'Blades Add Asmundson; Werek Loaned to Charlotte

ESTERO, FL – Florida Everblades President & General Manager Craig Brush along with Head Coach Greg Poss announced Sunday that the team has agreed to terms with goaltender Keegan Asmundson (pictured left). In addition, forward Ethan Werek(pictured right) has been loaned to the Charlotte Checkers of the American Hockey League.

Asmundson, 25, joins the Everblades after making seven appearances this season with the Evansville IceMen (ECHL).  The 6-5, 222-pound netminder recorded a 2-1-0 record with a 1.67 goals-against-average and a 0.925 save percentage in three games played with the South Carolina Stingrays (ECHL) last spring.  In addition, the Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota native posted a 13-8-4 record, a 1.96 goals-against-average as well as a 0.930 save percentage during his senior campaign at Canisius College last season.

Werek, 24, heads to Charlotte after totaling a balanced 26 points (12g, 14a) and a plus-17 rating in 25 appearances with the Everblades this season.  The 6-2, 200-pound center has registered 76 points in 235 regular season games in the AHL in stints with the Portland Pirates (2011-2014) and Providence Bruins (2014-15).  The Markham, Ontario native accrued 180 points during his three seasons played with the Kingston Frontenacs of the OHL (2008-2011).   Werek was selected by the New York Rangers in the second-round of the 2009 NHL Entry Draft,

The Florida Everblades return to the ice tonight (Dec. 27) when they head to the Amway Center to take on the Orlando Solar Bears in the fourth game of the Wawa Sunshine Cup Series. Puck drop is scheduled for 6:00 p.m. Eastern time. Fans can catch the game broadcast on 770 AM or online by CLICKING HERE

Upcoming Home Games

December 28 & 29, 2015 Florida College Hockey Classic at Germain Arena! The 2015 Florida College Hockey Classic is just around the corner! This year’s participating teams include Cornell University, Boston College, Ohio State, and the defending national champion Providence College.  Cornell will play Providence College on Monday (Dec. 28) at 4:00 p.m. while Boston College and Ohio State square off at 7:30 p.m. The winners and losers will matchup on Tuesday (Dec. 29).

Friday, January 1 vs. Orlando Solar Bears, 7:30 p.m. Start 2016 with Everblades hockey! Kids eat free in Breakaway Sports Pub with the purchase of an adult entree!

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###