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Storm Warning: Florida Eels are expecting a Typhoon to reach the Downtown Fort Myers area Sunday, October 17th

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Storm Warning: Florida Eels are expecting a Typhoon to reach the Downtown Fort Myers area Sunday, October 17th at 10:30am and again at 1:00pm. Florida Eels intend to deflate the Typhoon demolishing it to a mere wind.

 

The Florida Eels Elite and Premier teams have been heavily preparing for this weekends’ match up against our cross state rival the Palm Beach Typhoon. The Palm Beach Typhoon are the leagues newest addition to the southeast region, taking up residency in the Skate Zone in Lake Worth, Florida.

 

Both Florida Eels teams will head to into the storm on Friday, October 15th, 2021 as they start the four- game series, in Palm Beach. The Florida Eels Premier team kicks off the battle at 5:30 p.m. with the Florida Eels Elite team playing at 8:10 p.m. Both teams will head home to Fort Myers to put up their storm shutters and prepare to battle the incoming wave on Sunday, October 17th, 2021.

 

Come join us Sunday as the Florida Eels defend their top ten ranked titles, as they take on the Typhoon at the Fort Myers Skatium, 2250 Broadway Fort Myers, Florida 33901. Together let’s deflate the storm, as we hunker down in our green and black attire, showing the Typhoon who the true force of nature is in this town.  Florida Eels Elite start the day Sunday with their game at 10:30 a.m. and the Florida Eels Premier finish the weekend with a game starting at 1:00 p.m. Will the Florida Eels Premier team defend their title as the No. 1 ranked Premier team in Power Rankings against this Typhoon? Will the Elite team push further in the league standings? Come join us and find out.

 

Away Game Series (viewing available on Hockeytv.com)

October 15, 2021 Palm Beach Typhoon vs. Florida Eels Premier 5:30 p.m.

October 15, 2021 Palm Beach Typhoon vs. Florida Eels Elite 7:40 p.m.

 

Home Game Series (Played at the Fort Myers Skatium)

October 17th, 2021 Florida Eels Elite vs. Palm Beach Typhoon at 10:30 a.m.

October 17th, 2021 Florida Eels Premier vs. Palm Beach Typhoon at 1:00 p.m

East Coast v West Coast: Junior Hockey Classic Eels vs. the Typhoon.

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The Florida Eels Premier and Elite teams take on the Palm Beach Typhoon. Three seasons ago we had tremendous games against the teams in Palm Beach and we are excited about their return. It was the Hub City event last season that triggered the Northern Cyclones to field a new franchise in Palm Beach. They are the owners of the new organization. They loved what they saw and experienced in Florida and the other organizations and wanted to be part of this great culture in the Florida Division. We are equally excited about them joining our Florida Division. It consists of the Florida Eels, the Junior Blades, the Tampa Juniors, the Typhoon and the Atlanta Mad Hatters. We are expecting a return to the Division next season from the currently dormant South Carolina team.

The Typhoon owners have done a very good job in recruiting players. Their teams have full on each of its two teams: Premier and Elite. The Typhons are owned by a solid group the Flanagan’s. They are a very professional group and know how to recruit and develop players. Over the years the Northern Cyclones have had some very spirited games vs the Eels and have been extremely competitive.

In the Standings, Palm Beach sits in 3rd place in the Premier Division. They have played 9 games with 3 wins 5 losses and 1 OTL for 7 points. The Eels are in 2nd place having played only 6 games with 5 wins and 0 losses and 1 SOL for 11 points. The Eels are 4 points behind Tampa, but Tampa has played in 11 games. That is 25% of their season. This weekend games are indeed important to the Eels as they have a chance to tie Tampa and still have 3 games in hand. By the same token Palm Beach has a chance to gain some day light over their 4th place rivals the Jr Blades with 5 points and breathing down the Typhon’s neck. These are divisional games and very important in the standings.

On the Elite scoreboard, Tampa is also in 1st place having played 11 games with 7 wins and 4 losses for 14 points. The Eels are also in 2nd place with only 7 games played. They have 5 wins 2 losses for 10 points. Key 4 points out of 1st. In 3rd place are those pesky Blades who also have 5 wins but have 4 losses. So the Eels are looking to gain an edge here and tie Tampa. The Typhoon’s won just one game but it was a huge comeback win over the Jr Blades last Thursday. They came back for 4 goals. Palm Beach came storming back against the Mad Hatters a week earlier with 4 goals in the 3rd period but lost with only seconds remaining in regulation. They are not an easy team to play against. Just as the Blades who were stunned last Thursday.

