Florida Everblades
Florida Everblades | |
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Conference titles | 6 (2003–04, 2004–05, 2011–12, 2017–18, 2021–22, 2022–23) |
Kelly Cups | 3 (2011–12, 2021–22, 2022–23) |
Current season |
The Florida Everblades are a professional minor league
The Everblades were founded in 1998. They play in the South Division of the Eastern Conference in the ECHL. They have failed to qualify for the playoffs just once in team history (2013–14) and have made six appearances in the Kelly Cup finals, winning in 2012, 2022 and 2023.[1]
History
The team was founded in 1998 by Craig Brush,
2004 American Conference finals
In game five of the 2004 American Conference finals, the Everblades faced the Reading Royals in the final game of an epic series. Florida won the first two games at home, but Reading evened the series at home, the next two of the best-of-five series. In game five, the score was tied at the end of regulation, 2–2, so the game was sent to overtime. John McNabb of the Everblades scored on a breakaway to defeat the Royals in front of a record crowd of 7,080 fans at Hertz Arena.[citation needed]
2005 playoff brawl
One famous event that stands out among Blades' fans was during the 2005 ECHL playoffs. With the Everblades hosting the Greenville Grrrowl on April 22, 2005, for the first game of the American Conference semifinals, the teams engaged in a third-period line brawl that would see both teams combine for 197 minutes in penalties.
The brawl stemmed from previous incidents throughout the game. Prior to the brawl, Everblades forward Greg Hornby checked Greenville's Vladimir Gusev hard into the boards behind the net, causing Gusev to leave the game injured. As a result, the pace of the game, as well as checking, would pick up.
With the Blades up 4–1 with under six minutes to play in the third period, Greenville
After the mayhem, Craig Kowalski took MacKay's place as netminder. Shortly thereafter, the Everblades' Simon Tremblay fought Greenville's Adam Nightingale as the last fight of the evening. The Everblades went on to win the game, 4–1, and eventually to sweep the series, three games to none. Barch was assessed a one-game suspension for his role in the brawl.[5]
Game two featured no fights and the Everblades won in overtime, 3–2.
2012 Kelly Cup Finals
The win earned Florida the 2012 Kelly Cup and secured a perfect home record of 11–0 in the postseason (two victories over
). Additionally, John Muse earned the Kelly Cup Finals MVP award.Ownership and Affiliation Changes
In April 2013, owner
Logos
Through the Everblades' history, they have had five anniversary logos: the fifth anniversary logo in 2002–03, the 10th anniversary logo in 2007–08, the 15th anniversary logo in 2012–13, the 20th anniversary logo in 2017–18, and the 25th anniversary logo in 2022–23.
Season-by-season record
Season | Conference | Division | Regular season | Postseason | |||||||||||||
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Finish | GP | W | L | OTL | SOL | Pts | Pct | GF | GA | Head coach | GP | W | L | Result | |||
