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November 19, 2007 - ECHL (ECHL)
Florida Everblades News Release


ESTERO, FL - The Florida Everblades wrapped up a four-game road swing this past week with a 2-2-0 record. The Everblades enter this week's action with a record of 8-5-0 (16 pts., 3rd, South Divison.)

UPCOMING GAMES (All times Eastern)

Wednesday, Friday & Saturday, November 21, 23 & 24 vs. Pensacola Ice Pilots

Game Times: 7:30 p.m. All Games

The Everblades open a six-game home stand on Wednesday night in the first of three straight games against the Pensacola Ice Pilots. The games vs. the Ice Pilots are the first three of 11 to be played between the South Division rivals this season, and the first three of five at Germain Arena. Last season the Everblades finished with an 8-2-1 record vs. Pensacola, including going 4-2-0 at Germain Arena. The Everblades hold an all-time record of 45-13-10 vs. Pensacola and are 24-6-6 all-time at home vs. the Ice Pilots. Pensacola enters this week's action with a record of 2-8-1 (5 pts, T-8th South Division).

LAST WEEK'S GAMES

Tuesday, November 13 at Columbia Inferno 4-3 Loss

The Everblades opened their four-game road trip with a 4-3 loss to the Inferno at the Carolina Coliseum in Columbia, SC on Tuesday night. Derek Damon notched a hat-trick for the Everblades in the game, including two third period goals to erase a 3-0 Inferno lead, but Columbia tallied the eventual game-winning goal with 12.4 seconds left in regulation. Justin Peters started in goal for the Blades and took the loss allowing the four goals on 30 shots. Florida Special Teams: PP: 1-for-6; PK: 4-for-5.

Thursday, November 15 at Augusta Lynx 5-3 Loss

The Everblades dropped their second straight decision on Thursday night falling to the Augusta Lynx 5-3 in the first meeting of the year between the teams. Mathieu Melanson and Brad Herauf helped give the Everblades a 2-1 lead after one period, but three second period goals by the Lynx opened a 4-2 lead for the home team after two periods. Herauf notched his second goal of the night late in the third period to cut the Augusta lead to 5-3, but that was as close as the Blades would get. Tyler Plante started in net for the Everblades, but took the loss after allowing five goals on 30 shots. Florida Special Teams: PP: 0-for-4; PK 5-for-7.

Friday, November 16 at Charlotte Checkers 5-4 Shootout Win

The Everblades staged an impressive 5-4 come-from-behind victory in Charlotte on Friday night. Four times during regulation the Everblades erased a one-goal Charlotte lead. Ernie Hartlieb led the way with two goals including scoring the game-tying goal with 55.6 seconds left in regulation. Derek Damon and Kyle McAllister scored the other two goals in regulation for Florida. After a scoreless overtime, the Everblades won the shootout 3-2 with defenseman David Cornacchia's goal being the decider in the 5th round. Justin Peters held on for the win between the pipes stopping 28 of 32 shots in regulation and overtime and turning away three shootout attempts. Florida Special Teams: PP: 2-for-9; PK: 7-for-8.

Saturday, November 17 at S. Carolina Stingrays 4-2 Win

The Everblades finished off their four-game road trip with an impressive 4-2 win over South Carolina on Saturday. Derek Damon continued his torrid scoring pace, tallying four points, including two goals. Ernie Hartlieb and Mathieu Melanson registered the other two Everblades goals in the winning effort. In goal Tyler Plante stood out stopping 33 of 35 South Carolina shots to earn the win. Florida Special Teams: PP: 3-for-7; PK: 4-for-5.

WEEKLY SCHEDULE:

Tuesday, November 20 Practice, 10:00 a.m. @ Germain Arena

Wednesday, November 21 Pre-Game Skate, 10:00 a.m. @ Germain Arena

GAME vs. Pensacola Ice Pilots, 7:30 p.m. @ Germain Arena

Thursday, November 8 OFF DAY

Friday, November 9 Pre-Game Skate, 10:00 a.m. @ Germain Arena

GAME vs. Pensacola Ice Pilots, 7:30 p.m. @ Germain Arena

Saturday, November 10 Pre-Game Skate, 10:00 a.m. Germain Arena

GAME vs. Pensacola Ice Pilots, 7:30 p.m. @ Germain Arena

Sunday, November 11 OFF DAY

2007-08 EVERBLADES REGULAR SEASON NUMBERSQuick Stats

Overall Record 8-5-0

Home Record 4-0-0

Road Record 3-5-0

Overtime Record 1-0

Shootout Record 2-0

Power Play 17-74 (5th)

Penalty Kill 69-78 (1st )

Leading Scorers

Derek Damon 9-11-20

Mathieu Melanson 7-7-14

Ernie Hartlieb 7-7-14

J.D. Forrest 1-7-8

Brad Zancanaro 2-5-7

Leading Goaltenders

Justin Peters 2.20 GAA, 5-3-0

Tyler Plante 2.60 GAA, 3-2-0

Plus/Minus Leaders

Ernie Hartlieb +9

J.D. Forrest +8

Derek Damon +7

Ryan Van Buskirk +3

Player of the Week Nominee: This week's Everblades Player of the Week nominee is Derek Damon who torched the competition this past week with 10 points in four games. Damon notched six goals and added four assists, while finishing the week with a plus-4 rating.

