What league does Florida Everblades play in?

Florida Everblades play in the ECHL.

When was Florida Everblades founded?

Florida Everblades was founded in 1998 in Estero, FL, USA, USA.

Where is Florida Everblades based?

Florida Everblades is based in Estero, FL, USA.

Who is the head coach of Florida Everblades?

The head coach of Florida Everblades is Gerry Fleming.

Who is the captain of Florida Everblades?

The captain of Florida Everblades is Ryan Brindley.

What arena does Florida Everblades play in?

Florida Everblades play their home games at Hertz Arena in Estero, FL, USA.

Who is the general manager of Florida Everblades?

The general manager of Florida Everblades is Craig Brush.

What are the team colors of Florida Everblades?

The team colors of Florida Everblades are Green + White + Navy Blue.

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2005-2006 Season

Florida Everblades were 48-20-4 in the 2005-06 ECHL season with 100 points, 2nd in the American Conference: South Division and 4th overall.

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2005-2006 Florida Everblades Roster

	#	Player	A	Born	Birthplace	HT	WT	S
GOALTENDERS
		Craig Kowalski (G)	45	1981	Clinton Township, MI, USA	5'9"	190	L
		Kevin Nastiuk (G)	41	1985	Edmonton, AB, CAN	6'1"	181	L
		Phil Osaer (G)	46	1980	Livonia, MI, USA	5'11"	190	R
		Kyle Takacs (G)	39	1986	Brandon, FL, USA	5'8"	201	L
DEFENSEMEN
	#11	John Adams (D)	43	1982	Wayzata, MN, USA	6'2"	198	L
		Matt Bannan (D/RW)	45	1981	Toronto, ON, CAN	5'11"	185	R
		Kevin Bergin (D/F)	44	1981	Montréal, QC, CAN	6'2"	201	L
		Ryan Brindley (D)"C"	50	1976	Thunder Bay, ON, CAN	6'0"	205	R
		Bryce Charpentier (D)	44	1982	Temecula, CA, USA	6'5"	220	R
		Steve Czech (D)	44	1982	Oakdale, MN, USA	6'1"	216	R
		Nick Harloff (D)	42	1984	Kitchener, ON, CAN	6'0"	194	L
		Steve Kovalchik (D)	44	1982	Riverview, MI, USA	5'10"	181	R
		Kevin Lavallée (D)	44	1981	Montréal, QC, CAN	6'3"	205	R
	#44	Chris Lee (D)	45	1980	MacTier, ON, CAN	5'11"	185	L
		Martin Lojek (D)	41	1985	Brno, CZE	6'5"	231	R
		Grant McNeill (D)	43	1983	Vermilion, AB, CAN	6'2"	214	L
		Corey Neilson (D)	50	1976	Oromocto, NB, CAN	6'5"	220	R
		Greg Poupard (D)	44	1982	Jackson, MI, USA	6'2"	190	L
		Jeremy Swanson (D)	42	1984	Red Rock, ON, CAN	6'0"	207	L
		Tyson Teplitsky (D)	44	1982	Saskatoon, SK, CAN	5'11"	185	L
		Martin Tuma (D)	41	1985	Most, CZE	6'4"	209	L
		Nick Vukovic (D)	46	1980	Kitchener, ON, CAN	6'1"	190	L
FORWARDS
		Phil Aucoin (LW/RW)	44	1981	Chelmsford, MA, USA	5'10"	183	R
	#26	Vince Bellissimo (C/RW)	43	1982	Toronto, ON, CAN	6'0"	198	R
		Reggie Berg (C)"A"	50	1976	Coon Rapids, MN, USA	5'10"	181	L
		Greg Black (C)	44	1982	Surrey, BC, CAN	6'1"	185	R
	#18	Paul Cabana (RW)"A"	47	1978	Calgary, AB, CAN	6'0"	203	R
		Brandon Coalter (LW)	48	1978	Newmarket, ON, CAN	6'2"	201	L
		Kevin Estrada (LW)	44	1982	Surrey, BC, CAN	5'11"	196	L
		Ernie Hartlieb (RW)"A"	47	1979	Warren, MI, USA	6'2"	209	R
		Dustin Johner (C/RW)	43	1983	Estevan, SK, CAN	5'11"	179	R
		Drew Larman (C)	41	1985	Canton, MI, USA	6'2"	187	R
		Jonathan Lehun (C)	42	1984	Toronto, ON, CAN	6'0"	183	L
		Eric Przepiorka (F)	45	1981	Grosse Pointe, MI, USA	5'10"	176	R
		John Ronan (F)	43	1983	South Boston, MA, USA	5'11"	198	R
		Bogdan Rudenko (RW)	49	1977	Ust-Kamenogorsk, KAZ	6'0"	203	R
		Steve Saviano (LW)	45	1981	Reading, MA, USA	5'7"	172	L
		Daniel Sisca (C)	43	1983	Woodbridge, ON, CAN	5'9"	159	L
		Sean Stefanski (RW)	43	1983	Timmins, ON, CAN	5'10"	181	R
		Anders Strome (RW)	44	1981	Winnipeg, MB, CAN	6'3"	209	L

