Hildebrand Named Warrior Hockey ECHL Goaltender of the Week

PRINCETON, N.J. – Jake Hildebrand of the Florida Everblades is the Warrior Hockey ECHL Goaltender of the Week for Feb. 8-14. It is the fourth time in his career that he has received the weekly honor.

Hildebrand went 2-0-0 with a 1.50 goals-against average and a save percentage of .950 in two appearances at South Carolina last week.

The 27-year-old stopped 31 shots in a 4-2 win on Wednesday and made 27 saves in a 5-1 victory on Saturday.

A native of Butler, Pennsylvania, Hildebrand is 5-0-1 in seven appearances with the Everblades this season and ranks second in the ECHL with a .936 save percentage and fourth with a 2.01 goals-against average.

Hildebrand has seen action in 189 career ECHL games with Florida, Kalamazoo, Tulsa, Indy and Allen posting a record of 81-76-19 with six shutouts, a 3.45 goals-against average and a save percentage of .897. He has also appeared in three career American Hockey League games with Rockford.

Prior to turning pro, Hildebrand played four seasons at Michigan State University where he saw action in 133 career games, recording a 2.54 goals-against average to go along with a .921 save percentage. He also played three seasons in the United States Hockey League with Cedar Rapids and Sioux City.

The Everblades return to Hertz Arena this Wednesday, Feb. 17 at 7:30 p.m. against the Orlando Solar Bears (11-8-1-0). Enjoy Hump Day Deals! $3 Bud Light Drafts, $3 Barefoot Wine, $3 John Morrell Hot Dogs, plus $4 New Amsterdam Vodka and Pink Whitney Vodka! Calling all College Students – Show your College ID at the Hertz Arena Box Office and receive $5 tickets at every Blades Wednesday Night home game! Find tickets for the game on Feb. 17 HERE.                                            

Florida will square off with Orlando again at Hertz Arena this Friday, Feb. 19 at 7:30 p.m. Enjoy 239 Fridays! Fans can purchase two Premium Level seats, two boxes of candy, one large popcorn, and two autographed programs for just $39! Take advantage of the 239 Fridays online only offer at FloridaEverblades.com/239. Also, the first 2,500 fans receive a free mask, courtesy of Millennium Physician Group. In addition, kids 12 and under eat free with purchase of an adult entree at Breakaway Sports Pub, located inside Hertz Arena. Find tickets for the game on Feb. 19 HERE.       

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The Florida Everblades are the proud ECHL affiliate of the NHL’s Nashville Predators and the AHL's Milwaukee Admirals.

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