ESTERO, Fla. – The Florida Everblades ended their season-long four-game homestand with a 5-1 loss to the Jacksonville Icemen Friday night at Hertz Arena.
Florida’s first regulation loss against the Icemen this season came due to a rough night on special teams – Florida gave up two power play goals and a shorthanded mark in the loss. This is the third time in six games that Florida has allowed multiple power play goals against in a game.
Both teams saw a goaltending change in the game. Florida pulled Cam Johnson after he allowed five goals on 34 shots while Jacksonville was forced to throw in former Everblade Parker Gahagen following an injury to starter Olof Lindbom.
Levko Koper scored the Everblades only goal of the game, keeping the Everblades from being shutout for the first time this season. The goal was Koper’s 50th professional goal. Florida returns after the Christmas break with three games in three days, starting with a rematch against the Icemen in Jacksonville on Wednesday, December 28.
After a brief recharge over the Christmas holiday, the Everblades return to the ice for the first of three games in three days with a rematch in Jacksonville on Wednesday, December 28 at 7:00 p.m. After the trip to North Florida, the Blades and Orlando Solar Bears will play a home-and-home set with a tilt in Central Florida on Thursday, December 29 at 7:00 p.m. and a tussle at Hertz Arena on Friday, December 30 at 7:30 p.m.
On Friday night, Blades fans can take advantage of the popular 239 Friday Deals and pick up two tickets, two programs and a large, delicious popcorn for the extra special price of $39! In addition, kids 12 and under can eat free at Breakaway Sports Pub. All holiday games are brought to Everblades fans by Christmas Tree Shops.
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