O'Donnell Selected to All-ECHL Second Team
Published on April 6, 2017 under ECHL (ECHL)
Florida Everblades News Release
ESTERO, FL - The Florida Everblades are pleased to announce that forward Brendan O'Donnell has been named to the 2015-17 All-ECHL Second Team on Thursday afternoon.
O'Donnell, 24, has elevated his game to new heights during the 2016-17 season posting a career high 77 points (39g, 38a) with a +29 rating in 59 games played this season. O'Donnell's 39 goals is currently the second most in the ECHL this season.
Earlier this week, O'Donnell was named the Sher-Wood Hockey ECHL Player of the Week for the week of March 27 - April 2 after posting nine points (3g, 6a) in three games during the week.
The 6-0, 193-pound forward posted an impressive 37-point (17g, 20a) rookie campaign in 2015-16. O'Donnell ended the season on a high note, tying an Everblades team record by a scoring a goal in nine consecutive games. The original record was set by Keith Anderson during the 2003-04 season.
Prior to joining the Everblades, O'Donnell totaled a balanced 55 points (27g, 28a) during his four-year collegiate career at the University of North Dakota from 2011-2015. The Winnipeg, Manitoba native was selected by the Tampa Bay Lightning in the sixth-round of the 2010 NHL Entry Draft.
The following is a listing of the complete All-ECHL Second Team Selections:
G - Jake Paterson, Toledo Walleye (47 gp, 32-13-2, 2.34 GAA, .916 save pct.)
D - Jake Marto, Colorado Eagles (67 gp, 10g, 46a, 56 pts., +16)
D - Kevin Schulze, Wheeling Nailers (65 gp, 12g, 45a, 57 pts., +5)
F - Shane Berschbach, Toledo Walleye (67 gp, 18g, 60a, 78 pts., +9)
F - Brendan O'Donnell, Florida Everblades (58 gp, 39g, 38a, 77 pts., +29)
F - David Vallorani, Brampton Beast (69 gp, 30g, 50a, 80 pts., +8)
--- Florida will play its final road game of the regular season this Friday night, against the rival Solar Bears at the Amway Center in Orlando. Puck drop is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. Eastern time. Fans can catch the game broadcast on ESPN Radio 99.3 FM or by CLICKING HERE . Fans can also watch the game online at ECHL.TV
Upcoming Home Games & Promotions
Saturday, April 8 vs. Orlando, 7:00 p.m. - Black Out Night and Fan Appreciation Night! Fans will receive a FREE Everblades team photo courtesy of FGCU and a FREE Rally Card courtesy of the Naples Daily News. Fans will also receive giveaways from Wawa! The team will be wearing special black jerseys which will be auctioned off following the game to benefit the Passion Foundation. The team awards ceremony will take place prior to the game!
Ticket Information
Game Tickets: Everblades tickets may be purchased at the Florida Community Bank Box Office located at Germain Arena, or at any Ticketmaster outlet, or online at
www.ticketmaster.com
Playoff Tickets Now on Sale: Playoff ticket packages and single game tickets for Playoff Game A & B are currently on sale. Playoff package may be purchased through the team's administrative offices located at Germain Arena or by calling 239-948-7825. Single game tickets for Games A & B may be purchased at the Florida Community Bank Box Office or online by CLICKING HERE
Discounted Group Tickets: Bring your group of 10 or more to a game at a discounted price, and you may also receive an Everblades souvenir! Group tickets are available for all home games. For more information on group tickets, call 239-948-7825.
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