ECHL: Heartlanders Sign Jack Perbix

Photo: Gopher Hockey

Coralville, Iowa- Following an exciting 3-2 Overtime win for the Iowa Heartlanders, Head Coach and General Manager Derek Damon was not done improving his roster after a week full of moves.

Jack Perbix, Brother of Tampa Bay Lightning Defender Nick Perbix, is an all-around player who is signing from Northern Michigan University. Jack wore the #12 uniform in college and will likely continue wearing it in the Heartland. Jack is also now the fourth Heartlander this season who played for the 2020-21 Minnesota Golden Gophers, alongside Jonny Sorenson, Ben Brinkman, and Robbie Stucker.

Here is one of Perbix’s highlights from that 2020-21 Season:

With Iowa’s recent player shortage, Perbix’s versatility will be an incredible asset for keeping the team balanced and organized, especially if injuries or long penalties render players unavailable. If Jack is anything like his brother, he will frequently be available and play as hard as he can every game with lots of assists and few penalty minutes.

In corresponding moves, Peyton Jones was signed to a PTO by the AHL’s Iowa Wild, and Forward Ty Enns was released.


Discover more from Inside The Rink

Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email.

Leave a Reply

Jared Nightingale

ECHL: Jared Nightingale Heads Back to AHL

The South Carolina Stingrays are once again on the hunt for a head coach. Announced May 30th, Jared Nightingale has accepted a position with the Rockford IceHogs as Head Coach. Jared Nightingale joined South Carolina in the postseason of the 2023-24 season. The team was recovering from a poor record, which saw them with a […]

Read More

ECHL: Jack Dugan Heads Overseas

Fort Wayne Komets captain Jack Dugan is heading overseas to Germany to join the Bietigheim Steelers of the DEL2. He spent his first five professional seasons in North America. In 70 games this season, Dugan had 23 goals and 53 assists for 76 points, while leading the Komets in all offensive categories. For the second […]

Read More

ECHL: Filip Fornaa Svensson Heads Home To Sweden

Forward Filip Fornaa Svensson is returning home to Sweden to join Vimmerby HC after spending just one year in the ECHL. In 51 games during the 2024-25 season with the Fort Wayne Komets and Norfolk Admirals, the 26-year-old put up 25 goals and 14 assists for 39 points. Fornaa Svennson was acquired by Norfolk from […]

Read More