ESTERO, FL –  Florida Everblades President & General Manager Craig Brush along with Head Coach Brad Ralph announced Tuesday that forward Mike Aviani has been loaned to the Rochester Americans of the American Hockey League (AHL).

Aviani, 23, heads to Rochester after posting 11 points (3g, 8a) in 11 appearances with the Everblades this season.  Aviani tied a career-high this past Sunday at Greenville logging four points (1g, 3a).

Aviani posted 16 points (8g, 8a) in 23 games played with Florida last season. In addition, Aviani logged an assist in seven AHL appearances last season split between the San Jose Barracuda and the Iowa Wild.

The 5-11, 195-pound center totaled 25 points (10g, 15a) in 54 games during his rookie campaign with the ‘Blades during the 2014-15 season.  Aviani opened the 2014-15 season appearing in two games with the AHL’s Charlotte Checkers.

The Surrey, BC native amassed 205 points during his five seasons with the Spokane Chiefs of the Western Hockey League (WHL) from 2009-2014. Aviani recorded a career-best 81 points (38g, 43a) campaign in 2013-14.Upcoming Everblades Home Games & Promotionss

Friday, 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!  The first 500 fans will receive free ice cream courtesy of Molly Moos!

Ticket InformationIndividual Game Tickets  May be purchased online via Ticketmaster CLICK HERE.or at the Florida Community Bank Box Office located at Germain Arena.  Box Office hours are Monday thru Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and on Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. (open through start of game on all game days). 

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

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