At the heart of this success is head coach Brad Ralph

Netflix Sparks Buzz with Anticipated Florida Everblades Documentary

After dominating the ECHL with three consecutive Kelly Cup championships from 2022 through 2024, the Florida Everblades are finally receiving the broader recognition many fans feel they’ve long deserved. Netflix has announced plans to release a long-awaited documentary chronicling the rise of this remarkable team—an announcement that has hockey fans in Florida and beyond buzzing with excitement.

Based in Estero, Florida, the Florida Everblades are a professional minor league ice hockey team with a proud and successful history in the ECHL (East Coast Hockey League). The team, founded in 1998, has long been a competitive force in the league, but their recent run of success has elevated them to legendary status. With Kelly Cup championships in 2022, 2023, and 2024, the Everblades became the first team in ECHL history to secure three titles in a row—a feat that has not only cemented their legacy but sparked widespread interest in their story.

At the heart of this success is head coach Brad Ralph, who took the reins of the organization in 2016. Under Ralph’s leadership, the Everblades have transformed into a model of consistency and determination. His coaching style, which blends structure, discipline, and an emphasis on player development, has turned the Everblades into a perennial contender. Ralph’s impact on the team’s culture is one of the central themes of the upcoming Netflix documentary, which promises behind-the-scenes access to the locker room, the coaching staff, and the players themselves.

The Everblades’ journey from a solid minor league team to a dominant dynasty is rich with dramatic moments. Their playoff battles, emotional victories, and fierce rivalries offer the kind of compelling sports narrative that Netflix has excelled at capturing in recent years. Shows like “UNTOLD: Swamp Kings,” which explored the rise of the Florida Gators under coach Urban Meyer, proved that there’s an appetite for in-depth stories about Florida sports dynasties. The Everblades’ story fits perfectly into that mold—combining grit, regional pride, and historic success.

While Netflix has not yet revealed a release date for the Everblades documentary, early reports suggest it will feature interviews with key players, coaches, and team executives, as well as footage from critical games over the past three seasons. Fans can expect insights into the mental and physical demands of a grueling minor league season and how the team maintained its focus and chemistry during its historic run.

 

In the meantime, Everblades fans eager for content can visit the team’s official website, which offers a rich selection of game highlights, interviews, and behind-the-scenes videos. These glimpses into the team’s culture and preparation have already helped build anticipation for the Netflix release.

As excitement builds, there’s a growing sense that the Florida Everblades’ story is not just about hockey—it’s about perseverance, teamwork, and community spirit. Whether you’re a die-hard fan of the team or new to the world of ECHL hockey, the upcoming documentary is sure to shine a long-overdue spotlight on one of the most successful franchises in minor league sports history.