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Premier

Florida Eels Spotlight Forward, Xavier Charron. Charron joins the Eels this year, and has been quite the power forward. Charron has stared in 19 games, has had five goals, eleven assists and sixteen total points so far this season. Xavier has demonstrated his tremendous play making skills single handily gain at least a point a game. Congratulations, Xavier!

Elite

Florida Eels Spotlight Elite Forward, William “Billy” Torrone. Torrone in his first season for the Eels, has stared in 13 games, and scored his first two goals of the season in Sunday’s match up against the Florida Jr. Blades. Congratulations, Billy!

Florida Eels Premier faced off against the Florida Jr. Blades, on Sunday afternoon at 12:30pm. After securing a 5-1 victory over the Palm Beah Typhoon on Friday, the Eels returned home for their first home game since last month. Fort Myers Skatium stands full of Eels fans, the Eels players were ready to bring home another win, this time on home ice. With Noah Van Herik in net, the Eels lined up ready to face off against the Florida Jr. Blades.

With the fans in the stands making the noise, the Eels had fire in their blood. The boys ready to gain another win, and were fired up. With back-and-forth action, the Eels worked continually to gain the first point of the game. At 12:41, Mitchell Wilson assisted by Xavier Charron scored the first point of the game. At 16:57, Xavier Charron assisted by Seth Morris grabbed the Eels second goal of the game. At the end of the first period, the Eels led 2-0 over the Florida Jr. Blades.

Eels energized from the first period, came with the energy to the ice. The Eels worked hard to gain an additional point. At 8:29 in the second period, the Florida Jr. Blades, scored a rebound goal, cutting the Eels lead in half, 2-1. However, at 9:09 in the second the Eels, Anthony Zebley assisted by Kenny Granaker and Alex Cochran find a quick response claiming the Eels third goal of the game. At midway through regulation the Eels now led 3-1 over the Florida Jr. Blades. After a bit of action behind the net, the Eels fended off a five-minute major. At 18:01, Seth Morris assisted by Alex Cochran and Xavier Charron grabbed goal four for the Eels. However, the Florida Jr. Blades, had a quick response at 18:58 scoring their second goal of the game, again cutting the Eels lead by half. At the end of the second period, the Eels led 4-2.

With a 4-2 lead over the Florida Jr. Blades, the Eels hit the ice ready to work. They knew the mission ahead and knew they had to come out strong. The boys rallied, and the fans cheered, another goal on the minds of everyone in the rink. Would it be for the Eels, or would it be in favor of the Blades closing the gap? Each team trying to gain a point, the Eels to further their lead, the Blades to cut the Eels goal lead. However, after 20 minutes in the third period, the third period remained scoreless. The boys had worked, and it was time to claim their victory! The Florida Eels claim a 4-2 WIN over the Florida Jr. Blades.

The Florida Eels Premier will head to Tampa, to take on the Tampa Bay Juniors on Friday, November 22^nd. The Premier will face off at 5:00 pm at the Advent Health Center in Wesley Chapel. Join the Eels for their last game before the Thanksgiving break, in Tampa or watch live on FloHockey.

Written by Nikki Scarpaci-Fliss

Florida Eels Elite faced off against cross town rivals Florida Jr. Blades, Sunday morning at 9:30am, and it was a good ole barn burn as they claimed a 7-5 victory. The Eels returned back from Palm Beach where they claimed 5-2 victory over Palm Beach Typhoon. The Eels came out fired up in front of the home crowd. The noise was brought, and fire was lit. With Ethan Rotante between the pipes, the Eels lined up and were ready for puck drop!

At 9:11 in the first period, Billy Torrone assisted by Zayn Haddon-Harris, grabbed his first goal of the season, and the first point for the Eels. At 14:19, the Florida Jr. Blades tied up the game. However, at 14:42 Lorik Tremblay assisted by Tyson Gagnon and Stepan Kuznets scored his first goal of the game, and the second goal for the Eels. At the close of the first period, the Eels lead 2-1 over the Jr. Blades.

The Eels were bubbling with energy when they hit the ice during the second period, and at :402 Lorik Trembly assisted by Nikita Schevyev and Tyson Gagnon scored his second goal of the game and the Eels third. At 9:28, the Florida Jr. Blades, scored their second goal, closing the gap by one. At 13:30 in the second period, Brantlee Hofffman assisted by Asher Hamlin and Paxton Campbell claimed the Eels fourth goal. The Jr. Blades scored their third goal at 14:47 in the second period. However, at 15:37, the Eels Zayn Haddon-Harris assisted by Jackson Carnes and Filip Nyberg grabbed the Eels fifth goal. At 17:47, the Jr. Blades, scored their fourth goal of the game. At the close of the second the Eels held a 5-4 lead over the Florida Jr. Blades.

The Eels, determined to push the lead came out with a fire in their blood. At 4:08 Billy Torrone assisted by Ty Elzinga and Colin McMahon, grabbed his second goal of the game-the Eels sixth goal of the game. At 8:33, the Florida Jr. Blades scored their fifth goal of the game. The Eels solitified their win, at 19:30 when Stepan Kuznets assisted Ty Elzinga and Lorik Tremblay with the Eels seventh and final goal of the game.

