'Blades raise money for Charity with jersey auction
May 9, 2006 - ECHL (ECHL)
Florida Everblades News Release
ESTERO, FL - The Florida Everblades held their annual season-ending, game-worn jersey auction inside Breakaway's Sports Pub last night at Germain Arena. The annual event raised $15,400 for area Southwest Florida charities.
The game-worn jerseys auctioned off were the Everblades dark blue uniforms worn during all road games during the 2006 Kelly Cup Playoffs. The jerseys fetched from $200 - $3,000.
Overall 29 game-worn jerseys were auctioned off with rookie goaltender Kevin Nastiuk's jersey selling for the highest amount at $3,000. Ernie Hartlieb's uniform raised $1,150 and defenseman Corey Neilson's jersey sold for the third highest amount at $1,100. In addition long-time Everblades Brandon Coalter and Reggie Berg saw their uniforms each sell for $1,000.
The majority of the money raised during the auction will be donated to the Deb Kelsey Fund and the Muscular Dystrophy Association. The Everblades will use the remaining money raised to help fund other community efforts during the 2006-07 season.
Since their inception, the Everblades have now donated over $295,000 to local charities through several community outreach programs including the charity jersey auctions.
Deposits are now being accepted for 2006-07 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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