Gameday Magazine: Beast at Everblades , Jan 13

Who: Florida Everblades (25-9-0-1, 51 pts.) vs. Brampton Beast (12-10-1-2, 30 pts)Where: Germain ArenaWhen: 7:30 p.m.Tickets: Purchase Now Online CLICK HERE, or at the Florida Community Bank Box OfficeSeason Series: Tonight marks the first of three meetings this season.All-Time Series:  First ever meeting between the two clubs.Radio 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:$2 draft beers, $2 wines, $2 hot dogs all night long!  College students receive a $5 ticket with free parking when they present their college ID.About Tonight’s Game: Tonight will mark the first ever meeting between the two teams. Florida enters the week atop the South Division and holds a five-point lead over the second place Atlanta Gladiators.  The Everblades are unbeaten in their last four games (3-0-0-1) and are 7-2-0-1 in the last ten.  Brampton sits in fourth place in the North Division but is unbeaten in its last three games (1-0-1-1).

Last Time Out: Brant Harris scored halfway through the third period to tie the game at one, but the Everblades eventually fell to the Greenville Swamp Rabbits in the overtime shootout by a 2-1 count Saturday evening.  Despite the shootout loss, the Everblades captured five of a possible six points during the three-game road trip in Greenville….Brampton’s Chris Auger scored twice and added an assist to help lead the Beast to an impressive 7-2 home win against Kalamazoo on Sunday.

About the Everblades:  Rookie Matt Willows continues to the lead the Everblades in scoring with 33 points…Forward Brant Harris has registered a goal in three of the last four games, while Kevin Lynch has recorded a point in five of the last six contests…Goaltender Anthony Peters will make his eighth consecutive start tonight, and was named a runner-up for the ECHL Goaltender of the Week Award yesterday after posting a 2-0-1 record last week against Greenville.

Everblades Team LeadersPoints: Matt Willows (33)Goals: Brant Harris (13), Matt Willows (13)Assists: Matt Willows (20)Plus/Minus:  Mark Nemec (+19)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 (13)Save %: Daniel Altshuller (.941)**GAA: Daniel Altshuller (1.58)**Power Play: 16th, 24-for-147, (16.3%)Penalty Kill: 1st, 123-of-136, (90.4%)** Denotes player currently in AHL About the Beast:  The Beast are currently in their second season in the ECHL, and joined the league along with six other former Central Hockey League clubs prior to the start of the 2014-15 season... Brampton will start the week without its leading scorer Brandon Marino (34 points), who was loaned to Utica of the American Hockey League on Tuesday. However, the Beast did receive the services of  forward Tim Bozon who returned from the St. John’s IceCaps of the AHL yesterday…..Former Everblades captain Jordan Henry is currently a member on Brampton’s roster, but will not play this week due to an injury….Goaltender Trevor Cann, who played for the Everblades during the 2013-14 season has been the Beast’s top netminder this season and is expected to play this week.

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 (7)Shorthanded Goals: Luke Pither (2)Shots: Chris Auger (90)Wins:  Trevor Cann (7)Save %: Bryan Pitton (.939)**GAA: Bryan Pitton (2.03)**Power Play: 9th, 116-for-143 (18.;9%)Penalty Kill:  27th, 118-of-153 (77.1%)** Denotes player currently in AHL 

Upcoming Homes Games

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....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!

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###