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Florida Eels Elite split their weekend at the Indiana Showcase, walking away with two wins (Chicago Cougars 5-2, Decatur Blaze 9-1), and two loses (MJDP overtime 3-2 loss, and Fort Wayne Spacemen 5-3). The Eels Elite showed grit and hard work, tenacity as they continued to come out each shift working for the win.

The Florida Eels finished their showing at the Indiana Showcase, Sunday morning at 9:45 am when they took on the Fort Wayne Spacemen. Filip Vitanov between the pipes the Eels, battled for another win. At 3:50 in the first, it was Fort Wayne Spacemen who captured the first point of the game. However, at 4:28 in the first Dominick Dantona assisted by Zayn Haddon-Harris and Jackson Carnes tied up the game 1-1. The Eels and Fort Wayne closed the first tied 1-1.

It was a scoreless first half of the second period, before Fort Wayne claimed their second goal at 13:33 taking a 2-1 lead over the Eels. The Eels tied up the game 2-2, when Jackson Carnes assisted by Zayn Haddon-Harris scored the Eels second goal at 15:01 in the second period. However, the Spacemen again took the lead 3-2, at 15:46. At 16:07 Fort Wayne Spacemen grabbed their fourth goal of the game, and closed the second period leading 4-2 over the Florida Eels Elite.

The Eels continued to fight their way back, and continued to shoot the puck in order to close the two-goal gap in Fort Wayne’s favor. At 7:57 in the third period, Paxton Campbell assisted by Brantlee Hoffman scored the third and final goal on the Eels behalf. The Eels closed the gap, by one the score was now 4-3. The Fort Wayne Spacemen scored their fifth and final goal of the game at 19:37 claiming a 5-3 victory over the Florida Eels.

The Eels work ethic was present as they tried to fortify every opportunity available to them to make a comeback against Fort Wayne, but in the end, time just wasn’t on their side. The Eels finished the showcase splitting with two wins and two loses, and will head back to Florida Monday. The Florida Eels Elite will head to Palm Beach, Florida to take on the Palm Beach Typhoon Friday, November 15^th, and return home to play the Florida Jr. Blades on Sunday, November 17^th. We are extremely proud of the boys and look forward to watching more exciting hockey in the days ahead.

Written by Nikki Scarpaci-Fliss

USPHL names Florida Eels defenseman Ian Dracoulis as player of the week.

USPHL names Florida Eels defenseman Ty Elzinga and Goaltender Ethan Gabler as players of the week.

For full story, on the players selection visit the USPHL website. The Florida Eels are very proud of all the players announced as USPHL Players of the Week. Congratulations boys!

Florida Eels Elite faced off against MJDP on Saturday evening. After a 9-1 victory over the Decatur Blaze earlier in the day, the Eels were determined to gain another win for the day. The came out ready to battle and played with intensity. Filip Vitanov, held the net between the pipes and the Eels geared up for their third game of the showcase, the second game of the day.

After a scoreless first period, both MJPD and the Eels worked hard to gain the first point of the game. At 12:16 in the second period, MJDP claimed the first goal of the game, and at 13:56 they scored their second goal of the game taking a 2-0 lead over the Eels. However, the Eels would not be counted out. At 17:40, it was Paxton Campbell assisted by Zachary Bahret and Filip Nyberg lit the lamp for the Eels for the Eels closing the gap. As the second period closed MJDP lead 2-1.

The Eels relentless and determined to take the game back in their control, continued to dominate the ice the third period. At 18:59 in the third, Filip Nyberg assisted by Paxton Campbell and Spencer Hambling tied the game! The Eels and MJDP were heading into overtime.

The Eels continued to battle defending their zone, and work to gain the point to claim the game. Vitanov was focused and deflected shots that made their way through the defensive zone. However, at 3:33 in overtime MJDP claimed the final point of the game, claiming a 3-2 victory over the Eels. Although the Eels were unable to grab the winning point, they showed great strength, determination and tenacity as they worked each second of the game. They never stopped, never quit, and that is built into the fiber and essence of being and Eel! We are extremely proud of them.

