Florida Everblades left wing Tommy Thompson

Preview: 'Blades Eye Playoff Spot Clinch, Host Gladiators on Friday

ESTERO, Fla. - With the opportunity to become the first Eastern Conference team to clinch a playoff berth, the Everblades (40-15-5-0, 85 pts.) battle the Atlanta Gladiators (24-24-7-1, 56 pts.) in the middle game of a three-game set on Friday at Hertz Arena. VITALS: Game 61: Everblades vs. Atlanta When: 7:30 p.m. ET Where: Hertz Arena Tickets: Ticketmaster Watch: ECHL.tv Listen: WJBX - News, Talk & More ... Full Story