WHO: Florida Everblades (8-1-0-0) vs. South Carolina Stingrays (7-1-0-0)

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ESTERO, Fla. - At long last, the Florida Everblades return back to Hertz Arena following their season long, five game road trip. The Everblades hit home ice to take on another South Division rival in the South Carolina Stingrays for a 7:30 p.m. puck drop on November 13.
 
On their road swing, Florida went 4-1-0 including winning four straight to end the trip. The Everblades will be eager to get back to home turf where they are a perfect 3-0-0 so far this season.
 
Lining up on the other side of the faceoff circle will be the toughest test of the season for Florida. The South Carolina Stingrays come into this game with a 7-1-0 record and 35 goals in just eight games, which is third best in the ECHL.
 
Last season, the Everblades and the Stingrays faced off six times with the Everblades finishing with a 5-0-1-0 record in those games. Florida’s success against South Carolina translated to the playoffs where they knocked off the Stingrays in the second round in five games.
 
This year, the Stingrays offensive attack has been led by forward Tyler Weiss who has five goals and five assists through eight games to lead the team. Their production isn’t coming just from forwards, however. Defensemen Luke Prokop and Jeremie Biakabutuka each have six points.
 
For the Everblades, the goal scoring push has been headed by Devon Paliani. Paliani grabbed his 100th ECHL goal earlier in the season against the Atlanta Gladiators, and he has not slowed down. He is currently tied for third in the ECHL with seven goals.
 
While the offense is certainly clicking for Florida, it is the defense that has been the talking point so far in this young campaign. Through nine games, the Everblades have only given up 12 goals, which is best in the league by four goals. But, guess who is right behind the Everblades, the South Carolina Stingrays. South Carolina is second best in that category with 16 goals allowed through their eight games played. 
 
Two ultra-important South Division games are on tap at Hertz Arena this weekend between the Everblades and the Stingrays. The two teams face off again tomorrow night at 7:00 p.m.

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