Everblades: Brandon Coalter and more

towards the end of this season he was rarely dressed out...and usually in an end zone with a watchful eye on the game.
could he be working towards a coaching career?
I have no idea how this stuff works.

would they be willing to sign a player who is useful sometimes....in order to help him ease into coaching.

also..he was not on any IR list during the time.
he was only put on one during the playoffs to make room on the bench.

[I]June 24, 2004 COALTER FIRST SIGNEE OF 2004-05 SEASON Gritty forward looking to build on solid rookie season Estero, FL - The Florida Everblades Head Coach Gerry Fleming announced today that forward Brandon Coalter has agreed to terms with the Everblades for the 2004-05 season. The rookie forward notched 184 penalty minutes and registered 15 points in 58 games last season. His 184 penalty minutes ranked third on the Everblades last year.




http://www.floridaeverblades.com/everpre.asp?mse=2000&mit=18

nice to see more guys staying with the blades.

coalter
white
anderson
and prob. vincent


http://naplesnews.com/npdn/sp_everblades/article/0,2071,NPDN_14992_3077527,00.html

August 3, 2004 BLADES ACQUIRE ALL-STAR DEFENSEMAN REIMANN Skilled defenseman registered big offensive numbers during rookie campaign Estero, FL – The Florida Everblades Head Coach Gerry Fleming announced today that Florida has acquired defenseman Tom Reimann from the Alaska Aces (ECHL) in exchange for defenseman Jon Insana and forward Chris Heisten.


http://www.floridaeverblades.com/everpre.asp


I'd love to hear about this guy from those who have seen him play.

TOM REIMANN
I'd love to hear about this guy from those who have seen him play. I saw him on 12-19-03, even took some notes here. He was outside my age range though and I never saw him again so I don't have much to say. But I recall him being pretty good.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - August 6, 2004 HURRICANES AGREE TO TERMS WITH ROB ZEPP Goalie to begin his fourth professional season RALEIGH, NC - Jason Karmanos, Vice President and Assistant General Manager of the Carolina Hurricanes, today announced that the team has agreed to terms with goaltender Rob Zepp on a one-year contract.


http://www.floridaeverblades.com/everpre.asp


awesome!

September 1, 2004 FLORIDA SIGNS FORWARD LEE FOR 2004-05 SUNY-Potsdam forward led NCAA D-III in scoring during 2003-04 season Estero, FL – The Florida Everblades Head Coach Gerry Fleming announced today that Florida has agreed to terms with forward Chris Lee. The past four seasons, Lee has steadily increased his point production while attending SUNY-Potsdam. Last season, he led NCAA Division -III college hockey in scoring with 17g – 31a – 48 points in only 27 games. He was also named to the All-American East Second Team during the 2003-04 season. Lee led his team in scoring the past two seasons and was the team captain during his senior year. He was also named the SUNYAC Player of the Year and first team all-conference last season. Lee is the fifth player added to the roster by Florida for the upcoming 2004-05 campaign joining forwards Keith Anderson, Brandon Coalter and defenseman Mark White and Tom Reimann.

http://www.floridaeverblades.com/everpre.asp

has anyone seen him play...? care to comment?
thanks!

http://www.floridaeverblades.com/everpre.asp

we keep losing guys from the old roster...

http://www.floridaeverblades.com/everpre.asp?mse=2000&mit=160


Forward ranks third all-time in Blades history in scoring Estero, FL - The Florida Everblades Head Coach Gerry Fleming announced today that Florida has re-signed forward Reggie Berg. Berg was the second leading scorer in the ECHL during the 2004 post season registering 19 points in 16 games while helping the Blades capture their first Eastern Conference championship.


it's about time....I was worried we'd lose him too.

LOWELL LOCK MONSTERS MAKE ROSTER MOVES 14 players assigned following weekend of exhibition Lowell, MA - The Lock Monsters announced today that they have assigned fourteen players to East Coast Hockey League affiliates in Florida and Las Vegas. The following players have been assigned to the Florida Everblades: Craig Kowalski, Damian Surma, Matt Hendricks, Tom Reimann, Dan Sullivan, Brad Church and Greg Hornby.

http://www.floridaeverblades.com/everpre.asp?mse=2000&mit=63


yaay for Surma'a return!
and Church had a nice showing durning playoffs. Though he annoyed me at the time, I'm glad he's on our team now.

Idaho and Victoria- you guys are toast!

http://www.floridaeverblades.com/everpre.asp?mse=2000&mit=64



Here are the results for the South Division of the American Conference with the number of first-place votes received in parenthesis. American Conference South Division
1. Florida (4) …………………………….. 30
2. Gwinnett (1) …………………………... 29
3. Pensacola (1) ……………………….…. 20
4. Mississippi ……………………………. 19
5. Louisiana …………………………….... 17
6. Texas ………………………………….. 9

http://www.floridaeverblades.com/everpre.asp?mse=2000&mit=68


October 7, 2004 FLORIDA ACQUIRES SCORER; THREE ASSIGNED Former UNH standout headed to Florida, Blades also receive three players from Lowell Estero, FL – The Florida Everblades Head Coach Gerry Fleming announced today that Florida has acquired forward Jim Abbott from the Toledo Storm (ECHL) for cash. Last season, Abbott saw action with the Pensacola Ice Pilots and notched 32 points in 34 games. He also picked up 24 points in 35 contests with Toledo. Prior to his professional career, Abbott was a standout forward at the University of New Hampshire for four years and helped the Wildcats reach the NCAA championship game during his junior year. In related news, the Lowell Lock Monsters reassigned three players to the Blades this afternoon including goaltender Rob Zepp who went 14-13-7 last season for Florida, forward David Lundbohm, a prominent forward at the University of North Dakota the past four seasons and defenseman Jared Newman.


zepp and newman are back!!
who knows the dirt on abbott?
please share!

The Lock Monsters announced that they have signed forward Ernie Hartlieb, and assigned the winger to the Florida Everblades of the East Coast Hockey League. Hartlieb appeared in 63 games with the Worcester IceCats last season, registering 35 points (14g, 21a) and 60 minutes in penalties. “Hartlieb is a good depth player”, said head coach Tom Rowe.

http://www.floridaeverblades.com/everpre.asp?mse=2000&mit=70

end of the second period 4-1 florida.....!
four different guys have scored.
this will be a great season.


and the blades take it with a 6-2 win!

Well, it was a tough 3-2 loss tonight, with Florida goalie Craig Kowalski really making his fans wonder if he even belongs in the ECHL. Three goals in 18 shots just would not cut the mustard against the Catter powerhouse who showed up at the Everblade Palace this evening in front of a moody crowd of nearly 7,000. In further disappointing news for Florida, fan-favourite Brandon Coalter's scoring streak was snapped after one game. Good effort guys.