Join the Eels Elite tomorrow at 9:45 am, as they take on the Fort Wayne Spacemen for their fourth and final game of the showcase.

Written by Nikki Scarpaci-Fliss

Florida Eels Premier faced off against the Fort Wayne Spaceman on Saturday evening. After finishing a strong 6-1 victory over the Decatur Blaze earlier in the day, the Eels were determined to claim their second win of the day. With Russ Decoste between the pipes, the Eels lined up ready to play.

The Florida Eels worked tirelessly hoping to gain the first point of the game, but the Fort Wayne Spacemen continued to shut down their advances. At 12:24, in the first period the Fort Wayne Spacemen claimed the first point of the game. They quickly claimed their second goal at 13:11, and their third goal at 14:56 in the first. The Fort Wayne Spaceman closed the first period leading 3-0 over the Florida Eels.

Although, the streaming broadcasters , Fort Wayne fans and Fort Wayne Spacemen had their eye on victory and were counting the Eels out, the Eels were far from bowing in defeat. With each play they battled a little bit harder, and defended their zone a little bit stronger. At 15:11 in the second period, Yiorgos Bikakis assisted by Anthony Zebley and Xavier Charron claimed the first goal for the Florida Eels! The Eels closed the second period trailing 3-1. However, the Eels were on their way, and they would not be stopped.

The Spaceman fans and online streaming broadcasters still casting their votes in favor of a Fort Wayne win, the third period began.  At 8:13 in the third, it was Viktor Gogh assisted by Teddy Feng that claimed the Eels second goal of the game, closing the gap again by one.  At 10:58 in the third, Anthony Zebley assisted by Xavier Charron and Alex Cochran, grabbed the third goal for the Eels! The Eels and the Fort Wayne Spaceman were now tied 3-3 and heading into overtime.

The Eels dominated the ice, their fire was lit, they would not quit. Clearing the Spacemen from their house, the Eels continued to lay the pressure on Fort Wayne. Decoste was solid between the pipes, defending any advance that made it through the defensive Eels force. At 3:11 in the Overtime, it was Captain Anthony Zebley who skated down the ice, scoring the game winning goal for the Eels. Eels claimed a 4-3 victory over the Fort Wayne Spacemen.

Join the Florida Eels Premier tomorrow, Sunday November 10^th at 11:45 am when they take on MJDP for their final game of the showcase.

Written by Nikki Scarpaci-Fliss

The Florida Eels Premier and Elite both face a double header day, Saturday. After a split day on Friday, where the Elite pulled a win, and the Premier pulled a close loss, the Eels were ready to make their mark on Saturday. The Florida Eels came out fueled and fired up in today’s early games scoring a total 15 combined points, amongst the Premier and Elite against the Decatur Blaze.

The Florida Eels Premier faced off against the Decatur Blaze at 9:45am on Saturday morning. With Noah Van Herik at the helm between the pipes, the game came to a start. With a mission to WIN today’s game, the Eels were fired up and ready to grab the first point. At 17:56 Viktor Gogh assisted by Fernando Moreno and Brendan Dohan secured the first point of the game, for the Eels. At the close of the first, the Eels lead 1-0. During the second period, it was Kenny Granaker assisted by Anthony Zebley and Brendon Becker who secured the Eels second goal of the game, closing the second period with a 2-0 lead for the Eels.

However, it was the third period that the Eels engines were truly fired up. At 4:10, Alex Cochran assisted by Teddy Feng and Ian Dracoulis secured the Eels third goal. At 4:26 in the third the Decatur Blaze scored their one and only goal of the game. At 7: 39 in the third Teddy Feng assisted by Viktor Gogh scored his first goal of the game, and the Eels fourth goal. At 10:57 Teddy Feng assisted by Fernando Moreno scored his second goal of the game, the Eels sixth. At 11:35, Teddy Feng assisted by Viktor Gogh and Fernando Moreno, lit the lamp for the THIRD time, securing his third goal of the game, and the Eels sixth goal. The Eels pulled an impressive 6-1 victory over the Decatur Blaze. It was Teddy Feng who was recognized, by the USPHL Mid-West College Showcase Staff, at the end of the Premier game, as player of the game with three goals, and an assist he helped lead the team toward 6-1 victory.

