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Mike Little Named CCM Hockey ECHL Defenseman of the Year

April 15, 2015 - ECHL (ECHL)
Florida Everblades News Release


ESTERO, FL - The Florida Everblades and the ECHL announced Wednesday that Mike Little is the CCM Hockey ECHL Defenseman of the Year for 2014-15 as determined in a vote of ECHL coaches, broadcasters, media relations directors and media members.

The ECHL Defenseman of the Year award is presented annually to the defensive player who demonstrates throughout the season the greatest all-around ability in the position.

Matt Register of Ontario finished second, followed by Florida's Cameron Burt, Aaron Gens of Allen and Colorado's Collin Bowman.

Little posted career highs this season in points (54), goals (13), assists (41). Last week he was named to the All-ECHL First Team, and was tied for the league lead in plus-minus at +46. In addition, Little was the recipient of the team's Brandon Coalter Unsung Hero Award for the second straight season.

Burt who finished third in the voting, also set career highs this season in points (47), goals (6), and assists (41).

ECHL Defenseman of the Year Award Winners

2014-15 Mike Little, Florida Everblades

2013-14 Matt Register, Ontario Reign

2012-13 Sacha Guimond, Gwinnett Gladiators

2011-12 Aaron Schneekloth, Colorado Eagles

2010-11 Eric Regan, Elmira Jackals

2009-10 J.C. Sawyer, Toledo Walleye

2008-09 Dylan Yeo, Victoria Salmon Kings

2007-08 Peter Metcalf, Alaska Aces

2006-07 Jon Awe, Gwinnett Gladiators

2005-06 Ryan Gaucher, Alaska Aces

2004-05 Ray DiLauro, Wheeling Nailers

2003-04 Corey Neilson, Pensacola Ice Pilots

2002-03 Jim Baxter, Mississippi Sea Wolves

2001-02 Duncan Dalmao, Roanoke Express

2000-01 Tom Nemeth, Dayton Bombers

1999-00 Tom Nemeth, Dayton Bombers

1998-99 Chris Valicevic, Louisiana IceGators

1997-98 Chris Valicevic, Louisiana IceGators

1996-97 Chris Valicevic, Louisiana IceGators

1995-96 Chris Valicevic, Louisiana IceGators

1994-95 Brandon Smith, Dayton Bombers

1993-94 Tom Nemeth, Dayton Bombers

1992-93 Derek Booth, Toledo Storm

1991-92 Scott White, Greensboro Monarchs

1990-91 Brett MacDonald, Nashville Knights

1989-90 Bill Whitfield, Virginia Lancers

1988-89 Kelly Szauter, Erie Panthers

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The Everblades and the Orlando Solar Bears will meet in the first round of the 2015 Kelly Cup Playoffs beginning on Friday April 17 at Germain Arena. Game two will take place on Saturday, April 18 at Germain Arena as well. Tickets are currently on sale online at Ticketmaster or at the Century Link Box Office located at Germain Arena.

2015 Kelly Cup Playoffs - Division Semifinals, Florida Everblades vs. Orlando Solar Bears

(Best-of-7 Playoff Series)

Game 1 : Friday, April 17, Orlando at Florida, Germain Arena, 7:30 p.m.

Game 2: Saturday, April 18, Orlando at Florida, Germain Arena, 7:00 p.m.

Game 3: Tuesday, April 21, Florida at Orlando, Amway Center, 7:00 p.m.

Game 4: Thursday, April 23, Florida at Orlando, Amway Center, 7:00 p.m.

Game 5: Saturday, April 25, Florida at Orlando, Amway Center, 7:00 p.m. **

Game 6: Monday, April 27, Orlando at Florida, Germain Arena, 7:30 p.m. **

Game 7: Wednesday, April 29, Orlando at Florida, Germain Arena, 7:30 p.m. **

** If Necessary

Ticket Information

Game Tickets: Everblades tickets may be purchased at the Century Link Prism Box Office located at Germain Arena, or at any Ticketmaster outlet, or online at www.ticketmaster.com

Discounted Group Tickets: Bring your group of 10 or more to a game at a discounted price, and also receive an Everblades souvenir! Group tickets are available for all home games. For more information on group tickets, call 239-948-7825.

For more information call 239-948-7825, or stop by the Everblades Main Office located at Germain Arena, Monday-Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

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