Joe Pendenza

Inside The Rink’s ECHL Triple Threat: Our Must-Watch Hockey Showdowns (01/03-01/05/2025)

As the new year kicks off, hockey fans are in for a treat with a series of thrilling matchups. This weekend features some highly anticipated games that promise intense competition and standout performances. From Jacksonville’s clash with Florida to Wheeling’s back-to-back battles against Norfolk, and Adirondack’s challenge against Trois-Rivières, each game is set to showcase […]

ECHL 2024-25 Season Preview: Florida Everblades

For the third straight season, the Florida Everblades will come into the season as the reigning Kelly Cup Champions after defeating the Kansas City Mavericks in five games in last year’s Kelly Cup Final. Despite coming away with the Kelly Cup last season, the Everblades finished third in the South with a record of 40-23-7-2 […]

ECHL Player Signing: Florida Everblades

Forward Alex Kile returns to the Florida Everblades for the 2024-25 season. The 29-year-old Kile played his first professional season split between the Rochester Americans of the AHL and the Cincinnati Cyclones of the ECHL in 2017-18. He joined the Maine Mariners the following season and played for two seasons. Kile played 69 games in […]

ECHL Season Recap: Florida Everblades

The champagne is gone, the confetti swept up, and the player lockers have been cleaned out for the Florida Everblades’ 2023-24 season, an impossible and record-breaking season. The Everblades, winner of the Kelly Cup Championship for a third consecutive year, started the season, as does every team in the league, with the goal of hoisting […]

ECHL 2024-25 Protected Lists: Florida Everblades

Teams announced their protected list on Tuesday, marking the first stage of the offseason. The protected list identifies the players for whom the team retains the ECHL rights. Teams can place as many players as they want on their protected list. Still, the player must meet one of six criteria outlined in the Collective Bargaining […]

ECHL: Florida Everblades on the Verge Of a Three-Peat

The Florida Everblades and Kansas City Mavericks faced off in a pivotal Game 5 in Estero on Friday Night. Both sides got off to a slow start, as neither side got a shot on goal until nearly eight and a half minutes into the game. The Mavericks got the game’s opening shot on goal while […]

ECHL Eastern Conference Finals Recap: Adirondack Thunder vs Florida Everblades Game 6 | 05/28/2024

The Adirondack Thunder, after a Game 5 win in Florida, were looking to force a Game 7 as they were back at home in front of their home fans. During the Kelly Cup Playoffs, this first goal was crucial as neither team had lost a game when scoring first. The Florida Everblades got on the […]

ECHL Takeaways: Florida Everblades vs. Adirondack Thunder Games 1&2

The first two games of the Eastern Conference Finals between the Adirondack Thunder and Florida Everblades are in the books, with the games played on Friday and Saturday night in Glens Falls, N.Y. The series is tied 1-1, with the Everblades winning game one, 2-1, and the Thunder bouncing back for the win in game […]

ECHL: Florida Everblades vs. Orlando Solar Bears Game 4 Recap | 5/9/2024

FIRST PERIOD: It was game four of the south division finals as the Solar Bears hosted the Everblades at the Kia Center, as the Bears faced elimination for the first time in the playoffs. Early in the first period, the Everblades were able to put some pressure on the Solar Bears’ defense. They stood tall […]

ECHL Playoffs: Florida Everblades vs. Orlando Solar Bears Game 2 | 05/04/2024

Estero, Fla.- The Orlando Solar Bears looked to bounce back from a lackluster performance against the Florida Everblades on Friday night. The home-team Everblades won game one, beating Evan Fitzpatrick five times to win 5-1. The Solar Bears seemed sluggish and a step behind all night. At the same time, the Everblades carried the energy and […]