4-3

florida earns a second win with Zepp in goal tonight.



http://www.floridaeverblades.com/everpre.asp?mse=2000&mit=1007

Florida cleans up again this evening with yet another convincing win, this time 6-3 over mighty M.I.S.S.I.S.S.I.P.P.I. Damian Surma led the team, turning the trick and adding a helper for a grandiose four point evening, but there can be no denying the fact that Brandon Coalter's first period fisticuffs were the true inspiration for the victory. Way to go FLA! Such early league dominance is leading pundits to ask the universal question: 'Could the mighty Kelly Cup be within their grasp....?'

The Florida Everblades (3-2-0) lost to the Pensacola Ice Pilots (2-0-0) 5-4 on Saturday night at the Pensacola Civic Center. Despite a hat trick by Florida’s Reggie Berg, the Ice Pilots capitalized on their power chances and three third period goals to pull out the win in their home opener. A high-paced first period saw the two teams fire a total of 26 shots on goal and each goaltender make several big saves. Rob Zepp for Florida and Frederic Cloutier for Pensacola both made several key saves in the period to keep the game scoreless after the first period.

http://www.floridaeverblades.com/everpre.asp?mse=2000&mit=1009

60 Minutes, that's what it takes. Not 59, and certainly not 40. A brutal second period did the Blades in this evening, despite an heroic effort by fan-favourite backstopper, Newmarket, Ontario, Canada, native, Rob Zepp, who blocked 38 of 40 shots in a failing effort by his team who dropped a 2-0 match to Pee Dee this evening. A lacklustre offence, generating only 4 shots in the second could not cut the mustard tonight as Florida went 0 for 4 on the pp. Many disgruntled fans tonight will go to bed thinking "Where is Coalter when we need him?"

Down by two with only seven minutes remaining in the third, some dispirited members on the Everblade bench may have turned to prayer in a final bid of desperation. Not head coach, Gerry Fleming, though - he went to church. Brad Church that is, the steely veteran from northern Manitoba, who picked up his third and fourth goals of the season to tie the game with under four minutes left. Both goals came with help from teammate Tim O'Connell, and both seemed to energize the team even more as they prepared for overtime. There though, both goalies shone, blocking four a piece, as both teams eased off what had been a veritable shooting gallery through regulation time (73 shots combined). In the shootout though, mercurial Florida netminder, Craig Kowalski, sealed the door, saving all but one while letting his snipers take care of business for the win, a 5-4 victory - and more - vindication for last night's half-hearted effort. Pee Dee, on the other hand, had little to be Proud about tonight after learning the hard way that "a two goal lead is a dangerous lead, indeed." They may need to spend tomorrow morning in Sunday Service.

Congrats to Brad Church and the Everblades in a hard-fought battle and well-deserved victory.

http://www.floridaeverblades.com/everpre.asp?mse=2000&mit=1033

thanks to Craig Kowalski's sharp puck-pouncing skills the blades have finally won again! also noteworthy: Brandon Coalter's game-winning goal and his first of the season. nice work!

i just want to say....the everblades are the best. ever.

http://www.echl.com/cgi-bin/ppublic.cgi?action=show_of_the_week_news&cat=1&id=230


:handclap:

My cousin Chris Lee is playing for Florida......I've never seen him play before.....anyone care to share some feedback?

Thanks!

My cousin Chris Lee is playing for Florida......I've never seen him play before.....anyone care to share some feedback?

Thanks!


i 've seen him play several times.

not one of the stars, but he works hard and helps make things happen.

i only took notes once [10.29.04] and he was on the ice with:
David Lundbohm
Tom Reimann
Ryan Brindley
Jared Newman

if the website stats are on point: 1G, 8A, 27 GP
http://www.floridaeverblades.com/index2.asp

not too shabby!
i'm glad the blades have him.

Thanks for the feedback. I just learned last week where he was playing so it is nice to have a little "scouting" report on how he is doing.

I'm guessing he's 3rd or 4th line.

Also noticed the 'blades have Shane Hnidy. I'm originally from Ottawa and have continued to follow the Sens after moving to Texas. I was a little disappointed they traded him to Nashville last year. Good to see him skating during the lock-out. He should add some fighting and grit to the backline.

I'll have to make a road trip to Beaumont when the blades come through Texas in Feb.

Thanks again for the scouting report. I'll check be checking the blades site once in a while to see how Chris is fairing.

Cheers!

"The rookies, Matt, Chris (Lee), all of them have really done well," Fleming said before Saturday night's 4-3 overtime loss to the Columbia Inferno. "At this point, halfway through the season, they're not rookies anymore."


http://www.naplesnews.com/npdn/sp_everblades/article/0,2071,NPDN_14992_3478052,00.html


just thought you'd like to know the coach mentions him....

"The rookies, Matt, Chris (Lee), all of them have really done well," Fleming said before Saturday night's 4-3 overtime loss to the Columbia Inferno. "At this point, halfway through the season, they're not rookies anymore."


http://www.naplesnews.com/npdn/sp_everblades/article/0,2071,NPDN_14992_3478052,00.html


just thought you'd like to know the coach mentions him....


I'm still confused a bit about where he is playing. Stats sometime list him as a d-man, but the release you posted said "forward." I'm assuming forward.....

Many thanks for the information updates. Wish hockey got better coverage around the south. Can't wait to see them play.

I'm still confused a bit about where he is playing. Stats sometime list him as a d-man, but the release you posted said "forward." I'm assuming forward.....

Many thanks for the information updates. Wish hockey got better coverage around the south. Can't wait to see them play.


I am certain he plays forward.


though i've seen him listed as a dman in two places:
everblades website [stats page]
echl website [everblades roster]

the 'd' and 'f' are next to eachother on the keyboard....? :dunno:

I am certain he plays forward.


though i've seen him listed as a dman in two places:
everblades website [stats page]
echl website [everblades roster]

the 'd' and 'f' are next to eachother on the keyboard....? :dunno:

A website I use for player research hockeydb.com lists him as a center. I'm pretty sure that's what he played in college. I'll assume he's a forward.

Read that Shane Hnidy is having immigration problems and hasn't been playing, any word on his status?

Read that Shane Hnidy is having immigration problems and hasn't been playing, any word on his status?


not since the write-ups I saw on 1.11.05 and 1.14.05

but what a drag eh. hopefully we'll know soon.

Southwest Florida's premier sports franchise is on the verge of being sold less than eight months after nearly bringing a championship to the area.

Peter Karmanos Jr., the principal owner of the ECHL's Florida Everblades and owner of the NHL's Carolina Hurricanes, has put the Estero-based minor-league hockey team and the arena it plays in up for sale.

Mounting financial losses suffered by the Hurricanes in recent years is the primary reason, according to Everblades team president Craig Brush.

An interested buyer already has begun negotiations and is doing its due diligence paperwork for the purchase of the team and Germain Arena.

"They've completed a letter of intent and then there's a few more steps to go from there," Brush said Monday night. "The Everblades aren't going anywhere and the sale has absolutely nothing to do with the financial health of the team at this time."



does anyone know if this will end the everblades~hurricanes affiliation?


http://www.naplesnews.com/npdn/news/article/0,2071,NPDN_14940_3495019,00.html

http://www.naplesnews.com/npdn/sp_everblades/article/0,2071,NPDN_14992_3498281,00.html

blah

Southwest Florida's premier sports franchise is on the verge of being sold less than eight months after nearly bringing a championship to the area.

