Gameday Magazine: Solar Bears at Everblades Friday, April 27, 2018

Who: Florida Everblades (4-0) vs. Orlando Solar Bears (4-0)Where: Germain ArenaWhen: 7:30 p.m.Tickets: Purchase Now Online CLICK HERE, or at the Florida Community Bank Box OfficeRegular Season Series:  Everblades won 10-4-0All-Time Series: Everblades lead  55-21-3Radio Broadcast:  WJBX (101.5 FM, 104.3 FM, 770-AM)Internet Radio: CLICK HERE Courtesy of WJBXInternet TV Broadcast:  via ECHL.TVTonight's Promotional Information:  Kids eat free in the Breakaway Sports Pub with the purchase of an adult entrée.  Fans can enjoy bottomless all-you-can-eat popcorn all night long.

About Tonight’s Game: Both teams begin the second round of the playoffs after sweeping their competition in the opening round.  The Everblades completed their sweep of Atlanta last Friday (April 20) with a 3-2 overtime win in Duluth, while Orlando wrapped up their series with South Carolina on Saturday (April 21) with a 2-1 overtime victory at home.  The series win was the first for the Solar Bears in club history and will be competing in their first ever second round series. The Everblades will be making their 12th second round playoff appearance. To watch a full game preview CLICK HERE

Head-to-Head Series Information: Florida took ten of the 14 head-to-head meetings during the regular season and lead the All-Time regular season series with Orlando 55-21-3….The two teams will be meeting in the postseason for the third time.  The Everblades defeated the Solar Bears 4 games to 2 in the 2015 South Division Semifinals and 4 games to 3 in the 2017 South Division Semifinals.

About the Everblades:  Michael Kirkpatrick leads the Everblades in points (7) and goals (4).  Both Kirkpatrick and Mitchell Heard have recorded a point in three of the four playoff games played…Similar to the regular season, the Everblades have done a lot of their scoring in the third period.  The ‘Blades have scored eight of their 14 goals of the playoffs in the third period.  Florida outscored its opponents 89-54 in the third period during the regular season…Goaltender Martin Ouellette is expected to start in goal this evening.

Everblades Team LeadersPoints: Michael Kirkpatrick (7)Goals:  Michael Kirkpatrick (4)Assists: Mitchell Heard (5)Plus/Minus:  3 players tied (+5)Penalty Minutes: John McCarron (16)Power Play Goals:  Michael Kirkpatrick, John McCarron (1)Shorthanded Goals:  John McCarron (1)Shots: Michael Kirkpatrick (18)Wins: Martin Ouellette (3)Save %:  Martin Ouellette (.926)GAA:  Martin Ouellette (1.65)Power Play: 15th, 2-for-25 (8.0%)Penalty Kill:  4th, 16-for-18 (88.9%)

About the Solar Bears:  Much of Orlando’s success in the postseason can be attributed to the stellar play of goaltender Cal Heeter. Heeter leads all goaltenders in the playoffs with an impressive 0.66 goals-against-average and 0.980 save-percentage. Orlando allowed just three goals against in the its first-round series with South Carolina…The Solar Bears penalty kill is a perfect 18-for-18 and will face an Everblades power play that is 2-for-25 with the man advantage in the postseason.

Orlando Team LeadersPoints:  J.J. Piccinich, Hunter Fejes, Joe Perry (3)Goals:  J.J. Piccinich, Hunter Fejes (2)Assists:  Nolan Valleau, Joe Perry (2)Plus/Minus:  Joe Perry, Sean Zimmerman (+4)Penalty Minutes:  3 players tied (6)Power Play Goals:  Sam Jardine, Max Novak (1)Shorthanded Goals:  Hunter Fejes (2)Shots:  Joe Perry (11)Wins:  Cal Heeter (4)Save %:  Cal Heeter (.980)GAA:  Cal Heeter (0.66)Power Play:  14th, 2-for-19 (10.5%)Penalty Kill:  1st, 18-for-18 (100.0%)2018 Kelly Cup Playoffs Schedule - South Division FinalsBest-of-Seven Series 

Game 1:  Friday, April 27, Orlando at Florida, 7:30 p.m. (Germain Arena)  PURCHASE TICKETSGame 2:  Saturday, April 28, Orlando at Florida, 7:00 p.m. (Germain Arena) PURCHASE TICKETSGame 3:  Thursday, May 3, Florida at Orlando, 7:00 p.m. (Amway Center)Game 4:  Friday, May 4, Florida at Orlando, 7:00 p.m. (Amway Center)Game 5:  Sunday, May 6, Florida at Orlando, 1:30 p.m. (Amway Center)**Game 6:  Tuesday, May 8, Orlando at Florida, 7:30 p.m. (Germain Arena)** Game 7:  Wednesday, May 9, Orlando at Florida, 7:30 p.m. (Germain Arena)**** If Necessary

Ticket Information

2018-19 Ticket Packages are Currently on Sale!  Full season as well as 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.

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

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