Everblades Receive Seven Players from AHL Training Camps

ESTERO, FL – The Florida Everblades announced Thursday that the team has received seven players from American Hockey League training camps.

The following players have been assigned to the team from the Charlotte Checkers of the American Hockey League:

Levko Koper (F)Kevin Raine (D)Michael Ferrantino (F)

Charlotte also returned the following tryout players who are under contract with the Everblades:

Michael Kirkpatrick (F)John McCarron (F)Brant Harris (F)

In addition, the Springfield Falcons of the American Hockey League have returned defenseman Matt Mackenzie who agreed to terms with the ‘Blades earlier this summer.

As a result of the recent transactions, the Everblades have released the following tryout players from their training camp roster: Garrett Zemlak (G), Matt Harrington (F), Stephon Thorne (F), Greg Gozzo (F), J.P. Larmoyeux (F), Stephen Pierog (F), Noah Schwartz (F), Daniel Swink (F), Daniel Echeverri (F), Cole Hutchinson (D).

Florida’s opening day roster is now set.  To view the current roster CLICK HERE

The Everblades open the 2016-17 regular season at home tomorrow and Saturday against the Greenville Swamp Rabbits.  Full opening weekend details listed below.

----Opening Weekend October 14 & 15!  The Florida Everblades open up their 19th season 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. Fans are encouraged to wear white for our "white out" theme. 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.

    This release Courtesy of Fort Myers Technical College & Cape Coral Technical College

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