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The Florida Eels want to congratulate the Florida Warriors U10 team on their SAHOF State Championship Win! The Florida Eels work closely with the Florida Warriors as part of  their development and mentor program. This season several key members of the Florida Eels Elite joined us from the Florida Warriors.

The SAHOF State Championship is a major accomplishment and acheivement for any player and we join in on the absolute extcitment of  the u10 team. We want to extend a congratulations to all Florida Warriors on a wonderful season, as we look forward to our continued relationship with the program and working with each of the players and furthering their development as hockey players.

The Florida Eels want to announce the college commitment of Tresor Wotton to Portage College in Alberta Canada. Tresor joined the Eels midseason from the Powell River Kings of the BCHL and his performance has been nothing short of spectacular. Prior to playing in the BCHL,  Tresor  played for the  Waywayseecappo Wolverines of the MJHL and the Yorkton Terriers of the SJHL.

For the Eels Wotton has played in 7 games posted a 1.87 GAA and an impressive .921 sav%. He has posted multiple shutouts in his Eels debut. From his inception in joining the Eels Tresor has been a leader. We had scouted him for over a year and was thrilled he decided to join the Eels during the season. Tresor is a high character young man who made his presence known on and off the ice. He fit right in with the guys and shown leadership from the first day with us. We look forward to our playoff run March 9-11^th at the Fort Myers Skatium and goals of advancing to the USPHL Nationals in Utica NY

Since joining the Eels Tresor has received a number of NCAA Div. III college offers, having impressed college coaches from across the USA. However, his desire and interest in returning back to Alberta and the prospects of playing for Portage College has set his commitment closer to home. Portage College plays in the Alberta College Hockey Conference.  They play in a tough and extremely competitive college hockey division facing teams like: the University of Alberta-Augustana, Briercrest College, Red Deer Polytechnic, SAIT University, NAIT University, Briercrest College, and Concordia University of Edmonton.

This is a very exciting time for Tresor who will be starting a new chapter in his life both as a University student and college athlete.  The Eels are proud to have played a part in him reaching and realizing his dreams and goals of playing college hockey. Tresor marks the 355th player from the Florida Eels to commit to college.

The final countdown is on, and the Florida Eels head into the last weekend of regular season home games. The Eels faced off against the Palm Beach Typhoon on Thursday, February 22nd in Lake Worth, Florida and are set to return home to play them again on Sunday, February 25^th  (Elite 10:30 am and Premier 1:00 pm) for their final regulation season home games. Although both the Eels Premier and Elite have clinched their spot in the Florida Divisional Playoffs March 9^th-11^th, these final games are essential to their placement in the seeding of the playoff rounds.

Florida Eels Premier claimed an 8-1 win against the Palm Beach Typhoon Thursday, February 22^nd.  . The Florida Eels opened their 8 goal game at 5:04 in the first, when Brayden Goddard secured the first goal, assisted by Ocean Angus and Anthony Zebley. Jacob “Jack” Godbout grabbed goal number two for the Eels, assisted by Devin Shepherd and Dario Zitko at 16:40 in the first period. Goal number three was secured by Anthony Zebley and assisted by Brayden Goddard and Ocean Angus at 19:26 in the first. Eels lead 3-0 at the end of the first. Brayden Goddard grabbed his second game goal, assisted by Noah Trathen and Jared Salminen at 5:45 in the second period. Jacob “Jack” Godbout followed with his second goal of the game, assisted by Brayden Goddard and Matthew Perry at 13:14. Eels pushed into the third with a 4-0 lead.  Noah Trathen grabbed goal six, assisted by Holden Beckett, and Braeden Bzovey at 4:26 in the third period. Palm Beach Typhoon scored their lone goal at 4:59 in the third period at 4:59. Sebastian Potter responded by scoring goal seven for the Eels, assisted by Mark Phillips and Anthony Zebley at 9:35 in the third. Dario Zitko grabbed the final eight goal, assisted by Brayden Goddard and Matthew Perry at 12:38 in the third period. With Tobias “Toby” Bell between the pipes Florida Eels Premier finalized the win 8-1.