This Friday both teams travel to Palm Beach Ice Zone for a double header. The Premier plays at 5:30 pm and the Elite immediately after around 7:40 pm. On Sunday the teams return home for a double header at the Skatium. Elite faces off at 10:30 am and the Premier squares off at 1:00 pm. Our guys are ready for action. Having been off last 2 weekends. We are very eager to get in some games. Our Eels teams are both ranked in the top 10 in the league. That is impressive. And the Premier team has been ranked number one in the Dan K Power Rankings.

No doubt we expect Palm Beach to lay everything on the line. These are key 4 points for both teams on the line. These are not easy to come by. The Eels would capture 1st and inch closer to take Tampa out of the lead in the Division. But Palm Beach needs breathing room. There is nothing more dangerous than a team fighting for survival. This is a program who wants it just as bad. On the same hand, our guys are very determined and hungry. Come join us for the upcoming weekend at the Skatium or on HockeyTV.

This weekend The Florida Eels Take on The Palm Beach Typhoon in a Home and Away Set

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The Florida Eels Premier and Elite squads square off against their newest Florida rivals the Palm Beach Typhoon. It has been 3 years since Palm Beach fielded a junior program. They were then known as the Palm Beach Hawks. The new program in Palm Beach – the  Typhoon is an entirely new program under new ownership. We are, indeed, excited about them joining our Florida Division. It now consist of the Florida Eels, the Junior Blades, The Tampa Juniors, The Typhoon and the Atlanta Mad Hatters. There is also the dormant South Carolina team that will resurface next season.

 

The Typhoon owners have done a very good job in recruiting players. They have a full complement of players on each of its two teams: Premier and Elite. That was the significant flaw in the Palm Beach Hawks. Their coaches were not able to recruit full teams which caused it going defunct.

The Typhons are owned by a solid group the Flanagan’s. They are a very professional group and know how to recruit, train and advance players. They are the same owners as the Northern Cyclones in NH.

 

In the Standings Palm Beach sits in 3rd place in the Premier Division. They have played 9 games with 3 wins 5 losses and 1 OTL for 7 points.  The Eels are in 2nd place having played only 6 games with 5 wins and 0 losses and 1 SOL for 11 points. The Eels are 4 points behind Tampa, but Tampa has played in 11 games. That is 25% of their season. This weekend games are indeed important to the Eels as they have a chance to tie Tampa and still have 3 games in hand. By the same token Palm Beach has a chance to gain some day light over their 4th place rivals the Jr Blades with 5 points and breathing down the Typhon’s neck.  These are divisional games and very important in the standings.

 

On the Elite scoreboard, Tampa is also in 1st place having played 11 games with 7 wins and 4 losses for 14 points. The Eels are also in 2nd place with only 7 games played. They have 5 wins 2 losses for 10 points. Key 4 points out of 1st.  In 3rd place are those pesky Blades who also have 5 wins but have 4 losses.  So the Eels are looking to gain and edge here and tie Tampa. The  Typhoon’s won just one game but it was a huge comeback win over the Jr Blades last Thursday. They came back for 4 goals. Palm Beach came storming back against the Mad Hatters a week earlier with 4 goals in the 3rd period but lost with only seconds remaining in regulation. They are not an easy team to play against. Just as the Blades who were stunned last Thursday.

 

This Friday both teams travel to Palm Beach Ice Zone for a double header. The Premier plays at 5:30 pm and the Elite immediately after around 7:40 pm. On Sunday the teams return home for a double header at the Skatium.  Elite faces off at 10:30 am and the Premier squares off at 1:00 pm.  Our guys are ready for action. Having been off last 2 weekends. We are very eager to get in some games. Our Eels teams are both ranked in the top 10 in the league. That is impressive. And the Premier team has been ranked number one in the Dan K Power Rankings.

