ESTERO, FL -- The Florida Everblades have announced their 2016 Training Camp schedule.  Training camp will open on Tuesday, October 4 at 9:00 a.m.  In addition, the NHL's Tampa Bay Lightning will also be practicing at Germain Arena on October 4 & 6.All practices for the Everblades and the Tampa Bay Lightning are open to the public.

To view the training camp schedule in a printable PDF CLICK HERE

The following is the full listing of practice times for the Everblades and Lightning at Germain Arena:Tuesday, October 4th

9:00am- 10:00am                Everblades On-Ice Practice                 Rec. Rink-Green10:30am- 11:15am                 TB Lightning On-Ice Practice             Rec. Rink-Blue11:30am- 12:15pm                 TB Lightning On-Ice Practice             Rec. Rink-Blue

Wednesday, October 5th

9:00am- 10:00am                   Everblades On-Ice Practice              Rec. Rink-Green

Thursday, October 6th

9:00am-10:00am                   Everblades On-Ice Practice               Rec. Rink-Green10:45am                                   TB Lightning On-Ice Practice            Rec. Rink-Blue-Pre-Game Skate for game at Panthers

Friday, October 7th

10:00am-11:00 am                Everblades On-Ice Practice               Germain Arena-Pre-Game Skate7:30pm                                    Everblades Pre-Season Game          Germain Arena-VS. Orlando

Saturday, October 8th

10:00am-11:00 am                Everblades On-Ice Practice               Germain Arena-Pre-Game Skate7:00pm                                    Everblades Pre-Season Game          Germain Arena-VS. Orlando

Sunday, October 9th                            DAY OFF

Monday, October 10th

10:45am-12:00pm                 Everblades On-Ice Practice               Germain Arena

Tuesday, October 11th

10:45am-12:00pm                 Everblades On-Ice Practice               Germain Arena12:30pm                                  Media Luncheon (Media Only)         Cypress ClubWednesday, October 12th

10:45am-12:00pm                 Everblades On-Ice Practice               Germain Arena

Thursday, October 13th

10:45am-12:00pm                 Everblades On-Ice Practice               Germain Arena

Friday, October 14th

10:00am-11:00 am                Everblades On-Ice Practice                Germain Arena-Pre-Game Skate7:35pm                                    Everblades Game #1                            Germain Arena-VS. GREENVILLE

Saturday, October 15th

10:00am-11:00 am               Everblades On-Ice Practice               Germain Arena-Pre-Game Skate7:00pm                                    Everblades Game #2                          Germain Arena-VS. GREENVILLE

Sunday, October 16th                  1:30pm                                  Charity Golf Outing-The Forest Country ClubCLICK HERE FOR MORE DETAILS OR TO REGISTER

---Opening Weekend is October 14 & 15  The Florida Everblades open up their 19thseason of hockey at home at Germain Arena on Friday, October 14 against the Greenville Swamp Rabbits beginning at 7:30 p.m. The first 5,000 fans will receive a free Everblades magnet schedule courtesy of Jack's Cleaning.  The two teams will meet again on Saturday, October 15 with a 7:00 p.m. start time.

2016-17 Season Ticket Plans Now Available!  Full and flexible partial season ticket plans are currently available for the 2016-17 season. We offer several tickets packages designed to help fit your budget and schedule.

Special Offer!  Purchase any new ticket package for the 2016-17 season, and receive a $20 gift card from Ford's Garage!  Locations include Cape Coral, Downtown Fort Myers and Miromar Outlets in Estero.

For more information, call 239-948-7825, or stop by the team’s main office located at Germain Arena from Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

The Everblades are the proud ECHL affiliateof the NHL's Carolina Hurricanes###