Florida Everblades Weekly Release #7

Overall Record: 14-7-0-0 (28 pts) 1st in the South DivisionLast Week’s Record: 2-1-0-0 (4 pts.)Last 10: 7-3-0-0Home: 7-3-0-0, 14 ptsRoad:  7-4-0-0, 14 ptsLast Week’s Results

Wednesday, November 25: Florida – 3 at Colorado – 0 Anthony Peters stopped all 30 shots faced to lead the Everblades to a 3-0 victory over the Eagles in Colorado. Carter Sandlak, Matt Willows and Corey Syvret each scored a goal Wednesday night. Peters got his second shutout this season and his third in his career with the win over the Eagles.

Friday, November 27: Florida - 2 at Colorado – 0 Daniel Altshuller stopped all 21 shots from the Eagles Friday night to give the Everblades the victory 2-0. Altshuller got his third shutout this season in his first game back after being held out of the previous five games. Matt Willows and Evan Bloodoff each scored a goal to put the Blades up 2-0 shutting out the Eagles in back to back games.

Saturday, November 28: Florida – 1 at Colorado – 5 Darryl Bootland scored twice while Kris Lazaruk made 32 saves to lead the Eagles to a 5-1 win over the Everblades. Ethan Werek was the lone goal for the Everblades while Anthony Peters suffered the loss after giving up five goals on 22 shots.  The game ended with numerous fights, which even featured both goaltenders squaring off toe-to-toe.  Both teams combined for 190 penalty minutes in the game.‘Blades Bites

• Florida is 4-1 against Western Conference Teams this season.
• The Everblades 11-0-0-0 when leading after two periods.
• Matt Willows is tied for the league lead in rookie scoring.
• Daniel Altshuller leads the ECHL with three shutouts and a 1.33 goals-against average.

Everblades Team LeadersPoints: Matt Willows (20)Goals: Brant Harris (10)Assists: Matt Willows (13), Matt Marquardt (13)Plus/Minus:  Mark Nemec (+9), Ethan Werek (+9)Penalty Minutes: Corey Cowick (60)Power Play Goals:  Corey Syvret (3), Matt Willows (3)Shorthanded Goals:  Brant Harris (2)Shots: Ethan Werek (75)Wins: Daniel Altshuller (8)Save %: Daniel Altshuller (.948)GAA: Daniel Altshuller (1.33)Power Play:  4th, 20-for-90 (22.2%)Penalty Kill:  1st, 79-of-87 (90.8%)

This Week’s OpponentIdaho Steelheads (6-10-4-0, 16 pts)The Everblades continue their western road swing this week with a three-game set at Century Link Arena in Boise Idaho. Florida holds a 2-0 season series lead on the Steelheads after taking both meetings earlier in the season at Germain Arena back on November 13 & 14.  The Steelheads return home after a lengthy nine-game road stretch.  As a result, Idaho has struggled in recent weeks, posting a 2-6-2-0 record in its last ten games.

Idaho Team LeadersPoints: Rob Linsmayer (19)Goals: Taylor Peters (7), Jefferson Dahl (7)Assists: Rob Linsmayer (14)Plus/Minus: Corbin Baldwin (+5)Penalty Minutes: Andrew Carroll (60)Power Play Goals: Jefferson Dahl (3)Shorthanded Goals: Jefferson Dahl (1)Shots: Andre Bouvet-Morrissette (57)Wins:  Philippe Desrosiers (3)Save %: Philippe Desrosiers (.909)GAA: Philippe Desrosiers (2.51)Power Play:  27th, 9-of-82 (11.0%)Penalty Kill: 12th, 70-of-84 (83.3%)

This Week’s Schedule

Wednesday, December 2: Florida at Idaho, 9:10 p.m.Friday, December 4: Florida at Idaho, 9:10 p.m.Saturday, December 5: Florida at Idaho, 9:10 p.m. (Internet Only)Broadcast Information: Fans can catch the game broadcasts 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###