Everblades re-sign Masella

ESTERO, Fla. - Florida Everblades General Manager Craig Brush, along with Director of Hockey Operations and Head Coach Brad Ralph, announced the signing of defenseman Ben Masella for the 2020-21 season.

Returning to the Everblades for a third straight season, Masella led the ECHL with a +40 rating during the 2019-20 campaign while notching 30 points (2g-28a) in 50 games.

Masella was also an integral part of the Everblades' run to the Eastern Conference Finals in the 2019 Kelly Cup Playoffs, tying for the team lead among defenseman with 10 points (4g-6a).

Starting his professional hockey career with the Adirondack Thunder at the end of the 2016-17 season, Masella suited up for the Worcester Railers in 2017-18 before being acquired by Florida in a trade on Aug. 23, 2018.

Prior to turning professional, the Montreal native played at St. Lawrence University, where he served as an alternate captain in his senior season.