Gameday Magazine: Gladiators at Everblades Saturday, March 4, 2017

Who: Florida Everblades (37-12-2-3) vs. Atlanta Gladiators  (21-26-6-2)Where: Germain ArenaWhen: 7:00 p.m.Tickets:Purchase Now Online CLICK HERE, or at the Florida Community Bank Box OfficeSeason Series: Florida leads 9-1-0-1.All-Time Series:  Florida leads 79-51-15.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:  From 5-7 pm. join us for the tailgate featuring live music and bounce houses for the kids.  Laces of Lovenight.  Fans are welcome to bring a new pair of sneakers or tennis shoes to donate to underprivileged children and teenagers in Southwest Florida.  Shoes may be dropped off at the Laces of Love table in the concourse.About Tonight’s Game: The Everblades (79 pts) continue to hold the top spot in the South Division.  Florida has a ten-point edge over second place Greenville (69 pts) heading into tonight’s play. The Everblades will be looking for its 30th win in South Division play (29-6-2-2). However, the Gladiators are 2-0-0 in Saturday games at Germain Arena this season.About Last Night’s Game:   Brendan O’Donnell scored twice and added an assist while Brant Harris finished with four points (1g, 3a) to lift the Everblades to a 7-2 victory over the Atlanta Gladiators at Germain Arena.  Florida exploded for four goals in the third period to pace away.  The ‘Blades limited Atlanta to just 13 shots on net, which was one shy of a club record for fewest shots allowed in a game (12 shots).

About the Everblades:  Last night Brendan O’Donnell wasted little time making an impact in his return from the American Hockey League (AHL), scoring two goals and adding an assist.   O’Donnell extended his point scoring streak to 15 games, which is currently tied for the second longest streak in the league this season.   O’Donnell has 25 points in his last 15 ECHL games….With a goal last night, Brant Harris moved into ninth all-time in goals scored in Everblades history with 60. Meanwhile goaltender Anthony Peters earned his 55th career in last night, which moves him into second all-time in Everblades history passing Craig Kowalski (54).

Everblades Team LeadersPoints: Brant Harris (65)Goals:  Brendan O'Donnell (31)Assists: Brant Harris (40)Plus/Minus:  Michael Kirkpatrick (+30)Penalty Minutes: Curt Gogol (123)Power Play Goals:  Brant Harris (7)Shorthanded Goals: Brant Harris (3)Shots: Matt Berry (192)Wins: Anthony Peters (26)Save %:  Anthony Peters(.901)GAA: Anthony Peters (2.98)Power Play: 22nd, 31-for-209, (14.8%)Penalty Kill:  8th, 34-of-212 (84.0%)About the Gladiators:  Justin Buzzeo leads the Gladiators in scoring against Florida with 11 points, while leading the team overall with 56 points on the season…Former Everblade Matt Ginn is expected to start in goal for Atlanta this evening…The Gladiators are tied for fourth on the power play on the road at 21.6 percent.  In fact, 19 of their 35 power play markers this season have come on the road.

Gladiators Team LeadersPoints:  Justin Buzzeo (56)Goals:  Eric Neiley (22)Assists:  Justin Buzzeo (39)Plus/Minus:  Connor Gaarder (+1)Penalty Minutes:  Drew Baker (84)Power Play Goals:  Derek Nesbitt (7)Shorthanded Goals:  Several Tied (1)Shots:  Derek Nesbitt (183)Wins:  Matt Ginn (13)Save %:  Matt Ginn (0.898)GAA:  Matt Ginn (3.59)Power Play:  14th, 35-for-203 (17.2%)Penalty Kill:  23rd, 39-of-197 (80.2%)Upcoming Home Games & Promotions Wednesday, March 8 vs. Utah, 7:30 p.m. – $2 Wednesday!  Fans can enjoy $2 draft beers, $2 wines and $2 hot dogs all night long!  College students receive a $5 ticket with 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.comSpecial 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.  We offer several tickets packages designed to help fit your budget and scheduleDiscounted 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

The Everblades are the proud ECHL affiliateof the NHL's Carolina Hurricanes###