Special Teams Breakdown: Here's a look at the special teams of the Everblades and how it breaks down home and away: Power play: 17-for-74 (23.0%) which ranks the Everblades 5th in the ECHL. At home the Everblades are 9-for-26 (34.6%) which ranks 1st, and on the road the Everblades are 8-for-48 (16.7%) which ranks 13th. Penalty Kill: 69-for-78 (88.5%) which ranks the Everblades 1st in the ECHL. At home the 'Blades are a perfect 22-for-22 (100.0%) which is 1st in the league and on the road the Everblades have killed off 47 of 56 (83.9%) chances against them which ranks 11th.

Movin' On Up!: A pair of Everblades were called up the Albany River Rats of the American Hockey League today. Everblades forward Derek Damon makes his first trip to the AHL this season and the second of his career after posting 20 points (9g, 11a) in the first 13 games of the season for the Blades. Defenseman J.D. Forrest also heads to the AHL for the first time this season. Forrest has notched one goal and seven assists in 12 games with Florida this season.

Milestones Reached: Forward Ernie Hartlieb skated in his 400th career game on Friday, November 16 at Charlotte. The Warren, Michigan native has 263 points (88g, 175a) in 401 career games...Brad Herauf reached a milestone in his career when he scored his 50th professional goal on November 15 at Augusta.

Milestones: Here's a look at upcoming milestones for Everblades players: Defenseman Steve Czech is eight games away from playing in the 100th game of his career...forward J.B. Bittner is 22 goals away from 50 in his career...forward Brad Zancanaro is seven games away from playing in his 100th career game...forward Brad Herauf's is 85 penalty minutes away from 1,000 in his career...forward Derek Damon is 28 games shy from skating in his 100th of his career... forward Jon Lehun needs 10 more points to reach 100 in his career and is 10 goals away from 50 in his career... defenseman Ryan Van Buskirk is 16 points shy of 100 for his career...head coach Gerry Fleming is 12 wins away from 300 career wins as a head coach

Who's Hot!: Here's a look at who's hot for the Blades entering this week: F Derek Damon has points in five straight games (8g, 6a) and in seven of his last nine games (8g, 8a)...F Mathieu Melanson is currently riding a team-high six-game point scoring streak (3g, 6a)...F Ernie Hartlieb has picked up points in five of the last six games (6g, 5a)...D J.D. Forrest has registered a point in five of the last six games (1g, 5a)...D David Cornacchia has picked up a point in five of the last six games (0g, 5a) and in seven of the nine games he's played with the Blades this season...F Brad Herauf has four points (2g, 2a) in the last three games...G Tyler Plante has won three of his last four starts (2.25 GAA).

Ticket Information: Experience the excitement of the Everblades 10th Anniversary season! Individual tickets to all Everblades home games are on sale now! Stop by the Germain Arena box office to reserve your seat for all the exciting action! Visit www.floridaeverblades.com and www.germainarena.com for more information on ticket packages, pricing and upcoming Germain Arena events.

On the Air: Everblades games, home and away, can be heard on SportsRadio 770 ESPN and via the internet courtesy of Waterman Broadcasting by logging on to www.abc-7.com/sports. In addition, Everblades games can be viewed via the internet thanks to B2 Networks by logging on to www.b2live.com. Join the voice of the Everblades Kevin Reiter as he calls all the action! The Everblades pre-game show begins 20 minutes prior to game time.

Everblades Coach's Show!: The Everblades coach's show "Blades Talk!" returns on Tuesday, November 20 from 7 - 8 p.m. at Don Haney's Smokehouse in Ft. Myers! Fans are encouraged to join Everblades head coach Gerry Fleming and the voice of the Everblades Kevin Reiter live in person at the Don Haney's Smokehouse located on Daniels Rd. in Ft. Myers. This week's guest will be forward Jarret Lukin. The show can also be heard live on SportsRadio 770 ESPN from 7 - 8 p.m. or can be heard via the internet by visiting the Everblades website at www.floridaeverblades.com.

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