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 Game Recap: Florida Everblades vs. Savannah Ghost Pirates | 01/12/2024

ESTERO, Fla. – 5,701 fans ventured out into heavy rains Friday night to cheer on the Florida Everblades as they renewed their series against the Savannah Ghost Pirates. Having lost game one Wednesday night 4-1, the Everblades looked to get back into the win column. Hertz Arena and the Everblades hosted Carnival Night with several […]

ECHL Game Recap: Florida Everblades vs. Savannah Ghost Pirates | 01/10/2024

ESTERO, Fla. – Returning home Wednesday night to the Hertz Arena, the Florida Everblades looked to maintain their consecutive points streak and close the gap on the fourth-place Jacksonville Icemen. However, 5,150 fans were left disappointed, as the visiting Savannah Ghost Pirates jumped out with the early lead and never looked back, winning the game […]

Can the Everblades Three-peat?

The Florida Everblades are in fifth place in the South Division going into the new year. This is unfamiliar territory for the Everblades, as they held first place at this point in 2022 and second place in 2021. For the team and their fans, can the Everblades fight their way into a playoff position and […]

PHOTOS: Greenville Swamp Rabbits vs. Florida Everblades – 12/29/2023

ESTERO, Fla. – Friday night’s game at Hertz Arena wasn’t as high scoring as the night before, but the results were the same: the Florida Everblades edged the Greenville Swamp Rabbits 3-2 in overtime. A second consecutive sell-out crowd witnessed a more physical game, with both teams skating with high intensity. Everblades defenseman Patrick Holway and […]

PHOTOS: Greenville Swamp Rabbits vs. Florida Everblades – 12/28/2023

ESTERO, Fla. – The Florida Everblades outlasted the division-leading Greenville Swamp Rabbits 6-4 Thursday night. A sold-out Hertz Arena had plenty to cheer about as the six different Everblades had goals, including a beautiful 200-foot empty net goal by Everblades defenseman Patrick Holway. Swamp Rabbits goalie Ryan Bednard took his seventh straight loss with 32 saves […]

ECHL Game Recap: Florida Everblades vs. Greenville Swamp Rabbits | 12/29/2023

The Florida Everblades played their last home game of 2023 against the Greenville Swamp Rabbits Friday night in front of 7,435 fans at Hertz Arena, a second consecutive sellout. With their victory against the Swamp Rabbits the night before, the Everblades were looking to move to four games above .500 for the first time this […]

ECHL Game Recap: Florida Everblades vs. Greenville Swamp Rabbits | 12/28/2023

A crowd of 7,412 welcomed the Florida Everblades back on the ice Thursday night after the Christmas break as they took on the South Division leaders, Greenville Swamp Rabbits. The teams met in November when the Everblades traveled north to Greenville for a three-game series, resulting in three points for the Everblades off one win, […]

PHOTOS: Orlando Solar Bears vs. Florida Everblades – 12/16/2023

ESTERO, Fla. – The results from Saturday night’s game between the Florida Everblades and the Orlando Solar Bears were markedly different from the night before, as the Solar Bears scored early and often to win the game 5-1. Solar Bears Goaltender, Brandon Halverson, had a much better game Saturday after being chased early in the second […]

PHOTOS: Orlando Solar Bears vs. Florida Everblades – 12/15/2023

ESTERO, Fla. – The Florida Everblades and visiting Orlando Solar Bears sat tied in the standings entering Friday night’s game which was won by the Everblades 4-1. This was the first of back-to-back games between the two teams. The Everblades were able to chase the Solar Bear’s starting goalie, Brandon Halverson, early in the second period […]