 

That is all great but we need to focus our attention on the task at hand: The Palm Beach  Typhoon. Four games are on the line. All hands-on deck so to speak. Our guys are very determined and hungry. Come join us for the upcoming weekend at the Skatium or on HockeyTV.

Eels Spotlight on three Florida Eels Elite Players Al Evanyk, Ben Allen and Brier Books

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These 3 boys come from the 2 Big States Texas and Alaska. They are examples of the breath and enormity of the Eels recruiting footprint. The Eels are expecting Big Things This Season From Them As Well

Eels Spotlight on three Florida Eels Elite Players Al Evanyk, Ben Allen and Brier Books

11 Oct by Frank Scarpaci and Mitch Hill

 

These 3 boys come from the 2 Big States Texas and Alaska. They are examples of the breath and enormity of the Eels recruiting footprint. The Eels are expecting Big Things This Season From Them As Well

 

Al Evanyk 89

Birth Year: 2002

Hand/Position: Left Shot Defensemen

Hometown: Wylie, Texas

Height/Weight: 5’8” 152 lbs

Prior to joining the Eels, Al played at Richardson/Rockwall High School in Texas where he tallied 27 goals and 31 assists in 18 games played last season. He is a versatile player with a very solid skill base. He came in as a forward but was changed into a defenseman due to his vision with the puck and his calm nature on the blue line. A big part of the Eels Elite blue line, he has 1 Goal and 2 Assists in 4 games played so far this season. Al is a do it all defender, he has great gap control, can move the puck extremely well, and can jump into the offensive play. He has skills that as he develops will seemingly transfer to the college game.

Ben Allen 6

Birth Year: 2002

Hand/Position: Right Shot Forward

Hometown: Dallas, Texas

Height/Weight: 5’10” 160 lbs

Ben Allen is a versatile forward that has seen time both as a center and a wing so far this season. He has an extremely high hockey IQ that goes a long way in his game. Prior to coming to Florida, Allen played at Richardson/Rockwall High School where he combined for 19 goals and 18 assists in 14 games played and also played with the Dallas Penguins U18 team where in 28 games he posted 4 goals and 4 assists. Ben plays a gritty style of hockey that is sometimes hard to come by. He is not afraid to go into the corners and win puck battles. A true “do whatever it takes to win” mentality to his game. He currently has 1 goal in 3 games played so far this season. As Allen continues to develop his skill set along with his hockey IQ, he can blossom into a fine collegiate ice hockey student athlete.

Brier Books 18

Birth Year: 2004

Hand/Position: Left Shot Forward

Hometown: Soldotna, Alaska

Height/Weight: 6’1” 195 lbs

Number 18, Brier Books comes to the Florida Eels all the way from Alaska. Last season he played for Team Alaska’s U15AAA team where he recorded 6 goals and 9 assists in 43 games played. He plays a very physical game for the Eels and has a team first mentality. So far this season he has recorded 1 goal in 5 games played. Another versatile forward for the Eels, Books has seen time as both a center and a winger in the lineup where he has made an impact in both of those positions. Books is quickly becoming an everyday player for the Eels this season and as he continues to develop his hockey IQ he will be sure to be an everyday player for a university in the future.

Three Florida Eels Players Highlighted as Top Performers at the USPHL North Carolina Showcase

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 Damon Kiyawasew (2002) – C –Alexandre Caron (2001) – G – Duncan Rolleman.  G

 Dan K’s Highlighter Players

October 6, 2021

2021 USPHL Raleigh Showcase

What is a highlighter player you make ask? Simply put, these players listed below are athletes that stand out beyond the stat sheet, put in the extra effort and stand out for all the right reasons on ice level.  The below won’t always be your league leader, your point-getter or even the skater with the “C” on their chest; but you can rest assured these are the select skaters you want on your team.

At The Dan K Show, we pride ourselves on our ability to help scouts throughout the country find their diamond in the rough; we hope this segment will do just that.  If you think you or someone you know is a Highlighter Player, reach out a www.dankshow.com/contact.

 

PREMIER:

Damon Kiyawasew (2002) – C – Florida Eels

Kiyawasew skates by defenseman like they are standing still.  The Eels product, is a great stick-handler, a speedster and a forward that helps spread the ice for coach Frankie Scarpaci.  Where Damon shines is putting pressure on the defense with his breakout ability, making zone presence a taller task for opposing squads.  This a Carl Hagelin-esque playing mentality, that if employed properly can turn a title pretender into a title contender.  (I tried to the tell the New York Rangers this regarding Hagelin but they wouldn’t listen!)

