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ECHL Game Recap: Florida Everblades vs. Worcester Railers | 02/23/2024
- James Slemp
- February 24, 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 […]
Read MoreECHL Weekly Recap: Florida Everblades | 02/05-11/2024
- James Slemp
- February 14, 2024
The Florida Everblades went from famine to feast last week. They entered last week on a five-game losing streak, dropping games against the Greenville Swamp Rabbits, Jacksonville Icemen, and Savannah Ghost Pirates. Their opponent the previous week was the North-division leading Adirondack Thunder, who entered game one Wednesday night on a 17-game point streak. The Everblades […]
Read MoreJoe Pendenza: That Love of the Game and Baking
- James Slemp
- February 13, 2024
33-year-old Joe Pendenza credits his family, especially his uncle Vin, for his inspiration to play hockey. That inspiration led to his success on the ice for over 17 seasons, including nine as a professional. Born in Wilmington, Mass., on Thanksgiving Day in 1990, Joe grew up watching his uncle play in high school. Later, when […]
Read MoreECHL Fan Focus: From Australia with Love
- James Slemp
- February 12, 2024
When you think of sports in Australia, you think of Australian Rules Football, soccer, cricket, and rugby. Ice hockey wouldn’t even come up on the top 10 list of sports played down under. According to statista.com, there were 4,716 registered ice hockey players in Australia in 2019. In contrast, according to statista.com, there were 561,700 […]
Read MorePHOTOS: Adirondack Thunder vs. Florida Everblades – 02/07/2024
- James Slemp
- February 8, 2024
ESTERO, Fla. – The Florida Everblades‘ three-game home series against the Adirondack Thunder started Wednesday night at Hertz Arena. 5,438 fans cheered on the hometown Everblades to victory, 6-3. The two teams entered the night on opposite streaks; the Everblades had lost five straight games, and the Thunder had recorded a point in 17. The Thunder […]
Read MoreECHL Weekly Recap: Florida Everblades | 01/29-02/04/24
- James Slemp
- February 7, 2024
The Florida Everblades would love to forget last week, having entered the week in fifth place in the South Division and two points out of the final playoff spot. The Everblades have been hot in 2024, going 7-2-1-1, and last week’s opponents should have given them at least two wins. All three games last week […]
Read MoreECHL Weekly Recap: Florida Everblades | 01/15-01/21/24
- James Slemp
- January 22, 2024
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 […]
Read MoreECHL Game Recap: Florida Everblades vs. Savannah Ghost Pirates | 01/13/2024
- James Slemp
- January 14, 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 […]
Read MoreECHL Game Recap: Florida Everblades vs. Savannah Ghost Pirates | 01/12/2024
- James Slemp
- January 13, 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 […]
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