Altshuller Reassigned to Charlotte; Nedeljkovic Joins 'Blades

ESTERO, FL – The Florida Everblades announced Wednesday that the Carolina Hurricanes (NHL) have reassigned goaltender Daniel Altshuller from the Everblades to the Charlotte Checkers of the American Hockey League (AHL).   In a related move, the Hurricanes have reassigned goaltender Alex Nedeljkovic to the Everblades from AHL Charlotte.

Altshuller, 22, returns to Charlotte after recording an impressive 38-save victory over the Orlando Solar Bears on Tuesday night. Altshuller has logged a 5-0-0-1 record, a 1.68 goals-against-average and a 0.934 save percentage with the Everblades this season.   The 6-4, 201-pound netminder returns to Charlotte where he holds a 1-2-0 record, with a 3.44 goals-against-average and a 0.884 save percentage. The Nepean, Ontario native is a third-round draft selection of the Hurricanes in the 2012 NHL Entry Draft.

Nedeljkovic (nuh-DELL-coe-VICH), 20, joins the Everblades having totaled a 3-12-0 mark, with a 3.44 goals-against-average and a 0.876 save percentage with Charlotte this season.  The 6-0, 190-pound goaltender made three appearances with the Everblades during the 2014-15 season posting a 2-1-0 record, a 3.38 goals-against-average, and a 0.841 save percentage.  Last season, he posted a 24-20-4 record with two shutouts and a 2.97 goals-against average and 0.907 save percentage split between the Flint Firebirds and the Niagara IceDogs of the Ontario Hockey League (OHL).  The Parma, Ohio native is a second-round (#37 overall) draft selection of the Hurricanes in the 2014 NHL Entry Draft.

As a result of today’s transactions, the Everblades have traded goaltender Matt Skoff to the Colorado Eagles to complete the terms of a future considerations deal made earlier this month.  Nedeljkovic is expected to be available when the Everblades battle the Atlanta Gladiators on Thursday in Duluth, Georgia.  Game time is set for 7:05 p.m. Fans can catch the game broadcast on WJBX News, Talk & More on 101.5-FM.104.3-FM, 770-AM or by CLICKING HEREUpcoming Home Games & PromotionsWednesday, January 4 vs. Manchester, 7:30 p.m. – $2 Wednesdays! $2 Beers, Wines & Hot Dogs all night long!  Wednesday's are also College Night.  College students receive a $5 ticket w/ free parking when they present their College ID at Germain Arena.

Friday, January 6 vs. Manchester, 7:30 p.m. – Kids eat FREE in the Breakaway Sports Pub with the  purchase of an adult entree!

Saturday, December 7 vs. Manchester, 7:00 p.m. – The Fur Circus (pictured below) will perform during the intermissions and entertain fans throughout the night.  Pregame tailgate from 5-7 p.m. featuring live music and bounce houses.  A great night to bring 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.

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

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