Florida Everblades Announce New Broadcast Partnerships for 2024-25 Season

ESTERO, Fla. – The Florida Everblades, proud ECHL affiliate of the NHL's St. Louis Blues and AHL's Springfield Thunderbirds, are excited to announce a new era of broadcasting for the 2024-25 season.

For the first time in team history, the Everblades will offer dedicated broadcasts for both television and radio, providing fans with a variety of ways to catch all the action.

Heroes and Icons Network Secures Exclusive Television Broadcasts

Select Everblades home games will be broadcast live on the Heroes and Icons Network, a national television network focused on American heroes, legends, and icons. 

"We’re thrilled to expand our sports programming by bringing the Florida Everblades to the WBBH H&I Network.” said Hearst Vice President Darrel Lieze-Adams “As a channel that celebrates American heroes and icons, the Everblades’ passion, dedication, and relentless competitive spirit perfectly align with the values we champion in our programming. We look forward to sharing their journey with our viewers this coming season."

The following games will be televised on Heroes and Icons:

• Saturday, November 23, 2024
• Saturday, December 7, 2024
• Friday, January 18, 2025
• Friday, February 8, 2025
• Saturday, March 29, 2025
• Saturday, April 12, 2025

FloHockey Remains Exclusive Streaming Partner

All Everblades games not televised on Heroes and Icons will be streamed exclusively on FloHockey, a leading subscription service dedicated to professional minor league sports. Fans can subscribe to FloHockey to catch every Everblades game throughout the season.

Dedicated Radio Broadcasts Return

The Everblades are thrilled to bring back dedicated radio broadcasts for the 2024-25 season. Games will be carried live on ESPN Southwest Florida or Mixlr depending on station availability. The complete radio broadcast schedule will be announced soon.

"ESPN Southwest Florida is proud to continue our long-standing partnership with the Florida Everblades. We're excited to bring Everblades hockey to our listeners and help support the local community." said ESPN Southwest Florida Producer Chris Beasley.

Experienced Broadcast Team Leads the Way

The Everblades' broadcast team remains a familiar face for fans. Voices of the Everblades Jake Maurice and Mike Kelly return along with newcomer Trey Matthews. 

“We are incredibly excited to offer our fans a wider variety of ways to experience Everblades hockey this season,” said President Craig Brush. “The partnership with Heroes and Icons brings our team to a wider audience, while FloHockey remains the perfect platform for fans to catch every game. We’re also thrilled to bring back dedicated radio broadcasts on ESPN SWFL and have Jake, Mike, and Trey back in the booth.”

For more information on the Everblades' broadcast schedule and partnerships, please visit the team website at www.floridaeverblades.com.

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