Peter Karmanos Jr., the principal owner of the ECHL's Florida Everblades and owner of the NHL's Carolina Hurricanes, has put the Estero-based minor-league hockey team and the arena it plays in up for sale.

Mounting financial losses suffered by the Hurricanes in recent years is the primary reason, according to Everblades team president Craig Brush.

An interested buyer already has begun negotiations and is doing its due diligence paperwork for the purchase of the team and Germain Arena.

"They've completed a letter of intent and then there's a few more steps to go from there," Brush said Monday night. "The Everblades aren't going anywhere and the sale has absolutely nothing to do with the financial health of the team at this time."



does anyone know if this will end the everblades~hurricanes affiliation?


http://www.naplesnews.com/npdn/news/article/0,2071,NPDN_14940_3495019,00.html


I would think only in the event of a move out of Florida....and then, it would probably be something that would happen a year or two later.

I waited to post anything about our net minders.....but it's been confirmed.
Zepper will be out with a sprained MCL.
Craigers played the rest of the game for Zepp....though at some point it was clear he wasn't 100%.
He'll be out with a groin injury.

now what? :cry:

such a shame because that game was awesome in other ways.

the blades scored 5 pp goals! what has been the team's achilles heel was their crown jewel last night. not only did they finally figure out how to work the pp, but they also broke the team's all-time record of 4 pp goals in one game.

and!

hat-trick: brad church!


that's the long and the short.

http://www.naplesnews.com/npdn/sp_everblades/article/0,2071,NPDN_14992_3509335,00.html

The 25-year-old Dunbar comes to the Everblades from the Knoxville Ice Bears of the eight-team Southern Professional Hockey League. In 16 games, he compiled a 12-4-0 record, with a 2.49 goals against average and a .928 save percentage. Dunbar is in his first professional season after spending four seasons at Marian College.



http://www.floridaeverblades.com/everpre.asp?mse=2000&mit=1080




hmm...hmm.

Estero, FL – The ECHL has announced that Florida Everblades forward Reggie Berg has been named the In Glas Co. ECHL Player of the Week for the week of Jan. 24-30.
:handclap:
http://www.floridaeverblades.com/everpre.asp?mse=2000&mit=1980


also..
Dunbar records a loss for his first game as an everblade.

The Florida Everblades (22-14-6) saw their three-game winning streak come to an end with a 4-2 loss to the Augusta Lynx (15-23-5) on Tuesday night at Germain Arena. The loss in regulation was Florida’s first in their last nine home games.
I guess it could've been much worse.. plus he was only signed the day before the game...!!

http://www.floridaeverblades.com/everpre.asp?mse=2000&mit=1081

:handclap:
http://www.floridaeverblades.com/everpre.asp?mse=2000&mit=1980


also..
Dunbar records a loss for his first game as an everblade.


I guess it could've been much worse.. plus he was only signed the day before the game...!!

http://www.floridaeverblades.com/everpre.asp?mse=2000&mit=1081

Congrats to Berg!

If I read correctly Dunbar didn't have much time to prepare for the game, plus first game jitter = loss. Hopefully he'll adjust to the league and better things are ahead.

Any further word on Zepp?

Congrats to Berg!

If I read correctly Dunbar didn't have much time to prepare for the game, plus first game jitter = loss. Hopefully he'll adjust to the league and better things are ahead.

Any further word on Zepp?


well TexSen, not really anything on zepper...though I think this transaction speaks volumes.
the blades have cut a deal with Atlantic City....

we lose d-man Tom Reimann :madfire: (that's worth the 'angry fire' smilie...!!)
we gain netminder Tyler MacKay...along with the rights to fwd Jim Henkel who is with the Lock Monsters right now.... :handclap: (?)
I should also mention that Terry Dunbar has been released and will be returning to the league from which he came.

http://www.floridaeverblades.com/everpre.asp?mse=2000&mit=1082


anyone know anything about any of this?
do tell.

...Florida Everblades (23-14-6) used two first period goals to help pick up a 3-1 victory over the Augusta Lynx (15-24-5) on Friday night at the Augusta-Richmond County Civic Center. The Everblades were able to jump out to a 2-0 lead by the end of the first period of play on goals by Damian Surma and Reggie Berg. Surma put the Everblades on the scoreboard at 6:55 with the team’s eighth power play goal in the last two-plus games,




http://www.floridaeverblades.com/everpre.asp?mse=2000&mit=1083

anyone know anything about any of this?
do tell.


I suggest you ask the resident everlame expert. I'll give you a hint, it's not me, Holly or Texsen. :gobble

I suggest you ask the resident everlame expert. I'll give you a hint, it's not me, Holly or Texsen. :gobble


heh... you must be a victoria salmon kings fan....
dude i'd be pissed too.

oh by the way..what happened to their punch line....err tagline, 'nobody's lunch'? :dunce:

heh... you must be a victoria salmon kings fan....
dude i'd be pissed too.

oh by the way..what happened to their punch line....err tagline, 'nobody's lunch'? :dunce:

Hey, at least we're breaking records.

Can't wait for Tuesday nights game...should deffinitley be a good rough game since Mississippi has 2 guys with over a 100 PIM's...Flemming better start Both Hornby and Charpentier...Love to see Charpentier drop the gloves, he's not scared off anybody adn really gets the crowd going

Florida (25-14-6) is on a three-game winning streak and has gone 5-1-3 in its last 10 games to take a strong hold of second place in the South Division of the ECHL's American Conference.

Eight points separate the Everblades and first-place Pensacola (64-56) and they are six points ahead of third-place Gwinnett, the team they play Saturday night and again Tuesday night.

Losing both goaltenders — Rob Zepp and rookie Craig Kowalski — indefinitely to injuries could have made the Everblades vulnerable. Kowalski was moved to the 30-day injured reserve Wednesday with a groin injury to make room for veteran forward Brad Church (leg) on the 7-day IR.

Zepp (knee) also is on the 7-day IR and defenseman Jared Newman (concussion) is on the 30-day IR with forward Keith Anderson (shoulder). Anderson is expected to be taken off and possibly will play tonight.

