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The Florida Eels Premier and Elite teams are heading to Jacksonville this weekend for a high-stakes battle against the Bold City Battalion. With playoff implications on the line, these matchups promise to be intense, fast-paced, and full of playoff-style energy.

The Florida Eels Premier team currently holds second place in the Florida division with 45 points, while Bold City sits right behind them in third place with 41 points. Every point counts as both teams fight for positioning in the standings heading into the postseason. Expect a fierce contest as the Eels look to solidify their spot and build momentum for a deep playoff run.

Meanwhile, the Florida Eels Elite squad is also in second place in the Florida division and will be looking to gain a crucial edge against a tough Bold City opponent. These games are pivotal as teams fine-tune their play and battle for the best possible seeding in the playoffs set to begin in early March.

Fans should anticipate hard-hitting action, skillful playmaking, and relentless effort from both squads as they look to finish the season strong. With so much on the line, these games are must-watch events for hockey fans in Florida. Stay tuned and support your Florida Eels as they push toward playoff glory!

The Florida Eels were well represented at the USPHL All-Star Games in Massachusetts, with Anthony Zebley and Russ Decoste showcasing their talent on the ice. Both players suited up for the Florida/Southeast team and delivered outstanding performances, solidifying their reputation as top-tier athletes in the league.

Zebley’s Offensive Dominance

Anthony Zebley was an unstoppable force, racking up six points in just two games. His offensive firepower was on full display as he tallied four goals and two assists, making him one of the most dangerous scorers on the ice. His speed, skill, and hockey IQ were instrumental in leading the Florida/Southeast team to success, proving why he is a standout player in the USPHL.

Decoste: A Brick Wall in Net

On the defensive end, Russ Decoste was a fortress between the pipes. The elite goaltender recorded shutouts in both of his appearances, completely shutting down the opposition and demonstrating his impeccable reflexes and composure. His ability to make clutch saves under pressure helped anchor the team and secure key victories.

Eels Pride on Full Display

Florida Eels All Star Alumni, Taurin Haddon-Harris and Gage Dill (Curry College) and Devin Shepherd (Framingham State University), who dominate the colligate market came out to support Eels current Allstars who visited the New England area for the games. Another testament to the culture and family created by the Eels organization.

The Florida Eels organization continues to produce high-caliber talent, and Zebley and Decoste’s performances at the USPHL All-Star Games are a testament to the program’s success. Their contributions on the ice not only brought recognition to their own skill sets but also highlighted the strength and competitiveness of the Florida Eels franchise.

As the season progresses, both Zebley and Decoste will look to build on their All-Star success and help lead the Eels toward a championship run. The Florida Eels are gearing up for a play off run in early March, with aims of a national appearance in New Jersey later that month. Join the Eels live as they finish up their regular season games, or tune in live on FloHockey. Don’t miss out on the incredible talent of the Eels organization.

Florida Eels Premier and Elite returned to the ice this weekend as they took on cross town rival Florida Jr. Blades. The Eels faced off against the Florida Jr. Blades on home ice on Saturday, and traveled down to Hertz Arena Sunday morning.

Premier Recap

Saturday

With Russ Decoste, between the pipes for the Florida Eels, staring in his 18^th game of the season, the Eels lined up for their 7:00 pm puck drop against the Florida Jr. Blades. It was game time and the Eels were determined to light the lamp first. At 12:14 Eels Xavier Charron, assited by Viktor Gogh and Ian Dracoulis grabbed the Eels first point of the game. Shortly after it was Eels newcomer, Gino Indelicato, assisted by Matthew Cunningham and Anthony Zebley grabbed the Eels second goal. At the end of the first the Eels closed the period leading 2-0 over the Jr. Blades.

With a two goal lead over the Jr. Blades, the Eels continued to increase their presence and fire power around the net. At 15:06 in the second period, Yiorgos Bikakis, assisted by Blake Becker and Ian Dracoulis grabbed the Eels third goal of the game. At 19:38 in the third, Eels struck again with Viktor Gogh lighting the lamp assisted by Brendan Dohan and Xavier Charron. The Eels now had a 4-0 lead over the Jr. Blades at the close of the second period.

