The Florida Everblades were eliminated in six games against the South Carolina Stingrays in the 2nd round of the ECHL playoffs on Tuesday night. The Blades were down 3-1 with the third period winding down when they were able to send the game into overtime by scoring two goals in the final minute and a half of regulation to tie it at 3. That’s all the team seemed to have in them as they went on to lose in overtime.
A disappointing loss for the Blades. They finished the regular season as the top team in the ECHL. They were picked No. 1 in the Hockey News ECHL poll, heralded by opposing coaches and players alike as “the best team in the league.”
Here’s a great writeup with more info about the loss by Angela Busch of the Naples Daily News. A season synopsis was also posted on Wednesday with more info.
Jacob Micflikier only played in the first game of the series before injuring his ankle again during a following practice.
Mike Brodeur had been presented the opportunity to play for the Everblades but turned it down. On one hand I understand where he’s coming from, but [...]Read More