The Florida Eels Premier will face off against the Fort Wayne Spacemen this evening (Saturday, November 9^th) at 5:35 pm.

The Florida Eels Elite faced off against the Decatur Blaze, Saturday at 1:05pm. With Ethan Rotante, minding the pipes the game came to a start. The Eels had a fire lit and were ready to grab the first point of the game. At 7:52, Zayn Haddon-Harris assisted by Jackson Carnes, grabbed his first goal of the game and the first goal for the Eels. At 10:13, Nikita Shchevyev assisted by Konnor Bertrand, grabbed the Eels second goal of the game. At 11:42, it was Paxton Campbell assisted by Robert Gull, that secured his first goal of the game and goal three for the Eels. However, the Eels were not done this period, and at 18:10 Spencer Hambling, assisted by Jackson Carnes grabbed the Eels fourth goal of the game. At the close of the first, the Eels led 4-0 over the Decatur Blaze.

The Blaze scored their first and only goal of the game, at 3:45 in the second. At 8:12 in the second period, Brantlee Hoffman assisted by Paxton Campbell grabbed the Eels fifth goal of the game. Jackson Carnes assisted by Spencer Hambling and Zayn Haddon-Harris grabbed the Eels sixth goal at 15:35 in the second. At 18:04, Zayn Haddon-Harris assisted by Tyson Gagnon grabbed his second goal of the game, and the Eels seventh goal. The Eels closed the second period leading 7-1 against the Blaze.

Zayn Haddon-Harris assisted by Konnor Bertrand, scored his THIRD goal of the game and the Eels eighth goal at 4:17 in the third. However, it was Paxton Campbell assisted by Zayn Haddon-Harris, who scored his second goal of the game, that sealed the game with goal nine for the Eels at 18:35 in the third. The Eels pulled a 9-1 victory over the Decatur Blaze. It was Zayn Haddon-Harris who war recognized, by the USPHL Mi-West College Showcase Staff, as the star of the game for having three goals, and two assists during the Eels 9-1 victory.

The Florida Eels Elite will play again this evening (Saturday, November 9^th) at 6:05 pm against MJDP.

Join both the Premier and Elite live at the Ice House in Fort Wayne Indiana or watch the action live on FloHockey. Stay tuned to Instagram for live game updates. Lets Go Eels.

Written by Nikki Scarpaci-Fliss

 

 

The Florida Eels made their debut at the USPHPL Mid-West College Showcase in Fort Wayne Indiana, Friday November 8^th. Although both teams battled hard in their games for the win, it was the Florida Eels Elite that came out victorious Friday afternoon.

Florida Eels Premier, faced off against the Chicago Crush on Friday morning. After a scoreless period and half, the Chicago Crush grabbed the first point of the game at 12:36 in the second period. At 16:48, in the second period it was Yiorgos Bikakis assisted by Fernando Moreno and Mitchell Wilson, that tied the game 1-1. Ending the second period, the Florida Eels Premier and Chicago Crush remained deadlocked 1-1. After 12:44 the Chicago Crush, scored their second and final goal of the game, claiming a 2-1 victory over the Florida Eels Premier.

Florida Eels Elite, faced off against the Chicago Cougars on Friday afternoon. It was the Chicago Cougars, that claimed the first point of the game at 5:43 in the first period. At 18:07 in the first, Tyson Gagnon assisted by Samuel Kleiman-Lee and Stepan Kuznets tied the game 1-1. At 5:73 in the second period, Chicago Cougars, claimed their second goal of the game, and took the lead for the second time of the afternoon. However, at 10:09 in the second,  it was Nikita Shchevyev assisted by Stepan Kuznets, tied the game 2-2. At 15:54 Sam Kleiman-Lee, assisted by Tyson Gagnon and Stepan Kuznets took the lead for the Eels for the first time in the game, leading 3-2. At 18:24, Zayn Haddon-Harris assisted by Etienne Cartier, scored the Eels fourth goal of the game. The Eels lead 4-2 at the end of the second period. At 10:28 in the third period, it was Filip Nyberg assisted by Samuel Kleiman-Lee and Zayn Haddon-Harris, that claimed the Eels fifth and final goal for the Eels. The Eels claiming a 5-2 victory over the Chicago Cougars.

