Everblades re-sign Winiecki

ESTERO, Fla. — Florida Everblades head coach Brad Ralph announced that forward Blake Winiecki has agreed to terms for the 2019-20 season.

The Everblades are the ECHL affiliate of the National Hockey League's Nashville Predators and the American Hockey League's Milwaukee Admirals.

A native of Lakeville, Minnesota, Winiecki led Everblades' rookies, and finished tied for fifth among ECHL first-year skaters, with 59 points (25g-34a) in 61 games last season. The 6-foot-1, 194-pound center netted 25 goals and added 34 assists in 61 games.

Prior to making his professional debut with Florida at the end of the 2017-18 regular season, Winiecki played four seasons for St. Cloud State University from 2014-18. As a member of the Huskies, he tabbed 75 points (37g-38a) in 145 career games. Winiecki helped guide SCSU to a Penrose Cup as a senior in 2017-18, which is awarded to the regular-season champion of the NCHC. He was also a member of the Huskies squad that won the 2015-16 NCHC Tournament.