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2005-2006 Florida Everblades Staff

Head CoachGerry Fleming
Asst. CoachJason Nobili
General ManagerCraig Brush
CEOPeter Karmanos
Dir. of BroadcastingKevin Reiter
Dir. of Public RelationsKevin Reiter
Equipment ManagerJohn Jennings
Franchise OwnerCraig Brush
Franchise OwnerPeter Karmanos
Franchise OwnerThomas Thewes
Massage TherapistChris Pikosky
PresidentCraig Brush

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Florida Everblades Facts

Plays in: ECHL
Team Colors: Green + White + Navy Blue
Town: Estero, FL, USA Map
Founded: 1998

2005-2006 Florida Everblades Roster Facts

Nationalities

21 players
15 players
2 players
1 player
1 player

Experience

Florida Everblades: 1 780 GP
NHL: 3 GP
Czechia: 1 GP
AHL: 751 GP
DEL: 33 GP

Affiliated Team(s)

Pittsburgh Penguins (NHL)
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins (AHL)

Arena Information

Arena Name: Hertz Arena
Location: Estero, FL, USA
Capacity: 7 084
Construction Year: 1998

Florida Everblades Games

date	home	visiting	score	league
06/16/2026 12:05 AM UTC	Kansas City Mavericks	Florida Everblades	4 - 5 (OT 95:24)	ECHL
06/13/2026 11:00 PM UTC	Florida Everblades	Kansas City Mavericks	5 - 2	ECHL
06/12/2026 11:30 PM UTC	Florida Everblades	Kansas City Mavericks	3 - 2 (OT 70:36)	ECHL
06/10/2026 11:30 PM UTC	Florida Everblades	Kansas City Mavericks	2 - 1 (OT 63:41)	ECHL
06/06/2026 11:05 PM UTC	Kansas City Mavericks	Florida Everblades	5 - 2	ECHL

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Florida Everblades History and Standings

