Everblades stars display skills
Florida Everblades forward Kevin Baker, defenseman Aaron Brockle-hurst and goaltender David Leggio put their hockey skills on display Wednesday night in the ECHL’s All-Star Skills Competition in Reading, Pa.
The Blades’ members of the American Conference All-Star squad help kick off the festivities for the 17th annual ECHL All-Star Game
Brocklehurst goes after the title of “fastest” player in the fastest skater event. The rookie then takes part in the breakaway relay against Alaska Aces goaltender Jean-Philippe Lamoureux.
Baker will show off his skills in the accuracy shooting competition by trying to hit four targets with as few shots as possible. The league’s second-leading scorer (52 points) also plays the breakaway relay against goaltender Joe Fallon of the Fresno Falcons.
Leggio’s first action is in the rapid-fire event when he faces Jeff May of Las Vegas and Ryan Huddy of Stockton. Leggio closes out the competition by facing Colin Hemingway of Alaska, Huddy and Cory Urquhart of Stockton, Matt Stephenson of Idaho, Mark Derlago of Bakersfield and May in the breakaway relay.
The Everblades return to regular season action Friday night at Germain Arena when they host the Gwinnett Gladiators.