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 The Florida Eels Premier team squares off at 12:30 pm against the Atlanta  Madhatters in Game One of a two game weekend away series. 

Today the Eels Premier team Faces Off vs the Madhatters. The Eels are tied for 1st place with the Tampa Juniors. Both having 12 wins 5 losses for 24 points. The Juniors are off this weekend whereas the Eels have a 2-game series against the Madhatters. There are 4 points on the line and with a sweep the Eels can go up by 4 points and move once again into sole possession of 1st place.

The Eels and all of the teams in the South and Florida Divisions compete in the Christmas Showcase next week at Hertz Arena. So, everyone if jockeying and posturing for placement in the standings. More important than standings are for the Eels to get their game back in sync. We will let the standings and seeding take care of itself. It is more important for the Eels to get back on track. They went through a molehill this past month and we feel very good about our game right now. So, if you are available tune in on Hockey TV for what will no doubt be very exciting pair of games.

The Florida Eels Premier Team Overpowers The Madhatters 7-2 in Game One of Weekend Away Series in Atlanta 

The Eels have had the Madhatters number in the previous 3 games this season and this one today proved the same. In previous matches the Eels defeated the Madhatters 8-0, 8-4 and 5-1. Today the Eels came out on fire throttling their foes 7-2. It was a very clean game between the two clubs. A lot of rubber seen by both goalies alike. The game was face paced and each team at times went wide open. The score was tight in the 1st period with only one goal scored and that by the Eels. However, the Eels opened things up in the 2nd scoring 3 and then repeated with 3 additional goals in the 3rd to create an insurmountable task for the Madhatters. One thing for sure, is the Eels never took the Hatters for granted. This is a pesky club with a lot of character and they never quit. Regardless of the score, the Hatters keep coming at you.

Atlanta is a well coached team and they have quite a few very talented young players. They are building this club the right way. They are a determined team and have a strong work ethic. No doubt they are a team you cannot take lightly or for granted.

The two clubs square off once again tomorrow night at 7:45 pm Please join us on HockeyTV or if you can in Atlanta

Scoring in the game went as follows:

Florida Eels 7 at Atlanta Mad Hatters 2 – Status: In Progress (0:00 remaining in 3rd)
Friday, December 11, 2020 – Atlanta Ice House

Florida Eels 1 3 3 – 7
Atlanta Mad Hatters 0 1 1 – 2

1st Period-1, Florida Eels, Voyda 3 (Roost, Podrezov), 7:31. Penalties-Zebley Eel (roughing), 9:08; Draper Atl (roughing), 9:08; Larson Atl (hooking), 9:32; Melikov Eel (hooking), 11:36; Swygert Eel (cross-checking), 14:29; Larson Atl (interference), 15:31; Poole Atl (interference), 16:02; Larson Atl (hooking), 18:21.

2nd Period-2, Florida Eels, Goral 4 (Court, Zebley), 12:36. 3, Florida Eels, Zebley 13   17:39 (PS). 4, Atlanta Mad Hatters, Baker 4 (Garzon , Regan ), 18:29 (PP). 5, Florida Eels, Roost 11 (Castonguay, Dill), 19:21. Penalties-Goral Eel (roughing), 2:05; Dollershell Atl (roughing), 2:05; Mesaros Atl (slashing), 5:03; Patterson Eel (hooking), 12:53; Grajewski Eel (boarding), 16:38.

3rd Period-6, Atlanta Mad Hatters, Florit 9 (Baker, Regan ), 3:46. 7, Florida Eels, Haddon- Harris 5 (Roost, Podrezov), 7:10. 8, Florida Eels, Zebley 14 (Roost, Podrezov), 11:34. 9, Florida Eels, McNeish 1 (Haddon- Harris, Maroszek), 14:39. Penalties-Koss Atl (tripping), 6:03; Garzon Atl (high-sticking), 9:26; Goral Eel (high-sticking), 12:38; Koss Atl (slashing), 13:24; O’Gwen Eel (major -slashing), 15:53.

Shots on Goal-Florida Eels 13-16-13-42. Atlanta Mad Hatters 10-11-12-33.
Power Play Opportunities-Florida Eels 0 / 0; Atlanta Mad Hatters 1 / 0.
Goalies-Florida Eels, O’Gwen 4-3-0-0 (33 shots-31 saves). Atlanta Mad Hatters, Kennedy 3-1-2-0 (42 shots-35 saves).

The Florida Eels Eclipsed by The Tampa Juniors 6-5 To Split Weekend Series.

In what easily was our best two performances all season the Eels Elite team spit their weekend set of games against the Tampa Juniors. The guys continued their relentless fore-check and assault on Tampa from where they left off on Friday night in which they realized a 7-3 thrashing on the previously undefeated Tampa Elite squad. At home the boys came out with the same jump in their game and the winning attitude. All cylinders were firing, and things appeared to be going their way. In fact, twice the Eels led by two goals, but those pesky Tampa players kept edging back.

The two squads have played incredible games each match played. In the previous two games the Eels made dramatic come backs and managed to lose in OT. In fact, in one game the Eels came back from a 4-1 deficit going into the 2nd period only to lose 6-5 in OT.

In yesterday’s game the Eels were up by 1 at the 18:26 mark in the game that being less than 2 minutes and the Tampa Coach pulled their goalie   and they tied it up. Then the Tampa team put one pass the Eels team with only 5 seconds remaining for a heartbreaking loss.