IR stuff.... bleh.
good thing MacKay is pulling his weight then... for sure.



http://www.naplesnews.com/npdn/sp_everblades/article/0,2071,NPDN_14992_3539652,00.html

Florida:
Add Brad Church, F activated off IR
Add Rob Zepp, G activated off IR
Delete Brandon Coalter, F placed on the 7-day IR, 2/16

also nice to have Church back!

http://www.echl.com/cgi-bin/mpublic.cgi?action=show_news&cat=1&id=3950

Florida Everblades president and general manager Craig Brush, along with head coach Gerry Fleming announced today that rookie forward Matt Hendricks has been called up to the Lowell Lock Monsters of the American Hockey League. Hendricks, who leads the Everblades in scoring with 47 points (23 goals, 24 assists), has seen action in all 51 games played by the Everblades this season. At the time of his call-up, the 23-year-old leads all ECHL rookies with his point total, while his goal total is tied for first among all first-year players in the ECHL.

http://www.floridaeverblades.com/everpre.asp?mse=2000&mit=1097


way to go hendricks! :handclap:
[i guess i should've seen this coming...but still.. :madfire:]

http://www.floridaeverblades.com/everpre.asp?mse=2000&mit=1097


way to go hendricks! :handclap:
[i guess i should've seen this coming...but still.. :madfire:]

Seems like an easy decision for management. Good to see.

http://www.floridaeverblades.com/everpre.asp?mse=2000&mit=1097


way to go hendricks! :handclap:
[i guess i should've seen this coming...but still.. :madfire:]

I guess the GM didn't notice that Hendricks acquired 38 of his pts on last minute, empty-net goals. Could be a fateful oversight.

I guess the GM didn't notice that Hendricks acquired 38 of his pts on last minute, empty-net goals. Could be a fateful oversight.


ha! what a knee-slapper!!
:innocent: :handclap: :cry:


but hey...
the everblades just moved to second place in the standings! :bow:
[and it's no longer october!!] :amazed:

ha! what a knee-slapper!!
:innocent: :handclap: :cry:


but hey...
the everblades just moved to second place in the standings! :bow:
[and it's no longer october!!] :amazed:


And not a bad feat considering they had a stretch of three games in two and a half days on the road, a day off then another game and came away relatively unscathed.

A nice little road trip I'd say.

And not a bad feat considering they had a stretch of three games in two and a half days on the road, a day off then another game and came away relatively unscathed.

A nice little road trip I'd say.


right on TexSen..

oh and i've been meaning to mention this- i've noticed that chris lee plays the blue line as well as anyone on the team...he just does a great job of stopping the puck... and! it seems that he's been taking more shots lately..
though i don't know if his ice time has changed. anyway. thought you'd like to know.

right on TexSen..

oh and i've been meaning to mention this- i've noticed that chris lee plays the blue line as well as anyone on the team...he just does a great job of stopping the puck... and! it seems that he's been taking more shots lately..
though i don't know if his ice time has changed. anyway. thought you'd like to know.

Thanks Cycle.......Got to see him the Saturday night of the Wildcatters back-to-backers in Beaumont. Chatted with him later and said he's been getting quite a bit of time on the blue line and starting to feel more comfortable at the ECHL level. Said it was an adjustment from the college game, much quicker. Wildcatters also had Kreps in the lineup, freshly off a 40+ game stint with the San Antonio Rampage of the AHL and he noticed the difference in the prospects that are biding their time in the "E" only because the NHL lockout has caused a log jam at the AHL level.

Chris seems fairly mobile, good speed and a pretty heavy shot, some good moves on a breakaway during the game but the goalie made a great pad save.

Really enjoyed the game overall (my first ECHL game)......lots of flow, very few dump and chases, 55 shots for Florida in the game...very few whistles to break up the action. All in all very entertaining. I'll definitely be back to see a game or two.

hey.. that's pretty great texsen!
btw, Lee got the third game star saturday night. i think he got an assist, but i know he was on the ice for 4 on 4 play. moving right up i'd say.

STARS: 1) – Rob Zepp – FLA 2) – Damian Surma – FLA 3) – Chris Lee – FLA
http://www.floridaeverblades.com/everpre.asp?mse=2000&mit=1114


anyhoo...
the blades have won their 5th straight game!
friday night in mississippi was an awesome come from behind win, and saturday night Zepper recorded the SO!

now all i can do is cross my fingers that the victoria salmon goons don't put any of the blades on IR. Tomorrow’s game will be telling, no doubt.

I know he's now up at Lowell, but I'm curious as to what people thought of Hendricks play in Florida this year?

I know he's now up at Lowell, but I'm curious as to what people thought of Hendricks play in Florida this year?


he was awesome....no two ways about it.
what else can you say about a rookie who led the team in scoring and was selected for the all-star team?


side note: I forgot to mention that florida has secured a working contract with Shane Hnidy now that his visa problem has been resolved. I'm sure I don't need to explain how great this is for the team.

http://www.naplesnews.com/npdn/sp_everblades/article/0,2071,NPDN_14992_3625112,00.html


Life as an expansion team is never easy, as the ECHL's Victoria Salmon Kings certainly can attest.

Facing a Florida Everblades team battling for one of the top seeds in the American Conference, the Salmon Kings were blown off the ice, 7-1, Tuesday night at Germain Arena.

http://www.naplesnews.com/npdn/sp_everblades/article/0,2071,NPDN_14992_3625112,00.html

:handclap:

Four goals in the first period, three in the first five minutes? Nicely done!

Prez of the 'Blades fan club emailed me to say that Chris Lee took the fastest skater competition at the Season Ticket Holder Party.......anyone catch it and any official postings of results anywhere?

Cheers!

I think it was 13.2 seconds

Do you ever visit this website? You may find more Everblades fans over there.

http://www.xsorbit4.com/users/everblades/index.cgi#general

Or you can visit the Blades Blog on the Naples Daily News website

http://www.naplesnews.com/ You have to register and then go to sports and click on Blades Blog.

Do you ever visit this website? You may find more Everblades fans over there.

http://www.xsorbit4.com/users/everblades/index.cgi#general

Or you can visit the Blades Blog on the Naples Daily News website

http://www.naplesnews.com/ You have to register and then go to sports and click on Blades Blog.

I'll have to check it all out!

Thanks for the heads up!

Cheers!

The Florida Everblades (37-17-9) clinched a spot in the 2005 Kelly Cup Playoffs with a 2-0 victory over Greenville Grrrowl (33-24-5) on Saturday night at the BI-LO Center. The Everblades used an 18 save performance by Tyler MacKay to earn the win and become the second team in the ECHL to clinch a playoff berth.
:handclap:

http://www.floridaeverblades.com/everpre.asp?mse=2000&mit=1118


the grrrowl totally lost it tonight... kinda funny.
should make for a great final game with them though..
oh and i see there's still a slim chance idaho will be in the playoffs. .. haha i know they can do it.

he was awesome....no two ways about it.
what else can you say about a rookie who led the team in scoring and was selected for the all-star team?


side note: I forgot to mention that florida has secured a working contract with Shane Hnidy now that his visa problem has been resolved. I'm sure I don't need to explain how great this is for the team.


Well you should be getting him back soon, he wasn't on Lowell's clear day roster so he can't stay there too much longer uinless there are injuries

Yes, there are injuries. If the players come back they plan on keeping him up there for emergency purposes anyway. I don't expect to see him anytime soon.

Well you should be getting him back soon, he wasn't on Lowell's clear day roster so he can't stay there too much longer uinless there are injuries


correcto.
and totally great, no doubt.

i'm listening to the blades @ s.c. stingrays game.....went from scoreless at the start of the second to 3-0 blades in a matter of minutes. and we're about to start a 4 min. pp. woo.

but anyway.. rumour has it that the slash to brent mcdonald's wrist last night will end his season... probably broken. :shakehead

also... i haven't heard steve spencer's name yet... was he called back up to the AHL?