1998–99 | Southern | Southeast | 2nd | 70 | 45 | 20 | 0 | 5 | 95 | 0.679 | 253 | 180 | Bob Ferguson | 6 | 3 | 3 | Won conference quarterfinal 3–0 vs. Birmingham Lost conference semifinal 0–3 vs. Mississippi |
1999–00 | Southern | Southeast | 1st | 70 | 53 | 15 | 0 | 2 | 108 | 0.771 | 277 | 181 | Bob Ferguson | 5 | 2 | 3 | Lost conference quarterfinal 2–3 vs. Augusta
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2000–01 | Southern | Southeast | 2nd | 72 | 38 | 26 | 0 | 8 | 84 | 0.583 | 236 | 242 | Bob Ferguson | 5 | 2 | 3 | Lost conference quarterfinal 2–3 vs. Pee Dee |
2001–02 | Southern | Southeast | 5th | 72 | 37 | 27 | 0 | 8 | 82 | 0.569 | 207 | 221 | Gerry Fleming | 6 | 3 | 3 | Won division wildcard 1–0 vs. South Carolina Lost conference quarterfinal 2–3 vs. Greenville |
2002–03 | Southern | Southeast | 4th | 72 | 35 | 23 | 0 | 14 | 84 | 0.583 | 239 | 243 | Gerry Fleming | 1 | 0 | 1 | Lost division wildcard 0–1 vs. Greenville |
2003–04 | Eastern | Southern | 3rd | 72 | 37 | 25 | 0 | 10 | 84 | 0.583 | 239 | 221 | Gerry Fleming | 18 | 10 | 8 | Won division semifinal 3–2 vs. Roanoke Won Division Finals 3–0 vs. South Carolina Won conference final 3–2 vs. Reading Lost Kelly Cup final 1–4 vs. Idaho |
2004–05 | American | South | 2nd | 72 | 42 | 20 | 4 | 6 | 94 | 0.653 | 237 | 192 | Gerry Fleming | 19 | 12 | 7 | Won conference quarterfinal 3–1 vs. South Carolina Won in Conference Semifinal 3–0 vs. Greenville Won conference final 4–2 vs. Charlotte Lost Kelly Cup final 2–4 vs. Trenton |
2005–06 | American | South | 2nd | 72 | 48 | 20 | 3 | 1 | 100 | 0.694 | 267 | 208 | Gerry Fleming | 8 | 4 | 4 | Gwinnett
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2006–07 | American | South | 1st | 72 | 44 | 22 | 4 | 2 | 94 | 0.653 | 272 | 212 | Gerry Fleming | 16 | 10 | 6 | Won division semifinal 3–0 vs. Charlotte Won division final 4–2 vs. Texas Lost conference final 3–4 vs. Dayton |
2007–08 | American | South | 4th | 72 | 39 | 25 | 4 | 4 | 86 | 0.597 | 230 | 198 | Gerry Fleming | 3 | 0 | 3 | Lost division quarterfinal 0–3 vs. Columbia |
2008–091 | American | South | 1st | 71 | 49 | 17 | 2 | 3 | 103 | 0.725 | 269 | 187 | Malcolm Cameron | 11 | 6 | 5 | Gwinnett
Lost division final 2–4 vs. South Carolina |
2009–10 | American | South | 3rd | 72 | 38 | 25 | 4 | 5 | 85 | 0.590 | 234 | 221 | Malcolm Cameron | 9 | 3 | 6 | Won conference quarterfinal 3–2 vs. Elmira Lost conference semifinal 0–4 vs. Reading |
2010–11 | Eastern | South | 3rd | 72 | 37 | 30 | 1 | 4 | 79 | 0.549 | 236 | 222 | Greg Poss | 4 | 1 | 3 | Lost conference quarterfinal 1–3 vs. Kalamazoo |
2011–12 | Eastern | South | 3rd | 72 | 39 | 26 | 2 | 5 | 85 | 0.590 | 260 | 218 | Greg Poss | 18 | 15 | 3 | |
2012–13 | Eastern | South | 2nd | 72 | 39 | 22 | 4 | 7 | 89 | 0.618 | 260 | 241 | Greg Poss | 13 | 7 | 6 | Won conference quarterfinal 4–2 vs. Elmira Lost conference semifinal 3–4 vs. Reading |
2013–14 | Eastern | South | 4th | 72 | 37 | 27 | 3 | 5 | 82 | 0.569 | 240 | 222 | Greg Poss | Did not qualify for 2014 Kelly Cup playoffs | |||
2014–15 | Eastern | East | 1st | 72 | 49 | 16 | 2 | 5 | 105 | 0.729 | 267 | 208 | Greg Poss | 12 | 6 | 6 | Orlando
Lost division final 2–4 vs. South Carolina |
