Defenseman Josh Wesley Assigned to Everblades
November 4, 2016 - ECHL (ECHL)
Florida Everblades News Release
ESTERO, FL - Florida Everblades President and General Manager Craig Brush along with Head Coach Brad Ralph announced today that the Carolina Hurricanes (NHL) have reassigned defenseman Josh Wesley to the Everblades from the Charlotte Checkers of the American Hockey League,
Wesley, 20, joins the Everblades after totaling 18 points (5g, 13a) in 57 games split between the Niagara IceDogs and the Flint Firebirds of the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) last season. The 6-3, 201-pound blueliner played two seasons with the Plymouth Whalers (OHL)from 2013-2015 registering 19 points (7g, 12a). Wesley also appeared in one game with Charlotte (AHL) in 2015.
The Raleigh, North Carolina native is a fourth-round draft selection of the Carolina Hurricanes in the 2014 NHL Entry Draft. Josh is the son of longtime NHL defenseman Glen Wesley who played in 1,457 NHL games from 1987-2008, winning a Stanley Cup with the Hurricanes in 2006.
Wesley will be available to play in tonight's game against Norfolk at Germain Arena.
Upcoming Home Games & Promotions
Friday, November 4 vs. Norfolk, 7:30 p.m. - Kids eat free in the Breakaway Sports Pub with the purchase of an adult entree! Military & Veterans Weekend begins!
CLICK HERE to purchase tickets for the game while supporting our veterans!
Saturday, November 5 vs. Norfolk, 7:00 p.m. - Military & Veterans weekend continues. There will be a game-worn specialty jersey auction following the game with the proceeds benefiting the National Coalition For Patriots (Jerseys pictured below). CLICK HERE to purchase tickets for the game while supporting our veterans!
Ticket Information
Game Tickets: Everblades tickets may be purchased at the Florida Community Bank Box Office located at Germain Arena, or at any Ticketmaster outlet, or online at
www.ticketmaster.com
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.
Special Offer! Purchase any new ticket package for the 2016-17 season, and receive a $20 gift card from Ford's Garage! Locations include Cape Coral, Downtown Fort Myers and Miromar Outlets in Estero.
Discounted Group Tickets: Bring your group of 10 or more to a game at a discounted price, and you ma also receive an Everblades souvenir! Group tickets are available for all home games. For more information on group tickets, call 239-948-7825.
The Everblades are the proud ECHL affiliate
of the NHL's Carolina Hurricanes
ECHL Stories from November 4, 2016
- Late Game Heroics Lead Oilers to 3-1 Win over Missouri - Tulsa Oilers
- Fuel Blanked in First Visit to Fort Wayne - Indy Fuel
- Everblades Cruise Past Admirals 4-1 - Florida Everblades
- Beast Outplay K-Wings But Drop a 5-3 Decision - Brampton Beast
- Walleye Pick up Seventh Win - Toledo Walleye
- Mavericks Drop Close Contest in Tulsa - Kansas City Mavericks
- Manderson Scores to Give Solar Bears 3-2 OT Win over Swamp Rabbits - Orlando Solar Bears
- Walleye Hook Two Points out of Wheeling - Wheeling Nailers
- Camara's Two-Goal Debut Paces K-Wings Victory in Brampton - Kalamazoo Wings
- Gladiators Beat the Jackals, 3-0, in Goergia - Elmira Jackals
- Florida Stays Hot; Thrashes Admirals 4-1 - Norfolk Admirals
- Atlanta Blanks Elmira in 3-0 Win - Atlanta Gladiators
- St. Louis Blues Hosting Mavericks Night on December 3 - Kansas City Mavericks
- Brampton Beast, Kotak Law and Wounded Warriors Canada to Announce Details for Upcoming Military App - Brampton Beast
- Komets Transactions Friday, November 4, 2016 - Fort Wayne Komets
- STEELHEADS: Game Day Storylines- vs Colorado - Idaho Steelheads
- Fuel Visit Fort Wayne Looking to Snap Winless Skid - Indy Fuel
- K-Wings Add Former Third Round Draft Pick to Roster - Kalamazoo Wings
- Game Preview: Orlando Solar Bears at Greenville Swamp Rabbits - Orlando Solar Bears
- Mavericks Game Preview - November 4 at Tulsa - Kansas City Mavericks
- The Royal Road Ahead: Reading Royals at Rapid City Rush - Reading Royals
- Nailers vs. Walleye Game Day Snap Shot, November 4 - Wheeling Nailers
- ECHL Announces Fine, Suspension - ECHL
- Worcester Railers Hockey Club Closing in on 1,000 Memberships - Worcester Railers HC
- Defenseman Josh Wesley Assigned to Everblades - Florida Everblades
- Tonight, Put on Your Jeans and Come on Down to the BOK Center - Tulsa Oilers
The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.
