The Florida Everblades, an ice hockey team based in Estero, Florida, were founded in 1998 after inspiration struck their current General Manager while reading a National Geographic article about the Florida Everglades. Drawing inspiration from a former AHL team, the Kentucky Thoroughblades, the idea for the Everblades was born, with the name chosen to reflect the natural environment of Florida.

Meaning and History

The Florida Everblades play in the South Division of the Western Conference of the ECHL, a respected mid-tier league for ice hockey teams in the USA and Canada. Since their founding, the Everblades have experienced great success, winning multiple titles, including four Regular Season Titles, eight Division Titles, seven Conference Titles, and four Kelly Cups. Their consistent performance is highlighted by their seven appearances in the Kelly Cup finals, with only one season in their history without a playoff berth, cementing the Everblades as one of the strongest teams in the league. The team's affiliation with prestigious NHL and AHL clubs like the St. Louis Blues and Springfield Thunderbirds further demonstrates their professionalism and skill.

Florida Everblades Logo

The Florida Everblades logo features an alligator, which is an iconic animal in Florida due to its abundant population. The logo cleverly incorporates this gator into the design of a hockey skate, blending the local wildlife with the sport. The alligator's head is shaped like the nose of a hockey skate, with laces visible on the nose. The wordmark "Florida Everblades" is integrated into the skate blade, with the letter "S" cleverly stylized to form the edge of the blade, while the white lettering stands out against the navy blue background.

This logo has become one of the most distinctive and effective sports emblems, combining local culture with the sport's equipment in a creative and impactful way.