Alexandre Caron (2001) – G – Florida Eels

There is not a better goaltender on the planet right now in my opinion.  Alexandre “The Great” Caron, is the most underrated netminder playing in any rink nationwide at this moment.  He stops everything that moves, skates well, can play the puck as a 6th man, kills the forecheck and just doesn’t give up easy goals.  His performance in last year’s postseason nearly helped lift the National Championship trophy for his Eels in the 20-21 season.  Crazy enough, Caron’s biggest competition for netminder of the year thus far is in his own locker room, Duncan Rolleman.  Combined, Caron and Rolleman have allowed just 6 goals on 155 shots faced.  Scouts should be going through an American Ninja Warrior style set of challenges just to get a chance, to have Caron in net for their squad!

Spotlight On Florida Eels Elite Players

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Justin Colton 2003 Rookie. Right Shot Defensemen from Parkland, FL, Florida He is 5’10 165 lbs.

Prior to joining the Florida Eels he played high school hockey and Tier I AAA where he scored 34 goals and 43 assists. He is a solid player with outstanding skill set.  He generally played forward but transferred to to Defense with the Eels. He no doubt is gifted with the puck, has excellent control, very high hockey IQ. Has made the transition very well. A significant part of the Eels success this season. In just 6 games he garnered 2 goals and 3 helpers. He has explosive seed and works well converting the rush out of the zone. Dead accurate on the offensive blueline. Justin is a first line power play guy. Strong college prospect. We expect his to be close to a point per game. No doubt will ripen into a league all-star.

 

Andrew Ward. 2004 Rookie Left Shoot Forward from Fort Myers Florida. He is 6’2 190 lbs.

Prior to joining the Eels Elite team, he played high school and youth hockey. The trained all summer with                 series. The Eels coaches were indeed impressed with his skill set and fortitude. In 5 games this season he has 3 goals and 5 assists for 8 points. He works extremely hard at practice and his off- ice work ethic and conditioning is phenomenal.  He is a first line power play guy. This young man has the ability to go the distance. NCAA Hockey. He is so young and has incredible upside. He could easily become Rookie of the year. He already is one the Eels Elite team’s impactful player.

 

Braeden Bzovey. 2003 Rookie Defensemen from Winnipeg Canada.  Right Shoot 5’11” 170 lbs.

He too was a forward converted to defense. Back home in Winnipeg, playing Tier I AAA he garnered 21 goals and 32 assists. He obviously can move the puck. Excellent skill set. Outstanding skater with quick acceleration up ice. He is a difference maker. He sees the ice very well. Great vision. He quarterbacks to top line power play and key on the PK. He has tremendous hockey sense. Great work ethic. Outstanding team guy. He is a solid NCAA College prospect. He has so much upside. In his short season of 7 games  he already has 2 goals and 3 assists.

Three Florida Eels Players Highlighted as Top Performers by Dan K. at the USPHL North Carolina Showcase

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Damon Kiyawasew (2002) – C –Alexandre Caron (2001) – G – Duncan Rolleman.  G

Dan K’s Highlighter Players

October 6, 2021

2021 USPHL Raleigh Showcase

What is a highlighter player you make ask? Simply put, these players listed below are athletes that stand out beyond the stat sheet, put in the extra effort and stand out for all the right reasons on ice level.  The below won’t always be your league leader, your point-getter or even the skater with the “C” on their chest; but you can rest assured these are the select skaters you want on your team.

At The Dan K Show, we pride ourselves on our ability to help scouts throughout the country find their diamond in the rough; we hope this segment will do just that.  If you think you or someone you know is a Highlighter Player, reach out a www.dankshow.com/contact.

 

PREMIER:

Damon Kiyawasew (2002) – C – Florida Eels

Kiyawasew skates by defenseman like they are standing still.  The Eels product, is a great stick-handler, a speedster and a forward that helps spread the ice for coach Frankie Scarpaci.  Where Damon shines is putting pressure on the defense with his breakout ability, making zone presence a taller task for opposing squads.  This a Carl Hagelin-esque playing mentality, that if employed properly can turn a title pretender into a title contender.  (I tried to the tell the New York Rangers this regarding Hagelin but they wouldn’t listen!)

