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ECHL: Justen Close Named Goaltender of the Week (Nov 4th-10th)

The ECHL has announced that Jacksonville Icemen rookie Goaltender Justen Close has been named the Goaltender of the Week (Nov 4th-10th). Close, 26, went 2-0 with a 1.50 GAA, .955SV%, and one shutout while making back-to-back starts for the Icemen on Friday and Saturday. He is 2-1 with a 1.69 GAA, .952SV%, and one shutout […]

ECHL: Savannah Ghost Pirates: Josh Davies Earns Call-Up

On November 11th, 2024, Savannah Ghost Pirates announced that forward Josh Davies had earned a call-up to the AHL affiliate Charlotte Checkers. This past weekend, Davies, who is all of 20 years old, netted two goals against opponent Idaho Steelheads in Savannah’s win Saturday night, 4-3. Last season, the Winger earned 61 points with WHL […]

ECHL Game Recap: Atlanta Gladiators vs Greenville Swamp Rabbits | 11/10/2024

The Atlanta Gladiators were gearing up to face the Greenville Swamp Rabbits for the second time in as many days. The Swamp Rabbits were eager to secure another shutout after defeating the Gladiators 3-0 on their home ice the previous night. However, with the backing of their home crowd, the Gladiators were determined to overcome […]

ECHL: Savannah Ghost Pirates: Weekend Recap 11/8/2024-11/10/2024

Friday Night: Idaho Steelheads did not leave the “Gone Fishing” sign up on the door for Friday’s contest. Within the first 14:23 minutes of the opening frame, the Steelheads scored the first three goals. Thomas Caron (1:26) and Matt Register (1:59) scored goals within 33 seconds of each other. Caron was assisted by Ty Pelton-Byce, […]

PHOTOS: South Carolina Stingrays vs. Jacksonville Icemen – 11/09/2024

JACKSONVILLE, Fla – Saturday night, the Jacksonville Icemen faced the South Carolina Stingrays, in their first meeting of the season. Jacksonville beat South Carolina 5-3, in a game that featured three game misconducts and an action packed final two and a half minutes that saw four goals; two from each team. Icemen netminder Justen Close, […]

ECHL: Allen Americans To Host 2026 All-Star Game

The ECHL has announced on Saturday Night that the Allen Americans will host the 2026 ECHL All-Star Game; this is the first time that the Americans have hosted the event since the joined the league for the 2009-10 season. There will be no All-Star Game in 2025. However, the league is hosting a Hockey Heritage […]

PHOTOS: Atlanta Gladiators vs. Jacksonville Icemen – 11/08/2024

JACKSONVILLE, Fla – Friday night, the Jacksonville Icemen faced the Atlanta Gladiators for the first time this season. The Icemen took a commanding 5-0 victory, earning netminder Justen Close his first professional career shutout in only his second-ever pro game after turning away all 28 shots faced. Jacksonville’s Ty Cheveldayoff scored the first goal of […]

ECHL Game Recap: Jacksonville Icemen vs Atlanta Gladiators | 11/8/2024

Fresh off a win against the Orlando Solar Bears, the Atlanta Gladiators are set to face one of their rivals, the Jacksonville Iceman. The Gladiators are eager to start a winning streak after a few tough losses. In their last game, they showcased remarkable teamwork, with a few standout performances, all of which they aim […]

ECHL Game Preview: Atlanta Gladiators at Greenville Swamp Rabbits | 11/09/2024

GREENVILLE, S.C. — After playing in their first of three games this week against the South Carolina Stingrays on Nov. 8, the Greenville Swamp Rabbits will return home to Bon Secours Wellness Arena to host the Atlanta Gladiators. This will be the Swamp Rabbits’ fourth home game for this season, as they will host a […]

ECHL Game Preview: Atlanta Gladiators at Jacksonville Icemen| 11/08/2024

Venue: VyStar Veterans Memorial ArenaDate: This Evening – Friday, November 08, 2024Time: 7 PM EST TV: FloSportsJacksonville – Jacksonville Icemen Broadcast NetworkAtlanta – Atlanta Gladiators Broadcast Network Purchase tickets via Ticketmaster Jacksonville Icemen News & Notes: Jacksonville has accumulated a staggering 90 penalty minutes, far exceeding Atlanta’s 63. In the game against Orlando, both the […]