Gameday Magazine: Stingrays at Everblades Saturday, January 14, 2017

Who: Florida Everblades (25-7-1-2, 53 pts) vs. South Carolina Stingrays (20-13-1-1, 42 pts)Where: Germain ArenaWhen: 7:00 p.m.Tickets: Purchase Now Online CLICK HERE, or at the Florida Community Bank Box OfficeSeason Series:  Florida leads 3-2-0All-Time Series:  Florida leads 93-61-20Radio 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:  Canadian Night presented by TD Bank!  Tonight's game features poutine and Labatt Blue specials!  Pregame tailgate from 5-7 p.m. featuring live music and bounce houses for the kids.About Tonight’s Game: Tonight marks the 175th meeting between the two long time rivals.  The Everblades have won five straight games and will be looking to complete the three-game sweep of the Stingrays on the week. However, South Carolina handed the ‘Blades their last loss back on December 31 in North Charleston, and the Stingrays do not want to head home without any points in their pockets.  Florida maintains the top spot in the division with a nine-point edge over second place Orlando.

About Friday’s Game:  Florida received another solid outing from Anthony Peters who stopped 26 of 27 shots to help pace the Everblades to a tight 2-1 victory over South Carolina.  It was the Stingrays that struck first in the game with a power play goal from Rob Flick.  However, the ‘Blades claimed the lead in the second period with a 5-on-3 power marker from Akim Aliu and a go-ahead marker from Clark Bishop exactly one minute later.  In the third, Peters turned aside all 11 South Carolina shots to seal the 2-1 win.

About the Everblades:  It has been quite a run for Brant Harris in recent weeks.  Last night Harris saw his points streak end at 13 games. The streak was tied for the highest set in the league this season.  Harris collected 17 points (7g, 10a) during this stretch which began back on December 10…It’s been home sweet home for the Everblades at Germain Arena this season. The ‘Blades have collected points in 18 of their 20 home games, boasting a 15-2-1-2 home record  Additionally, Florida has outscored its opponents 75-52 in home games this season.

Everblades Team LeadersPoints: Brendan O'Donnell (40)Goals:  Brendan O'Donnell (22)Assists: Brant Harris (23)Plus/Minus:  Michael Kirkpatrick (+16)Penalty Minutes: Curt Gogol (93)Power Play Goals:  Brant Harris (3)Shorthanded Goals: Several tied (1)Shots: Brendan O'Donnell (122)Wins: Anthony Peters (16)Save %:  Anthony Peters (.893)GAA: Anthony Peters (3.00)Power Play: 24th, 16-for-131, (12.2%)Penalty Kill:  8th, 115-of-134 (85.8%)]

About the Stingrays:  Despite dropping back-to-back contests, the Stingrays remain the top defensive team in the ECHL with a 2.51 goals-against per-game average.  The stingy Stingrays also allow the fewest shots against in the league with a 27.03 average…Goaltender Parker Milner is ranked fourth in the league with a 2.37 GAA.

Stingrays Team LeadersPoints:  Kelly Zajac (39)Goals:  Rob Flick (17)Assists:  Kelly Zajac (29)Plus/Minus:  Steve Weinstein (+14)Penalty Minutes:  Marcus Perrier (103)Power Play Goals:  Rob Flick (4)Shorthanded Goals:  Several Tied (1)Shots:  Rob Flick (115)Wins:  Parker Milner (16)Save %:  Adam Carlson (0.920)GAA:  Adam Carlson (2.30)Power Play:  8th, 21-for-116 (18.1%)Penalty Kill:  5th, 115-of-133 (86.5%)Upcoming Home Games & Promotions

Friday,  January 20 vs. Orlando, 7:30 p.m. – Americana Night, present by Thompson Family Law!  Kids eat FREE in the Breakaway Sports Pub with the purchase of an adult entree!

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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