Florida Eels Headed to the Americas Showcase in St Louis April 20-24th 2023

For the past decade the Eels have attended the Americas Showcase in St Louis. This is the USA Hockey High School All Star Event. The Eels have recruited and signed numerous stars from its teams from this venue. We are excited to be returning there to once again scout and recruit prospects.

America’s Showcase was founded in 1985 to provide the nation’s premier high school players an opportunity to be scouted by high-level programs so those players may further their hockey careers in prep school, juniors, college, and beyond.  Presently, our five day showcase consists of boys and girls divisions represented by at least 24 boys teams and 8 girls teams that compete in over 50 competitive hockey games gives the scouts on-hand (and watching online) plenty of opportunities to recruit from the wealth of talent on the ice.  The success of our event is ultimately measured by how many of those players are able to use America’s Showcase as a springboard to a successful future in the upper echelon of hockey programs in North America.

For the first time, this tournament will be held in what is deemed, The “Heartland of Hockey”, St. Louis, MO.  The host rink, the St. Peter’s Rec Plex is conveniently located 20 minutes from St. Louis International Airport and is nested in an area that includes Hospitality, shopping and restaurants.  The Rec-Plex is a world class facility featuring two separate Complexes, the North building which includes 1 rink and the South Building which includes 2 rinks.  The Girls showcase will take place in the North building and boys in the South.

The Florida Eels are proud to announce that Easton Moore, the captain of their Premier team, has committed to attending and playing NCAA Div. 3 for the Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA)

Eels 338th Player to advance to college hockey

The Florida Eels are proud to announce that Easton Moore, the captain of their Premier team, has committed to attending and playing NCAA Div. 3 for the Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA). Moore is a talented two-way forward who has impressed both on and off the ice with his leadership skills and dedication to the game.

Moore’s impressive stats speak to his exceptional skill set as a player, and he currently sits at third place in the Eels’ all-time point getters list, with 142 points in 128 games. With his speed, agility, and strong work ethic, he has become one of the top scorers in the league. Last season, he led the team with 71 points in just 44 games.

Head Coach Scarpaci also notes Moore’s exceptional leadership skills, stating, “Easton was one of the best leaders this organization has ever seen. What he did here, not just on the ice, will be everlasting, and something our group next year will build off of. He’s an incredible person and invaluable to the organization.”

Moore’s commitment to attending MCLA and playing for their ice hockey team is a testament to his dedication to the sport. MCLA’s strong academic programs and competitive athletics make it an ideal fit for a student-athlete like Moore. According to General Manager Scarpaci, “Easton is an elite player who has the potential to achieve great things both on and off the ice. His commitment to attending MCLA and playing for their ice hockey team is a testament to his hard work and dedication. Easton helped guide our group to our most winning season, with 36 wins. MCLA is getting a kid that not only knows how to win but also sets the standard of winning.”

Easton Moore’s unwavering commitment to the game and exceptional leadership skills have made him a standout player for the Florida Eels. His commitment to attending MCLA and playing for their ice hockey team is a reflection of his hard work and dedication both on and off the ice. He is sure to make a positive impact both as a student and an athlete, and we look forward to seeing all that he will accomplish in the future

Eels Scouting the Americas Showcase in St Louis

Eels have signed over 2 dozen players from this venue in the past

America’s Showcase was founded in 1985 to provide the nation’s premier high school players an opportunity to be scouted by high-level programs so those players may further their hockey careers in prep school, juniors, college, and beyond.  Presently, our five day showcase consists of boys and girls divisions represented by at least 24 boys teams and 8 girls teams that compete in over 50 competitive hockey games gives the scouts on-hand (and watching online) plenty of opportunities to recruit from the wealth of talent on the ice.  The success of our event is ultimately measured by how many of those players are able to use America’s Showcase as a springboard to a successful future in the upper echelon of hockey programs in North America.

For the first time, this tournament will be held in what is deemed, The “Heartland of Hockey”, St. Louis, MO.  The host rink, the St. Peter’s Rec Plex is conveniently located 20 minutes from St. Louis International Airport and is nested in an area that includes Hospitality, shopping and restaurants.  The Rec-Plex is a world class facility featuring two separate Complexes, the North building which includes 1 rink and the South Building which includes 2 rinks.  The Girls showcase will take place in the North building and boys in the South.

The Florida Eels are pleased to announce the commitment of Kyle Ziemba to play college hockey and attend Indiana University Pennsylvania.

Florida Eels Announce it’s 337th Player to College

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The Florida Eels are pleased to announce the commitment of Kyle Ziemba to play college hockey and attend Indiana University Pennsylvania. Ziemba’s impressive on-ice performances, along with his strong character and work ethic, caught the attention of the coaching staff at IUP.

Ziemba’s stats speak for themselves. In the 2022-2023 season with the Eels, he recorded 37 points in 44 games, including 6 goals and 31 assists. Ziemba’s contributions weren’t limited to just offense, however. He also demonstrated his abilities as a two-way defenseman by consistently making smart plays in the defensive zone and using his physicality to disrupt opponents’ scoring opportunities.