This is one game that the Eels players won’t forget. The sting and loss will last a bit. Lessons to be learned here. Being up by 2 goals against Tampa – you have to shut the barn door. Second with less than a minute to give up a goal and with 5 seconds remaining – we have to be mentally tough. Secure the tie and battle it out in OT.

Well, you learn twice as much from your losses than your wins. This is evident here. We have to take this one to heart. Know what we did to win Friday night and know what we were doing to go up 2 goals on Sunday. Know how to shut the door and secure the win. These are all part of the process. The Player Development Process. That is why we train all year. Development comes not just from practices but games as well

We are very proud of our guys and the transitioning of their game. Anyone watching the Elite team seems readily apparent they are not the same team as a month ago and not even a week ago. They are improving immensely as players and a team. We look forward to the games in Atlanta.

The Eels Premier Team Edged by Tampa 6-5 in Game Two of Weekend Series

The Eels Premier team like the Elite team fell victim to the Tampa Juniors 6-5. This was a see-saw exchange of goals between the two clubs. In fact, the Eels  were up by two at one portion in the game. One thing for sure it was a mark difference in effort and energies in this game over Friday night. On Sunday the boys were dialed in and the passes were on mark. The guys had tilted the ice at times but in the end it wasn’t enough. Tampa put 6 in to our 5. We know we have to be better and that is what our coaches and players will focus on all week. It starts today with our goalie session this morning.

I pledge we will be ready for Atlanta who had been playing very strong as of late.

Congrats To Anthony Zebley Selected Player of the Month

7 Dec by Frank Scarpaci

USPHL Elite Players Of The Month: South Region

By USPHL Staff, 12/06/20, 4:30PM EST

Florida Division

Forwards

Anthony Zebley, Florida Eels

Zebley is another Florida product who has been lights-out for the Eels from the start. The ‘04-born Estero, Fla., native had seven goals and three assists for 10 points in seven games, though all those points came in the last five games of the month, part of a scoring streak that he carried into December. He’s extended that streak to six games.

Florida Eels Elite Team End Tampa Juniors Undefeated Winning Streak With Clear and Convincing 7-3 Win on Friday Night. 

The Eels Elite meant business when they got on the bus yesterday afternoon in route to Tampa for Friday evenings game against the Tampa Juniors. In fact, it all started this past Monday at the gym and continued all week at practice. The last two games against the Juniors the Eels lost in OT. So close but they came up short in the win column vs Tampa. The team was hell bent in not letting this continue. The players knew they could do it. Nobody trains harder than we do says Eels GM We train 3-4 hours per day 5 days per week.

The boys knew they had to do more than lip service. They needed more than verbal believability. They had to execute their plan. Indeed that is what they did.
Stats and scoring in the game went as follows:
1st Period-1, Florida Eels, Chambre 3 (Zebley, Engles), 17:34 (PP). Penalties-Nosar Eel (hooking), 1:19; Williams Tbj (charging), 10:20; Campbell Eel (boarding), 13:05; Clift Eel (tripping), 14:54; Williams Tbj (roughing), 15:59; Miner Eel (roughing), 18:10.

2nd Period-2, Florida Eels, Cartier 4 6:21. 3, Tampa Bay Juniors, Woodring 3 (Cobbs, Walker), 8:28. 4, Tampa Bay Juniors, Ruf 8 (Raynov, Barrington), 9:51 (PP). 5, Florida Eels, Haas 2 (Carlson), 10:10. Penalties-Ruf Tbj (boarding), 2:42; Nosar Eel (bench -unsportsmanlike conduct), 8:12; Custable Tbj (high-sticking), 8:12; Peters Eel (slashing), 8:28; Vasquez Eel (tripping), 17:16.

3rd Period-6, Florida Eels, Haas 3 0:11. 7, Florida Eels, Calvanese 3 (Campbell, Simbro), 3:13. 8, Tampa Bay Juniors, Woodring 4 (Barrington, Ruf), 10:33. 9, Florida Eels, Engles 6 14:35. 10, Florida Eels, Cartier 5 18:08 (EN). Penalties-Rioux Eel (hitting from behind), 5:13.

Shots on Goal-Florida Eels 13-11-13-37. Tampa Bay Juniors 9-15-13-37.
Power Play Opportunities-Florida Eels 1 / 2; Tampa Bay Juniors 1 / 8.
Goalies-Florida Eels, Mork 3-1-3-0 (37 shots-34 saves). Tampa Bay Juniors, Leigh 7-1-0-0 (34 shots-28 saves); Weaver 1-0-0-0 (2 shots-2 saves).

The Elite team finishes their home and away series vs the Juniors tomorrow (Sunday) at 10:30 am drop of puck at the Fort Myers Skatium Please join us live at the Skatium or on HockeyTV

Back By Popular Demand The Florida Eels adds Goalie Coaching to the teams’ training. Every Monday practice the Eels will once again be featuring its goalie coach for its goaltenders. We are indeed excite to bring back this component to the Eels training program. All of our goalies echoed how beneficial  these sessions are in their development.

This brings a total of 5 coaches to teh Eels staff. No where in Junior hockey do you find this commitment and dedication  to its players.

The December Showcase in Estero (Hertz Arena) has been posted. The Eels Premier and Elite teams will play the following opponents from the South Division:

Richmond Generals

Carolina Hurricanes

Potomac Patriots

Charlotte Rush