GAMEDAY MAGAZINE: Royals at Everblades

Who: Florida Everblades (17-8-0-0, 34 pts.) vs. Reading Royals (10-10-0-2, 22 pts)Where: Germain ArenaWhen: 7:30 p.m.Tickets: Purchase Now Online CLICK HERE, or at the Florida Community Bank Box OfficeSeason Series: Florida Leads 1-0-0All-Time Series:  Florida leads 17-12-2Radio 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:   Kids eat free up in Breakaway Sports Pub with the purchase of an adult entrée.About Tonight’s Game: The two teams will meet for second of three meetings this week at Germain Arena. The Everblades continue to hold the top spot in the South Division with a six-point lead on second place South Carolina. The Royals currently sit in fourth place in the East Division.About Wednesday’s Game: The Royals took a 2-0 lead into the third period, but Matt Marquardt scored twice in the final stanza of regulation to send the game to overtime.  Despite some chances from both sides, neither team could light the lamp in the extra session to send the game to be decided in the shootout.  Ryan Martindale’s goal in the sixth round of the shootout sealed the 3-2 victory for the Everblades.  Daniel Altshuller earned the win making 26 saves.

About the Everblades:  Rookie forward Matt Willows remains as the team’s leading scorer with 25 points.  Willows had a six-game point streak snapped on Wednesday. The streak began back on November 30, and is the longest point streak on the team this season. Marquardt’s two-goal performance marked the 11th time this season an Everblades player has scored two goals in a game:  Matt Willows (3 times), Mike Aviani (twice), Brant Harris (twice), Ethan Werek (twice), and Marquardt (twice)....Anthony Peters is expected to start in goal tonight.

Everblades Team LeadersPoints: Matt Willows (25)Goals: Matt Willows& Brant Harris (10)Assists: Matt Willows (15)Plus/Minus:  Ethan Werek (+15)Penalty Minutes: Corey Cowick (80)Power Play Goals:  Several tied (2)Shorthanded Goals:  Brant Harris (2)Shots: Ethan Werek (97)Wins: Daniel Altshuller (10)Save %: Daniel Altshuller (.942)GAA: Daniel Altshuller (1.54)Power Play:  14th, 20-for-106 (18.9%)Penalty Kill:  1st, 95-of-105 (90.5%)

About the Royals: Reading's Adam Comrie leads all ECHL defensemen in scoring with 29 points...Forward Justin Candall ranks ninth overall in the league with 23 points...Reading's penalty kill is ranked 7th overall, but is third best on the road at 91.4%.

Royals Team LeadersPoints: Justin Crandall (23)Goals: Mike Pereira (11)Assists: Justin Crandall (16)Plus/Minus: Mike Pereira (+13)Penalty Minutes: Ian Watters (43)Power Play Goals: Robbie Czarnik (5)Shorthanded Goals: Mike Pereira (1), Matt Hatch (1), Jordan Heywood (1)Shots: Robbie Czarnik (77)Wins:  Connor Knapp (5)Save %: Connor Knapp (.898)GAA: Connor Knapp (2.96)Power Play: 8th, 19-for-96 (19.8%)Penalty Kill:  7th, 71-of-83 (85.5%)Upcoming Home GamesSaturday, December 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! There will also be a skate with the Everblades players and Santa following the game!

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###