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 Transactions: Florida Everblades 02/01/2024

The Florida Everblades and Kansas City Mavericks completed a trade on Thursday, February 1st. Forward Luke Santerno was sent to the Everblades for future considerations. 27-year-old Luke Santerno made his professional debut with the Greenville Swamp Rabbits in the 2021-22 season. He is a tall, right-handed forward who has played 69 games for three clubs […]

ECHL Transactions: Florida Everblades 01/31/2024

The Florida Everblades made two roster transactions effective January 31st. Related Post: ECHL League Transactions 01/31/2024 27-year-old Zach Tsekos was placed back on injured reserve effective January 28th. He first entered injured reserve on January 1st. He was activated off injured reserve and was in the lineup for the two-game series against the Greenville Swamp […]

ECHL Weekly Recap: Florida Everblades | 01/22-28/2024

The Florida Everblades had a roller-coaster week. They started the week within one point of a playoff spot, moved into a three-way tie for second, and then fell back into fifth. The Everblades entered their game on Wednesday against the Atlanta Gladiators on a four-game winning streak. That streak came at the expense of the […]

ECHL Transactions: Florida Everblades 01/30/2024

The Florida Everblades made two roster transactions effective January 30th. Related Post: ECHL League Transactions 1/30/2024 23-year-old defenseman Cole Moberg returned to the Syracuse Crunch in the AHL. His loan from Syracuse started on January 18th. He played in three games for the Crunch during his call-up, recording four penalty minutes and three shots on […]

ECHL Game Recap: Florida Everblades vs. Greenville Swamp Rabbits | 01/26/2024

ESTERO, Fla. – The Florida Everblades had a different look as they hosted the South Division-leading Greenville Swamp Rabbits Friday night at Hertz Arena. Injuries and roster moves forced coach Brad Ralph to adjust his lineup, and before the game, he designated a team captain for the first time this season, placing the “C” on Joe […]

ECHL: Joe Pendenza Named Florida Everblades Captain

Forward Joe Pendenza will have a new look on his sweater tonight as he dons the “C” for the Florida Everblades, becoming the twentieth captain in franchise history. The Everblades started the season without a captain; instead, skating with three alternate captains, Tommy Apap, Bobo Carpenter, and Joe Pendenza, and coach Brad Ralph had maintained […]

ECHL Game Recap: Florida Everblades vs. Atlanta Gladiators | 01/24/2024

ESTERO, Fla. – The Florida Everblades returned home from their short two-game series against the Savannah Ghost Pirates this past weekend, where they won both games, extending their winning streak to four. The Everblades looked to move their record against the visiting Atlanta Gladiators to 5-0-0 on the season, and with a win, the Everblades […]

ECHL Weekly Recap: Florida Everblades | 01/15-01/21/24

The Florida Everblades entered the All-Star Classic break last week on a two-game winning streak, both against the Savannah Ghost Pirates. Sitting in fifth place in the South Division, the Everblades needed to maintain momentum to push them into a playoff spot. The Everblades tested that momentum Saturday night and Sunday afternoon when they renewed […]

ECHL Weekly Recap: Florida Everblades | 01/09-14/2024

The Florida Everblades continued their strong play in 2024 with two wins and a loss last week, bringing their record for the new year to 4-1-1 and 7-2-1 in the previous ten games. The Everblades continue to sit in fifth place in the South Division heading into the All-Star Classic break, just one point behind […]

ECHL Game Recap: Florida Everblades vs. Savannah Ghost Pirates | 01/13/2024

ESTERO, Fla. – The Florida Everblades hosted their first Hispanic Heritage Night at Hertz Arena Saturday as they became “Los Tortugas” or “The Turtles”. 6,352 fans often cheered as the specialty jersey-clad Everblades defeated the visiting Savannah Ghost Pirates 4-0, winning their home portion of the five-game series against the Ghost Pirates. Saturday night’s game […]