The Jr. Blades got on the board, with .35 seconds in the third period, when they scored their first and only point of the game. However, at 15:34 Eels Captain Anthony Zebley scored his first goal of the game the Eels fifth goal, assisted by Derrick Pedersen. At 17:29, Eels Captain Anthony Zebley strikes again with this second goal of the game, assisted by Alex Cochran. The Eels win 6-1 over the Florida Jr. Blades.

Sunday

Florida Eels return to the ice Sunday morning at 11:45 am, in Estero Florida to take on the Florida Jr. Blades in Game 2 of the weekend series. This time its goaltender Noah Van Herik, staring in his 16^th game of the season, between the pipes as the Eels lined up for puck drop.

The Eels focused and dialed in ready to bring home another win, after their impressive 6-1 victory the night before, battled for the first point of the game. It was Eels Own Blyth, assisted by Blake Becker and Teddy Feng who put the Eels on the board at 13:04 in the first. With the lone point, the Eels closed the period with a 1-0 lead over the Florida Jr. Blades. The blades continued to try to find the back of the net in the second period. However, it was the Eels who found the net at 9:19 in the second, when Matthew Cunningham, assisted by Anthony Zebley and Gino Indelicato, grabbed goal two. The Eels closed the second period with 2-0 lead over the Jr. Blades.

Still holding their 2-0 lead, the Eels stepped out onto the ice in the third period, not finished not ready to back off. At 9:19 it was Eels Robin Kuusik, assisted by Ian Dracoulis and Seth Morris who grabbed goal three for the Eels. At 16:59 the Jr. Blades  responded with their one and only goal of the game. At 18:48, Eels Gino Indelicato grabbed another goal for the Eels, assisted by Robin Kuusik and Anthony Zebley. The Eels capturing another victory over the Jr. Blades, this time winning 4-1.

Elite Recap

Saturday

Florida Eels Elite faced off first with a 4:00 pm puck drop against the Florida Jr. Blades. With Landon Blaine between the pipes staring in his 8^th game of season, play was under way. Both teams battled to grab the first point of the game; however, neither team was able to light the lamp and at the end of the first period, the game remained scoreless.

It was the Florida Jr. Blades who grabbed the first point in the second period at 2:27. They found their second point of the game at 17:46 in the second period, and at the end of the second period, Florida Jr. Blades held a 2-0 lead over the Florida Eels Elite.

A newly invigorated Eels Elite team stepped foot on the ice at the start of the third period, ready to respond to the Jr. Blades 2-0 lead. At .27 seconds into the third period, William Torrone, assisted by Sam Kleiman-Lee and Filip Nyberg grabbed the Eels first goal. The Eels were finally on the board, and they had a fire power ready to show. It was Eels Filip Nyberg, assisted by William Torrone and Stepan Kuznets who grabbed the Eels second point of the game at 8:01 in the third. The Eels and the Jr. Blades were now tied 2-2-it was anybody’s game. The Eels grabbed the first lead of the night at 9:14 in the third when Carmen D’Ambrosio lit the lamp assisted by Etienne Cartier and goaltender Landon Blaine. Eels Stepan Kuznets quickly grabbed the Eels insurance goal at 9:37 with an assist from Jackson Carnes and Carment D’Ambrosio. The Eels now lead 4-2 over the Jr. Blades. However, they were not done yet, William Torrone again lit the lamp assisted by Sam Kleiman- Lee and Filip Nyberg at 12:02 in the third. The Eels solidifying a three goal lead over the Jr. Blades, and grabbing a 5-2 win.

Sunday

Eels Elite returned to the ice at 9:00 am on Sunday morning at Hertz Arena, in Estero. After an impressive 5-2 win the night before, they were ready to bring home the series win. This time it was Filip Vitanov between the pipes, staring in his 19^th game of the season.

