Everblades clinch playoffs, defeat Gladiators on Star Wars night

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The Florida Everblades defeated the Atlanta Gladiators 4-3 in a shootout win Saturday to clinch a spot in the 2019 Kelly Cup Playoffs

The win came during the celebration of Star Wars night at Hertz Arena in Estero.

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