The Florida Everblades acquired goaltender Roddy Ross from the Wichita Thunder in exchange for future considerations, the team announced Thursday, September 10.
Ross, 26, played his first professional season with the Wichita Thunder. He started 40 games and posted a 14-17-6 record, a 3.34 goals-against average and a .900 save percentage. Ross also recorded one shutout, making 33 saves in a win over the Tulsa Oilers on January 24.
The 6-foot-3, left-catching goaltender played four seasons at the University of Saskatchewan. He also played junior hockey with the Western Hockey League’s Seattle Thunderbirds and Regina Pats. The Philadelphia Flyers selected Ross 169th overall in the 2019 NHL Entry Draft.
Florida Everblades home schedule
The Florida Everblades will host the Orlando Solar Bears at Hertz Arena in Estero, Florida, on October 8, October 9 and October 17. The first two games are scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET. The October 17 game is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET and is identified as Banner Raising/Opening Night.
Source: Original report