This time it was the Eels who grabbed the first point of the game-at 2:26 in the first Eels Stepan Kuznets, assisted by Jackson Carnes. The Eels were now on the board. At 7:08 in the first Sam Kleiman-Lee unassisted grabbed the Eels second goal. Stepan Kuznets, assisted by Jackson Carnes and Zayn Haddon-Harris, grabbed his second goal of the game and the Eels third game goal at 9:32 in the first. The Eels now had a 3-0 over the Florida Jr. Blades. At 16:52 the Florida Jr. Blades, captured their first goal of the game. The Eels closed the first period with a 3-1 lead over the Jr. Blades.

The Second period although a battle, remained scoreless for both the Florida Eels and the Jr. Blades. However, the Jr. Blades closed the lead gap by one when they scored their second goal of the game, at 2:28 in the third period. Paxton Campbell, scored the Eels fourth goal, assisted by Dominic Doyle at 3:56 in the third. The Jr. Blades responded at 19:21, scoring their third goal of the game. However, as the time ticked out, the Eels claimed a 4-3 win over the Jr. Blades and pulled a series win.

Both the Eels Premier and Elite were able to maintain the title of champion among the cross town rivals this weekend as they both closed the weekend with double wins. The boys return to the ice tomorrow, this time for practice as they gear up for their trip to Jacksonville this weekend to take on Bold City Battalion.

Florida Eels Elite head to back the Advent Center Health Ice Arena for game two, Friday, January 3rd, 2025, to take on the Hampton Roads Whalers for game two of their showing at the 2025 USPHL Tampa Showcase. The Eels Elite edged the number one ranked WBS Knights in a 4-3 overtime win, in their earlier matchup Friday. With a fire lit, the Eels were ready to claim another victory this evening this time against the number four ranked Hampton Roads Whalers. Goaltender, Landon Blaine started in his fourth game for the Eels and the first of the showcase.

Hampton Roads Whalers and the Eels battled for the first point of the game, remaining deadlocked through the first period. It was Florida Eels Brantlee Hoffman, assisted by Stepan Kuznets and Jackson Carnes, who lit the lamp first, at 7:00 minutes in the second period. Eels grabbed the lead 1-0 over Hampton. At 10:11 in the second, Florida Eels Paxton Campbell, assisted by Brantlee Hoffman and Tyson Gagnon, lit the lamp for the second time. Eels closed the second period leading 2-0 over Hampton Roads Whalers.

With a 2-0 lead over Hampton Roads, the Eels geared up for the final period. At 4:57, William (Billy) Torrone, assisted by Zayn Haddon-Harris, lit the lamp for the Eels third goal of the game. After an intense back and forth 10 minutes of play between the Eels and the Whalers, it was Florida Eels Spencer Hambling, assisted by Stepan Kuznets and Jackson Carnes, that claimed the Eels fourth goal at 15:15 in the third. Florida Eels claiming their second win of the day, as they claim a 4-0 win over the Hampton Roads Whalers!

Florida Eels Elite will return to Advent Health Center Ice, tomorrow Saturday, January 4th, as they take on the Charolette Rush at 12:15pm. Join us live or tune in live on FloHockey.

Florida Eels Elite team edge number one ranked Wilkes Barre Scranton Knights in OT win, as they kick off the second half of their season Friday, January 3, 2025 at the 2025 USPHL Tampa Showcase. It was Eels goaltender, Filip Vitanov started in his fifteenth game of the season, and first game of the showcase between the pipes, the Eels lined up at center ice. The players on both teams laid everything on the ice with explosive speed, smothering forecheck and suffocating backchecking. Florida Eels General Manager stated, “it was one of the best games we played all season.”

