Brendan O'Donnell Returns for Second Season with the Everblades
September 20, 2016 - ECHL (ECHL)
Florida Everblades News Release
ESTERO, FL -- Florida Everblades President and General Manager Craig Brush along with Head Coach Brad Ralph announced Tuesday that the team has agreed to terms with forward Brendan O'Donnell for the 2016-17 season.
O'Donnell, 24, returns for his second season with the Everblades after an impressive 37-point (17g, 20a) rookie campaign in 2015-16. O'Donnell ended the season on a high note, tying an Everblades team record by a scoring a goal in nine consecutive games. The original record was set by Keith Anderson during the 2003-04 season.
"Brendan brings tremendous speed to our team," said Ralph. "He has the skill and scoring ability to be an elite player at this level. Brendan had a strong finish last season, and he will use that experience to have success early this year."
Prior to joining the Everblades, the 6-0, 193-pound forward totaled a balanced 55 points (27g, 28a) during his four-year collegiate career at the University of North Dakota from 2011-2015.
The Winnipeg, Manitoba native was selected by the Tampa Bay Lightning in the sixth-round of the 2010 NHL Entry Draft.
O'Donnell becomes the fourteenth addition to the Everblades roster for the 2016-17 season ** CLICK HERE to view the complete current roster (http://floridaeverblades.com/team/florida-everblades-roster/)
---- Opening Weekend is October 14 & 15 The Florida Everblades open up their 19^th season of hockey at home at Germain Arena on Friday, October 14 against the Greenville Swamp Rabbits beginning at 7:30 p.m. The first 5,000 fans will receive a free Everblades magnet schedule courtesy of Jack's Cleaning. The two teams will meet again on Saturday, October 15 with a 7:00 p.m. start time.
2016-17 Season Ticket Plans Now Available! Full and flexible partial season ticket plans are currently available for the 2016-17 season. We offer several tickets packages designed to help fit your budget and schedule.
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