Who: Florida Everblades (3-0-0-0) vs. South Carolina Stingrays (0-2-1-0)Where: Germain ArenaWhen: 7:30 p.m.Tickets: Purchase Now Online CLICK HERE, or at the Florida Community Bank Box OfficeSeason Series: First of ten meetings this season.All-Time Series: Florida leads 90-60-19Radio Broadcast: WJBX (101.5-FM, 104.3-FM, 770-AM)Internet Radio: Free online stream courtesy of WJBX CLICK HERESpecial Promotions: Kids eat free in the Breakaway Sports Pub with the purchase of an adult entrée for every Friday night game this season. It's also Video Game Night which will feature video game themed music, games, and videos throughout the night.About Tonight’s Game: Tonight marks the 171st meeting between these two longtime rivals. Tonight the Everblades will look to remain perfect in the early season, while the Stingrays are eager to grab their first victory in 2016-17.Last Time Out: Matt Berry’s power play goal in the second period lifted the Everblades to a 3-2 road victory over the Orlando Solar Bears at the Amway Center last Saturday. Anthony Peters earned the win making 26 saves….South Carolina surrendered two goals in the third period to drop a tight 2-1 decision in Orlando last night. Former Everblade Ethan Werek assisted on both Orlando goals.About the Everblades: Forward Matt Berry has recorded a point in all three of Florida’s games this season. Berry along with Levko Koper and John McCarron all have started the season with four points…On Monday, the Everblades acquired forward Jordan Samuels-Thomas from the Utah Grizzlies in exchange for rookie forward Ralph Cuddemi. Samuels-Thomas joins the ‘Blades after recording six points (3g, 3a) in his four games played in Utah this season…The Everblades enter tonight as the league’s least penalized team, averaging 4.67 penalty minutes per game.
Florida Everblades Team LeadersPoints: Matt Berry, Levko Koper, John McCarron (4), Jordan Samuels-Thomas (6 pts. w/Utah)Goals: Several (2), Jordan Samuels Thomas (3 goals w/Utah)Assists: Matt Berry (3), Samuels Thomas (3 assists w/Utah)Plus/Minus: Matt Mackenzie (+4)Penalty Minutes: Dalton Smith (4)Power Play Goals: John McCarron, Matt Berry (1)Shorthanded Goals: N/AShots: Brendan O'Donnell (15)Wins: Anthony Peters (2)Save %: Anthony Peters (.923)GAA: Anthony Peters (2.02)Power Play: 10th, 2-for-11, (18.2%)Penalty Kill: 3rd, 6-of-6 (100.0%)
About the Stingrays: Defenseman Danny New who spent time with the Everblades late last season, leads the Stingrays with three points (1g, 2a)…High-scoring forward Joe Devin is back for a third season with the Rays. Devin led South Carolina with ten postseason goals last spring…South Carolina is led by first-year coach Ryan Warsofsky, who served as an assistant coach under former head coach Spencer Carberry for three seasons.
South Carolina Stingrays Team LeadersPoints: Danny New (3)Goals: Several tied(1)Assists: Danny New (2)Plus/Minus: Steven McParland (+2)Penalty Minutes: Marcus Perrier (9)Power Play Goals: N/A (0)Shorthanded Goals:Joe Devin, John Parker (1)Shots:Danny New (12)Wins: N/A (0)Save %: Parker Milner (.909)GAA: Adam Carlson (2.04)Power Play: 12th, 1-for-6, (16.7%)Penalty Kill: 7th, 11-of-12, (91.1%)Upcoming Home Games & PromotionsSaturday, October 29 vs. South Carolina, 7:00 p.m. – Zombie Night! Fans are encouraged to dress up in costumes for our Halloween theme. "Sweets in the Suites" is back! Children in costume will have the opportunity to Trick-or-Treat in the luxury suites during the first intermission. Pregame tailgate featuring live music and bounce houses starts at 5:00 p.m.
Friday, November 4 vs. Norfolk, 7:30 p.m. – Kids eat free in the Breakaway Sports Pub with the purchase of an adult entree! Military & Veterans Weekend begins!CLICK HERE to purchase tickets for the game while supporting our veterans!
Saturday, November 5 vs. Norfolk, 7:00 p.m. – Military & Veterans weekend continues. There will be a game-worn specialty jersey auction following the game with the proceeds benefiting the National Coalition For Patriots (Jerseys pictured below). CLICK HERE to purchase tickets for the game while supporting our veterans!
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
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.
Discounted Group Tickets: Bring your group of 10 or more to a game at a discounted price, and you ma also receive an Everblades souvenir! Group tickets are available for all home games. For more information on group tickets, call 239-948-7825. This release Courtesy of Fort Myers Technical College & Cape Coral Technical College
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