Florida Everblades & Hertz Arena

Based in Estero, Florida, the professional minor league Florida Everblades, founded in 1998, compete in the ECHL’s South Division, playing home games at Hertz Arena as an affiliate of the NHL’s St. Louis Blues and AHL’s Springfield Thunderbirds. The team boasts a strong history, missing the playoffs only once and winning the Kelly Cup in 2012 among their four finals appearances.