Florida Everblades Golf Classic Set for January 24

ESTERO, FL -- The entire Florida Everblades hockey team will be on hand for a premium golf tournament at The Forest Country Club located in Fort Myers on Sunday, January 24 in support of For the Kids Foundation.

For the Kids Foundation is a 501c3 organization that provides joyful elements and promotes healing through laughter for patients battling cancer and blood disorders at Golisano Children's Hospital of Southwest Florida. Recent funding for pediatric patients by For the Kids Foundation has provided costume characters, magicians, bubbles, infant toys, puppeteers and Band-Aids with cartoon characters for distraction and anxiety reduction.

The event will take place on the challenging championship-level "Bear" course at The Forest Country Club located at 6100 Club Blvd. in Fort Myers.  The day begins with registration and a full buffet lunch at 11:00 a.m. followed by a 1:00 p.m. shotgun start and a dinner with silent and live auctions post-play.

Scheduled to appear in support of the cause are World Champion and former Major League Baseball pitching star Derek Lowe and retired Florida Everblades standouts and jersey-retirees Tom Buckley and Ernie Hartlieb.

Guests of the event will be paired with a Florida Everblades player, coach or organization member and the event is expected to sell out quickly.  Registration fee for golfers, including the lunch and dinner is $150 per person. Tickets to attend just the dinner and auction portion of the event are $50 per person.

To reserve your spot call Sean Hoover at 239-707-8738.  Corporate sponsorships are also available, to inquire please call Jeannie Cummings of Mix Marketing at 239-938-6516.

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Upcoming Everblades Home GamesWednesday, January 13 vs. Brampton Beast, 7:30 p.m. – $2 Drafts, $2 Wines, & $2 Hot Dogs all night long!  College Night! College students receive $5 tickets with free parking when they present their college ID at Germain Arena.

Friday, January 15 vs. Brampton Beast, 7:30 p.m. – "Paint the Ice Night" Fans will have the opportunity to Paint the Ice following the game! ....Kids eat free in Breakaway Sports Pub with purchase on an adult entree!Saturday, January 16 vs. Brampton Beast, 7:00 p.m. – Watch the 'Blades battle Brampton on the fan painted ice surface!  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.

Partial Season Ticket Packages:  Partial season ticket plans are available 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###