Frank Scarpaci, head coach of the Florida Eels, had high praise for Ziemba’s character and skills. According to Scarpaci, “Kyle is a great kid who works hard both on and off the ice. He’s always willing to put in the extra effort to improve his game, and it shows in his performance. As a two-way defenseman, he was an integral part of our teams success and a player we really leaned on during our playoff run.”

Scarpaci also highlighted Ziemba’s leadership qualities and his ability to elevate the play of his teammates. “Kyle’s a natural leader who sets a positive example for his fellow players as well as in the community. We’ll miss him on the ice but miss him just as much in our day-to-day training. He made our job easy as coaches and truly excited to see what he does during his time in college.”

Ziemba’s commitment to IUP is a testament to his hard work and dedication to the sport. With his strong skills, leadership abilities, and impressive stats, he is sure to be a valuable addition to the IUP hockey program

Jake Mork Commits to the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee ACHA

The Florida Eels 335th Player Who Advances to College Hockey

Jake Mork Commits to the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee ACHA

The Florida Eels want to congratulate goalie Jake Mork as he embarks upon his new venture: College Hockey. Jake has been with the Eels for 3 seasons played in over 50 games including Premier and Elite. He has been very a key ingredient in 3 Divisional Titles, Playoff Championships and National appearances. He has earned an extremely impressive save percentage on average .939 including 6 shutouts. He is a big guy at 6’2” 185.lbs. He possesses excellent skill set and dominates in net.

This young man comes from great family who has been very supportive of helping Jake realize his dreams of advancing to college and playing college hockey. Jake has impeccable character. He is very excited to move to the next chapter in his life and that is UW Milwaukee. He is also excited about returning home to Wisconsin for college and get to play in front of family and friends. Jake echoed that UW Milwaukee is a perfect fit for him. It has the academic program he wishes to pursue and a quality hockey program. They play in a tough division (the NCHL) against the likes of: Northern Michigan, UW Oshkosh Roosevelt, St. Norbert College, Lewis University, Concordia University Wisconsin, Marquette University, Marian University, DePaul University and others. Jake is very excited about the opportunity ahead of him. He will make us all proud.

We wish Jake the very best. He will surely be missed.

Florida Eels Coaches Heading to the USPHL NCDC Combines and Prospects Showcase

The Eels coaches will be entering  their off-season showcases and combines.

On April 28-29th the Eels Coaches will be in Detroit for the NCDC Combine

On May 5th – 7th the Eels will have 2 teams competing  in the USPHL NCDC Prospects Showcase in Foxboro Mass 

On May 12-14th the Eels will have 2 teams competing in the prestigious Pro AM NHL Predraft in Foxboro Attleboro Canton Mass

On May 13th -14th the Eels coaches and scouts will be at the NCDC Combine in Chicago

The Eels are once again on the move scouting and recruiting the best talent from across the USA Canada and Europe

Florida Eels Win 3rd game in OT to Advance to Quarter Finals

The Florida Eels took their 3rd game at the Nationals to another OT win. Yes this was their 3rd OT win at Nationals. This Game was against the Utah Outliers . They are the top team in the Mountain Division and they were ranked number 2 in the league rankings. The Eels are ranked number one in the league so it was only fitting that these two teams squared off at Nationals.

This was one of the best games of the season. No doubt Utah was very good and they surely tested the Eels. The Eels were ahead 4-2 going into the final minutes of regulation and Utah  pulled their goalie and was poised with 6 attackers. With a throttled firepower they tied things up 4-4 and forced it into OT.

The building was once again packed over 60 Eels families totaling over 200 Eels from both its teams and over 30 from Utah. approximately 100+-  Then there were an additional 200+- folks glued to the game up in the stands. That was incredible. Great atmosphere. The support from everyone there clearly had a positive impact upon our players. We have had an outpour form our Alumni as well. Players and parents all wanting us to win the Nationals.

This did not upset the resolve, fortitude and determination of this Eels squad. In just short order when  Eels  forward DAMON KIYAWASEW came flying back with his high octane offense and put one pass the Utah Goalie and secured their win.

The Eels now advance to the quarter Finals and face the Metro Jets. They are one of the top teams in the league. Please join us at 7:30 pm live or on Hockey TV

Florida Eels Elite Defeat the Northern Cyclones 3-1 to Close out Their Nationals

Eels Go 1-1-1 with 4 Points missing Quarter Finals by 1 point

The Eels Elite Down top Seed the Northern Cyclones 3-1 in their Final Game of the Pool Play. The Eels went 1-1-1 for 4 points. They missed advancing over the Hitmen  who had 5 points. The boys were on fire and pounded the Cyclones through out the game. The shots were 2-1 Eels.  They finished things the right way. This was a tough game for the boys They could have tanked and not cared but they played like they were advancing at Nationals.

We are very proud of our boys. They won their regular season, won the playoffs and advanced to Nationals. They were ranked Nationally higher than about 15 Premier teams. These boys have unwavering determination dedication resolve and high skill set. We were 12 points ahead of the 2nd place team in the Florida Div and as many as 25 points ahead of others. Incredible. These are the same boys who experienced the Hurricane and had to overcome  insurmountable adversity. Some will be advancing to college. About 5 young men this season. Others hopefully will be returning to the Eels.

As GM I am honored that you allowed me and my family to be part of your lives while being on the Eels. We wish you the very best.

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