The battle between the Florida Jr. Blades was a strong back and forth game. In the end, the Eels pulled a 7-5 victory. The Eels will face off against the Florida Jr. Blades this Thursday, November 21^st at 1:45pm at Hertz Arena. Will the Eels pull another win against the Blades, join us at Hertz or stream the game live on FloHockey.

Written by Nikki Scarpaci-Fliss

Florida Eels Premier and Elite traveled to Palm Beach, Florida to take on our East Coast rivals the Palm Beach Typhoon. After being on the road for two weeks, the Eels returned back to Florida. The Eels had a combined 10 goals against the Typhoon compared to their combined three goals, pulling off a double win Friday.

The Florida Eels Premier faced off against the Palm Beach Typhoon Friday, November 15^th at 12:00 pm. With Goaltender Russ Decoste between the pipes, the Eels lined up and were ready to play. At 5:35 in the first period, Sixten Gidlund assisted by Yiorgos Bikikas clinched the first goal for the Eels. At 6:34 in the first, Alex Cochran assisted by Anthony Zebley and Brandon Becker grabbed the Eels second goal. At 11:11 in the first period, Xavier Charron assisted by Brendan Dohan grabbed the Eels third goal of the game. At the end of the first, the Eels held a 3-0 lead over the Typhoon.

The second period was action packed but yielded no goals from either team. At 8:36 in the third period, the Palm Beach Typhoon scored their only goal of the game. The Eels responded at 9:06 in the third, when Blake Becker assisted by Brendan Dohan and Teddy Feng scored the Eels final goal. The Florida Eels Premier claimed a 5-1 victory over the Palm Beach Typhoon.

The Florida Eels Elite took the ice at 3:00 pm on Friday, November 15^th to face off against the Palm Beach Typhoon. Filip Vitanov between the pipes for his 10^th game of the season,  the team prepared for face off. At 8:58 in the first period, Spencer Hambling assisted by Paxton Campbell and Ty Elzinga scored his first goal of the game and the first goal for the Eels. The Eels closed the period leading 1-0 over the Palm Beach Typhoon.

The Palm Beach Typhoon, grabbed a quick goal at :38 seconds into the second period, tying up the game 1-1. At 9:23 in the second period, Jackson Carnes assisted by Etienne Cartier scored the Eels second goal and took a 2-1 lead against the Palm Beach Typhoon. At 18:27 in the second period Tyson Gagnon assited by Brantlee Hoffman and Ty Elzinga scored the Eels third goal of the game. At the end of the second the Eels lead 3-1 over the Palm Beach Typhoon.

At :16 in the third period, Nikita Shchevyev assisted by Paxton Campbell and Tyson Gagnon clinched the Eels fourth goal of the game. At 8:51 in the third, Spencer Hambling assisted by Tyson Gagnon, grabbed his second goal of the game and the Eels fifth goal. The Palm Beach Typhoon claimed their second goal at 17:45 in the third period. The Florida Eels Elite claimed a 5-2 victory over the Palm Beach Typhoon.

Both the Florida Eels Premier and Elite head back HOME to the Fort Myers Skatium. Both Eels teams will take on the Florida Jr. Blades, on Sunday, November 17^th, for their last home game before the Thanksgiving break. The Florida Eels Elite will face off at 9:30 am, followed by the Florida Eels Premier at 12:30 pm. Join us live, packing the house, at the Fort Myers Skatium wearing your Black and Green, for this action packed game! Let’s make some noise, let’s bring the heat! Both games, will be streamed live on FloHockey, and you can follow along on Instagram for live game updates. Let’s Go Eels.

Written by Nikki Scarpaci-Fliss

The USPHL named Captain Anthony Zebley as Florida’s Premier Player of the Week. Zebley had an impressive weekend at the Indiana Showcase scoring 5 points, and using impressive skill to help lead the team to three overall victories. For the full story visit the USPHL website.

The UPSPHL named Zayn Haddon-Harris, as Florida’s Elite Player of the Week. Haddon-Harris had an impressive showing at the Indiana Showcase. Haddon-Harris continues to demonstrate his playmaking abilities and helping lead his team to victories. For the full story visit the USPHL website.

The Florida Eels have played some stiff competition over the past two weeks. Starting their journey in Atlanta, Georgia to play a two-game series against the Atlanta Mad Hatters with a quick trip back to Fort Myers, before they played in the Mid-West College Showcase in Fort Wayne, Indiana. The Florida Eels have no doubt worked hard and showed defining work ethic and team commitment. We are excited as the Eels return back to their home state of Florida, where they will take on a double header weekend.

