Author: James Slemp

I write for and photograph the Florida Everblades for ITR. I am a retiree that has turned my hobby of photography into a business. I currently live in Sarasota, Florida with my wife, Christy, but I'm originally from California. My previous career has taken me all over the US and the world and I definitely enjoy traveling. I've played hockey for over 30 years, learning as an adult, and love the game.

ECHL: On the Bench with the Everblades| 02|29|2024

The Florida Everblades are riding high off their three-game sweep of the visiting Worcester Railers last week. The Everblades and Hertz Arena put on an incredible show during the three-game series, with two theme nights and two sellouts. The Everblades won game one on Wednesday night 3-1 in front of 5,805 fans. Goaltender David Tendeck […]

Tulsa Oilers Transactions | 02/29/2024

The Tulsa Oilers made three roster moves on Thursday. The San Diego Gulls of the AHL recalled defenseman Luka Profaca and forward Blake McLaughlin and the Oilers signed forward Jamie Rome off waivers from the Wheeling Nailers. 21-year-old Luka Profaca returns to the San Diego Gulls after spending a week with the Oilers. He played […]

ECHL Game Recap: Tulsa Oilers vs. Kansas City Mavericks | 02/28/2024

TULSA, Okla.- The Tulsa Oilers hosted the division-and ECHL-leading Kansas City Mavericks Wednesday night at the BOK Center. 4,662 fans rocked the BOK, hoping to see a rare win against the Mavericks. The Mavericks, however, would take the victory 4-2. The teams have met five times this season, with the Mavericks coming out on top […]

ECHL Transactions: Florida Everblades | 02/26/2024

The Florida Everblades made three roster moves on Monday. The Charlotte Checkers in the AHL recalled forward/defenseman Nathan Staois. The Syracuse Crunch of the AHL returned defenseman Cole Moberg from loan to the Everblades. Forward Kieran Craig signed a contract out of college. 22-year-old Nathan Staois has played 45 games for the Everblades, scoring nine […]

ECHL: Blake McLaughlin Named Player Of The Week

24-year-old Blake McLaughlin was named the Inglasco ECHL Player of the Week for February 19-25. The Grand Rapids, Minn. native scored four goals and four assists for the Tulsa Oilers during their three-game series against the Idaho Steelheads. His eight-point performance last week is even more significant given that he has only played in nine […]

ECHL Game Recap: Florida Everblades vs. Worcester Railers | 02/24/2024

ESTERO, Fla.- The Florida Everblades held a First Responders Night at Hertz Arena Saturday night for the third and final game against the Worcester Railers. Hertz Arena was packed to the rafters for the game, with 7,650 fans filling the seats and the standing-room-only overflow areas. The Everblades wore black specialty jerseys with flames on […]

ECHL Game Recap: Florida Everblades vs. Worcester Railers | 02/23/2024

ESTERO, Fla.- The Force was strong with the Everblades Friday night as they defeated the Worcester Railers 3-1. Wearing Star Wars-themed specialty jerseys, the Everblades took game two in the series before a sell-out crowd of 7,231. The win and an Orlando Solar Bears loss moved the Everblades five points ahead of the Solar Bears […]

ECHL Game Recap: Florida Everblades vs. Worcester Railers | 02/21/2024

ESTERO, Fla.- The battle of the fourth-place teams in the Eastern Conference kicked off Wednesday night in front of 5,805 fans at Hertz Arena. The Florida Everblades, fourth in the South Division, are 4-3-2-1 over their last ten games, and the Worcester Railers, fourth in the North Division, are 5-4-1-0 over their final ten. This […]

ECHL: Worcester Railers Defenseman Suspended One Game

21-year-old Artyom Kulakov, defenseman for the Worcester Railers, was suspended Thursday for one game and fined an undisclosed amount as punishment for a hit he delivered against Florida Everblades forward Mark Senden during Wednesday night’s game in Estero, Fla. The ECHL cited Rule #28- Supplementary Discipline for Kulakov’s unpenalized boarding hit on Senden late in […]

ECHL Weekly Recap: Florida Everblades | 02/12-02/18/24

The Florida Everblades had a rare four-game week against three opponents last week. They managed to get four points out of a possible eight, maintaining a slim one-point lead for fourth place in the South Division over the Orlando Solar Bears. The Everblades have 24 games remaining in their season, fifteen against teams near them in […]