Gameday Magazine: Swamp Rabbits at Everblades: Jan 29

Who: Florida Everblades (29-11-0-1, 59 pts.) vs. Greenville Swamp Rabbits (20-17-6-0, 46 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 3-1-1All-Time Series:  Greenville leads 34-20-8Radio 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 entrée!About Tonight’s Game: Florida enters tonight’s game unbeaten in regulation in their last eight games (7-0-0-1), and hold a seven-point lead over second place Atlanta (52 pts.) for the top spot in the South Division.  Greenville sits in fourth in the division and will look to leapfrog third place South Carolina (47 pts) this evening.Last Time Out: The Everblades used four different goal scorers and a 23-save performance from Anthony Peters to defeat the Orlando Solar Bears 4-1 last Friday…Meanwhile, Bretton Cameron’s goal early in the third period lifted Greenville to a 4-3 road win against the South Carolina Stingrays on Saturday.

About the Everblades: The Everblades have been heavily involved in the transaction wire this week.  On Tuesday the team received the services of forwards Jon DiSalvatore, Carter Sandlak and goaltender Rasmus Tirronen from the American Hockey League (AHL).  On Thursday, forwards Kevin Lynch and Ryan Martindale were loaned to the Syracuse Crunch (AHL). The loss of Lynch and Martindale will leave the ‘Blades thin at the center position heading into the weekend.  However, rookie center Maxime St-Cyr has been heating up as of late, recording a goal in three of the past four games… Rasmus Tirronen will start in goal tonight for the Everblades.

Florida Everblades Team LeadersPoints: Matt Willows (38)Goals:  Matt Willows (15)Assists: Matt Willows (23)Plus/Minus:  Mark Nemec (+24)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 (125)Wins: Anthony Peters (17)Save %: Rasmus Tirronen (.946)GAA: Rasmus Tirronen (1.50)Power Play: 17th, 26-161, (16.1%)Penalty Kill:  1st, 133-of-148 (89.9%)** Denotes player currently in AHL

About the Swamp Rabbits: Greenville will make their first trip to Estero under their new name the Swamp Rabbits...Scott Fleming leads the way offensively for the Swamp Rabbits with 29 points…Greenville’s penalty kill has been stingy as of late, going 32-for-35 over its last 12 games (91.4%)...Forward Josh Nicholls returned to the team from the AHL earlier this week.  Nicholls has scored two goals this season against the Everblades… Greenville’s roster features two former Everblades in defenseman Rob Kwiet and goaltender Allen York.Greenville Swamp Rabbits Team LeadersPoints: Jack Combs (31)*Goals:Jack Combs (15)*Assists: Scott Fleming (18), Michael St. Croix (18)Plus/Minus: Scott Fleming (+10)Penalty Minutes: Bretton Cameron (75)Power Play Goals: Scott Fleming (5)Shorthanded Goals:Jack Combs (2)*Shots:Jack Combs (108)*Wins:  P.J. Musico (7)Save %: P.J. Musico (.925)GAA: P.J. Musico (2.35)Power Play: 23rd, 22-for-153 (14.4%)Penalty Kill:  22nd, 125-of-156 (80.1%)

** Denotes player currently in AHL 

Upcoming Home GamesSaturday, January 30, vs. Greenville Swamp Rabbits, 7:00 p.m.  The Fur Circus (pictured below) will be in town entertaining the fans! Bring the kids! Joins us from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. for the pregame tailgate party featuring live music, face painting, and bounce houses 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:  Flexible partial season ticket plans are available to help 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###