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Junior Everblades Hockey Association runs a Tier II travel hockey program. It offers a competitive team ice hockey program that competes at the “A” and “AA” levels.
The Junior Everblades Hockey Association is a non-profit organization incorporated under the laws of the State of Florida. The organization was started in 1998 along with the Florida Everblades as part of team president Craig Brush's vision for bringing hockey to Southwest Florida. That year, there were just four teams, and today the Junior Everblades comprises 13 teams with over 190 players. Its primary purpose is to provide the youth of Southwest Florida with an opportunity to participate in an organized competitive team ice hockey program. The Junior Everblades celebrate their 7th year supporting Operation Santa. The leadership team includes Tony Lessel (Director of Hockey); Chad Goesling (Director, Treasurer); Austin Petersen (Director, Equipment Chair); David Shepard (Director, President); Cz DiRosario (Director, Secretary, General Manager); James Johnstone (Director, Vice President, Safe Sport Coordinator, Discipline Chair); Mark Humphrey (Director); and Isaac Berg (Director of Merchandising, Everblades Pro Shop).
Last updated June 1, 2026.
The Junior Everblades Hockey Association is a non-profit organization incorporated under the laws of the State of Florida. The organization was started in 1998 along with the Florida Everblades as part of team president Craig Brush's vision for bringing hockey to Southwest Florida. That year, there were just four teams, and today the Junior Everblades comprises 13 teams with over 190 players. Its primary purpose is to provide the youth of Southwest Florida with an opportunity to participate in an organized competitive team ice hockey program. The Junior Everblades celebrate their 7th year supporting Operation Santa. The leadership team includes Tony Lessel (Director of Hockey); Chad Goesling (Director, Treasurer); Austin Petersen (Director, Equipment Chair); David Shepard (Director, President); Cz DiRosario (Director, Secretary, General Manager); James Johnstone (Director, Vice President, Safe Sport Coordinator, Discipline Chair); Mark Humphrey (Director); and Isaac Berg (Director of Merchandising, Everblades Pro Shop).
Last updated June 1, 2026.
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