Blades jersey auction raises over $22,000
April 1, 2008 - ECHL (ECHL)
Florida Everblades News Release
ESTERO, FL - The Florida Everblades held their inaugural "Beach Night!" on Friday, March 28 when they hosted the Gwinnett Gladiators, and the post-game jersey auction that followed raised $22,337 for local Southwest Florida charities.
The game-worn jerseys auctioned off were the elite white Everblades beach-themed uniforms with green and blue trim worn during the Beach Night game. The jersey bids ranged from $625 - $3,100.
Overall, 23 jerseys were auctioned off with Everblade forward Brad Zancanaro's jersey selling for the highest amount at $3,100. Long-time Everblade Ernie Hartlieb's uniform fetched the second highest bid at $1,600, and Mathieu Melason's jersey was third highest at $1,500.
All the money raised during the auction will be split between several area Southwest Florida charities, with a large portion of the funds going to support the Deb Kelsey Scholarship Foundation.
Since their inception, the Everblades have now donated over $675,000 to local charities through several community outreach programs including the charity jersey auctions.
Experience the excitement of the Everblades 10th Anniversary season! The Everblades return to action tonight when they host the Pensacola Ice Pilots at 7:30 p.m. from Germain Arena. Deposits are being accepted now for 2008-09 Florida Everblades season tickets. For just $50 per/seat you can reserve your piece of the action for next season! Visit www.floridaeverblades.com and www.germainarena.com for more information on ticket packages, pricing and upcoming Germain Arena events.
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