2015–16 | Eastern | South | 2nd | 72 | 46 | 23 | 1 | 2 | 95 | .660 | 226 | 175 | Greg Poss | 6 | 2 | 4 | Lost conference quarterfinals 2–4 vs. Wheeling |
2016–17 | Eastern | South | 1st | 72 | 46 | 21 | 2 | 3 | 97 | .674 | 275 | 219 | Brad Ralph | 12 | 5 | 7 | Won division semifinal 4–3 vs. Orlando Lost division final 1–4 vs. South Carolina |
2017–18 | Eastern | South | 1st | 72 | 53 | 13 | 2 | 4 | 112 | .778 | 261 | 171 | Brad Ralph | 21 | 15 | 6 | Won division semifinal 4–0 vs. Atlanta Won division final 4–1 vs. Orlando Won conference final 4–1 vs. Adirondack Lost Kelly Cup final 3–4 vs. Colorado |
2018–19 | Eastern | South | 1st | 72 | 50 | 16 | 5 | 1 | 106 | .736 | 276 | 181 | Brad Ralph | 16 | 9 | 7 | Won division semifinal 4–2 vs. Jacksonville Won division final 4–1 vs. Orlando Lost conference final 1–4 vs. Newfoundland |
2019–202 | Eastern | South | — | 62 | 43 | 13 | 4 | 2 | 92 | .742 | 227 | 156 | Brad Ralph | Season cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic | |||
2020–21 | Eastern | — | 1st | 69 | 42 | 19 | 5 | 3 | 92 | .667 | 233 | 193 | Brad Ralph | 5 | 2 | 3 | Lost conference semifinal 2–3 vs. South Carolina |
2021–22 | Eastern | South | 1st | 72 | 42 | 20 | 6 | 4 | 94 | .653 | 243 | 187 | Brad Ralph | 20 | 16 | 4 | Won division semifinal 4–2 vs. Greenville Won division final 4–0 vs. Jacksonville Won conference final 4–1 vs. Newfoundland Won Kelly Cup Final 4–1 vs. Toledo |
2022–23 | Eastern | South | 4th | 72 | 38 | 25 | 4 | 5 | 85 | .590 | 225 | 213 | Brad Ralph | 22 | 16 | 6 | Won division semifinal 4–2 vs. South Carolina Won division final 4–2 vs. Jacksonville Won conference final 4–2 vs. Newfoundland Won Kelly Cup final 4–0 vs. Idaho |
2023–24 | Eastern | South | 3rd | 72 | 40 | 23 | 7 | 2 | 89 | .618 | 224 | 186 | Brad Ralph | 2 | 1 | 1 | Series tied 1–1 vs. Jacksonville |
Totals | 1,854 | 1,106 | 559 | 69 | 120 | 2,401 | .648 | 6,413 | 5298 | — | 258 | 150 | 108 | 25
Playoff Appearances |
1 The 2008–09 team played 71 games because of scheduling changes caused by the Augusta Lynx and Fresno Falcons ceasing operations mid-season. Four of the five teams (Florida, Charlotte, South Carolina, Mississippi) played 71 games, with Gwinnett playing 72.
2 The 2019–20 ECHL season was suspended on March 12, 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and the rest of the season was cancelled on March 14, 2020.
Players
Current roster
Retired numbers
No. | Player | Position | Career | No. retirement |
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9 | Ernie Hartlieb | LW | 2004–2011 | October 19, 2012 |
10 | Reggie Berg | C |
1999–2007 | October 19, 2007 |
14 | Tom Buckley | C |
1999–2004 | October 19, 2007 |
25 | John McCarron | C |
2009–2023 | May 14, 2022 |
Berg and Buckley's numbers were retired during a pre-game ceremony on October 19, 2007, as the Everblades hosted the Mississippi Sea Wolves, in what would be the Sea Wolves' first official regular season game after being placed on a two-year hiatus due to the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. Banners made with their jersey numbers were hung to the rafters of Germain Arena.
