The ECHL’s Florida Everblades will probably be searching for a little bit turtle energy once they swimsuit up for his or her first-ever Hispanic Heritage Evening this weekend.
The group — which is affiliated with the NHL’s Florida Panthers and primarily based within the Cape Coral-Fort Myers metropolitan space — will take to the ice on Saturday, January 13, in particular purple jerseys with a yellow “Las Tortugas” (“The Turtles”) script emblem throughout the entrance.
The purple base shade signifies energy and royalty to acknowledge the championship pedigree of the Everblades. The customized shoulder patch is designed with Hispanic components in thoughts whereas combining a traditional hockey stick picture with turtle imagery. The blue finish stripe represents the flowing waters of Florida, an important a part of the native ecosystem. Lastly, the torso options comma-like tracks, resembling the tracks of a loggerhead sea turtle on land, with Hispanic patterns included.
Primarily based on the graphics posted to social media and the game-worn jersey public sale at present underway, the backs of the jerseys will characteristic the participant’s identify in blue on a darker purple nameplate. The numbers will probably be yellow with purple and blue outlines.
The “Tortugas” moniker is a bit surprising from the Everblades, on condition that their major emblem (seen beneath) is an alligator within the form of a skate. In accordance with Google Translate, the Spanish phrase for “alligator” is caimán.
Recreation-worn autographed “Las Tortugas” jerseys are being auctioned off through Dash in three teams; bids shut between Friday night and Sunday night. Proceeds will profit the Immokalee Foundation.
“We are grateful and honored to be recognized during Hispanic Heritage Night at the Everblades game at Hertz Arena,” stated Immokalee Basis president and CEO Noemi Y. Perez in a press launch. “Funds raised through the support and generosity of the Everblades, and their fans will continue our life-changing programs for the youth of Immokalee throughout the year, including our innovative Career Pathways program. This comprehensive educational approach prepares students for high-demand, well-paying jobs in Southwest Florida.”
Puck drop for the Everblades’ Hispanic Heritage Evening recreation towards the Savannah Ghost Pirates is at 7 p.m. ET on Saturday on the Hertz Enviornment in Estero, Florida.
