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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!

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