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Masella back with Everblades

Masella back with Everblades

Thursday, July 22nd

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 2021-22 season. Masella, an alternate captain, will be returning to the Everblades for his fourth season with the team. Masella injured his ankle in the home-opener of the 2020-21 season after tallying a three-assist performance. He was out until the last stretch of the regular season. Upon his return, Masella tallied three more assists in nine games, including five playoff contests. During the 2019-20 season, the Montréal native had a standout season for the Everblades. Masella led the ECHL with a +40 rating while tallying 30 points (2g-28a) in 50 games. Before joining Florida in 2018, Masella played for Adirondack Thunder and the Worchester Railers. While with the Railers, Masella amassed 22 points (3g-19a) in 66 games. He also had a +36 rating in his 2017-18 season with the Railers. Prior to turning professional, Masella played at St. Lawrence University where he played 37 games his senior year and was the alternate captain.