'Blades Weekly: Season-high 7-game road trip begins Wednesday

ESTERO, Fla. — Following a two-game sweep of the Jacksonville Icemen at home this past weekend, the Florida Everblades (5-3-2-0, 12 pts.) embark on a season-long seven-game road trip starting with a stretch of four games in five days this week.

After earning three of four points in a two-game series against Jacksonville on Nov. 2-3, the Everblades stayed hot with a two-game sweep of the Icemen on home ice this past weekend. Florida overcame two separate deficits in the third period to win 4-2 on Friday and then tabbed six goals in the first two periods of a 6-2 win on Saturday.

The Everblades start their busiest week of the season to-do date with four games, including three against opponents they have yet to face this year. After a Wednesday matchup in Jacksonville, the ‘Blades travel to South Carolina for a Friday night tilt against the Stingrays before a two-game set against Atlanta on Saturday and Sunday.

LAST WEEK’S RESULTSNov. 9 | vs. Jacksonville Icemen – W, 4-2RECAP | BOX SCORENov. 10 | vs. Jacksonville Icemen – W, 6-2RECAP | BOX SCORE

THIS WEEK’S GAMESNov. 14 | at Jacksonville Icemen | 7 p.m. – Veterans Memorial ArenaNov. 16 | at South Carolina Stingrays | 7:05 p.m. – North Charleston ColiseumNov. 17 | at Atlanta Gladiators | 7:35 p.m. – Infinite Energy ArenaNov. 18 | at Atlanta Gladiators | 3:05 p.m. – Infinite Energy Arena

BLADES BITES

• With the win on Saturday, Florida extended its unbeaten streak to five games. The Everblades have not lost in regulation since a 3-0 setback on Oct. 26 against Orlando.  
• Florida posted 10 total goals in two games this weekend, its highest offensive production in back to back games this year.  
• The Everblades yielded just four goals total this past weekend and are tied for third in the ECHL in goals allowed per game (2.50).  
• John McCarron had five points (5a) in two games this weekend, stretching his season-long point streak, a season-long for any Everblades player, to five games.  
• Joe Cox netted his second multi-goal game of the season on Saturday and finished with three goals for the weekend.  
• Jordon Southorn tied his career high with a three-point night (1g, 2a) on Saturday, tabbing his first goal and multi-point game of the season.  
• Jamie Phillips has yielded only two goals in each of his five starts this season and ranks second in the league in goals-against-average (1.80) and sixth in save percentage (.929).  
• Jeremy Helvig earned his first professional win on Saturday with 22 saves on 24 shots.  
• Florida scored two more times on the power play this past weekend and ranks sixth in the league in that category at 20.0 percent.  
• With a 6-for-6 weekend on the penalty kill, the Everblades increased their penalty kill conversion rate to 87.5 percent, a rate that ranks fourth in the ECHL.  

SOUTH DIVISION STANDINGS

1. Norfolk Admirals: 8-4-0-1, 17 PTS
2. Jacksonville Icemen: 8-4-0-0, 16 PTS
3. Orlando Solar Bears: 7-3-1-0, 15 PTS
4. Florida Everblades: 5-3-2-0, 12 PTS
5. South Carolina Stingrays: 6-6-0-0, 12 PTS
6. Atlanta Gladiators: 4-4-2-0, 10 PTS
7. Greenville Swamp Rabbits: 4-8-1-0, 9 PTS  

‘BLADES LEADERSG: Joe Cox (6)A: John McCarron/Jordon Southorn (6)PTS: J. McCarron/Joe Cox (10)+/-: J. McCarron (+9)SH: J. McCarron (25)GAA: Jamie Phillips (1.80)SV%: Phillips (.929)

UPCOMING PROMOTIONS

$2 Wednesday (Nov. 28) – It’s the first $2 Wednesday of the season on Nov. 28 when the Everblades start a three-game series with the South Carolina Stingrays. John Morrell hots dogs, Bud Light drafts, and Barefoot Wine are just $2 each!

Bottomless Popcorn Friday (Nov. 30) – It’s a bottomless popcorn and kids eat free in the Breakaway Sports Pub Friday as the Everblades face the South Carolina Stingrays.

Harry Potter Night (Dec. 1) – Hertz Arena transforms into Hogwarts and the wizarding world of Harry Potter for one night as the ‘Blades finish a three-game series against the South Carolina Stingrays. Join the ‘Blades for a free pregame tailgate from 5-7 p.m. featuring live music from The Kimberly’s. 

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