season	league	GP	W	L	T	OTW	OTL	GF	GA	PTS	PPG	rank	postseason
2026-2027	ECHL	0	0	0	-	-	0	0	0	0	-	7	-
2025-2026	ECHL	72	49	13	-	-	10	245	142	108	1.5	1	Champion
2024-2025	ECHL	72	49	15	-	-	8	241	165	106	1.47	2	Conference Final loss
2023-2024	ECHL	72	40	23	-	-	9	224	186	89	1.24	3	Champion
2022-2023	ECHL	72	38	25	-	-	9	225	213	85	1.18	4	Champion
2021-2022	ECHL	72	42	20	-	-	10	243	187	94	1.31	1	Champion
2020-2021	ECHL	69	42	19	-	-	8	233	193	92	1.33	1	Quarterfinal loss
2019-2020	ECHL	62	43	13	-	-	6	227	156	92	1.48	2	Playoffs Cancelled
2018-2019	ECHL	72	50	16	-	-	6	276	181	106	1.47	1	Conference Final loss
2017-2018	ECHL	72	53	13	-	-	6	261	171	112	1.56	1	Final loss
2016-2017	ECHL	72	46	21	-	-	5	275	219	97	1.35	1	Division Final loss
2015-2016	ECHL	72	46	23	-	-	3	226	175	95	1.32	2	Conference QF loss
2014-2015	ECHL	72	49	16	-	-	7	267	208	105	1.46	1	Division Final loss
2013-2014	ECHL	72	37	27	-	-	8	240	222	82	1.14	4	Did not make playoffs
2012-2013	ECHL	72	39	22	-	-	11	260	241	89	1.24	2	Conference SF loss
2011-2012	ECHL	72	39	26	-	-	7	260	218	85	1.18	3	Champion
2010-2011	ECHL	72	37	30	-	-	5	236	222	79	1.1	3	Conference QF loss
2009-2010	ECHL	72	38	25	-	-	9	234	221	85	1.18	3	Conference SF loss
2008-2009	ECHL	71	49	17	-	-	5	269	187	103	1.45	1	Division Final loss
2007-2008	ECHL	72	39	25	-	-	8	230	198	86	1.19	4	Division QF loss
2006-2007	ECHL	72	44	22	-	-	6	272	212	94	1.31	1	Conference Final loss
2005-2006	ECHL	72	48	20	-	-	4	267	208	100	1.39	2	Division Final loss
2004-2005	ECHL	72	42	20	-	-	10	237	192	94	1.31	2	Final loss
2003-2004	ECHL	72	37	25	-	-	10	239	221	84	1.17	2	Final loss
2002-2003	ECHL	72	35	23	-	-	14	239	243	84	1.17	4	Playoffs Qualifier loss
2001-2002	ECHL	72	37	27	-	-	8	207	221	82	1.14	5	Division Semifinal loss
2000-2001	ECHL	72	38	26	-	-	8	236	242	84	1.17	2	Conference QF loss
1999-2000	ECHL	70	53	15	-	-	2	277	181	108	1.54	1	Conference QF loss
1998-1999	ECHL	70	45	20	-	-	5	253	180	95	1.36	2	Conference SF loss

Florida Everblades Retired Numbers

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Played in the team during season

#	player	season	team	league	GP	G	A	PTS	PIM
1.	Matteo Gennaro (F)	2026-2027	ECDC Memmingen Indians	DEL 2	3	4	4	8	6
2.	Reece Newkirk (F)	2026-2027	JYP	Liiga	6	3	4	7	2
3.	Hunter Garlent (F)	2026-2027	EC Kassel Huskies	DEL 2	3	2	5	7	2
4.	Kieran Craig (F)	2026-2027	Amiens	Ligue Magnus	4	3	3	6	6
5.	Tarun Fizer (F)	2026-2027	Södertälje SK	HockeyAllsvenskan	4	1	5	6	2
6.	Brant Harris (F)	2026-2027	Vlci Zilina	Extraliga	4	0	6	6	2
7.	Brendan O'Donnell (F)	2026-2027	EC Kassel Huskies	DEL 2	3	2	3	5	0
8.	Peter Schneider (F)	2026-2027	EC Salzburg	Champions HL	4	2	3	5	6
9.	Gleason Fournier (D)	2026-2027	Cardiff Devils	-	5	2	3	5	2
10.	Kobe Roth (F)	2026-2027	Tilburg Trappers	Oberliga	3	1	4	5	0

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Average Height, Weight, Age Per Season