The Florida Eels Elite battled the Palm Beach Typhoon to claim the 7-3 win on Thursday, February 22^nd. Florida Eels newcomber Thomas Harrow grabbed the first goal of the game, assisted by Yiorgos Bikakis at :58 in the first. Palm Beach Typhoon responded with their first goal of the game from Aaron Lentz at 4:35. Thomas Harrow, assisted by Cooper Bergman, grabbed his second goal of the game, pushing the Eels to regain the lead 2-1 at 18:00 in the first. However, the lead was short lived with Palm Beach Typhoon’s Luke Richards grabbed the Typhoon’s second game goal at 19:33 in the first. The game was deadlocked 2-2 at the end of the first. Palm Beach Typhoon grabbed an early lead 3-2 on the Florida Eels Elite, when Francesco “Frankie” Murano, scored the Typhoon’s third goal of the game. At 6:53 in the second Sean Burke tied the game for the Florida Eels, 3-3 unassisted. Thomas Harrow followed with his third goal of the game, assisted by Fynn O’Neill and Reid Wilson at 16:51. The Eels now lead 4-3 at the end of the second period. Florida Eels Yiorgos Bikakis scored goal number five, assisted by Fynn O’Neill at 11:45 in the third. Logan Slezak grabbed goal number six, assisted by Jeremie Ilunga-Molay and Thomas Harrow at 13:09. Eels Zayn Haddon-Harris grabbed goal seven, assisted by Julian Gagnon and Alex Cochran at 18:33. With Nate Haas between the pipes facing 31 shots, the Florida Eels Elite claimed the win 7-3

As we head into the last weekend of regular season home games we want to take a moment to thank you Eels Nation for your support for our teams and players. WE LOVE seeing each of you at our games and supporting the teams. This weekend we hope we can pack the house in our green and black attire for our last home game on Sunday, February 25^th as the Florida Eels take on the Palm Beach Typhoon one last time this season.

Join us for a fun filled day of hockey fun!!

Sunday, February 25^th, 2024 -Home Fort Myers Skatium

Elite 10:30 am

Premier- 1:00 pm

General Admission $5.00 all children 12 and under free admission.

Florida Eels Elite goaltender Anthony LaCroix commits to Oklahoma University ACHA Division I, for the 2024-2025 season. LaCroix a two-year veteran of the USPHL, joins the Eels this season after playing for the Islanders Hockey Club in 2022-2023. LaCroix has played 36 games during his tenure with the USPHL, winning 23 and losing only 9.

The Oklahoma native is set to return home as he sets forward in collegiate hockey career next season. We have no doubt that LaCroix will be a valued asset of the Oklahoma University Sooners, as he has been for the Florida Eels. LaCroix has been an additive backbone for the Florida Eels Elite team this season. He is fluid between the pipes and is consistent in his game. LaCroix continues to face difficult games with a calm and poised demeaner.

Anthony LaCroix marks the 354^th Florida Eels player to transition into the collegiate hockey world.

Florida Eels face off against the Tampa Bay Juniors Thursday, February 15^th in Wesley Chapel, Florida at the Advent Health Center Rink. Florida Eels and Tampa Bay Juniors have continued to have intense split games throughout the season. As the Eels head to Tampa, they prepare to bring home the win.

After a recovery week, the Eels Premier and Elite have spent numerous hours preparing for this weeks’ upcoming games against Tampa Bay Juniors on Thursday, with a quick turn-around double game series against the Florida Junior Blades this weekend. The Eels used their off week to continue to train and prepare, while taking time to heal and get any needed rest. The Eels are now fiercely ready for this week and prepared to battle for the win.

Florida Eels Premier are currently in second place in the Florida Division with five regular season games left, and sitting at 54 points. Tampa Bay Juniors are currently sitting in third place with five regular season games left, and sitting at 50 points. Although both teams have clinched their spot to the Florida Divisional Playoffs at the beginning of March, these last few games are crucial for the each of the teams’ placement in the play off rounds. Florida Eels sit just behind the Bold City Battalion, who currently sit in first place, with a tied 54 points but one less Shootout Loss-allowing them to hold the first place slot. Florida Eels hope to secure the win against Tampa Bay Juniors keeping hold of the second-place title and perhaps propelling forward to first place before end of regular season.