Friday, November 15^th, the Eels will play our East Coast rivals the Palm Beach Typhoon in Lake Worth, Florida. Eels Premier will face off against the Typhoon Friday, November 15^th at 12:00 pm, and the Eels Elite will face off against the Typhoon at 3:00 pm. The Eels last faced the Typhoon last month were the Premier walked away with an 8-0 win and the Elite Eels won 7-5. Will they be able to pull another win this Friday? Join the Eels live at the Palm Beach Skate Zone in Lake Worth Florida or stream the games live on Flohockey.

Sunday, November 17^th the Eels return HOME! That’s right your Florida Eels are returning HOME to the Fort Myers Skatium for their first home games since last month! The Eels will be playing their cross town rivals the Florida Jr. Blades. These games will be sure to be action packed and high energy as each team, battles for a win and bragging rights in Lee County. The Eels Elite will face off against the Jr. Blades Sunday, November 17^th at 9:30 am and the Eels Premier will follow with a face off against the Jr. Blades at 12:30 pm. The Eels Premier last took on the Jr. Blades last Wednesday, November 6^th at Hertz arena skating away with a 4-3 win. Whereas, the Eels Elite last played the Jr. Blades on October 20^th at the Fort Myers Skatium, where they skated away with a 3-2 win. This time both teams will be playing on home ice, who else is excited?! Will the Eels pull off another win, or will the Jr. Blades skate away with the win? Join us live at the Fort Myers Skatium or stream live on FloHockey.

Returning home from Indiana Monday, the Eels got back to work and immediately began preparing for the competition ahead this weekend. They are prepared and determined to bring home another two wins this weekend. Lets pack the house and bring the noise! Join us at home this Sunday, dressed in your black and green and ready to watch some action-packed hockey!

Written by Nikki Scarpaci-Fliss

Premier

Florida Eels Spotlight Premier Forward, Teddy Feng. Feng joins the Eels for his second season, from Bejiing, China. Teddy showcased his talents in gaining four points during the Indiana Showcase, and earned his first hattrick of the season. Congratulations, Teddy

Elite

Florida Eels Spotlight Elite Forward, Zayn Haddon-Harris. Haddon-Harris joins the Eels for his second season, from Boca Raton, Florida. Haddon-Harris had a speciatuilar showing during the Indiana Showcase, earning a total of nine points in four games!! Congratulations Zayn

Florida Eels Premier leave their mark as they end their showing at the Indiana Showcase this weekend. The Eels Premier, walk away with three game wins (Decatur Blaze 6-1. Fort Wayne Spacemen 4-3 Overtime, and MJDP 3-2), and a loss (Chicago Crush 2-1). Eels Premier showed incredible tenacity, work ethic and fortitude as they continued to show up to work and battle each game. The Eels now sit, tied with the Tampa Bay Juniors, for FIRST PLACE in the Premier Florida Division.

The Florida Eels Premier finished their showing in Indiana Sunday afternoon at 11:25am, when they took on MJDP. With Noah Van Herik holding down the helm between the pipes, the Eels were ready to work and gain another win. However, it was MJDP who took the first point of the game, at 6:34 in the first, and at the end of the first the Eels trailed 1-0.

The Eels showing their resolve, came out strong in the second period, tying the game 1-1 at 3:27 when Anthony Zebley assisted by Mitchell Wilson and Ian Dracoulis grabbed the Eels first goal. At 3:46 in the second, MJDP quickly responded taking back the lead 2-1 over the Eels. The Eels continued to defend their zone, and seize every offensive opportunity that came their way. At 13:56, it was Samuel Kleiman-Lee assisted by Sixten Gidlund and Yiorgos Bikakis that scored the Eels second goal of the game, and closed the period Eels and MJDP were tied 2-2.

The Eels now invigorated and ready to prove yet again that they should not be taken lightly or counted out, showed up ready to work. And work they did, they continued to clear the defensive zone, Van Herik shied away scoring opportunities and dominate in the offensive zone. At 6:20 in the third period, Sixten Gidlund assisted by Brendan Dohan and Blake Becker seized the moment and lit the lamp for the Eels. The Eels were now in the lead 3-2, for the first time during the game. They continued to dominate and deflect the advances to tie up the game by MJDP and ultimately claimed a 3-2 win! The Eels yet again, came back and were not to be counted out!

The Eels showed up ready to work and proved themselves worthy among some of the Mid-West’s toughest competition this weekend. They now sit tied with the Tampa Bay Juniors for the number one slot in the Florida Division. We are extremely proud of the boys, and their efforts this weekend. The Florida Eels Premier head home Monday, and will head to Palm Beach Florida to take on the Palm Beach Typhoon on Friday, November 15^th before returning home to play the Florida Jr. Blades Sunday November 17^th. Way to Go Boys! We look forward to watching more exciting hockey in the days ahead.

Written by Nikki Scarpaci-Fliss

The Florida Eels Organization want to take a moment to recognize and thank the Kuznets family who graciously provided lunch for both the Florida Eels Elite and Premier teams on Sunday.
This was a very kind, and generous gift and gesture to our players who have worked hard this weekend. As we all know the costs of travel, food and preparations can be costly and this was an incredible gift bestowed upon the Eels Organization and Players by the Kuznets family.

We sincerely thank you all!