Forwards Kevin Lynch & Ryan Martindale Loaned to Syracuse

ESTERO, FL – Florida Everblades President and General Manager Craig Brush along with Head Coach Greg Poss announced Thursday that forwards Kevin Lynch andRyan Martindale have been loaned to the Syracuse Crunch of the American Hockey League (AHL).  Both players appeared in games with the Crunch last season.

Lynch, 24, heads to Syracuse having totaled 26 points (8g, 16a) in 33 games with the Everblades this season.  In addition, he was scoreless with two penalty minutes in five appearances with the Manitoba Moose (AHL) earlier this season.  Last season, the 6-1, 205-pound center posted seven points (2g, 5a) in 11 games played with the Everblades, and four points (3g, 1a) in 53 appearances Syracuse. Lynch totaled 72 points during his four-year collegiate career at the University of Michigan from from 2009-2013. The Grosse Pointe, Michigan native is a second-round draft selection of the Columbus Blue Jackets of the 2009 NHL Entry Draft.

Martindale, 24, earns the call up posting 17 points (5g, 12a) in 22 appearances with the Everblades this season.  Last season, Martindale registered 14 points (8g, 6a) in 19 games with the Crunch and 13 points (8g, 5a) in 45 appearances with the San Antonio Rampage (AHL).   The 6-3, 207-pound center has totaled a balanced 67 points (30g, 37a) in 180 career AHL games, while logging 17 points (9g, 8a) in 39 ECHL contests with the Stockton Thunder from 2011-2012. The Oshawa, Ontario native was selected by the Edmonton Oilers in the third round of the 2010 NHL Entry Draft.

This Week's Home GamesFriday, January 29, vs. Greenville Swamp Rabbits, 7:30 p.m.  Kids eat free in the Breakaway Sports Pub with the purchase of an adult entree!Saturday, January 30, vs. Greenville Swamp Rabbits, 7:00 p.m.  The Fur Circus(pictured below) will be in town entertaining the fans! Bring the kids! Joins us from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. for the pregame tailgate party featuring live music, face painting, and bounce houses for the kids.

Ticket Information

Game Tickets: Everblades tickets may be purchased at the Florida Community Bank Box Office located at Germain Arena, or at any Ticketmaster outlet, or online atwww.ticketmaster.com

Discounted Group Tickets: Bring your group of 10 or more to a game at a discounted price, and also receive an Everblades souvenir! Group tickets are available for all home games. For more information on group tickets, call 239-948-7825.

Partial Season Ticket Packages:  Flexible partial season ticket plans are available to help fit your budget and schedule. For more information, call 239-948-7825, or stop by the team's main office located at Germain Arena from Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.  Fans may also stop by our sales tables located in the concourse at Everblades games. .

The Everblades are the proud ECHL affiliateof the NHL's Carolina Hurricanes###