1-0 in ten appearances this season and leads the ECHL with three shutouts, a 1.33-goals-against-average and a .948 save percentage.

The 6-4, 201-pound netminder posted an 8-3-1 record in 14 appearances in his rookie campaign with the Everblades last season. Altshuller also made six playoff appearances last spring which included a stellar 30-save shutout performance in a series-clinching Game 6 of the division semifinals against the Orlando Solar Bears on April 28.

The Nepean, Ontario native is a third -round draft selection of the Carolina Hurricanes in the 2012 NHL Entry Draft.

Earlier today, forward Matt Willows was recognized as a runner-up for the CCM ECHL Rookie of Month award.  Willows recorded 15 points (6g, 9a) 13 games played in November.

The Everblades battle the Idaho Steelheads tonight at CenturyLink Arena in Boise beginning at 9:10 p.m. Eastern Time.

Broadcast Information: Fans can catch the game broadcast on 770 AM, or online byCLICKING 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###