Florida Everblades Weekly Release #16

Overall Record: 30-12-0-1 (61 pts) 1st in the South DivisionLast Week’s Record: 1-1-0-0 (2 pts.)Last 10: 8-1-0-1Home: 15-6-0-0, 30 ptsRoad:  15-6-0-1, 31 ptsLast Week’s ResultsFriday, January 29: Florida – 4 vs. Greenville – 2 Corey Cowick, Maxime St-Cyr, Logan Roe and Matt Willows each scored a goal as the Everblades take home a 4-2 victory over the Swamp Rabbits. The Everblades fell behind early as the Swamp Rabbits scored two goals in the opening period, however, the Everblades answered with three goals of their own in the second period to take the lead 3-2.  The Everblades then scored an empty netter in the third taking home the victory and extending their unbeaten streak to nine games (8-0-0-1).

Saturday, January 30: Florida – 1 vs. Greenville – 2Andrew Dommett and Joe Houk of the Swamp Rabbits scored second period tallies to defeat the Everblades 2-1, ending the Everblades’ unbeaten streak at nine games. The Everblades jumped out to an early 1-0 lead with a Jon DiSalvatore goal three minutes into the game. However, it was all Swamp Rabbits from there.‘Blades Bites

• The ‘Blades are 23-0-0-0 when leading after two periods
• The Everblades are 17-7-0-1 against South Division opponents
• Matt Willows is currently second among ECHL rookies with 40 points (16g, 24a)
• Rookie forward Maxime St-Cyr has recorded a goal in four of the last six games

Everblades Team LeadersPoints: Matt Willows (40)Goals:  Matt Willows (16)Assists: Matt Willows (24)Plus/Minus:  Mark Nemec (+23)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 (132)Wins: Anthony Peters (17)Save %: Rasmus Tirronen (.946)GAA: Rasmus Tirronen (1.50)Power Play: 19th, 27-for-169, (16.0%)Penalty Kill:  1st, 139-of-154 (90.3%)

Recent Everblades Transactions

January 28, 2016

DELETE  Ryan Martindale (F)  Loaned to Syracuse (AHL)DELETE  Kevin Lynch (F)  Loaned to Syracuse (AHL)

February 1, 2016

ADD  Kevin Lynch (F)  Returned on loan from Syracuse (AHL)

This Week’s Opponents

Atlanta Gladiators (25-17-2-1, 53 pts)  Friday (Feb. 5), 7:35 p.m. The top two teams in the South Division will square off on Friday at Infinite Energy Arena when the Everblades travel to Duluth, Georgia to take on the Gladiators.  The Gladiators have hit a rough patch in the last couple of weeks and are winless in their last five games (0-4-0-1). The Gladiators roster features the ECHL's leading goal scorer in Derek Nesbitt who has recorded 22 goals this season.  Also on the roster is former Everblades goaltender Matt Ginn, who posted a 5-1-1 record in seven appearances with the 'Blades last spring.

Atlanta Team LeadersPoints: Derek Nesbitt (40)Goals: Derek Nesbitt (22)Assists: Gary Nunn (26)Plus/Minus: Matt Register (+4), Max Everson (+4)Penalty Minutes: Ian Barteaux (93)Power Play Goals: Derek Nesbitt (9), Brock Higgs (9)Shorthanded Goals: Max Everson (2)Shots: Derek Nesbitt (150)Wins:  Kent Patterson (12)Save %: Andy Iles (.901)**GAA: Andy Iles (2.84)**Power Play: 5th, 33-of-174 (19.0%Penalty Kill: 23rd, 131-of-165 (79.4%)** No longer on Roster 

South Carolina Stingrays (22-13-3-2, 49 pts)  Saturday (Feb. 6) 7:05 p.m. After a difficult 8-2 set back to the Norfolk Admirals on Friday, the Stingrays got back to their winning ways on Saturday, returning the favor by defeating the Admirals 6-1.  This Saturday, the Everblades will close out their quick weekend road trip at the North Charleston Coliseum. Florida will have to deal with one of the hottest scoring players in the league in forward David Pacan.  Pacan enters the week riding a six-game point streak, recording nine points (5g, 4a) during this stretch. 

South Carolina Team Leaders Points: David Pacan (34)Goals: David Pacan (34)Assists: David Pacan (20)Plus/Minus: Bobby Shea (18), Joey Leach (+20)Penalty Minutes: Bobby Shea (108)Power Play Goals: David Pacan (4)Shorthanded Goals: David Pacan (2)Shots: Collin Mulvey (105)Wins:  Mark Dekanich (9)Save %: Branden Komm (.923)GAA: Branden Komm (1.89)Power Play: 15th, 26-for-159 (16.4%)Penalty Kill: 11th, 138-of-163 (84.7%)

Upcoming Home Games

Wednesday, February 10, vs. Orlando, 7:30 p.m.  $2 drafts, $2 wines, $2 hot dogs all night long!  College students receive a $5 tickets with free parking when they present their college ID at Germain Arena.

Friday, February 12, vs. Elmira, 7:30 p.m.  Kids eat free in the Breakaway Sports Pub with the purchase of an adult entree!

Saturday, February 13, vs. Elmira, 7:00 p.m.    Laces of Love - Bring a new pair of shoes to the game to donate to this great cause!  To purchase special fundraising tickets to the game benefiting Lace of Love, please contact Alex Reed with the Everblades at 239-948-7825, ext. 1024.

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###