Everblades bring back Pendenza

Action photo of Joe Pendenza of the Florida Everblades

ESTERO, Fla. - Florida Everblades General Manager, Craig Brush, along with Director of Hockey Operations and Head Coach Brad Ralph, announced the signing of forward Joe Pendenza for the 2021-22 season. In the 2020-21 season, Pendenza totaled career highs in goals (18), assists (30) and points (48) in 63 games. He will be heading into his third season with the Everblades and his eighth as a professional. Before joining Florida, Pendenza played primarily in the American Hockey League with the Milwaukee Admirals and Cleveland Monsters. The Wilmington, Massachusetts native also has ECHL experience with the Cincinnati Cyclones, Manchester Monarchs and Idaho Steelheads. Prior to starting his professional career, Pendenza played at the University of Massachusetts-Lowell from 2010-14. During his college career, Pendenza helped the River Hawks win the Hockey East regular-season title in 2012-13 while also helping the team become tournament champions.