Who: Florida Everblades (5-0-1-0) vs. Norfolk Admirals (1-6-1-0)Where: Germain ArenaWhen: 7:00 p.m.Tickets: Purchase Now Online CLICK HERE, or at the Florida Community Bank Box OfficeSeason Series: Florida leads 1-0-0All-Time Series: Florida leads 3-1-1Radio Broadcast: WJBX (101.5-FM, 104.3-FM, 770-AM)Internet Radio: Free online stream courtesy of WJBX CLICK HEREInternet TV Broadcast: ECHL.TV, CLICK HERESpecial Promotions: Military & Veterans weekend continues presented by the National Coalition for Patriots! There will be a game-worn specialty jersey auction following tonight's game with the proceeds benefiting the National Coalition For Patriots and our veterans (Jerseys pictured below).About Tonight’s Game: With a win last night, Florida continues to remain unbeaten in regulation this season. The Everblades currently hold second place in the South Division and are just one point behind the first place Atlanta Gladiators (12 pts). Atlanta has played in four more games than the Everblades this season, and will play host to Florida on Tuesday and Friday of next week. Norfolk will close out its down-and-back trip to Florida this evening, and will be looking to take two points home with them.
About Last Night’s Game: Florida exploded for three goals in the second period to pull away from the Norfolk Admirals and take the game 4-1…Both Josh Wesley and Michael Ferrantino scored their first professional goals in the game… Daniel Altshuller earned the win in goal stopping 18 of 19 shots.
About the Everblades: Forward Matt Berry finished last night’s game with a goal and an assist to extend his point scoring streak to six games. Berry has recorded a point in all six games played this season and leads the team in scoring with nine points (2g, 7a)…The Everblades have not allowed more than 22 shots against in each of the last three games (20, 22, 19).
Florida Everblades Team LeadersPoints: Matt Berry, (9)Goals: John McCarron, Levko Koper, Jordan Samuels-Thomas (3)Assists: Matt Berry (7)Plus/Minus: John McCarron (+6)Penalty Minutes: Dalton Smith (16)Power Play Goals: Five players tied (1)Shorthanded Goals: N/AShots: Jordan Samuels Thomas (23)Wins: Anthony Peters (3)Save %: Anthony Peters (.946)GAA: Anthony Peters (1.34)Power Play: 11th, 4-for-20, (20.0%)Penalty Kill: 10th, 12-of-14 (85.7%)
About the Admirals: Nick MacNeil and Aaron Harstad lead Norfolk with three points each…Despite a tough second period in last night’s game, goaltender Eetu Laurikainen turned aside 13 of 14 shots in the opening frame. Former Everblade Connor Knapp came in relief later in the game and stopped all 14 shots faced.
Norfolk Admirals Team LeadersPoints: Nick MacNeil, Aaron Harstad (3)Goals: Nick MacNeil, Domenic Alberga (2)Assists: Aaron Harstad (3)Plus/Minus: Several tied (0)Penalty Minutes: Gabriel Verpaelst (27)Power Play Goals: Domenic Alberga (1)Shorthanded Goals: N/A (0)Shots:Frankie Simonelli (28)**Wins: Eetu Laurikainen (1)Save %: Connor Knapp (.929)GAA: Connor Knapp (2.12)Power Play: 26th, 1-for-26, (3.8%)Penalty Kill: 7th, 27-of-31, (87.1%)** Denotes player currently recalled to AHL Upcoming Home Games & PromotionsFriday, November 18 vs. Greenville, 7:30 p.m. – Harry Potter Night! Harry Potter themed music, activities and videos throughout the night! Come dressed as your favorite Harry Potter character. Kids also eat free in the Breakaway Sports Pub with the purchase of adult entree.
Saturday, November 19 vs. Missouri, 7:00 p.m. – Swampee's Birthday! Joins us for Swampee's birthday with all of his mascot friends! Join us from 5-7p.m. for the pregame tailgate featuring live music 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.com2016-17 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.
The Everblades are the proud ECHL affiliateof the NHL's Carolina Hurricanes###