Florida Everblades goaltender Tyler MacKay has been named the Sun National Bank ECHL Saver of the Month for March, the league announced today. The monthly award for goalies is the first captured by an Everblade net-minder this season. MacKay finished March with a 9-1-0 record and a goals against average of 1.60, while posting a save percentage of .931.

http://www.floridaeverblades.com/everpre.asp?mse=2000&mit=1139


Florida Everblades head coach Gerry Fleming announced today that the team has signed forward Jonas Fiedler to a contract. Fiedler comes to the Everblades after beginning the season with the Plymouth Whalers of the Ontario Hockey League. The 20-year-old rookie skated in 61 games with the Whalers this season, notching 37 points (19g, 18a) and amassing 71 penalty minutes. “Jonas is a Hurricanes draft pick that we feel is ready to showcase his abilities at the professional level.” Fleming said Thursday. “He is a strong skater and utilizes his size to fit the power forward role.” The former 8th round draft pick by the Carolina Hurricanes in 2004 has spent the previous four years playing with Plymouth. In 255 career games with the Whalers, the native of the Czech Republic scored 131 points (52g, 79a). Fiedler’s best season came in 2003-04 when he picked up 46 points in 63 games. In addition, Fielder has tallied 22 points in 33 career playoff games with the Whalers. Prior to the Hurricanes drafting Fielder, the San Jose Sharks selected the 6-foot-2 winger in the 3rd round of the 2002 NHL entry draft.

http://www.floridaeverblades.com/everpre.asp?mse=2000&mit=1140
http://www.echl.com/cgi-bin/mpublic.cgi?action=show_news&cat=1&id=4422

good stuff! esp. going into the last two regular season games this weekend.....
i can't believe the regular season is almost over!

ESTERO, FL – The Florida Everblades took a 1-0 lead over the South Carolina Stingrays in their best-of-five first round series with a 7-4 victory at Germain Arena. Florida used goals from six different skaters to up-end the six-seeded Stingrays

http://www.floridaeverblades.com/everpre.asp?mse=2000&mit=1146

:handclap: :bow: :amazed:

ps. i'm very disappointed in steve spencer... :shakehead

http://www.floridaeverblades.com/everpre.asp?mse=2000&mit=1146

:handclap: :bow: :amazed:

ps. i'm very disappointed in steve spencer... :shakehead

Sounds like it was a fairly good game for the 'Blades, but the injuries are definitely a concern.

:handclap:

http://www.floridaeverblades.com/everpre.asp?mse=2000&mit=1146

:handclap: :bow: :amazed:

ps. i'm very disappointed in steve spencer... :shakehead

I'm not rooting for Florida you see, but please beat the Stingrays, really dislike the team.

I'm not rooting for Florida you see, but please beat the Stingrays, really dislike the team.


ye.. the stingrays make me ill.
good thing we won the series tonight in OT [4-3]!!!
thank you brad church!

Is Hendricks Hurt? He's only played in one of the playoff games so far. does anyone know?

Is Hendricks Hurt? He's only played in one of the playoff games so far. does anyone know?


Hendricks underwent emergency surgery on his left leg Wednesday night at Gulf Coast Hospital in south Fort Myers after being diagnosed with acute compartment syndrome following a collision with South Carolina Stingrays defenseman Nate Kiser in the first period of Florida's 7-4 win in Game 1 of the ECHL American Conference quarterfinals at Germain Arena.

ACS develops when bleeding and swelling get in the way of proper blood circulation to the muscle and nerve tissues.

Hendricks continued to play and tried to fight through the pain again in the second period before being sent off the ice to the trainer's room, and that's when the seriousness of the injury became apparent.

"I wanted to stay on the bench in case I could play in the third, but if I wouldn't have come off you never know what would have happened," said Hendricks, who was placed on the seven-day injured reserve Friday. "By the time I got in here, took my gear off, put ice on it, jumped in the shower and sat down on the bench in the training room it was the most excruciating pain I've ever gone through in my life. Broken bones, sprains, cuts, lacerations on the face, broken nose, nothing even came close to it."

The decreased blood flow led to an increase in tissue pressure, which began to cause the muscles to tighten and contract. Hendricks said it felt like his leg was going to explode. He was taken out of the arena on a stretcher and rushed to the hospital.

Everblades team physician Michael Jugan performed the proce dure known as a fasciatomy after pressure readings of Hendricks' intracompartment came back higher than the threshold required for surgery.

The operation, which involves cutting open the connective tissue called the fascia that surrounds the muscles, is done to lessen the pressure and improve the blood flow to the area.

Dr. Michael Havig, a Naples orthopedic surgeon, said ACS is usually linked to severely broken or crushed bones commonly associated with car accidents or high-impact events.

"He had a traumatic injury and a lot of damage done to his muscle," Everblades trainer Todd Wisocki said. "It doesn't necessarily have to be a fracture. In his case, he had profuse bleeding in his quadricep."

http://www.naplesnews.com/npdn/sp_everblades/article/0,2071,NPDN_14992_3704992,00.html

wow....thanks for the post

wild and crazy game... but a win! 4-1 woohooo! :amazed: :handclap:

i'd like to mention that mackay left the ice covered in blood..
the greenville girrrls are all class.
sorry the picture is a blur.
one other note- chris lee>>>>>>>>>>>>brian lee

http://www.floridaeverblades.com/everpre.asp?mse=2000&mit=1158

The third period turned rough in the late stages when the two teams combining for 185 penalty minutes in the period, including Everblades goaltender Tyler MacKay getting a fighting major and a game misconduct. Overall the Everblades set an all-time playoff record for most penalty minutes in one game (91) and combined penalty minutes by both teams (197). MacKay earned his fourth win in the playoffs by stopping 31 shots faced, and Craig Kowalski who entered the game with 5:11 remaining in the game turned away the only shot he faced.

http://www.naplesnews.com/npdn/sp_everblades/article/0,2071,NPDN_14992_3723273,00.html


Third Period - Scoring: 5. Florida Lundbohm 5 (unassisted) 3:13 Penalties: Cabana, Fla (roughing) 5:36; Paolini, Grv (unsportsmanlike diving) 5:36; Metcalfe, Grv (slashing) 8:00; Barch, Grv (unsportsmanlike conduct) 10:39; Cabana, Fla (unsportsmanlike conduct) 10:39; MacKay, Fla (tripping) 12:27; Pagnutti, Fla (slashing) 13:23; Ferguson, Grv (10-minute misconduct) 14:10; Barch, Grv (interference) 14:49; Barch, Grv (fighting) 14:49; Barch, Grv (fighting); Barch, Grv (game misconduct) 14:49; Barch, Grv (game misconduct); Josza, Grv (fighting) 14:49; Josza, Grv (game misconduct) 14:49; Pitirri, Grv (fighting) 14:49; Pitirri, Grv (game misconduct) 14:49; Pepperall, Grv (fighting) 14:49; Pepperall, Grv (game misconduct) 14:49; O'Connell, Fla (fighting) 14:49; O'Connell, Fla (game misconduct) 14:49; O'Connell, Fla (game misconduct) 14:49; Brindley, Fla (fighting) 14:49; Brindley, Fla (game misconduct) 14:49; Vernarsky, Fla (fighting) 14:49; Vernarsky, Fla (game misconduct) 14:49; MacKay, Fla (fighting) 14:49; MacKay, Fla (game misconduct) 14:49; Tremblay, Fla (roughing) 15:16; Tremblay, Fla (fighting) 15:16; Nightingale, Grv (fighting) 15:16; Pierce, Grv (tripping) 18:52.

sorry the picture is a blur.


