Nathan Staios

ECHL Fan Focus: From Australia with Love

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 […]

PHOTOS: Adirondack Thunder vs. Florida Everblades – 02/09/2024

ESTERO, Fla. – The Florida Everblades hosted the Adirondack Thunder for game two of their series Friday night at Hertz Arena. The near-sell-out crowd of 7,010 barely made it to their seats before Everblades defenseman Zach Uens scored his first goal 15 seconds into the first period. Thunder goalie Tyler Brennan took a brutal hit a […]

PHOTOS: Adirondack Thunder vs. Florida Everblades – 02/07/2024

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 […]

ECHL Weekly Recap: Florida Everblades | 01/29-02/04/24

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 […]

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 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 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 […]

PHOTOS: Savannah Ghost Pirates vs. Florida Everblades – 01/12/2024

ESTERO, Fla. – The Florida Everblades rebounded from losing to the Savannah Ghost Pirates on Wednesday night by winning 5-3 in front of 5,701 fans at Hertz Arena on Friday. The Everblades turned their play around with improved puck management and defensive play. Everblades forward Bobo Carpenter (15) scored twice, including an empty net goal from […]

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 […]