ESTERO, FL – The Florida Everblades are pleased to announce that defenseman Logan Roe is the recipient of the AMI Graphics Plus Performer of the Year award after finishing the season with a plus-minus rating of +43. In addition, forward Mitchell Heard finished tied for fifth in the league at +34.
Shawn Szydlowski of Fort Wayne finished second with a plus-minus rating of +39, followed by Colorado’s Matt Garbowsky at +38, Gabriel Desjardins of Fort Wayne at +35. Florida’s Mitchell Heard and Fort Wayne’s Curtis Leonard were tied for fifth at +34.
Roe posted an even or better rating in 50 of his 54 games this season while tallying 23 points (7g-16a).
A native of Fort Myers, Florida, Roe has recorded 57 points (12g-45a) in 179 career games with the Everblades while playing to a cumulative +81.
Roe becomes the third Everblades player to receive this honor. Defenseman Mike Little shared the award during the 2014-15 season finishing with a +46 rating, while Andy MacIntrye concluded the 1999-2000 season at +46.
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The Florida Everblades will face the Atlanta Gladiators in the first round of the 2018 Kelly Cup Playoffs beginning on Monday, April 16. The following if the full first-round schedule:
2018 Playoff Tickets On Sale Now!
Florida (1) vs. Atlanta (4) – Best-of-Seven SeriesGame 1: Monday, April 16th – 7:30pm, Germain Arena PURCHASE TICKETSGame 2: Tuesday, April 17th – 7:30pm, Germain Arena PURCHASE TICKETSGame 3: Thursday, April 19th – 7:35pm, Infinite Energy ArenaGame 4: Friday, April 20th – 7:35pm, Infinite Energy ArenaGame 5: Sunday, April 22nd – 2:05pm, Infinite Energy Arena (If necessary)Game 6: Tuesday, April 24th – 7:30pm – Germain Arena (If necessary)Game 7: Wednesday, April 25th – 7:30pm – Germain Arena (If necessary)
Ticket Information
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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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