You call that blurry? pfft.

You call that blurry? pfft.


oh my...you're Nygel Pelletier eh?


btw...
even better game tonight. :handclap:
and to the girrrls: way to be consistent!

Well, congrats to Brandon and the Boys. On to thee next round it would seem!

find... focus...relax ;)

yes... way to go fellas. sloppy at times, but proper outcome.... :handclap:

clean game tonight!
and again the blades outshoot the checkers...speaks to westlund's talent.
SOG game 2: 47-25
SOG game 3: 38-23

anyhoo.. nice win :handclap:

congrats to the blades on a short series!!!
though tonights game had me on edge, i must say.
awesome stuff for sure with back-to-back SO's for tmac. :bow: :handclap:

hendricks is back... will he play?!!

http://www.echl.com/cgi-bin/mpublic.cgi?action=show_news&cat=1&id=4724

Nobody knows. The coach isnt going to say until just before game time what the line up will be. He wouldn't want Trenton to know too much!

ughh. down 2 games- both at home.
tonight's game was far better than saturday's disaster..
the blades even looked good with mackay back on track.

side note: i should mention brandon coalter is being honoured for his selfless nature.
way to be there for the team and the community!
whoo

http://www.echl.com/cgi-bin/mpublic.cgi?action=show_news&cat=1&id=4747

anyone see florida tie the series last night?!!

game 1 @ florida: 7-0 titans
game 2 @ florida: 2-1 titans
game 3 @ trenton: 5-4 OT blades :)
game 4 @ trenton: 6-3 blades :bow:

game 5 @ trenton tomorrow night!



let's hope the titans are on their best behavior too....i don't mind them totally losing it and picking fights....but it would be great if they'd put the brakes on slashing heads, etc.

this bipolar series is taxing for the fans! :amazed: :jump: :shakehead :cry:

but the blades can bring it back for sure.... another roster change?
what happened to lee?

tremblay didn't seem so great tonight.

whatever.
as i continue to talk to myself in this thread.....
heh..
LET'S GO BLADES!

Nasty third period for Florida....gotta regroup at home

well, GF did his best to shake up the lines and whatnot....and the blades put forth a great season- no question there.
I am very proud of them....here's hoping a lot of the guys stick around for next season!!
:bow: :handclap:

Good job by them, just came up a bit short

Also, Fleming protected nine players on the roster he had to submit to the league yesterday -- forwards Reggie Berg, Brandon Coalter, Jonas Fiedler and Chris Lee, defensemen Bryce Charpentier, Shane Hnidy and Simon Tremblay and goaltenders Tyler MacKay and Madden. All nine were under ECHL contracts only last year.

chicpea- where have you been?
I know this will bring a smile to your face.

I'm glad to see berg, lee, and mackay [etc of course].....and hope saviano finds his name on the roster next season!

I hope Hendy ends up back on the roster as well, unless he ends up in the AHL

He's going get an AHL contract.

that's right folks... brandon coalter!!

http://www.floridaeverblades.com/everpre.asp?mse=2000&mit=1190

ugh..
we could use some more players yet.. sheesh

lee and brindley are back! :)

http://www.floridaeverblades.com/everpre.asp?mse=2000&mit=1203

http://www.floridaeverblades.com/everpre.asp?mse=2000&mit=1202

lee and brindley are back! :)

http://www.floridaeverblades.com/everpre.asp?mse=2000&mit=1203

http://www.floridaeverblades.com/everpre.asp?mse=2000&mit=1202

:clap: Way to go Cuz!

ugh..
we could use some more players yet.. sheesh


lots of time to still get some

Berg is our fifth guy....not too shabby.

http://www.floridaeverblades.com/everpre.asp?mse=2000&mit=1207

ESTERO, Fla. – The Florida Everblades announced that they have reached an affiliation agreement with the Florida Panthers of the National Hockey League.

The Everblades will continue to be the ECHL affiliate of the Carolina Hurricanes of the NHL and the Lowell Lock Monsters of the American Hockey League.


http://www.echl.com/cgi-bin/mpublic.cgi?action=show_news&cat=1&id=5206

cabana is back too.....!
hf blades fans unite~


http://www.echl.com/cgi-bin/mpublic.cgi?action=show_news&cat=1&id=5372

cabana is back too.....!
hf blades fans unite~


http://www.echl.com/cgi-bin/mpublic.cgi?action=show_news&cat=1&id=5372

Excellent!

When does training camp start?

Excellent!

When does training camp start?


I believe on october 7.......and I think there are two pre-season games about a week later... not totally sure though.

Hartlieb is coming back too!


http://www.echl.com/cgi-bin/mpublic.cgi?action=show_news&cat=1&id=5417

Florida Everblades president & general manager Craig Brush, along with head coach Gerry Fleming announced today that the Florida Panthers have assigned three players to the Everblades from the Rochester Americans of the American Hockey League. Defensemen Martin Lojek (LOW-jeck), Martin Tuma (TOO-mah) and goaltender Phil Osaer (OH-say-er) will join Everblades when camp opens next week.


http://www.floridaeverblades.com/news/story.cfm?ID=30

Can't hardly wait for the season to begin! Think we've got a pretty good roster going as it stands now.

PRINCETON, N.J. – The ECHL announced on Wednesday that because of Hurricane Wilma it has rescheduled the games between the Las Vegas Wranglers and the Florida Everblades scheduled for Friday and Saturday at Germain Arena in Estero, Florida.

The two teams will now meet on Friday, October 28 and Saturday, October 29.

http://www.echl.com/cgi-bin/mpublic.cgi?action=show_news&cat=1&id=5694


let's hope we don't lose another team this season. :(

http://www.echl.com/cgi-bin/mpublic.cgi?action=show_news&cat=1&id=5694


let's hope we don't lose another team this season. :(

To everyone there in FLA, please be safe. Heed any city/state/national weather service/NOAA warnings to evacuate etc.

I'm over here on the Texas coast and like you have seen what a hurricane (even a Cat 1) can do in terms of damage and loss of life and buildings, houses, apartments, tvs, cars, stereos, computers sure aren't worth losing a life over.

Stay safe everyone. And God bless.

James.

