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We are pleased to announce we will have several top end coaches from the Northeast and New England Prep Schools and Colleges joining us.

Very exciting weekend for the players.

The Florida Eels are thrilled to announce its signing of defensemen Kyle Ziemba to it’s program.  He is another 6’2” big body who uses his size to his advantage. He brings experience both in junior hockey and in the Tier I AAA midget circuit.  He  has strong skill set and explosive  speed on the back end with great vision in jumping in on the transition game.

 

He has an impressive record coming into the Eels. In 29 games last season he scored 5 goals and notched 7 assists making sure he took care of his own D-Zone. But Ziemba is a proven offensive player when given the opportunity. In high school in 35 games, he scored 38 goals and 38 helpers; while in AAA in 29 games he put 20 goals in the net with 15 assists. Those are some serious numbers. 63 goals and 65 assists coming into the Eels. This is the style of Eels play following into the footsteps of many past great Florida Eels Defensemen.

 

He is thrilled to be joining the Eels who have a rich and storied legacy. A program that has consistently proven to be the best in the league. We welcome Kyle to the Eels.

The Florida Eels Are Extremely Excited About the Return of Damon Kiyawasew to the Eels. Damon was one of the Eels most exciting players on the ice. He brought incredible energies and emotions to the ice and lockeroom. He is a proven goal scorer with garnering close to a point per game with the Eels. Very few players brings the passion as Damon. Almost every goal was a highlight reel. He made moves that undressed opposing goalies. He was one of the most sought after players by college recruiters.

Dan K’s Highlighter Players he states: Kiyawasew  skates by opposing defensemen as though they are standing still. He is one of the top forwards in the league. 

 Damon is very excited to be back. He and the other returners have some unfinished business to do and it sounds like bringing home the title. Just look at his smile and you can tell what a team player he is…..

 

The Eels are thrilled to announce the return of forward  Kayde Budgell to the Eels lineup for next season. Talk about a natural goal scorer- Kayde Budgell is there. This young man has it all.  He is focused and determined. A smooth skater with explosive acceleration, outstanding  vision, has razor sharp passing, great hockey instinct,  plays with a high compete level, and possess an  unwavering commitment to win –  and he can score!!!!

 

Look at the numbers:

Eels 34 games 21 goals 16 assists for 1.09 ppg

U18 63 games 36 goals 45 assists for 81 points 1.29 ppg

U16 106 games 45 goals 54 assists  99 points close to 1.00 PPG

He produces for his team in every game. He does it quietly however . A Peter Forsberg type player. He has the insatiable appetite to score but without fanfare. It is all about the team.   We welcome  Kayde Budgell as he too has some unfinished business this year and that is winning a National title.

The Florida Eels hosted 100 Players – 6 Teams at the USPHL Spring Showcase and the Pro Am Pre Draft Showcase in Boston as part of its Spring and Summer Showcase series and Tryouts.

The Eels competed in the Jr A Division and the College Open. Our teams did quite well in both showcases and we got to see 100+ prospects trying out for teh Eels teams for the 2022-23 season.

In July the Eels continue  their search for top prospects for its teams. It will have 6 teams in the Pro Am Sr Chowder Cup (2002-2006) and 6 in the Pro Am Jr Chowder Cup (2007-2006)  and 3 in the Mini Chowder Cup (2008-09).  This year we even have a team in the women’s Division for a total of 20 teams in the Spring and Summer events. 400+ players