Gameday Magazine: Beast at Everblades

Who: Florida Everblades (26-11-0-1, 53 pts.) vs. Brampton Beast (12-17-4-2, 30 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 1-0All-Time Series:  Florida leads 1-0Radio 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:"Paint the Ice Night" Fans will have the opportunity to Paint the Ice following the game! ....The first 1,000 fans will receive a FREE Everblades lanyard courtesy of PROforma....Kids eat free in Breakaway Sports Pub with purchase on an adult entree!About Tonight’s Game: Florida remains atop the South Division and now holds a seven-point lead over second place Atlanta.  The Everblades are also riding a five-game unbeaten streak (4-0-0-1). Brampton sits in fourth place in the North Division, but had its three-game unbeaten streak snapped on Wednesday.

About Wednesday Night’s Game:  Corey Cowick scored twice, while Anthony Peters made 36 saves to lead the Everblades to a 4-2 victory over Brampton.  The Beast outshot the Everblades 38-22 in the contest.  Brampton’s Tim Bozon recorded his first career goal in the game.

About the Everblades:  Rookie Matt Willows continues to the lead the Everblades in scoring with 34 points…After missing nearly a month due to an injury, forward Brant Harris has recorded a point in five of the last seven games.   Harris has posted a total of five points (3g, 2a) during this stretch.

Everblades Team LeadersPoints: Matt Willows (34)Goals: Brant Harris (13), Matt Willows (13)Assists: Matt Willows (21)Plus/Minus:  Mark Nemec (+20)Penalty Minutes: Corey Cowick (89)Power Play Goals:  Corey Syvret (3), Matt Willows (3), Justin Agosta (3)Shorthanded Goals:  Brant Harris (2)Shots: Ethan Werek (116)**Wins: Anthony Peters (14)Save %: Daniel Altshuller (.941)**GAA: Daniel Altshuller (1.58)**Power Play: 19th, 24-for-151, (15.9%)Penalty Kill: 1st, 125-of-138, (89.9%)** Denotes player currently in AHL 

About the Beast: Forward Brandon McNally was assigned to the team today from the St. John’s IceCaps of the American Hockey League.   McNally posted three points in 23 AHL game this season…Mike Vernace leads the way offensively for Brampton with 24 points (2g, 22a)…Former Everblade Jordan Henry remains sidelined due to an injury and is not expected to play this evening.

Brampton Team Leaders Points: Brandon Marino (34)**Goals: Chris Auger (13)Assists: Brandon Marino (25)Plus/Minus: Mike Vernace (+6)Penalty Minutes: Mike Vernace (57)Power Play Goals: Chris Auger (8)Shorthanded Goals: Luke Pither (2)Shots: Chris Auger (93)Wins:  Trevor Cann (7)Save %: Bryan Pitton (.939)**GAA: Bryan Pitton (2.03)**Power Play: 7th, 28-for-145 (19.3%)Penalty Kill:  25th, 121-of-157 (77.7%)** Denotes player currently in AHL 

Upcoming Homes Games

Saturday, January 16 vs. Brampton Beast, 7:00 p.m. – Watch the 'Blades battle Brampton on the fan painted ice surface....Saturday is also "Canadian Night" presented by TD Bank! Canadian inspired food such as poutine and Labatt Blue specials will be offered all night.... 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!  Cory Marquardt, an accomplished country singer and the brother of Everblades captain Matt Marquardt, will sing the Canadian National Anthem!

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###