Can't hardly wait for the season to begin! Think we've got a pretty good roster going as it stands now.


have you been attending games? what's the word on our goaltending so far?

have you been attending games? what's the word on our goaltending so far?

Yep, been to every home game so far. Going to tonight's game too, not sure about tomorrow's. We saw first hand the penalty the goalies can obtain when they leave the trapezoid and play around with the puck for delay of game. That was Kowalski, he has played in 3 games I think, while Osaer has the other 4. Osaer will be in net for us this weekend. He blocks some great shots, while it seems at other times he lets some soft ones get by. We haven't had any shutouts yet. We have the rest of the season though :handclap:

Hey, HORNBYFAN, since you've been to all the home games, could you tell me how the Panthers' prospects with the Everblades have been playing? Lojek and Tuma especially (since the big team's so piss-poor on defense right now).

Thanks :)

Hey, HORNBYFAN, since you've been to all the home games, could you tell me how the Panthers' prospects with the Everblades have been playing? Lojek and Tuma especially (since the big team's so piss-poor on defense right now).

Thanks :)

Acadmus, Lojek finally got his first game our third game into the season. He was a healthy scratch our first two games, and with injuries and call-ups he finally got his chance. I think he has played 5 or 6 games for us this season. In his first game, he got two assists. In his second game, he went to the defense of one of our small forwards (Steve Saviano), and was jumped by two Lynx players. In that game, he received fighting, and game misconduct penalties. He has 17 PIMs, I believe, and has one goal for the season on the power play so far. He makes his way up to the net with 10 SOG, and has three assists. He's one of our better players, seems like he stays on top of the opposing players pretty well. He was called up to the Amerks mid-November, and played one game with them before he was reassigned to the Everblades a couple of weeks later.

Tuma had two great assists in our second game of the season. He has played in every game so far this season, and has racked up over 30 PIMs. Total, he has three assists, and 16 SOG. He's more physical, which we dearly need, and finishes most of his checks. All in all, I'm glad we have both of them on our team...

Thanks for the report HORNBYFAN. :handclap:

Thanks for the report HORNBYFAN. :handclap:

No problem, I plan on going to all the home games (except for tonight, I've got a friggin' office Christmas party to go to :help: ) , and hopefully a couple of away games. So if you all have any questions, just post them, I might be able to answer them...

Acadmus, Lojek finally got his first game our third game into the season. He was a healthy scratch our first two games, and with injuries and call-ups he finally got his chance. I think he has played 5 or 6 games for us this season. In his first game, he got two assists. In his second game, he went to the defense of one of our small forwards (Steve Saviano), and was jumped by two Lynx players. In that game, he received fighting, and game misconduct penalties. He has 17 PIMs, I believe, and has one goal for the season on the power play so far. He makes his way up to the net with 10 SOG, and has three assists. He's one of our better players, seems like he stays on top of the opposing players pretty well. He was called up to the Amerks mid-November, and played one game with them before he was reassigned to the Everblades a couple of weeks later.

Tuma had two great assists in our second game of the season. He has played in every game so far this season, and has racked up over 30 PIMs. Total, he has three assists, and 16 SOG. He's more physical, which we dearly need, and finishes most of his checks. All in all, I'm glad we have both of them on our team...
Thanks from me, too - almost forgot I posted this question :D

Crossbar, you gonna post a link on the Panthers page in the prospects thread, or have you already done it? ;)

Thanks from me, too - almost forgot I posted this question :D

Crossbar, you gonna post a link on the Panthers page in the prospects thread, or have you already done it? ;)
Sure thing Acad. ;) Everblade fans, you're all very much welcomed to drop by and post us your thoughts and opinions (whether they're good or bad) on any of the Florida Panther prospects in this thread (http://hfboards.com/showthread.php?t=169676). We all love reading updates and reports going down in the farm, so knock your socks off. :)

Just a short update on a couple of the prospects for the Florida Panthers...

Lojek got five for fighting in last night's game. I have never seen him drop the gloves like that before. Although his opponent Lane Manson (6'9) got the best of Lojek (6'4)-I give him props for bravery.

Last night was the first game for Dustin Johner who flew in on the red eye from Las Vegas to Ft. Myers and then went straight to the rink to practice. He is a very fast skater, and picked up two assists for us. Definitely played a part in our 5-2 win over Gwinnett...

have you been attending games? what's the word on our goaltending so far?

Hey! Just thought I'd update you with the goaltending. Osaer got the first (hopefully not last) shutout of the season a few weeks ago against Columbia, and was then called up to the Amerks. He played against the Wilkes-Barre Penguins, the Amerks lost 3-2, but he stopped 33 shots (17 in the third period). He's back to us now, he played in Tuesday night's game in South Carolina, we lost. Last night he played and he was pretty good. He looked better than he did Tuesday night for sure. Kowalski looked awesome in net on Sunday night while Osaer was away-I'd say one of his best games that I've ever seen.

BTW, who is it that is Chris Lee's cousin on this board? Just thought I'd let him/her know that he's doing great! 3 goals, 9 assists in 17 games, and has a plus/minus rating of plus 8.

Hey! Just thought I'd update you with the goaltending. Osaer got the first (hopefully not last) shutout of the season a few weeks ago against Columbia, and was then called up to the Amerks. He played against the Wilkes-Barre Penguins, the Amerks lost 3-2, but he stopped 33 shots (17 in the third period). He's back to us now, he played in Tuesday night's game in South Carolina, we lost. Last night he played and he was pretty good. He looked better than he did Tuesday night for sure. Kowalski looked awesome in net on Sunday night while Osaer was away-I'd say one of his best games that I've ever seen.

BTW, who is it that is Chris Lee's cousin on this board? Just thought I'd let him/her know that he's doing great! 3 goals, 9 assists in 17 games, and has a plus/minus rating of plus 8.


hey.. many thanks, HF. I always appreciate any updates! :) [I've yet to attend a game this season... but that should change soon].
anyway craigers always made me nervous last year.....but nice to hear he's still able to get better.

texsen is chris lee's cuz....
no real shock that lee is doing so well.. I think he had a huge impact last year.

thanks again!

hey.. many thanks, HF. I always appreciate any updates! :) [I've yet to attend a game this season... but that should change soon].
anyway craigers always made me nervous last year.....but nice to hear he's still able to get better.

texsen is chris lee's cuz....
no real shock that lee is doing so well.. I think he had a huge impact last year.

thanks again!

Howdy again y'all!

Thank you for the update. We've been keeping tabs on him via the internet and it looked like he got off to a slow start but picked things up lately.

Any thoughts on what appears to be a slower start than normal for the 'Blades?

Howdy again y'all!

Thank you for the update. We've been keeping tabs on him via the internet and it looked like he got off to a slow start but picked things up lately.

Any thoughts on what appears to be a slower start than normal for the 'Blades?

