The Wandering Disciple

Doesn't matter what you call them...Los Tortugas or the Everblades, one thing remains the same, Florida hits harder. That phrase has become a constant for the Florida Everblades hockey club, one of the most physical teams in the ECHL.  Here is one of the big hits of last nights game against Savannah. Enforcer Kyle Neuber delivers a decisive hit in the first period of the Hispanic Heritage night contest which saw the home team Los Tortugas aka Everblades pick up a shut-out win.  Taken: January 13, 2024 at Hertz Arena (Estero, FL)

The Florida Everblades sport their holiday themed jerseys during the annual Teddy Bear toss game on Saturday night at Hertz Arena. The jersey designed by Jayden Torres features artwork from patients at the Golisano Children's Hospital.  During the second intermission of the game, thousands of teddy bears rained down to ice benefiting children at the hospital. The home team Blades lost the game to South Carolina 2-1 in overtime.  Taken: December 9, 2023 at Hertz Arena (Estero, FL)

Cam Hausinger celebrates his first period goal with his Everblades teammates during last night's game. The Florida Everblades skated to a 3-1 win over the visiting Atlanta Gladiators.  The Florida Everblades are the ECHL affiliates of the Florida Panthers and are the defending Kelly Cup champions. They play their home games at Hertz Arena in Estero, Florida.  Taken: November 18, 2023 at Hertz Arena (Estero, FL)

For King and Country levitate above a sold-out crowd at Hertz Arena during last night's concert. Each year the group travels the country bringing Christmas joy and rocking music all in the name of Jesus.  The Drummer Boy Christmas tour made three stops in the Sunshine State, starting in Fort Myers yesterday, Tampa today and Orlando on Saturday. If you get the chance to catch a show, I highly recommend it!  Taken: December 8, 2022 at Hertz Arena (Fort Myers, FL)

Fort Myers, Florida: Christmas is right around the corner and there is no better way to ring in the holiday season than listening to great Christmas music with family and friends. That’s what happened on Thursday night as Fort King and Country brought their Drummer Boy Christmas Tour to Hertz Arena, the first of three Sunshine State concerts for the Aussie brothers.  We have seen a few of their concerts in the past and they never disappoint. Our last concert in Tampa, we were spoiled following a complimentary VIP floor seats. It was an amazing experience so this year we booked the VIP experience and secured ourselves VIP floor seats right against the stage.  For this concert, the VIP experience included a question and answer with Joel and Luke. The brothers answered questions ranging from their favorite Christmas songs, their upcoming movie, travelling with family, Christmas traditions and much more. It was an opportunity to learn more about their lives, inspirations an...

The weather is getting colder in Florida and that can only mean one thing, its hockey time in the Sunshine State. As the temps drop, the action gets hotter as the Florida Everblades begin their 2020-2021 season tonight with a home opener against Jacksonville. After last year's season came to an abrupt end due to COVID-19, this season begins with new measures to keep players and fans safe during the pandemic. (Photo: February 3, 2018)