ECHL Florida Everblades

'Blades Season Ending Jersey Auction Raises Over $14,000

Published on April 29, 2008 under ECHL (ECHL)
Florida Everblades News Release


ESTERO, FL - The Florida Everblades held their annual season-ending jersey auction on Thursday, April 24, and the auction of the White 10th Anniversary Jerseys worn by the players throughout the 2007-08 season raised $14,100 for the Deb Kelsey Memorial Fund.

The bids for the game-worn jerseys ranged from $150 - $1,500. Overall, 32 jerseys were auctioned off with Everblade forward Brad Zancanaro's jersey selling for the highest amount at $1,500. Everblade Captain Ernie Hartlieb's uniform fetched the second highest bid at $1,250, and a pair of jerseys nabbed the third highest bid as both Brad Herauf's and Adam Taylor's jersey sold for $600.

The Deb Kelsey Memorial Scholarship Fund benefits underprivileged children in Southwest Florida, allowing them a chance to play ice hockey by donating equipment and other items needed to participate.

Since their inception, the Everblades have now donated over $700,000 to local charities through several community outreach programs including the charity jersey auctions.

BEWARE OF THE BITE! Action You Can Sink You're Teeth Into! 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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