Gameday Magazine: Stingrays at Everblades Saturday, December 16, 2017

Who: Florida Everblades (19-3-1-2, 41pts) vs. South Carolina (15-5-3-1, 35 pts)Where: Germain ArenaWhen: 7:00 p.m.Tickets: Purchase Now Online CLICK HERE, or at the Florida Community Bank Box OfficeRegular Season Series:  Tied at  1-1-0All-Time Series: Florida leads 97-64-21Radio Broadcast:  99.3 FM ESPN RadioInternet Radio:  Free online stream courtesy of 99.3 ESPN Radio  CLICK HEREInternet TV Broadcast:  ECHL.TV,  CLICK HERETonight's Promotions:  Star Wars Night! The first 1,000 fans receive a FREE Lightsaber.  Star Wars characters will be in the concourse and available for photos.  Santa will also be in attendance!

About Tonight’s Game: The top two teams in the South Division will meet in a rubber match this evening. South Carolina took the first game on the week with a 4-2 victory on Wednesday, while the Everblades used a late goal last night to walk away with a tight 4-3 decision.  The win by Florida snapped a five-game winning streak by the Stingrays, as the ‘Blades reclaim a seven-point edge over the Rays for the top spot in the division.

About the Everblades: Forward Michael Kirkpatrick leads the Everblades in scoring with 29 points, while sharing the team lead in goals with 12.  On Friday, Kirkpatrick scored twice, including a dazzling game-winner with 2:20 remaining in regulation to give Florida the 4-3 victory.  Kirkpatrick’s game-winner on Friday was featured this morning as the #9 play on SportsCenter’s Top 10 Plays of the Day… Forward Justin Kea also has the hot hand as of late. Kea recorded another goal last night, extending his goal scoring streak to a season high four games.

Everblades Team LeadersPoints: Michael Kirkpatrick (29)Goals:  Stephen MacAulay, Michael Kirkpatrick (12)Assists: Michael Kirkpatrick (17)Plus/Minus:  Michael Kirkpatrick (+13)Penalty Minutes: Mitchell Heard (63)Power Play Goals:  Several tied (3)Shorthanded Goals: John McCarron (2)Shots: Clark Seymour (81)Wins: Martin Ouellette (11)Save %:  Martin Ouellete (.923)GAA:  Martin Ouellette (2.21)Power Play: 6th, 19-for-97 (19.6%)Penalty Kill:  5th, 100-for-115 (87.0%)

About the Stingrays:  Joe Devin continues to lead the Stingrays in scoring with 20 points and a team best 12 assists… With a goal in last night’s game, rookie forward Taylor Cammarata extended his point streak to an impressive nine games...Goaltender Jeff Jakaitis will start in goal tonight for the Rays.  After a two-year retirement, the veteran netminder has pieced together a stellar season to date. Jakaitis holds a 7-3-1-0 record on the year…Defenseman Joey Leach has posted back-to-back multi-point games

Stingrays Team LeadersPoints: Joe Devin (20)Goals:  Andrew Cherniwchan (9)Assists:  Kelly Zajac, Joe Devin (12)Plus/Minus:  Danny Federico (+11)Penalty Minutes:  Trevor Gillies (71)Power Play Goals:  Steven Whitney, Kelly Zajac (3)Shorthanded Goals: Andrew Cherniwchan (2)Shots: Dylan Margonari (66)*Wins:  Jeff Jakaitis, Parker Milner (7)Save %: Parker Milner (.899)GAA:  Parker Milner (2.73)Power Play: 20th 14-for-88 (15.9%)Penalty Kill: 2nd 93-for-104 (89.4%)* Player not currently on rosterUpcoming Home Games

Wednesday,  December 20, vs. Jacksonville, 7:30 p.m.  $2 Wednesday!  Enjoy $2 hot dogs, $2 Beer and $2 Wine all night long in the concourse.   College students receive a $5 ticket with valid college ID.

Ticket Information

Purchase Single Game Tickets at the Florida Community Bank Box Office located at Germain Arena, or online via Ticketmaster by CLICKING HERE

2017-18 Ticket Packages are Currently on Sale!  Flexible partial plans are available. These packages will best fit your schedule and budget!  To view pricing and benefits of all available ticket packages CLICK HERE

SPECIAL OFFER! Purchase a new ticket package for the 2017-18 season and receive a $20 gift card to Ford's Garage!

Discounted Group Tickets: Bring your group of 10 or more to a game at a discounted price!  Group tickets are available for all home games. Fundraising opportunities are also available. For more information on group tickets, 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.

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