Gameday Magazine: Gladiators at Everblades Saturday, March 31, 2018

Who: Florida Everblades (48-13-2-4, 102 pts) vs. Atlanta Gladiators (31-33-2-3, 67 pts)Where: Germain ArenaWhen: 7:00 p.m.Tickets: Purchase Now Online CLICK HERE, or at the Florida Community Bank Box OfficeRegular Season Series:  Everblades lead 9-0-0All-Time Series: Swamp Rabbits lead  90-51-15Radio Broadcast:  of Internet Only Broadcast on 99.3 ESPN Radio CLICK HEREInternet Radio: CLICK HERE Courtesy of 99.3 ESPN RadioInternet TV Broadcast: CLICK HEREGame is also FREE on Facebook Live via ECHL Facebook Page!Tonight's Promotions: Bring your dog to the game for just $10, for Pucks & Paws Night presented by Shoppes of Estero Animal Hospital!  A portion of the dog fee will be donated to local animal causes. The night is also Princess & Pirates night! Postgame Jersey auction featuring the Harley-Davidson warm-up jerseys with the proceeds benefiting Make-A-Wish Southern Florida.

About Tonight’s Game: Tonight’s game serves as a potential first-round playoff match-up as the Gladiators secured the fourth and final playoff spot in the South Division earlier this week.  The Gladiators currently sit as the fourth seed but, could still catch third place Orlando (73 pts). Meanwhile the Everblades are still hold a five-point lead over second place South Carolina (97 pts) for the top spot in the Division. Both the ‘Blades and the Stingrays have five games remaining, which includes a head-to-head contest on Tuesday in North Charleston.  The ‘Blades have won five straight games, while Atlanta is in search of its first victory against the Everblades this season in ten games

About the Everblades:  Matt Berry extended his point scoring streak to seven-games in last night’s 5-3 victory over Greenville…Goaltender Martin Ouellette ranks second in the league with a 2.06 goals-against-average and ranks second with 29 wins…Forward Mitchell Heard has registered a point in 12 of his last 13 games (8g, 16a).

Everblades Team LeadersPoints: Mitchell Heard (64)Goals:  Stephen MacAulay, John McCarron (27)Assists: Mitchell Heard (40)Plus/Minus:  Logan Roe (+34)Penalty Minutes: Mitchell Heard (147)Power Play Goals:  Mitchell Heard, John McCarron (7)Shorthanded Goals:  John McCarron (5)Shots: John McCarron (180)Wins: Martin Ouellette (29)Save %:  Martin Ouellette (.921)GAA:  Martin Ouellette (2.06)

About the Gladiators:  Phil Lane leads the Gladiators against the Everblades with eight points (4g, 4a).  Lane was The ECHL All-Star Lane, shares the team lead in scoring with Lindsay Sparks at 57 points each….Forward Brendan Trook is currently riding a five-game assists streak. Trook began the season with the Greenville Swamp Rabbits but was recently acquired by the Gladiators before the trade deadline….Captain Derek Nesbitt is riding a seven game-points streak.

Atlanta Team LeadersPoints:  Phil Lane, Lindsay Sparks (57)Goals:  Phil Lane (32)Assists:  Lindsay Sparks (41)Plus/Minus:  Davis Vandane (+18)Penalty Minutes:  Luke Sandler (176)Power Play Goals:  Derek Nesbitt (5)Shorthanded Goals:  Darby Llewellyn (3)Shots:  Derek Nesbitt (191)Wins:  Dan Vladar (16)Save %:  Sean Bonar (.921)GAA:  Sean Bonar (2.63)

Upcoming Home Games & EventsSaturday,  April 7, vs. Jacksonville, 7:00 p.m.  Join us for the final home game of the regular season!. The game is Fan Appreciation Night as well as Blackout Night presented by the Passion Foundation.  The team will wear special black jerseys that will be auctioned off following the game!  There will also be a team award ceremony prior to the start of the game. Fans will also receive a coupon voucher for free product at Wawa!

Ticket Information

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

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

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.

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