Florida Everblades Weekly Recap: Everblades to Host a Pair of Division Rivals this Week
Published on October 22, 2012 under ECHL (ECHL)
Florida Everblades News Release
Last Week's Results:
Friday, October 19: Orlando - 8 at Florida - 2
Orlando raced out to a commanding 8-0 through the first 40 minutes of play. Ryan Cruthers scored twice, while Matt Sisca finished with four assists in the contest. The Everblades settled down in the third, receiving goals from Justin Shugg and Leigh Salters. The win was the first for the Solar Bears in their ECHL team history.
Saturday, October 20: Florida - 3 at Orlando - 4 (Shootout)
After a difficult defeat the previous night, the Everblades hit the road and put forth a solid effort in Orlando in their inaugural home game. The two teams traded off goals in the first period as Brandon MacLean and Matt Beca scored for the 'Blades, and matt Sisca and Michael Wilson lit the lamp for the Solar Bears. Orlando took the lead in the second on a goal by Simon Danis-Pepin, but the Everblades tied just 90 seconds into the third on Matt Beca's second tally of the game.
Pat Nagle made some game saving stops down the stretch to force overtime. The game would be decided in the shootout, which did not feature a single goal until the tenth round. The shootout continued on until the twelfth round, and Sean Lorenz scored the lone goal in the round, and sealed the 4-3 shootout victory in front of announced crowd of 9,666 at the Amway Center.
Team Leaders
Points: Five played tied: Matt Beca (4), Matt Marquardt (4),
David Rutherford (4), Mathieu Roy (4), and Taylor Ellington (4)
Goals: Matt Beca (3)
Assists: Taylor Ellington (4)
Plus/Minus: Three Players tied at +2, Corey Trivino. Taylor Ellington,
Trevor Bruess
Penalty Minutes: David Rutherford (18)
Power Play Goals: Two tied, Matt Beca (1), Bobby Raymond (1)
Shorthanded Goals: N/A
Shots: Matt Marquardt (19)
Wins: Two Tied, Pat Nagle (1), John Muse (1)
Save %: Pat Nagle (.906)
GAA: Pat Nagle (3.03)
'Blades Bites
- The Everblades 8-2 loss to the Orlando Solar Bears last Friday, snapped a 15-game home wining streak dating back to last season (including playoffs)
- On Friday, the Everblades retired the #9 jersey of Ernie Hartlieb. No player has appeared in more Everblades games than Hartlieb, who played in 350 contests from 2004-2011. Ernie ranks high on many all-time team records, which includes being tied for first in power play goals (33), third in points (257), third in assists (171), fifth in goals (86) and fifth in penalty minutes (345).
This Week's Game Schedule & Promotions
Wednesday, October 24, 7:30 p.m. vs. South Carolina Stingrays --- Enjoy $2 Hot Dogs, $2 Beers, $2 Wines all night long! College night: ladies get in free & guys receive a $5 ticket when they present their college I.D. to the Capital Bank Box Office!
Friday, October 26, 7:30 p.m. vs. South Carolina Stingrays -- Mustache Me SWFL Kickoff. First 500 fans will receive a free mustache to promote men's health awareness presented by 21st Century CARE.
Saturday, October 27, 7:00 p.m. vs. Greenville Road Warriors --- Sweets in the Suites - Kids in costume can Trick or Treat in the luxury suites during the first intermission. Fans in costume can receive a $10 ticket to the game! McDonald's tailgate party with live much and bounce houses starts at 5:00 pm.
All three games will be broadcast on 96 K-Rock (96.1). Fans can listen online at www.floridaeverblades.com, or watch the game online at www.americaone.com.
Ticket Information
Individual games tickets for preseason and opening weekend are currently on sale! Stop by any Ticketmaster outlet, or the Capital Bank Box Office at Germain Arena. The Capital Bank Box Office is open Monday thru Friday from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. and on Saturdays from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Fans may also call Ticketmaster at 1-800-745-3000, or order online at www.ticketmaster.com
Season ticket packages are currently available, starting at $380 per seat for all 36 home games. Partial-season packages start as low as $150, and offer a flexible option for fans. For more information on all available packages, call the Everblades office at 239-948-7825, or visit the team online at www.floridaeverblades.com
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