Alexandre Caron (2001) – G – Florida Eels

There is not a better goaltender on the planet right now in my opinion.  Alexandre “The Great” Caron, is the most underrated netminder playing in any rink nationwide at this moment.  He stops everything that moves, skates well, can play the puck as a 6th man, kills the forecheck and just doesn’t give up easy goals.  His performance in last year’s postseason nearly helped lift the National Championship trophy for his Eels in the 20-21 season.  Crazy enough, Caron’s biggest competition for netminder of the year thus far is in his own locker room, Duncan Rolleman.  Combined, Caron and Rolleman have allowed just 6 goals on 155 shots faced.  Scouts should be going through an American Ninja Warrior style set of challenges just to get a chance, to have Caron in net for their squad!

HOLIDAY SCHEDULE

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Parents and Players
Many of you have asked when the players are allowed to return home for the holidays

I have set forth the following guidelines

November, Thanksgiving break. Players have a game on November 21st
Elite at 10:30 am
Premier 1:00 pm

Elite players game is over at 12:50pm
Premier Players game is over at 4:00 pm

Plan accordingly Flights are extremely busy at this time.
For the Premier players it would be more prudent to go home on that Monday the 22nd Whatever works best for you

All Players must Return on Sunday the 28th

December Christmas Break

We have a showcase The showcase schedule is not out but we expect to be done the evening on December 20th.
Hence players are free to go home on December 21st
Return January 2nd so we have 2 days of practice before our trip to Boston. NO EXCEPTIONS

Spotlight On Florida Eels Elite Players

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A Spot Light on Eels Elite Players:  Alexander ClIngerman Landen Engles Neil  Campbell

 

Spotlight On Florida Eels Elite Players

 

Alexander ClIngerman

2003 Rookie. Right Shot Forward/Center from Marriottsville, MD. He is 5’10”” 150 lbs.

Prior to joining the Florida Eels, he played high school and youth hockey in Maryland where he scored 32 goals and captured 24 assists.  He also joined the Eels at the Spring and Summer Showcase series in New England. He is a high energy player who is relentless   on the forecheck and equally aggressive in the D Zone.  He is a solid skater with explosive speed. He is extremely coachable. High hockey IQ.   Has a good nose for the net. With his continued growth he ripen into a solid goal scorer.   Great work ethic  Strong hockey sense. He is very dedicated and determined young man. Comes to practice 2 hours and spends his time developing his shot.  He has contributed significantly to  the Eels success this season. In just 7 games he already scored 2 goals.

 

Landen Engles 

2003 Veteran Left Shoot Forward/Center from  Sioux Falls SD. He is 5’11” 170 lbs.

This is Landen 3rd season playing Juniors. This is his 2nd year with the Florida Eels.  Prior to joining the Eels Elite team, he played high school and youth hockey in New York. Over the Spring and Summer, he joined the Eels at the Pro Am Chowder Cup Series. The Eels coaches were indeed impressed with his skill set and fortitude. In 7 games thus far this season he garnered 5 assists. He brings that good old fashion blue collar work ethic to every practice and game. A consummate competitor. His off- ice work ethic and conditioning is phenomenal. Great character individual. He is so young and has incredible upside. As the number of assist illustrate, he already is one the Eels Elite team’s impactful player.

 

Neil  Campbell 

2002 second year Veteran Right Hand Defensemen from Hollywood Florida   Shoot 6’04” 220 lbs. This is his second season playing juniors with the Eels. He is a fan favorite. Highly spirited.

In his rookie season he scored 3 goals and notched 3 helpers. He plays with a high compete level. Very strong Uses his incredible size to his advantage. Extremely effective in the D zone. Owns the crease. Relentless along the boards and in the crease. One of the hardest hitters in the league. Plays well in all 3 zones. Hard heavy slap shot on the offensive blueline. One of the most dedicated players on the team. Outstanding character Strong leadership on and off the ice.  This is a young man with very strong upside. A clear college prospect.

We are very proud of these 3 boys and we are honored they are part of the Eels family this season.

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