Melanson and Peters to represent Blades in 2008 ECHL All-Star Game
December 20, 2007 - ECHL (ECHL)
Florida Everblades News Release
ESTERO, FL - The Florida Everblades, in conjunction with the ECHL, announced today that forward Mathieu Melanson and goaltender Justin Peters have been selected to represent the Everblades on the American Conference All-Star team in the 2008 Chase Cheverolet ECHL All-Star Game in Stockton, California.
Melanson, who began his professional career last season in Stockton, has impressed in 2007-08 leading the Everblades in scoring with 31 points (18g, 13a) in 23 games, which ranks second among all ECHL rookies and is tied for seventh in the league. Melanson's 18 goals also leads all ECHL rookies. Recently the Shediac, NB native notched his first career hat-trick on Dec. 11 vs. Texas. The 22-year-old also strung together a 12-game point scoring streak from November 9 - December 1, during which he tallied 21 points.
Peters, who is currently on recall with the Albany River Rats of the American Hockey League, has a record of 10-4-1 and ranks fourth in the league with a save percentage of .933 and fifth with a goals-against average of 2.17. The 21-year-old was named the ECHL's Goaltender of the Month in October, and was named the ECHL's Goaltender of the Week for the week of Nov. 26 - Dec. 1. During that stretch, the native of Blyth, Ontario strung together a career-high five-game winning streak.
The All-Star appearance is the first for both players, and it marks the second consecutive year the Everblades have a goaltender representing the team in the ECHL All-Star Game.
Hosted by the Stockton Thunder and the City of Stockton at Stockton Arena, the 2008 Chase Chevrolet ECHL All-Star Game presented by Jackson Rancheria and Bud Light will be played on Jan. 23, 2008 with the 11th edition of the Chase Chevrolet ECHL All-Star Game Skills Competition being held on Jan. 22, 2008.
The starting lineups are determined in voting by American Conference coaches, team captains, media directors, broadcasters and media members. Coaches also submitted the top prospects from within their conference to determine the final roster with each of the 16 teams having a representative.
Experience the excitement of the Everblades 10th Anniversary season! The Everblades return to action on Friday, December 21 when they host the Columbia Inferno at 7:30 p.m. from the 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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