Needham returns to Everblades

ESTERO, Fla. – The Florida Everblades have re-signed forward Craig Needham to a contract for the 2025-26 season.Action photo of Craig Needham of the Florida Everblades

Needham, 26, completed his first full season with the Everblades last year, scoring 18 points (8g-10a) over 63 games before adding one goal in 15 games during the Kelly Cup Playoffs.

Before turning pro, the Medford, Massachusetts native played five seasons at Providence College, recording 35 points (14g-21a) in 160 games. Needham played junior hockey with the United States Hockey League’s Youngstown Phantoms, serving as the team’s captain in his second season.