hopper915 Report post Posted April 21, 2018 Looks like the Everblades swept the Gladiators! Mon. Apr 16, 2018 - FINAL ATL (1) @ FLA (4) Tue. Apr 17, 2018 - FINAL ATL (2) @ FLA (3) Thu. Apr 19, 2018 - FINAL FLA (4) @ ATL (2) Fri. Apr 20, 2018 - FINAL OT FLA (3) @ ATL (2) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gocanes0506 Report post Posted April 21, 2018 The game was good and bad. It was really slow as far Offense goes. I believe there were 22 shots total after 2 periods. Atlanta played to win, had an edge, and laid the body on everything that moved. Florida was in ‘meh’ mode until the third. Atlanta couldnt create any separation. Florida’s PP wasn’t very organized all game. Atlanta had plenty of chances on Florida’s PP. Florida didn’t really threaten on the PP until OT when they won it. Smallman did pretty good. Was aggressive and pushed the tempo. I was surprised to see he wasn’t on the PP. He was on the ice for two goals with at least one assist. He drew the penalty on an aggressive play in OT that led to the series winner. He was one of the more enthusiastic people celebrating after the win. Although I don’t see Kanzig being re-signed, he has the spirit of what our defenders need to be. First he looked huge out there. Second he didn’t take no crap from nobody, and loved to get gritty. Got into a few confrontations with Atlanta players. Unfortunately Booth wasn’t out there but Ouellette looked solid. I’d expect him to be at the ECHL level. They didn’t announce why they waived off the Florida goal. Not a lot of people there but my family and I were rocking ‘Canes gear. Hopefully they noticed. I was only 7 rows from the ice. 4 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
remkin Report post Posted April 21, 2018 Go Yutes! Great report gocanes. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OBXer Report post Posted April 22, 2018 Quote Florida will now face the winner of Orlando and South Carolina’s South Division Semifinal series. Orlando leads that series 3-0. The Everblades will host Games 1 & 2 of the second round at Germain Arena on Friday, April 27 (7:30 p.m.) and Saturday, April 28 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OBXer Report post Posted April 28, 2018 Everblades Shine in Game 1 with 4-1 Win Over Solar Bears by Keaton Hanley Quote ESTERO, FL – John McCarron scored a goal and added two assists to lead the Florida Everblades to 4-1 victory over the Orlando Solar Bears in Game 1 of the South Division Finals The two teams will meet again for Game 2 of the second-round series on Saturday Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
remkin Report post Posted April 28, 2018 Our yutes are bringing it! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
realmdrakkar Report post Posted April 28, 2018 2 hours ago, remkin said: Our yutes are bringing it! It's really a testament to how well Francis was doing with that part of the rebuild - the 'draft and development' stage. It's kind of a bummer that he won't be around to reap the rewards of what was actually very solid work because these kids he brought in will lead the franchise to very good things over the next couple years, i truly believe - but not being able to make the complementary moves to ensure NHL success in the here and now - along with an impatient new owner who didn't see those moves either - sealed his fate. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
remkin Report post Posted April 28, 2018 16 minutes ago, realmdrakkar said: It's really a testament to how well Francis was doing with that part of the rebuild - the 'draft and development' stage. It's kind of a bummer that he won't be around to reap the rewards of what was actually very solid work because these kids he brought in will lead the franchise to very good things over the next couple years, i truly believe - but not being able to make the complementary moves to ensure NHL success in the here and now - along with an impatient new owner who didn't see those moves either - sealed his fate. True. He did the patient rebuild thing and pretty good drafting overall, especially in the second round and later (jury still out on first rounders lately though hopes for Necas are high). Also trading for Zykov and McKeown, still could play a big part. But he has built a pretty good stable of prospects. Thinking back to when Dalpe, Bowman, and Boychuk were the best prospects we had and after them was even worse, we are deep indeed. But he remained a bit of a one trick pony too comfortable with the plan never changing gears to make the big move. In the end though, one thing was his undoing: he could never solidify the goalie position. Eddie Lack was a fail year one, yet he doubled down on him in year two, and then Darling the next year. Had he fixed that position, even unable to get off his trade hands, he might have survived. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OBXer Report post Posted April 29, 2018 Four-Goal Third Period Propels ‘Blades to 5-1 Win in Game 2 by Keaton Hanley Quote ESTERO, FL – Sam Warning and Mitchell Heard each scored twice to propel the Florida Everblades to a 5-1 victory over the Orlando Solar Bears in Game 2 Martin Ouellette only allowed one goal for the second straight night as he saved 26 of the 27 shots fired his way. Heeter takes the loss, allowing five goals on 35 shots faced. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OBXer Report post Posted May 4, 2018 Kirkpatrick Scores Twice as ‘Blades Take Game 3 at Orlando Quote ORLANDO, FL – Michael Kirkpatrick scored twice to help pace the Florida Everblades to a 5-1 victory over the Orlando Solar Bears in Game 3 of the South Division Finals Thursday evening at the Amway Center. Florida now leads the best-of-seven series 3-0. Ouellette earned the win stopping of 28 of 29 shots Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
