Everblades Add Goaltender Papirny

ESTERO, Fla – The Florida Everblades announced on Friday they have agreed to terms with goaltender Jordan Papirny for the remainder of the 2020-21 season.

Papirny, 24, previously played for the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT) in the Alberta Colleges Athlete Conference in the 2019-20 season. In 17 games last season, Papirny earned a 14-3-0 record, to go with a 1.82 goals-against average and .933 save percentage.

Prior to NAIT, the Edmonton, Alberta native backstopped the University of Calgary Dinos in USports from 2017-19. Papirny also played five seasons in the Western Hockey League from 2012-17 with the Brandon Wheat Kings and Swift Current Broncos. Papirny is Brandon’s all-time leader in goaltender games played (188), goaltender wins (11) and tied for first all-time with 12 shutouts.

The Everblades square off against the Nailers again at Hertz Arena on Friday, Mar. 26 at 7:30 p.m. Enjoy 239 Fridays! Get two premium seats, two slices of pizza, two sodas, and two autographed programs for only $39! Take advantage of the 239 Fridays online only offer at FloridaEverblades.com/239. Kids 12 and under eat free with purchase of an adult entree at Breakaway Sports Pub, located inside Hertz Arena. All frontline/essential workers receive a buy one, get one free ticket offer for all remaining Friday regular season home games. Tickets are subject to availability. Find tickets for the game on Mar. 26HERE.

The Everblades complete the week against Wheeling on Saturday, Mar. 27 at 7:00 p.m. at Hertz Arena. Saturday will be DC Comics and Halloween Night in March! The Blades will wear the guise of Aquaman for the night. Additionally, the Blades will be hosting a Halloween Theme night with a Swampee/Waste Pro Man bobblehead giveaway to the first 1,000 fans presented by Waste Pro USA. Fans are encouraged to dress up for a Costume Contest. The fun starts early with the Saturday Tailgate Party featuring free live music from The Freecoasters from 5:00-7:00 p.m. outside of Hertz Arena! Find tickets to the game on Mar. 27HERE.

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