Florida Eels Elite are currently in third place in the Florida Division with five regular season games left, and sitting at 53 points. Tampa Bay Juniors currently sit in first place in the Florida Division with five regular season games left, and sitting at 63 points. Although Florida Eels Elite and Tampa Bay Juniors Elite have clinched a playoff spot, in the Florida Divisional Playoffs, this weeks’ game, takes the Eels Elite one step further in the final determination of their placement in the Florida Divisional Playoffs. The Eels Elite are preceded by the Atlanta Mad Hatters who currently hold the second-place title, in the Florida Elite Division, with three regular season games left, with 54 points. With a win against Tampa Bay Juniors, the Eels Elite could forge their way to the second-place spot in the division.

Ready for Thursday’s game action? We are too! The Florida Eels Premier face-off against the Tampa Bay Juniors at 12:30 PM, followed by the Florida Eels Elite at 3:15 PM. Join us live at the Advent Health Center Rink, in Wesely Chapel, Florida or stream the game live on FloHockey.

The Florida Eels are prepared to go full steam ahead as we wrap up the last five regular season games and gear up for the play-off round. Each game is a potential point and seed placer for the Eels and is not taken lightly. As we gear up for the end of regular season regulation games and prepare for out playoff run, we remind you: Eels Nation, this is our moment to take it all. Help us get to the next phase of our championship goal. Use the QR Code below to help make a small donation towards our post season expenses.

USPHL names two Florida Eels goaltenders as their players of the week. Tresor Wotton was named Goaltender of the Week for the USPHL Premier Divison, and Michael Pelc was named as Goaltender of the Week for the USPHL Elite Divison

Goaltender: Tresor Wotton, Florida Eels 

Wotton (‘03/Foxwarren, Man.) had the best performance of the week in the division by stopping 46 of the 47 shots he faced against Bold City when he got the starts on Feb. 2 and 4, including a 21-save shutout on Feb. 2, his first in the USPHL. Wotton came to the Eels with two years prior experience in the Tier II Manitoba Junior Hockey League. 

Goaltender: Michael Pelc, Florida Eels 

Pelc (‘04/Akron, Ohio) stopped 36 of the 37 shots that the Eels faced on Feb. 3, the middle game of a three-game sweep of the Bold City Battalion. Pelc has improved to 4-3-0-0 with a .932 save percentage and a 1.96 goals against average this year.

Florida Eels Premier Holden Beckett Commits to Post University, for the 2024-2025 school year, where he will play NCAA Division II Ice Hockey. Beckett has played in over 101 games in the USPHL: Boston Advantage (21-22) and P.A.L Junior Islanders (22-23), and the Florida Eels (23-24). Beckett has had 24 goals in his USPHL career and 17 assists, with a total of 41 points.

Beckett, who joined the Florida Eels Premier team this season brings an incredible amount of energy and zeal to each game. Holden has an insatiable appetite to score, and is an expert at retrieving timely goals. Beckett’s high tempo game, and relentless energy is palpable-he never quits. He is a key player of puck retrieval and relentless forecheck. Beckett is unceasing as he motors around the rink with his smothering forecheck.

Holden Beckett, will be seamless as he transitions from his junior hockey tenure to his future colligate hockey career. Beckett marks the  353^rd Florida Eels player to embark on the college experience.

There was quite alot riding on this weekends’ game series for the Florida Eels Premier. For the first time in nearly 10 years, the Florida Eels were not in their usual top teired first place spot in the Florida Division. Although, the Eels take every game with a sense of seriousness and with an intensity to win, the Premier team and coaching staff had an even bigger incentive to win: to gain their first place spot back. The Eels prepared with a tenacity and a buring fire for this weekends games against Bold City, and they came out with a boom.

Game One: Eels Premier were a dominating force in Friday, February 2nd, series opener against the Bold City Battalion. The Eels defense was a force to be reckoned with as their offense were strong and getting up the ice. Eels were able to score two points one in the second, by Noah Trathen, and one in the third, by Matt Perry. Eels new coming goaltender, Tesor Wotton was able to maintain a shutout to close game one. Thus, claiming their first place spot back and their first game of the three game series. But now they had to maintain their lead and spot.