Season	Roster	Height	Weight	Age
2026-2027	View Roster	6'1"	192 lbs	27.45
2025-2026	View Roster	6'1"	194 lbs	27.63
2024-2025	View Roster	6'1"	196 lbs	27.23
2023-2024	View Roster	6'1"	194 lbs	26.17
2022-2023	View Roster	6'0"	194 lbs	26.50

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Franchise All-Time Points

#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	John McCarron (F)	373	152	212	364
2.	Reggie Berg (F)	280	145	174	319
3.	Tom Buckley (F)	288	103	207	310
4.	Mathieu Roy (F)	374	133	159	292
5.	Blake Winiecki (F)	313	118	145	263

Franchise All-Time Goals

#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	John McCarron (F)	373	152	212	364
2.	Reggie Berg (F)	280	145	174	319
3.	Mathieu Roy (F)	374	133	159	292
4.	Blake Winiecki (F)	313	118	145	263
5.	Matt Demarski (F)	231	111	92	203

Franchise All-Time Assists

#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	John McCarron (F)	373	152	212	364
2.	Tom Buckley (F)	288	103	207	310
3.	Reggie Berg (F)	280	145	174	319
4.	Ernie Hartlieb (F)	359	88	171	259
5.	Mathieu Roy (F)	374	133	159	292

Franchise All-Time Penalty Min.

#	Player	GP	G	TP	PIM
1.	Kyle Neuber (F)	295	19	46	900
2.	Mathieu Roy (F)	374	133	292	560
3.	John McCarron (F)	373	152	364	522
4.	Tom Buckley (F)	288	103	310	422
5.	Brandon Coalter (F)	154	13	38	365

Franchise All-Time Games Played

#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Mathieu Roy (F)	374	133	159	292
2.	John McCarron (F)	373	152	212	364
3.	Ernie Hartlieb (F)	359	88	171	259
4.	Logan Roe (D)	359	34	119	153
5.	Blake Winiecki (F)	313	118	145	263

Franchise All-Time Points Per Game

#	Player	GP	G	TP	PPG
1.	Jacob Micflikier (F)	24	18	53	2.21
2.	Keith Aucoin (F)	1	0	2	2.00
3.	Patrick Harper (F)	5	5	9	1.80
4.	Paul Vincent (F)	6	3	10	1.67
5.	Harrison Reed (F)	10	9	15	1.50

Franchise All-Time Points Per Season

#	Player	Season	GP	G	TP
1.	Kevin Baker (F)	2008-2009	70	57	102
2.	Mathieu Roy (F)	2012-2013	69	38	89
3.	Brian McCullough (F)	2003-2004	72	40	87
4.	Tom Buckley (F)	1999-2000	69	28	87
5.	Brant Harris (F)	2016-2017	67	32	83

Franchise All-Time Goals Per Season

#	Player	Season	GP	G	TP
1.	Kevin Baker (F)	2008-2009	70	57	102
2.	Brendan O'Donnell (F)	2016-2017	61	41	80
3.	Brian McCullough (F)	2003-2004	72	40	87
4.	Mathieu Roy (F)	2012-2013	69	38	89
5.	Andy MacIntyre (F)	1999-2000	68	36	74

Franchise All-Time Assists Per Season

#	Player	Season	GP	A	TP
1.	Tom Buckley (F)	1999-2000	69	59	87
2.	Tom Buckley (F)	2000-2001	71	53	80
3.	Mathieu Roy (F)	2012-2013	69	51	89
4.	Brant Harris (F)	2016-2017	67	51	83
5.	Peter Metcalf (D)	2008-2009	57	51	60

Franchise All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season

#	Player	Season	GP	TP	PIM
1.	Jimmy Verdule (D)	2002-2003	48	17	233
2.	Brad Herauf (F)	2007-2008	64	32	229
3.	Stuart Pietersma (F)	2003-2004	44	5	228
4.	Mitch Vandergunst (F)	2018-2019	47	11	201
5.	Jason Prokopetz (F)	1998-1999	59	15	191