Blades Look to Stay Hot against Solar Bears

February 26, 2026 - ESTERO, Fla. - Following a dominant 6-1 victory over Orlando on Sunday, the Florida Everblades return to Hertz Arena for the second of three consecutive meetings against their in-state rivals. Florida has been impressive of late, earning points in each of its last seven games with a 5-0-1-1 mark during that stretch. The recent surge has the Everblades atop the South Division through 50 games with 70 points, holding a one-point lead over Atlanta. A key factor in Florida's success has been its ... Full Story


February 25, 2026 - ESTERO, Fla. - The Florida Everblades earned all six points during their three-in-three weekend, rallying for a 3-2 overtime victory Friday over Jacksonville before adding a 2-1 win Saturday against the Icemen and closed the weekend with a statement 6-1 triumph Sunday in Orlando. Florida's dominant weekend against its in-state foes has the Everblades atop the South Division standings through 50 games with 70 points, holding a three-point lead over second-place Atlanta, which has two games in ... Full Story

February 24, 2026 - ST. LOUIS, MO - St. Louis Blues President of Hockey Operations and General Manager Doug Armstrong announced today that the team has acquired forward Julien Gauthier from the New York Islanders in exchange for forward Matt Luff. Gauthier will report to the Blues' AHL affiliate, the Springfield Thunderbirds. Gauthier, 28, has dressed in 14 games for the AHL's Bridgeport Islanders this season, recording seven points (five goals, two assists) and six penalty minutes. Overall, the Pointe-aux-Tremb... Full Story

February 22, 2026 - ORLANDO, Fla. - The Florida Everblades offense came to life on Sunday afternoon dismantling the Orlando Solar Bears 6-1 for their third straight victory. Craig Needham opened the scoring for the Blades 3:32 into the opening frame cashing in a feed from Anthony Romano in the low slot for his 19th of the season. Cam Johnson turned away all nine Orlando shots in the first period to help Florida take a 1-0 lead into the dressing room through 20 minutes. Tarun Fizer delivered both goals for the... Full Story

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Florida Everblades forward Craig Needham (left) faces off with the Orlando Solar Bears

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February 27	AHL	Charlotte at Springfield	7:05 p.m.
February 26	ECHL	Orlando at Florida	7:30 p.m.
February 22	ECHL	Florida 6 at Orlando 1	Final
February 21	AHL	Providence 2 at Springfield 3	Final
February 21	ECHL	Jacksonville 1 at Florida 2	Final
February 20	AHL	Bridgeport 4 at Springfield 5	Final (SO)
February 20	ECHL	Jacksonville 2 at Florida 3	Final (OT)
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