Game two was a nail-biting battle between Bold City and the Florida Eels. Florida Eels three year veteran Anthony Zebley opened the game securing goal one in the first period. Bold City tied the game, early in the second and forged ahead 2-1 by the end of the second period. Eels Hold Beckett, tied up the game scoring the Eels second goal at 3:46 in the third period. Eels continued to battle as they tried to gain another point. Bold City claimed the lead 3-2, at 6:59 in the third. Eels pulled goaltender Dylan Boughen, in attempt to tie up the game, but Bold City solidified their win, by gaining an empty net goal, closing the game 4-2 and their win of the second game of the series. The series was not split and the stakes were high! Who would win the series? Who would gain the title of first place in the division after this weekend? Would it be the Eels? Would it be Bold City?

Game three, Florida Eels were ready and determined to gain the series win. Eels were back to their dominating defensive play. After a scoreless first period, Bold City claimed their first and only point of the game at 2:27 in the second period. The Eels were not backing down, they dug deep and fought harder. At 15:32 Florida Eels Teddy Feng secured the Eels first goal of the game tying up the game 1-1. Florida Eels Anthony Zebley, scored grabbing the Eels first lead of the game 2-1, at 10:04 in the third period. Ocean Angus soon followed securing the Eels third and final goal of the game at 13:00 of the third. Tresor Wotton continued to defend and deflect every shot attempted by Bold City. The Eels closed out the game 3-1, claiming the series win!

Florida Eels Premier now sit back in first place of the Florida Division! Florida Eels Premier next face off against the Tampa Bay Juniors of February 15^th, 2024 at 12:30 pm at the Advent Health Center in Wesley Chapel, Florida.

Florida Eels Elite pull off series sweep in this weekends’ three game series against the Bold City Battalion. The Florida Eels Elite were prepared and ready for the three game weekend and determined to take home the series win. The Eels succeeded in their goal and not only completed a series win but swept the Bold City Battalion winning all three of the games over the course of the weekend.

The Eels Elite won 4-2 in Friday’s, February 2^nd, series opener. Sean Burke secured the Eels first point of the game at 8:09 in the first period. Zayn Haddon-Harris followed with point number two at 13:21 of the first period. The Eels closed the first period 2-0 over Bold City. At 7:23 of the second period Dominic Doyle secured the Eels third goal of the game, and at 15:02 Marc Ghafari gained goal number four. The Eels went into the third period 4-0 over the Bold City Battalion. Bold City came out fired up and secured their first goal of the game at 1:52 of the third period and followed with goal two at 16:58 of the third. However, Anthony LaCroix was able to fight off additional attempts to tie up the game, holding the net and keeping the Battalion at bay allowing for the Eels Elite to win 4-2.

Game two, Saturday February 3^rd, the Eels dominated the ice with a 7-1 win. Eels Cole Taylor scored the first point of the game at 4:15 of the first and was followed by Alex Cochran who scored goal two at 11:44. Eels went into the second with a 2-0 lead over Bold City Battalion. Brendan Dohan grabbed Eels goal three at 9:55 of the second, and Jackson Carnes garnered goal four at 14:51 of the second. Bold City claimed their one and only goal of the game at 17:07 of the second, and the Eels closed out the second period 4-1 over Bold City. The third and final period the Eels claimed three more goals, Zayn Haddon-Harris with two of the goals at 3:26 and 12:41 and Fynn O’Neill with one at 11:34.  Netminder, Michael Pelc, held the Battalion at one goal gaining the Eels second win of the series 7-1.

Sunday’s, February 4^th, Game three closer was won 4-0. Yiorgos Bikakis gained the first point of the game at 5:50 in the first, followed by Marc Ghafari with goal two at 17:29 of the first-closing out the first with a 2-0 lead over Bold City. Yiorgos Bikakis claimed his second goal of the game and the Eels third point of the game at 14:06 in the second period. Eels Zayn Haddon-Harris claimed the Eels final point of the game at 19:08 of the second period. Goaltender and veteran Nate Haas held the game at a zero point advantage for the Florida Eels and the game closed out a 4-0 over Bold City- and claiming the series sweep!

Florida Eels Elite remain in third place of the Florida Division, just one point behind the Atlanta Mad Hatters. Eels Elite will face off against the Tampa Bay Juniors on February 15^th 2024 at 3:15pm at the Advent Health Center Rink in Wesely Chapel, Florida.