Gameday Magazine: Solar Bears at Everblades

Who: Florida Everblades (22-9-0-0, 44 pts.) vs. Orlando Solar Bears (10-13-2-3, 25 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 4-0-0All-Time Series:  Florida leads 29-12-2Radio 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 in the Breakaway Sports Pub with the Purchase of an Adult Entree.About Tonight’s Game: Happy New Year!  Florida leads the Wawa Sunshine Cup Series eight points to zero.  Entering the new year, the Everblades continue to hold the top spot in the South Division with a four-point edge on second place Atlanta. The ‘Blades have won their last four contests, while the Solar Bears will be looking to snap a six-game winless streak (0-5-1-0).About Sunday’s Game: The Solar Bears stormed out of the gates to take a 2-0 lead, but the Everblades countered with four unanswered goals to defeat Orlando 4-3 at the Amway Center on Sunday evening.  Matt Willows, Logan Roe, Corey Cowick, and Matt Marquardt all scored for the Everblades, while Orlando’s Lindsay Sparks scored twice.  Shots:  FLA – 32  ORL – 29About the Everblades:  Captain Matt Marquardt enters tonight’s action riding a seven-game point streak.  Marquardt has recorded ten points (6g 4a) during this stretch which began back on December 9…Forward Matt Willows leads all ECHL rookies in scoring with 30 points…Rookie defenseman and Fort Myers native Logan Roe registered his first professional goal in Sunday’s win at Orlando.Everblades Team LeadersPoints: Matt Willows (30)Goals: Ethan Werek (12)*Assists: Matt Willows (19)Plus/Minus:  Mark Nemec (+17)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: Daniel Altshuller (10)*, Anthony Peters (10)Save %: Daniel Altshuller (.941)*GAA: Daniel Altshuller (1.58)*Power Play: 17th, 22-for-127, (17.3%)Penalty Kill: 1st, 109-of-121, (90.1%)*Player Currently in AHL

About the Solar Bears:  Forwards Brady Vail and Eric Faille share the team lead in scoring with 26 points each. Vail has recorded a goal in five of the last nine games…While the Everblades hold the league’s top penalty killing unit overall, the Solar Bears are ranked first on penalty kill on the road... Orlando’s roster features a pair of former of Everblades in defenseman Carl Nielsen and forward Johnny McInnis.Solar Bears Team LeadersPoints: Eric Faille (24), Brady Vail (24)Goals:Eic Faille (12)Assists: Brady Vail (15)Plus/Minus: Eric Baier (+9)Penalty Minutes: Mark Louis (53)Power Play Goals: Johnny McInnis (4)Shorthanded Goals: Brady Vail (2), Eric Baier (2)Shots: Johnny McInnis (88)Wins:  Rob Madore (5)*, Ryan Massa (5)Save %: Rob Madore (.913)*GAA: Rob Madore (2.91)*Power Play: 8th, 19-for-97, (19.6%)Penalty Kill: 5th, 84-of-98, (85.7%)*Player Currently in AHL

Upcoming Homes 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###