For the first time in team history, the Florida Everblades will offer dedicated broadcasts for both television and radio, providing fans with a variety of ways to catch all the action.
The Everblades, an ECHL affiliate of the NHL's St. Louis Blues and AHL's Springfield Thunderbirds, are set to begin their new era of broadcasting for the 2o24-25 season.
Where can I watch games?
WBBH's Heroes and Icons Network has secured the exclusive television broadcast rights for select Everblades home games.
The Heroes and Icons Network is 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.” Hearst Vice President Darrel Lieze-Adams said. “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."
What games are scheduled for broadcast?
- 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 will remain the exclusive streaming partner for the Florida Everblades, meaning all games not televised on H&I will be streamed on FloHockey.
How can I listen on the radio?
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." ESPN Southwest Florida Producer Chris Beasley said.
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,” President Craig Brush said. “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 .
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