Florida Everblades Weekly Release #14

Overall Record: 28-11-0-1 (57 pts) 1st in the South DivisionLast Week’s Record: 3-0-0-0 (6 pts.)Last 10: 7-2-0-1Home: 13-5-0-0, 26 ptsRoad:  15-6-0-1, 31 pts

Last Week’s ResultsWednesday, January 13: Florida – 4 vs. Brampton – 2Corey Cowick scored twice as the Florida Everblades defeat the Beast 4-2. Anthony Peters made 36 saves while allowing only two goals to help lead the Everblades to victory. Chris Auger got the Beast on the board first before Maxime St-Cyr and Corey Cowick scored back to back goals to give the 'Blades a 2-1 lead. Cowick scored his second goal of the game in the second frame giving the 'Blades a 3-1 lead. Brampton cut the lead back to one late in the second period before the 'Blades grabbed the 4-2 lead and the eventual victory.Friday, January 15: Florida – 5 vs. Brampton – 1 Ryan Martindale scored a goal and two assists to lift the Everblades to a 5-1 victory over the Beast. The Everblades and Beast were scoreless in the opening frame before the 'Blades scored three goals in the second. Martindale, Matt Willows and Justin Agosta each scored in the second period, while Maxime St-Cyr and Corey Cowick scored in the third. Anthony Peters dominated in net, stopping 37 out of 38 shots on goal from the Beast.

Saturday, January 16: Florida – 2 vs. Brampton – 1 (Overtime) Kevin Lynch scored the game winning goal 1:12 into the overtime period to lead the Everblades to a 2-1 win over the Beast. The 'Blades and Beast one again went scoreless in the opening period before the Everblades finally got on the board at 3:20 into the second frame when Rob Florentino tapped the puck into the back of the net. A couple of minutes after the Florida goal, the Beast went on a 5-on-3 power play and then tied the game up 1-1. Anthony Peters and Jordan Ruby put on a goaltending clinic matching each other save for save. In overtime, Kevin Lynch crashed the net to chase down his own  rebound, and pushed the puck past Ruby for the game-winner.‘Blades Bites

• The Everblades are unbeaten in regulation in their last seven games (6-0-0-1).
• Ryan Martindale recorded six points (1g, 5a) in the three games last week against Brampton, and was named a runner-up for ECHL Player of the Week. Martindale has also recorded a point in six of the last seven games

• Anthony Peters has made ten consecutive starts for the Everblades posting a 7-2-0-1 record during this stretch.   

Everblades Team LeadersPoints: Matt Willows (37)Goals:  Matt Willows (14)Assists: Matt Willows (23)Plus/Minus:  Mark Nemec (+22)Penalty Minutes: Corey Cowick (91)Power Play Goals:  Corey Syvret (3), Matt Willows (3), Justin Agosta (3), Brant Harris (3)Shorthanded Goals:  Brant Harris (2)Shots: Matt Willows (118)Wins: Anthony Peters (16)Save %: Rasmus Tirronen (.946)*GAA: Rasmus Tirronen (1.50)*Power Play: 18th, 26-for-161 (16.1%)Penalty Kill:  1st, 133-of-148 (89,9)** Denotes player currently in AHL This Week’s OpponentOrlando Solar Bears (17-15-2-3, 39 pts)The Everblades and Orlando Solar Bears will rekindle their rivalry this Friday at Germain Arena in another Wawa Sunshine Cup Series matchup. The Everblades lead the Sunshine Cup Series 10 points to 4 points.

Orlando will close out it's seven-game road slate on Friday, and are coming off a 2-0 win at Indy on Saturday. The Solar Bears are 7-3-0-0 in their last ten games.  Much of their recent success can be attributed to goaltender Ryan Massa who is 5-0-0 in the month of January with one shutout, a 1.80 goals-against-average and a .942 save percentage.

Orlando Team Leaders Points: Eric Faille (39)Goals: Eric Faille (17)Assists: Brady Vail (23)Plus/Minus: Eric Baier (+10)Penalty Minutes: Mark Louis (66)Power Play Goals: Johnny McInnis (4)Shorthanded Goals: Brady Vail (2), Eric Baier (2)Shots: Johnny McInnis (107)Wins:  Ryan Massa (10)Save %: Rob Madore (.913)GAA: Rob Madore (2.94)Power Play: 9th, 22-for-123 (17.9%)Penalty Kill: 7th, 115-of-134 (85.8%)** Denotes player currently in AHL 

This Week's Promotions & EventsFriday January 22 vs. Orlando Solar Bears, 7:30 p.m. –  “Frozen Night”  First 100 kids will receive a free ticket to Disney’s Frozen on Ice to be performed at Germain Arena in March! There will be a postgame Jersey Auction! of the special Frozen-themed jerseys!  Kids will havw the opportunity to meet some of the characters from 'Frozen"  Kids also can eat free in the Breakaway Sports Pub with the purchase of an adult entree!  Everblades tickets may be purchased at the Florida Community Bank Box Office located at Germain Arena, or at any Ticketmaster outlet, or online at www.ticketmaster.com

Sunday, January 24,  Everblades Charity Golf Tournament!  the Florida Everblades will host a full-team appearance golf classic at the Forest Country Club in Fort Myers this Sunday.  Proceeds support "For the Kids Foundation" and its efforts in bringing joyful elements and healing through laughter to patients at Golisano Children's Hospital of Southwest Florida. Everblades players and former Major League Baseball star and Champion Derek Lowe will be participating. The community can register to play in the golf classic via a donation of $150 or attend just the dinner and auction portion for $50 by calling 239-707-8738. Click the graphic below for more information.

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.

Flexible Partial Season Ticket Packages: 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###