Blades logo in the Elite 8
Published on September 16, 2008 under ECHL (ECHL)
Florida Everblades News Release
ESTERO, FL - The road to crowning THN's ultimate logo is nearing the proverbial Emerald City. With the Round of 16 complete, we move on to the remaining Elite Eight emblems, including the Florida Everblades' logo that defeated the Pittsburgh Penguins classic crest 51% - 49% in the round of 16!
It was a tough go for a couple logos that managed to squeak by and a few others are still alive that weren't expected to make it this far.
The ECHL is being represented by two teams, as the Everblades take on the newest member of the league the Ontario Reign in the quarterfinal, meaning only one can reach the semis.
The Gwinnett Gladiators nearly made it a three-spot for the ECHL, but the Quebec League's Rimouski Oceanic reeled them in over the weekend and won by a just handful of votes to become the only club remaining from the Canadian major junior leagues.
The most closely watched storyline from the Sweet 16's early going was the San Jose Sharks-Chicago Blackhawks tilt. What was assumed would be a cakewalk for the Hawks quickly turned into a mass mobilization of Sharks fans, who accelerated their squad out to a 40 percent cushion, leaving some of us in THN's offices wondering if we were on the verge of the greatest logo upset of all-time.
But alas, it was not to be. Hawks fans united to bring their classic crest out of its slump on the way to a blowout victory.
Will there be a Cinderella upset on the eve of the final four? Can the strong North Dakota fan base unseat the Montreal faithful? Can the classic Winged Wheel fly passed Leafs Nation?
Make sure you support your Florida Everblades and vote today!! Fans can visit www.thehockeynews.com/articles/17891-THNcom-Logo-Tournament-Elite-8.html to vote today!!
BEWARE OF THE BITE! Action You Can Sink Your Teeth Into! 2008-09 Florida Everblades full and half season tickets are available for as little as $252 per/seat! Be sure to reserve your piece of the action for next season! The Everblades open the 2008-09 season on Friday, October 17 when they host the Charlotte Checkers from Germain Arena at 7:30 p.m.! Visit www.floridaeverblades.com and www.germainarena.com or call 239-948-PUCK for more information on ticket packages, pricing and upcoming Germain Arena events.
ECHL Stories from September 16, 2008
- Wranglers Agree To Terms With A Pair of Defensemen - Las Vegas Wranglers
- Condors sign blueliner Morrow, deal for ECHL rights to goalie McKee - Bakersfield Condors
- Chiefs Strengthen Defense With Two Signings - Johnstown Chiefs
- RoadRunners Agree To Terms With Kimbi Daniels - Phoenix RoadRunners
- Nailers Add Grecu To Offensive Lineup - Wheeling Nailers
- Matt Macdonald Back With Cincinnati Cyclones In 2008-09 - Cincinnati Cyclones
- Checkers Sign Jakaitis, Trade McKee - Charlotte Checkers
- All Sea Wolves Games To Be Broadcasted Live On B2 Networks - Mississippi Sea Wolves
- Blades logo in the Elite 8 - Florida Everblades
- Jackals Continue Building - Elmira Jackals
- Steelheads Announce Individual Game Tickets On Sale Monday - Idaho Steelheads
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