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Published on November 5, 2007 under ECHL (ECHL)
Florida Everblades News Release


ESTERO, FL - The Florida Everblades finished off their five-game road trip this past weekend going 1-2-0. The Everblades enter this week's action with a record of 4-3-0 (8 pts., T-4th, South Divison.)

UPCOMING GAMES (All times Eastern)

Friday & Saturday, November 9 & 10 vs. Columbia Inferno

Game Times: 7:30 p.m. Both Nights

The Everblades return home to host the Inferno for a pair of game this weekend. The games will be the first two of seven between the South Division rivals this season and the first two of four at Germain Arena. The Everblades hold an all-time record of 25-12-7 vs. Columbia and are 15-3-4 all-time at home vs. the Inferno. The Inferno enter this week's action with a record of 3-4-0 record (6 pts., 6th, South Division).

LAST WEEK'S GAMES

Friday, November 2 at Alaska Aces 3-1 Loss

The Everblades and Aces hooked up in a historic meeting last Friday night. The game was the first played between the two clubs and also featured the furthest distance traveled between two teams in hockey history. An entertaining hockey game saw the Aces tally two first period goals and hold that 2-0 lead until the third period. Ernie Hartlieb scored the lone Everblades goal midway through the third period, but Alaska sealed the win with an empty-net tally in the closing minute. Justin Peters started in goal for the Everblades but suffered the loss allowing two goals on 23 shots. Florida Special Teams: PP: 0-for-3; PK 4-for-4.

Saturday, November 3 at Alaska Aces 2-0 Win

The Everblades rebounded after losing two straight behind the goaltending of Tyler Plante who earned his first pro win and shutout in a 2-0 victory. Plante stopped all 31 shots he faced while defensemen David Cornacchia and Frank MacDonald provided the offense by scoring 44 seconds apart midway through the second period. Florida Special Teams: PP: 0-for-2; PK: 5-for-5.

Sunday, November 4 at Alaska Aces 4-1 Loss

The Everblades wrapped up their five-game road trip with a 4-1 loss at Alaska. The Everblades allowed a goal in each period, falling behind 3-0 before Ryan Van Buskirk tallied late in the final period to cut the lead to 3-1. The Aces however sealed the win with an empty-net goal in the closing seconds. Goaltender Justin Peters suffered the loss allowing three goals on 24 shots to fall to 3-2-0. Florida Special Teams: PP: 0-for-3; PK: 2-for-4.

WEEKLY SCHEDULE:

Monday, November 5 Travel Day to Florida, arrival 4:30 p.m.

Tuesday, November 6 OFF DAY

Wednesday, November 7 Practice 10:00 a.m. @ Germain Arena

Thursday, November 8 Practice 10:00 a.m. @ Germain Arena

Friday, November 9 Pre-Game Skate, 10:00 a.m. @ Germain Arena

GAME vs. Columbia Inferno, 7:30 p.m. @ Germain Arena

Saturday, November 10 Pre-Game Skate, 10:00 a.m. Germain Arena

GAME vs. Columbia Inferno, 7:30 p.m. @ Germain Arena

Sunday, November 11 OFF DAY

NEWS & NOTES:

Goaltender of the Week Nominee: This week's Everblades goaltender of the week nominee is Tyler Plante who picked up his first professional win and shutout on Nov. 3 at Alaska in a 2-0 Everblades victory. Plante stopped all 31 shots he faced in the effort.

Big Night: Everblades rookie goaltender Tyler Plante notched a pair of milestones in one game this past week. The 20-year-old earned his first professional win and collected his first professional shutout in one night on November 3 at Alaska. Plante stopped all 31 shots by the Aces in a 2-0 Everblades victory to earn both milestones.

Everblades Coach's Show: "Blades Talk," the Everblades coach's show will return on Tuesday, November 6 from 7-8 p.m. Fans can join the voice of the Everblades Kevin Reiter and Everblades head coach Gerry Fleming live at Don Haney's Smokehouse in Ft. Myers for the show! Fans can also tune in to hear the entire show live on SportsRadio 770 ESPN and via the internet by visiting www.floridaeverblades.com or www.abc-7.com.

Everblades on the Air: The Everblades can be heard locally in Southwest Florida on SportsRadio 770 ESPN. All Everblades game can be also be heard via the internet by visiting www.floridaeverblades.com or www.abc-7.com. Fans can also watch the Everblades via B2 Networks by visiting www.b2livetv.com.

Experience the excitement of the Everblades 10th Anniversary season! The Everblades return to action on Friday, November 9 when they host the Columbia Inferno at 7:30 p.m. from Germain Arena. Individual tickets to all Everblades home games are on sale now! Stop by the Germain Arena box office to reserve your seat for all the exciting action! Visit www.floridaeverblades.com and www.germainarena.com for more information on ticket packages, pricing and upcoming Germain Arena events.

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