Evidently, the Blades did not get to Alcatraz as Big Ern was late and they missed the boat by 15 minutes.

The are to try to go again today. There is some speculation that they will try to make Hartlieb swim back to shore with his skates on.

In other news...Panther prospect Grant McNeill, who is, granted, a tough guy, has been playing professional hockey for three years. Last night, he scored his first professional goal.

As a result, he earns a special "Get out of jail free" card, which he may need once the wardens at Alcatraz get a look at him.

Everblades earn third straight win, shoot down Condors 5-3
http://www.floridaeverblades.com/news/2006/jan/15/everblades_earn_third_straight_win_shoot_down_cond/

Blades win third straight *
http://www.bonitanews.com/news/2006/jan/16/blades_win_third_straight/?everblades

Boxscore
http://www.geocities.com/bladesgal17/2005boxscores/011506box.html

Late Saturday:

Blades work overtime to silence Thunder
Strome's goal yields victory late Saturday
http://www.news-press.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060116/SPORTS/601160360/1010

Next Game: Florida Everblades (25-9-2) at Fresno Falcons (20-6-8)
When: Tuesday, January 17, 2006; 10:00 PM
Where: Save Mart Center
TV: B2 Network
Radio: Sportsradio 770 AM
Internet: www.abc-7.com
Web site: www.floridaeverblades.com

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