Both the Florida Eels Premier and Elite have a double header, on Saturday November 9^th. Florida Eels Premier start first at 9:25 am when they take on the Decatur Blaze. The Eels Elite follow at 1:05 pm when they face off against the Decatur Blaze. The Eels Premier face off later in the evening at 5:35 pm against the Fort Wayne Spacemen, and the eels Premier follow at 6:05 pm when they face off against MJDP. Join the Eels live in Fort Wayne Indiana at the Ice House or stream the games live on FloHockey.

Written by Nikki Scarpaci-Fliss

The Dan K Show released its newest power rankings showing the Florida Eels Elite moving up the ladder. The Eels are offically ranked the Number 9th spot in the Dan K Show Power Rankings.

Way to go Eels!

After a rigorous two weeks of hockey play, the Florida Eels head off to Fort Wayne, Indiana to compete in the USPHL Indiana Showcase. The Florida Eels are excited to take on some of the Midwest talent that we typically do not get to see during regular schedule. The Florida Eels often face this Midwest competition in the National arena and this thus gives us an earlier advantage to playing these opponents.

Florida Eels leave for Fort Wayne, Indiana early Thursday morning in preparation for Friday’s games. Both Eels teams will play in a single match up on Friday, before a double match up on Saturday, before finishing the weekend in another single match up on Sunday-totaling four games for each team. The Eels have been heavily preparing for the competition a head, and look forward to showcasing our talent in the Mid-West arena.

We are excited for some of our Eels families and fans to join our boys in Fort Wayne this weekend. Regardless, if you are cheering from the Icehouse, or from your own house be sure to follow along for live game updates on Instagram, or stream the games live on FloHcokey. Let’s Go Eels!

Written by Nikki Scarpaci-Fliss

After a weekend in Atlanta, the Florida Eels Premier return home to Florida where they took on cross town rival the Florida Jr. Blades, Wednesday afternoon. The Florida Eels returning to game play two days after returning home from playing the Atlanta Mad Hatters were ready to take the ice and gain a win.

The Florida Jr. Blades took the first point at 5:16 in the first period-taking a 1-0 lead. At 12:40 the Florida Eels, Viktor Gogh assisted by Alex Cochran were able to tie up the game 1-1. The Eels claimed the lead for the first time at 14:40, when Kenny Granacker assisted by Viktor Gogh claimed the Eels second goal. At the end of the first the Eels lead 2-1.

Owen Blyth assisted by Seth Morris claimed the Eels third goal at 2:29 in the second period. However, the Florida Jr. Blades closed the lead gap by one at 14:10. At the End of the second Eels led 3-2.

The Eels opened the third period, with a bang as Dominic Doyle assisted by Ian Dracoulis and Mitchell Wilson, scored goal four for the Eels. At 5:38, the Florida Jr. Blades closed the gap yet again, 4-3. The Eels continued to try to gain another point throughout the third period, as the Blades continued to try to tie up the game. In the end, the Eels maintained the 4-3 lead over the Florida Jr. Blades winning the game.

The Florida Eels gear up to head to Indiana where they will play in the USPHL Indiana Showcase November 8^th-November 10^th. Stay tuned for more information regarding the Eels trip to Indiana, and game time schedule.

 

Written by Nikki Scarpaci-Fliss

Elite

Florida Eels Spotlight Forward, Dominick Dantona. Dantona was a key component in the Elite’s second win over the Atlanta Mad Hatters, where he scored two of the eight goals. Dantona was a fast and powerful playmaker claiming the first goal of the game and lighting the way for other behind him. Congratulations, Dominick

 

Premier:

Florida Eels Spotlight Defenseman, Mitchell Wilson. Wilson a key defensive player on the Eels Premier, also assisted in three of five goals scored by the Florida Eels in Saturday’s win over the Atlanta Mad Hatters. Congratulations Mitch!