It was WBS Knights that claimed the first point of the game, at 12:13 in the first period. The Eels fought tirelessly but remained scoreless at the end of the first. WBS Knights closed the first leading 1-0 over the Florida Eels. Eels Carmen D’Ambrosio, unassisted who claimed the Eels first point of the game at 5:54 in the second period. The Eels and WBS Knights were now tied 1-1 in the second period. At 9:34 Eels Paxton Campbell, assisted by Zayn Haddon-Harris, grabbed the Eels second goal of the game taking the lead for the first time. However, at 11:53 in the second period WBS Knights struck again, and tied the game 2-2. At 19:08 in the second period, Eels Brantlee Hoffman, assisted by Tyson Gagnon grabbed the Eels third goal of the game. The Eels closed the third period leading 3-2 over WBS Knights.

The Eels continued to dominate the third period, and Vitanov continued to deflect advances made by the WBS Knights. However, with less than a minute left in the third period, WBS Knights pulled their goalie, to gain a man advantage over the Eels, and at 19:34 in the third period they tied the game 3-3. The Eels and WBS Knights were headed into overtime.

Ready to lay it on the line, and goaltenders perched in their posts, both teams lined up for the drop. Tensions high, players determined to gain the advantage, the fans cheered with excitement. With just .17 seconds ticked off in the Eels/WBS Knights overtime, it was Florida Eels Etienne Cartier, unassisted, who captured the game winning goal! Eels claiming a 4-3 win over the WBS Knights.

The Eels Elite hit the ice again this evening, where they will face off against the Hampton Roads Whalers. Florida Eels Elite vs. Hampton Roads Whalers puck drop is set for 8:15pm at the Advent Health Center Ice Arena in Wesley Chapel, Florida. Join us live, or tune in on FloHockey, don’t miss out on the action.

Florida Eels Premier started the second half of their season on Friday, January 3, 2025 at the 2025 USPHL Tampa Showcase in Wesley Chapel, Florida, where they brought home a 5-1 win. The Eels Premier faced off against the Red River Spartans, Friday morning at 11:30 am. Russ Decoste, between the pipes starting in his fourteenth game of the season and first of the showcase, the Eels Premier lined up for game action.

The Eels and Red River remained scoreless for the entire first period. It was the Florida Eels who grabbed the first point of the game at 5:56 in the second period, when Captain Anthony Zebley, assisted by Ian Dracoulis and Reid Wilson, lit the lamp. Eels Robin Kussik, assisted by Alex Cochran and Xavier Charron, grabbed the Eels second point of the game at 9:21 in the second period. At 12:11, Eels Alex Cochran, assisted by Anthony Zebley, scored the Eels third point of the game. Red River Spartans, captured their first and only goal at 19:09 in the second period. At the close of the second period Eels lead 3-1 over the Red River Spartans.

Florida Eels continued to light the lamp in the third period, when Yiorgos Bikakis, assisted by Matthew Cunningham and Xavier Charron, captured the Eels fourth goal of the game at 8:21 in the third. It was Eels Matthew Cunningham, assisted by Xavier Charron and Seth Morris, who captured the Eels fifth and final goal at 14:35 in the third. The Eels placed over 30 shots on net during the course of the game with the Red River Spartans, bringing home a 5-1 win.

Florida Eels Premier will hit the ice again tomorrow, Saturday January 4^th, 2025 for a double header day, where they will take on the Metro Jets at 11:30 am, and the Toledo Cherokee at 8:15 pm. Join the Eels live at the Advent Center Health Ice Arena in Wesley Chapel, Florida or tune in live on FloHockey.

Florida Eels return to Florida after a quick holiday reprieve and are ready to ring in the new year with a bang! Eels Premier and Elite have returned to the ice and are preparing to head to the 2025 USPHL Tampa Showcase this weekend (January 3^rd-5^th). Eels teams will face stiff competition as they take on the Red River Spartans, the Metro Jets, the Toledo Cherokee, the Minnesota Squatch, the WB Scranton Knights, Hampton Roads Whalers, Charlotte Rush, and the Carolina Jr. Canes.

The USPHL Tampa Showcase will take place at the Advent Health Center Ice in Wesley Chapel, Florida, and provides another great opportunity for our Florida Eels players to gain exposure to some of the best colleges and universities across North America. Be sure to join the Eels live sporting your green and black or tune in live on FloHockey!