Florida Everblades

Ice hockey does exist in Southwest Florida and the Everglades prove it with their loyal following. The team first took to the ice in 1998, winning it's first ECHL Championship in 2012. Fans flock to the arena every season to not only watch the action on the ice but also to participate in the many special events dreamed up by the creative marketing team. Although the area is home to many northerners and midwesterners who grew up with hockey, locals are often less familiar with a sport involving jackets and ice. The Everglades often hold hockey clinics and tours which serve to educate local fans which in return adds to their loyalty.