GAME PREVIEW: Everblades at Icemen, February 3, 2023

GAME PREVIEWFlordia Everblades at Jacksonville IcemenFriday, February 3, 2023 at Vystar Veterans Memorial Arena, 7:00 p.m. Broadcast Information:  www.mixlr.com/jaxicemen & www.FloHockey.TVPurchase Tickets CLICK HERE

About Tonight’s Game: Tonight’s match-up features the top two teams in the South Division. The Everblades hold a four-point lead over the second place Icemen.   The Icemen have won their last four games, all by a 5-4 score.  In fact, the Icemen’s last six victories have resulted in 5-4 outcomes.  The Everblades are coming off a six-point sweep of the South Carolina Stingrays last week, claiming all three games by one goal.  

Series History:  In eight meetings this season, the two teams have split the season set with four wins each.  Meanwhile, the Everblades lead the All-Time series 31 wins to 27.    

About the Icemen:  Forward Brendan Harris is currently riding a seven-game point streak and has collected 11 points (3g, 8a) during this stretch…Christopher Brown has recorded a point in 12 of his last 16 games, totaling 18 points with ten goals….In the past week, two Icemen players have set new club records.  Forward Ara Nazarian has become the Icemen’s All-Time scoring leader, passing Wacey Rabbit (112 points).  In addition, Derek Lodermeier set the All-Time games played mark in club history with 171, surpassing Dajon Mingo (170). 

About the Everblades: Forward Joe Pendenza has recorded seven goals in his last ten games and leads the Everblades in scoring against Jacksonville this season with six points and four goals….The Everblades are 7-1 in their last eight games and have outscored their opponents 32-17 during this stretch…Forward Jake Smith’s 17 goals leads the ‘Blades this season. 

Upcoming Home Games & Promotions

Tonight – Loki Night! Marvel Fans, get ready as the Icemen will wear Loki-themed jerseys that will be auctioned off following the game!4

Saturday, February 4 vs. Greenville Swamp Rabbits, 7:00 p.m. – Cancer Awareness Night.

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