Blades to Coach Youth Recreational Hockey Teams
February 18, 2003 - ECHL (ECHL)
Florida Everblades News Release
Estero, FL - In an ongoing effort to support the TECO Arena recreational youth hockey programs, each member of the Florida Everblades will coach a Jr. Everblades hockey team for the remainder of the season. The players will be behind the bench at every game and at their respective team's practice (schedule permitting). The Everblades hope to help promote the game of ice hockey in SW Florida and to assist the Everblades of tomorrow.
"The Everblades and minor league hockey has taken of rapidly in this part of Florida and the Everblades are happy to give back to a youth program that has grown by leaps and bounds in the last five years. Hopefully, our guys will help these kids improve and enjoy the game even more" stated Everblades head coach Gerry Fleming. Twenty teams ranging from mites through bantams will be coached each week by an Everblades player. For a complete schedule of game times and player assignments please call 239-948-7825 x1106.
The Everblades take on the Columbus Cottonmouths this Friday and Saturday night at TECO Arena. Both games begin at 7:30 PM. All 72 regular season games can be heard on Sportsradio 770 AM and on the web at www.floridaeverblades.com.
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