Jr. Blades Add to Coaching Staff

New Assistant Coaches Eric Mabie (Left) and Jordan Bustard (RIght)

ESTERO, Fla. -- The Florida Jr. Blades have announced the addition of two new coaches to both the Elite and Premier programs. Eric Mabie and Jordan Bustard have both signed on as Assistant Coaches through the end of the 2021-2022 season.

Mabie, a native of Coral Springs, FL. is currently in his fourth season as the associate head coach with the Florida Gulf Coast University Eagles in the American Collegiate Hockey Association (ACHA). Prior to his time behind the bench, Mabie played at FGCU for five seasons amassing 140 points in 136 games.

Bustard, a native of Flanders, NJ currently serves as the Sports Performance Coach for Hartlieb Elite Athletic Training (HEAT) and an Assistant Coach with Florida Gulf Coast University. Bustard played his collegiate seasons split between University of Massachusetts Boston (NCAA Div. III) and Florida Gulf Coast University (ACHA Div. II) starting 60 games over four seasons.

The Florida Jr Blades will be back in action this Saturday and Sunday at Hertz Arena as they take on the Palm Beach Typhoon. Can’t make it to the games? Catch all of the action of Hockey TV.