ESTERO, FL – The Florida Everblades will be unveiling their Opening Weekend throwback jerseys and their new Harley-Davidson warm-up jerseys on Wednesday, October 11 from 4-6 p.m. at Six Bends Harley-Davidson in Fort Myers. The event is open to the media and to the general public. Several Everblades players will be on hand to meet with fans and sign autographs. Food catered by Two Guys Kitchen & Catering and beverages will also be provided to those in attendance.

Six Bends Harley-Davidson has entered into a new partnership with the Everblades for the upcoming season.  Everblades players will be outfitted in custom new jerseys during the warm-ups for all home games this season.

“We are thrilled to partner with the Everblades for their 20th Anniversary season, and we can’t wait to see them skate in the new custom Harley-Davidson jerseys,” said Six Bends Harley-Davidson General Manager Jeff Lewis. “We invite all fans to come out to Wednesday’s event to check out the jerseys, all of our bikes in the shop and enjoy some refreshments.”

The Everblades open up their 20th Anniversary Season on October 13 & 14 against the Atlanta Gladiators. The throwback jerseys will be worn by the team for both games, and will be auctioned off following the Saturday (Oct. 14) game.

“We are excited to welcome Six Bends Harley-Davidson to our team for our 20thAnniversary year,” said Everblades Executive Vice President of Business Development Chris Palin. “Six Bends is a great community partner, and the fans are really going to enjoy seeing the fresh new look for the warm-up jerseys this season.”

Event Information:What: Opening Weekend Throwback & Warm-up Jersey UnveilingWhen: Wednesday, October 11 from 4-6 p.m.Where: Six Bends Harley-Davidson, located at 9501 Thunder Rd, Fort Myers, FL 33913Who:  Florida Everblades players and staff will be on hand.  All fans and media are welcome to attend. Media will have interview access to players and staff.

For more information regarding this event, contact the Everblades office at 239-948-7825. Fans may purchase Everblades tickets at the Florida Community Bank Box Office located at Germain Arena, or online at Ticketmaster by CLICKING HERE

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For more information call 239-948-7825, or stop by the Everblades offices at Germain Arena Monday thru Friday from 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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