Gameday Magazine: Americans at Everblades Wednesday, January 25, 2017

Who: Florida Everblades (27-8-1-2) vs. Allen Americans  (25-15-2-1)Where: Germain ArenaWhen: 7:30 p.m.Tickets: Purchase Now Online CLICK HERE, or at the Florida Community Bank Box OfficeSeason Series: First and only meeting this season.All-Time Series:  First ever meeting between the two clubs .Radio 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: $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.About Tonight’s Game: Tonight marks the first ever meeting between the two teams.  Both teams lead their respective divisions as the Everblades hold a ten-point lead over second place South Carolina in the South Division, while the Americans are tied with the Idaho Steelheads for the top spot in the Mountain Division.Last Time Out:  Led by a pair of goals from Brendan O’Donnell, the Everblades assumed a 4-0 second period lead over Orlando Saturday night at the Amway Center. The Solar Bears pulled within two late in the middle frame, but Anthony Peters closed out the game with a 44 save performance to guide Florida to the 5-2 road win…On Sunday, the Americans surrendered two power play goals in a 5-1 road loss at Wichita.  Despite the loss, the Americans are still 7-2-1-0 in their last ten games.About the Everblades:  On Tuesday the Everblades traded forward Eric Scheid in exchange for the right to defenseman Bryce Aneloski. Aneloski is currently called up to Bakersfield of the American Hockey League…Anthony Peters will make his tenth consecutive start this evening…Brendan O’Donnell is tied for the league lead with six game-winning goals.

Everblades Team LeadersPoints: Brendan O'Donnell (46)Goals:  Brendan O’Donnell (25)Assists:  Brant Harris (27)Plus/Minus:  Michael Kirkpatrick (+22)Penalty Minutes: Curt Gogol (98)Power Play Goals:  Brant Harris (3)Shorthanded Goals: Several tied (1)Shots: Brendan O'Donnell (139)Wins: Anthony Peters (18)Save %:  Anthony Peters (.900)GAA: Anthony Peters (2.92)Power Play: 19th, 21-for-142, (14.8%)Penalty Kill:  5th, 127-of-148 (85.8%)About the Americans:  The Americans have won four straight league championships, having won back-to-back Kelly Cup titles in 2015 and 2016, and wining the Central Hockey League’s President Cup in 2013 and 2014….Forward Chad Costello currently leads the ECHL in scoring with 72 points.  Costello won the league’s scoring title last season posting 103 pts, and again in 2014-15 when he amassed 125 points….The Americans have outscored their opponents 63-37 in the third period.

Americans Team LeadersPoints:  Chad Costello (72)Goals:  Chad Costello (23)Assists:  Chad Costello (49)Plus/Minus:   David Makowski (+18)Penalty Minutes:  Derek Mathers (163)Power Play Goals:   Spencer Asuchak (8)Shorthanded Goals:  Several tied (1)Shots:  Chad Costello (134)Wins:  Riley Gill (15)Save %:  Riley Gill (0.938)GAA:  Riley Gill (2.12)Power Play:  10th, 35-for-187 (18.7%)Penalty Kill:  11th, 174-of-207 (84.1%)Upcoming Home Games & PromotionsWednesday, February 1 vs. Greenville, 7:30 p.m. – Yet another $2 Wednesday! $2 Beers, Wines & Hot Dogs all night long!   College students receive a $5 ticket w/ free parking when they present their College ID at Germain Arena.

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 an Everblades jersey t-shirt and 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 may 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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