Hartlieb's number was retired in a ceremony before a game against the
Notable players
Florida Everblades alumni that advanced to play in the NHL after playing for the club:
- Mike Angelidis
- Keith Aucoin
- Clark Bishop
- Patrick Bordeleau
- Eric Boulton
- David Brine
- Brett Carson
- Scott Darling
- Kristers Gudlevskis
- Matt Hendricks
- Hayden Hodgson
- Tanner Jeannot
- Ty Jones
- Anton Khudobin[16]
- Connor Knapp
- Greg Koehler
- Greg Kuznik
- Drew Larman
- Chad LaRose
- Martin Lojek
- Steven Lorentz
- Brett Lysak
- Jeff Malott
- Eric Manlow
- Kenndal McArdle
- Jason Morgan
- Alex Nedeljkovic
- Tommy Novak
- Doug O'Brien
- Ryan O'Byrne
- Justin Peters
- Justin Shugg
- Cole Smith
- Dalton Smith
- Jared Staal
- Mark Stuart
- Damian Surma
- Brody Sutter
- Rob Zepp
Florida Everblades that played in the NHL before playing with the team:
- Akim Aliu
- Ken Appleby
- Justin Auger
- Chris Beckford-Tseu
- Brad Brown
- Kevin Brown
- Barry Brust
- Brett Bulmer
- Mike Card
- Brad Church
- Matt Corrente
- Kevin Czuczman
- Trevor Daley
- Stefan Della Rovere
- Nicolas Deschamps
- Jon DiSalvatore
- David Dziurzynski
- Brad Fast
- Paul Healey
- Riku Helenius
- Shane Hnidy
- Brayden Irwin
- Bryce Lampman
- Nick Lappin
- Pat MacLeod
- Tom McCollum
- Grant McNeill
- Mike Morrison
- Kevin Quick
- Brian Rafalski
- Remi Royer
- Richard Shulmistra
- Matthew Spiller
- Nick Tarnasky
- Kris Vernarsky
- Allen York
Franchise records and leaders
All-time franchise record holders
- Games Played: Mathieu Roy - 374
- Goals: John McCarron - 152
- Assists: John McCarron - 212
- Points: John McCarron - 364
- Power playgoals: Mathieu Roy - 40
- Penalty minutes: Mathieu Roy - 560
- Goaltender Games Played: Marc Magliarditi - 139
- Goaltender Wins: Marc Magliarditi - 81
- Goaltender Goals against average (Min 15 games): Tyler MacKay - 1.92
- Goaltender Save percentage (Min 15 games): Anthony Peters - .934
Individual records and streaks
Individual records
- Most goals - game: 4 (5 times, last by John McCarron, Dec. 3, 2016 vs. Orlando)
- Most assists - game: 4 (12 times, last by Brandon Fortunato, Dec. 18, 2019 vs. Atlanta)
- Most points - game: 6 (twice, both by Jacob Micflikier, last on Nov. 5, 2009 at Charlotte)
- Most shots - game: 12 (3 times, last by Kevin Baker, Jan. 13, 2009 at Charlotte)
- Most penalty minutes - game: 37 (Kyle Kos Mar. 22, 2003 at South Carolina)
- Most saves - game: 58 (Rob Zepp, Dec. 27, 2003 at Gwinnett)
- Most saves - period: 25 (twice, last by Rob Zepp, Dec. 27, 2003 at Gwinnett (1st))
Individual streaks
- Consecutive game goal scoring streak: 9 (Keith Anderson 10/18/03 – 11/8/03 and Brendan O'Donnell 3/25/16 – 04/09/16)
- Consecutive game assist streak: 10 (Daniel Sisca (12/9/05 - 12/28/05))
- Consecutive game point streak: 16 (Tom Buckley (10/26/01 - 12/7/01))
- Consecutive games started streak: 15 (twice, last by Craig Kowalski (2/10/07 - 3/10/07))[clarification needed]
- Longest winning streak: 9 (Tyler MacKay (2/25/05 - 3/19/05))
- Longest unbeaten streak: 11 (Tyler MacKay (2/19/05 - 3/19/05) (9-0-2))
- Longest shutout streak: 163:43 (Randy Petruk (11/3/01 - 12/14/01))[17]
ECHL Hall of Fame
Former Florida Everblades goalie Marc Magliarditi was inducted into the ECHL's Hall of Fame on January 23, 2013.[18] Magliarditi played for the Everblades from 1998 through 2001.[19]
Florida Everblades President and General Manager Craig Brush was inducted into the ECHL Hall of Fame on February 5, 2016. Brush has served as the team's President and General Manager since the team's inception in 1998 and he oversees all aspects of both the hockey club and the sports complex. Brush also served as the Chairman of the ECHL Board of Governors for three seasons from 2003 through 2006.
