Everblades Weekly: Season-Long Road Trip Begins Wednesday
Published on November 13, 2018 under ECHL (ECHL)
Florida Everblades News Release
Florida Everblades forward Joe Cox (39)
(Florida Everblades)
ESTERO, Fla. - Following a two-game sweep of the Jacksonville Icemen at home this past weekend, the Florida Everblades (5-3-2-0, 12 pts.) embark on a season-long seven-game road trip that starts with a stretch of four games in five days this week.
After earning three of four points in a two-game series against Jacksonville on Nov. 2-3, the Everblades stayed hot with a two-game sweep of the Icemen on home ice this past weekend. Florida overcame two separate deficits in the third period to win 4-2 on Friday and then tabbed six goals in the first two periods of a 6-2 win on Saturday.
The Everblades start their busiest week of the season to-do date with four games, including three against opponents they have yet to face this year. After a Wednesday matchup in Jacksonville, the 'Blades travel to South Carolina for a Friday night tilt against the Stingrays before a two-game set against Atlanta on Saturday and Sunday.
LAST WEEK'S RESULTS
Nov. 9 | vs. Jacksonville Icemen - W, 4-2
RECAP | BOX SCORE
Nov. 10 | vs. Jacksonville Icemen - W, 6-2
RECAP | BOX SCORE
THIS WEEK'S GAMES
Nov. 14 | at Jacksonville Icemen | 7 p.m. - Veterans Memorial Arena
Nov. 16 | at South Carolina Stingrays | 7:05 p.m. - North Charleston Coliseum
Nov. 17 | at Atlanta Gladiators | 7:35 p.m. - Infinite Energy Arena
Nov. 18 | at Atlanta Gladiators | 3:05 p.m. - Infinite Energy Arena
BLADES BITES
With the win on Saturday, Florida extended its unbeaten streak to five games. The Everblades have not lost in regulation since a 3-0 setback on Oct. 26 against Orlando.
Florida posted 10 total goals in two games this weekend, its highest offensive production in back to back games this year.
The Everblades yielded just four goals total this past weekend and are tied for third in the ECHL in goals allowed per game (2.50).
John McCarron had five points (5a) in two games this weekend, stretching his season-long point streak, a season-long for any Everblades player, to five games.
Joe Cox netted his second multi-goal game of the season on Saturday and finished with three goals for the weekend.
Jordon Southorn tied his career high with a three-point night (1g, 2a) on Saturday, tabbing his first goal and multi-point game of the season.
Jamie Phillips has yielded two goals or fewer in each of his five starts this season and ranks second in the league in goals-against-average (1.80) and sixth in save percentage (.929).
Jeremy Helvig earned his first professional win on Saturday with 22 saves on 24 shots.
Florida scored two more times on the power play this past weekend and ranks sixth in the league in that category at 20.0 percent.
With a 6-for-6 weekend on the penalty kill, the Everblades increased their penalty kill conversion rate to 87.5 percent, a rate that ranks fourth in the ECHL.
SOUTH DIVISION STANDINGS
Norfolk Admirals: 8-4-0-1, 17 PTS
Jacksonville Icemen: 8-4-0-0, 16 PTS
Orlando Solar Bears: 7-3-1-0, 15 PTS
Florida Everblades: 5-3-2-0, 12 PTS
South Carolina Stingrays: 6-6-0-0, 12 PTS
Atlanta Gladiators: 4-4-2-0, 10 PTS
Greenville Swamp Rabbits: 4-8-1-0, 9 PTS
'BLADES LEADERS
G: Joe Cox (6)
A: John McCarron/Jordon Southorn (6)
PTS: J. McCarron/Joe Cox (10)
+/-: John McCarron (+9)
SH: J. McCarron (25)
GAA: Jamie Phillips (1.80)
SV%: Phillips (.929)
UPCOMING PROMOTIONS
$2 Wednesday (Nov. 28) - It's the first $2 Wednesday of the season on Nov. 28 when the Everblades start a three-game series with the South Carolina Stingrays. John Morrell hots dogs, Bud Light drafts, and Barefoot Wine are just $2 each!
Bottomless Popcorn Friday (Nov. 30) - It's a bottomless popcorn and kids eat free in the Breakaway Sports Pub Friday as the Everblades face the South Carolina Stingrays.
Harry Potter Night (Dec. 1) - Hertz Arena transforms into Hogwarts and the wizarding world of Harry Potter for one night as the 'Blades finish a three-game series against the South Carolina Stingrays. Join the 'Blades for a free pregame tailgate from 5-7 p.m. featuring live music from The Kimberly's.
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