remkin Report post Posted May 4, 2018 These guys are dominating. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gocanes0506 Report post Posted May 4, 2018 Booth’s ice time has stopped. Wonder why? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OBXer Report post Posted May 4, 2018 Game 3 Highlights Yesterday, @slorentz96 tallied an assist and @ssmallman96 added two of his own as the @FL_Everblades defeated the Orlando Solar Bears to take a 3-0 series lead in the #KellyCupPlayoffs Division Finals. The Everblades look to complete the sweep tonight! #CanesProspects pic.twitter.com/9f8eUJLMHy— Carolina Hurricanes (@NHLCanes) May 4, 2018 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OBXer Report post Posted May 5, 2018 Solar Bears Bite Back with 5-3 Win in Game 4 Quote The loss snaps a 17-game win streak for the Everblades dating back to the regular season. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OBXer Report post Posted May 7, 2018 ‘Blades Advance to Conference Finals with 5-2 Win in Game 5 Quote ORLANDO, FL –Martin Ouellette made 40 saves to help the Florida Everblades defeat the Orlando Solar Bears 5-2 in Game 5 of the South Division Finals Sunday afternoon at the Amway Center. Florida wins the series 4-1, and will advance to the Eastern Conference Finals for the first time since 2012 The Everblades will play host to the first two games of the Eastern Conference Finals at Germain Arena on Friday, May 11 . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
remkin Report post Posted May 7, 2018 Wow! 8-1 in the playoffs so far? Nice. Looking at their roster I've heard of about 5 of them, but still nice to see. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
realmdrakkar Report post Posted May 7, 2018 43 minutes ago, remkin said: Wow! 8-1 in the playoffs so far? Nice. Looking at their roster I've heard of about 5 of them, but still nice to see. Very cool! Though of course the reason we've only heard of about 5 of them is that only about 5 of them are Canes property. Even so, it's a winning culture for those 5. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OBXer Report post Posted May 12, 2018 McCarron & Kirkpatrick Score Twice as ‘Blades Claim Game 1 by Keaton Hanley Quote Michael Kirkpatrick sent Germain Arena into a frenzy when he stole the puck while shorthanded and rocketed down the ice on breakaway chance. As a Thunder player tried to keep the puck in the zone, he slipped and fell to the ice and set Kirkpatrick up on a breakaway opportunity. Kirkpatrick cut across the crease on his backhand and lifted it over the pad of Fielding for the tally to regain the lead at 3-2. Ouellette earned the win stopping 31 of the 34 shots fired his way, while field allowed four goals on 35 shots faced. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OBXer Report post Posted May 13, 2018 Fielding’s 52 Saves Help Guide Thunder to 3-2 Overtime Win by Keaton Hanley Quote ESTERO, FL – Terrance Wallin scored at 16:50 into overtime, while Drew Fielding made 52 saves to propel the Adirondack Thunder to a 3-2 victory over the Florida Everblades in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals Saturday night at Germain Arena. The best-of-seven series is now tied 1-1. Martin Ouellette stopped 25 of 28 shots in the loss, while Drew Fielding made a whopping 52 saves on 54 shots faced. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OBXer Report post Posted May 19, 2018 Everblades Power Past Thunder to Take 3-1 Series Edge Quote GLENS FALLS, NY – The Florida Everblades scored three power play goals to help earn a 7-3 victory over the Adirondack Thunder in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals at the Cool Insuring Arena Friday night. Florida now leads the best-of-seven series 3-1. Ouellette earned his 10th win of the postseason making 37 saves on 40 shots faced Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OBXer Report post Posted May 20, 2018 Everblades Advance to Kelly Cup Finals with 3-2 Win Photo Credit Andy Camp Quote GLENS FALLS, NY – Martin Ouellette made 31 saves to help lead the Florida Everblades to a 3-2 victory over the Adirondack Thunder in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Finals Saturday 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OBXer Report post Posted May 26, 2018 Even in ECHL ex-Canes come back to haunt us. Slow Start Costly as Everblades Fall in Game 1 Quote LOVELAND, CO – Drayson Bowman scored a goal and added an assist to guide the Colorado Eagles to a 3-1 victory over the Florida Everblades in Game 1 of the Kelly Cup Finals 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OBXer Report post Posted May 28, 2018 Heard’s Late Goal Propels Everblades to 4-3 Win in Game 2 Quote LOVELAND, CO – Mitchell Heard’s dazzling goal with 36 seconds remaining in regulation, propelled the Florida Everblades to a 4-3 victory over the Colorado Eagles in Game 2 of the Kelly Cup Finals at the Budweiser Events Center Sunday night. The best-of-seven series is now tied at 1-1. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Caniac514 Report post Posted May 28, 2018 On 5/26/2018 at 1:06 PM, OBXer said: Drayson Bowman scored a goal He is not even in AHL?! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OBXer Report post Posted May 28, 2018 4 hours ago, Caniac514 said: He is not even in AHL Not anymore Drayson Bowman Colorado Eagles 2017-18 Colorado Eagles ECHL 65 20 35 55 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