Awards and trophies
E.A. Gingher Memorial Trophy
The Everblades have won the E.A. Gingher Memorial Trophy five times, in 2004, 2005, 2012, 2018 and 2022. In 2004, the trophy was given to the champion of the Eastern Conference; the Everblades beat the Reading Royals 3–2 to win the conference but lost the Kelly Cup to the Idaho Steelheads. In 2005, the Gingher trophy was given to the American Conference champion. The Everblades beat the Charlotte Checkers 4–2 to win the conference before losing to the Trenton Titans in the Cup finals. In 2012, the Everblades won the Gingher Memorial Trophy by defeating the Kalamazoo Wings 4–1 in the Eastern Conference finals and went on to win the Kelly Cup over the Las Vegas Wranglers. In 2018, the Everblades went 12–2 through three rounds of conference playoffs and won the Gingher Memorial Trophy before losing the Kelly Cup in seven games to the Colorado Eagles. In 2022, the Everblades went 12–3 through three rounds of conference playoffs and won the Gingher Memorial Trophy by defeating the Newfoundland Growlers 4–1 in the Eastern Conference finals and went on to win the Kelly Cup in five games against the Toledo Walleye.
Brabham Cup
In the 1999–00, 2008–09, 2017–18, and 2020–21 seasons, the Everblades won the
Kelly Cup
The Florida Everblades won the Kelly Cup in 2012 taking the series 4 games to 1 over the Las Vegas Wranglers.[21] A decade later, they won the Cup in 2022 in another five game series, defeating the Toledo Walleye 4 games to 1.[22] The Everblades would repeat as champions in 2023 4 games to none over the Idaho Steelheads.[23]
Individual and Team Honors
1998–99: John Brophy Award (Bob Ferguson)[24][25]
1999–00: Brabham Cup[26]
John Brophy Award (Bob Ferguson)[24][25]
Plus Performer Award (Andy MacIntyre)[27][28]
2000–01: Executive of the Year (Craig Brush)[29]
2003–04: Gingher Memorial Trophy[30]
2004–05: Gingher Memorial Trophy[30]
Reebok Goaltender of the Year (Chris Madden)[31]
2005–06: Sportsmanship Award (Steve Saviano)[32][33]
Reebok Equipment Manager of the Year (John Jennings)[34]
2008–09: Brabham Cup[26]
CCM U+ Most Valuable Player (Kevin Baker)[35]
Leading Scorer (Kevin Baker)[36]
2011–12: Gingher Memorial Trophy[37]
Kelly Cup[3]
Kelly Cup Playoff's Most Valuable Player (John Muse)[38]
2012–13: Leading Scorer (Mathieu Roy)
2015–16: ECHL CCM Rookie of the Year (Matt Willows)
ECHL Community Service Award (Rob Florentino)
2017–18: Brabham Cup
Gingher Memorial Trophy
John Brophy Award (Brad Ralph)
2020–21: Brabham Cup
Goaltender of the Year (Jake Hildebrand)[39]
Plus Performer Award (John McCarron)
2021–22: Gingher Memorial Trophy
Kelly Cup
Kelly Cup Playoff's Most Valuable Player (Cam Johnson)
2022–23: Gingher Memorial Trophy
Kelly Cup
Kelly Cup Playoff's Most Valuable Player (Cam Johnson)
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