Well, all the call-ups we have endured since the beginning of the season didn't help. Two were called up immediately after the first practice that same day. Seemed like we had different lineups for many games. I think we've had something like 10 call-ups (not 100% sure, don't quote me). We've had more consistency in the lineups in the past couple of weeks, with the exception of Estrada being recalled to Lowell. Plus, in the beginning, our power play was greatly lacking. Now between both conferences, we are in 6th place on the power play. Your cuz is keeping it up-15 pts in 19 games!! He scored the game winner for us last night. Also, our team has set a new franchise record: 10 consecutive home wins!!

Here is a link to the game recap video where he is talking about that goal in the lockerroom:http://www.bonitanews.com/mediagalleries/everblades_games/475/ (http://www.bonitanews.com/blogs/blades_blog/)
Click on game videos, then click on Evervblades beat Lynx, 6-4.

Andy Kent and the Bonita News have the most comprehensive 'Blades news, videos, pictures, etc. around. AK is a good guy, sat around with him and a couple other 'Blades bloggers watching the 'Canes V. Kings game at a local sports bar. Him and his staff work really hard on all things 'Blades. :clap:

TexSen, your cousin Chris, or as his teammates refer to him, "Bruce Lee" scored a goal in tonight's game against Augusta. Everblades won 7-1!!

For those interested in the Panther's prospects:

Dustin Johner got a hat trick-IN THE FIRST PERIOD ALONE! Wouldn't surprise me a bit seeing him called up sometime soon...

Martin Lojek got an assist...

Vince Bellisimo Got a goal in his first game...

Grant McNeil got into a fight coming to the defense of one of our players. He received a major for fighting, and was also the instigator-although that was served by our Brandon Coalter...

Those are a few of the game highlights that I recall...

TexSen, your cousin Chris, or as his teammates refer to him, "Bruce Lee" scored a goal in tonight's game against Augusta. Everblades won 7-1!!

For those interested in the Panther's prospects:

Dustin Johner got a hat trick-IN THE FIRST PERIOD ALONE! Wouldn't surprise me a bit seeing him called up sometime soon...

Martin Lojek got an assist...

Vince Bellisimo Got a goal in his first game...

Grant McNeil got into a fight coming to the defense of one of our players. He received a major for fighting, and was also the instigator-although that was served by our Brandon Coalter...

Those are a few of the game highlights that I recall...

"Bruce".....that's too funny. Good to see Chris doing well. I'm checking the stats once in a while to see how the Blades are doing. Thanks for the info on the game highlight video.

Can't remember if I mentioned it or not but we got to finally see Chris in a Blades uniform in Beaumont last year, but since the Wildcatters aren't operational we'll be missing out stopping by to say hello. Anyone watched the internet broadcasts of the games at all? Is the picture decent enough to enjoy the broadcast?

"Bruce".....that's too funny. Good to see Chris doing well. I'm checking the stats once in a while to see how the Blades are doing. Thanks for the info on the game highlight video.

Can't remember if I mentioned it or not but we got to finally see Chris in a Blades uniform in Beaumont last year, but since the Wildcatters aren't operational we'll be missing out stopping by to say hello. Anyone watched the internet broadcasts of the games at all? Is the picture decent enough to enjoy the broadcast?

When watching the games on B2 it's like watching the games under water most of the time....

Hello everyone!

TexSen, Chris (BRUCE) had a great short-handed goal, and the assists by Martin Tuma (Who, by the by, played VERY PHYSICAL tonight), and Daniel Sisca. They were so excited, Chris jumped into Martin's arms, sending Martin straight to the ice. It was great!! Chris had an assist in last night's win as well.

Lojek had two assists last night, Tuma had an assist tonight. Like I said before, Tuma played so well tonight, definitely using the boards to his advantage...

HAPPY HOLIDAYS EVERYONE!!!!!!!

TUMA was called up to Rochester of the AHL...

Thanks for the continuing updates, Hornbyfan.

Hopefully Tuma or Lojek improves enough to get called up to Sunrise this season - we need a more reliable defenseman than Sean Hill with the big club. :D

Good to see Johner doing well - did he get sent down from the Amerks, or called up? I'd thought he'd been with them at some point.

Thanks for the continuing updates, Hornbyfan.

Hopefully Tuma or Lojek improves enough to get called up to Sunrise this season - we need a more reliable defenseman than Sean Hill with the big club. :D

Good to see Johner doing well - did he get sent down from the Amerks, or called up? I'd thought he'd been with them at some point.

I know this sounds stupid, but id rather have Biron than Hill :D.
With hill you dont notice his mistakes as they are so frequent, but with Biron they are so spectacular its amusing.

Johner got sent down again, i heard he didnt impress with limited ice time. Some sabres/rochester fans were annpyed with Tuma being sent down.

Thanks for the continuing updates, Hornbyfan.

Hopefully Tuma or Lojek improves enough to get called up to Sunrise this season - we need a more reliable defenseman than Sean Hill with the big club. :D

Good to see Johner doing well - did he get sent down from the Amerks, or called up? I'd thought he'd been with them at some point.

You're welcome Acadmus!

At first, the Panthers acquired JOHNER through a trade with the Flames. So he came from the ECHL LV Wranglers to us. He played five games with us, and was called up to the AHL Amerks in Rochester. He played four games with them, and was sent back to us just two days ago. He played for us last night, he and LOJEK were just called back up to the Amerks today. This will be the second stint for both JOHNER and LOJEK in Rochester this season.

LOJEK has 8 points (2g-6a) in 17 games with us. He played one game with Rochester when he was called up before, and did not tally any points.

JOHNER has 8 points (3g-5a) in six games with us, but did not tally any points in his four games with Rochester.

TUMA was called up to the Amerks for one game last week before being sent back to us. He did get an assist during that game though. Also, in our game against Augusta last night, he hurt his wrist after a hard check from behind in the first period and left the ice. Haven't heard any updates on that. Hope he will not be out long, we need his big checks!

CHRIS LEE, A.K.A "Tank," or "Bruce" as his teammates call him, is on the IR. Hopefully not for long, we need him back as well. He has the most points out of all our D-MEN. Although he is frequently listed as F/D-he is one of the most versatile players we have...

so...i've been a horrible blades fan this season!

but i'm finally getting to a game next wednesday....yay

so...i've been a horrible blades fan this season!

but i'm finally getting to a game next wednesday....yay

Ahh, so you're going to catch the first Idaho game, eh? Hope our slump doesn't continue this week. We've got to get our defense out there to stop Bembridge (60 pts. in 40 games) and McConvey (42 pts in 27 games). Bembridge leads the ECHL not only in goals, but PPG. So either we decrease our stupid penalties, or are PK better be on!

looks like they're off to a good start.

I suppose this is good news.... though I only got to 4 games this season, so maybe it's time for a change.. ? no matter.

The Florida Everblades announced today that the team has signed head coach Gerry Fleming to a two-year contract extension that will run through the 2007-08 season.

Fleming is coming off his fifth with the Everblades bench and helped lead the team to a 48-20-4 record for 100 points in this past season. The Montreal, Quebec native started with the team in 2001-02 and has guided the Everblades to a 199-115-46 record.

http://www.naplesnews.com/news/2006/may/18/blades_coach_signs_twoyear_contract_extension/?latest