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PHOTOS: Atlanta Gladiators vs. Jacksonville Icemen – 01/10/2025

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Jacksonville Icemen Lizard Kings faced the visiting Atlanta Gladiators Friday night for their annual throwback Lizard King weekend. The Lizard Kings played in Jacksonville from 1995-2000, so for the weekend, the Icemen changed their name to the Jacksonville Lizard Kings. The announcers, rosters, scoreboards, and jerseys were all Lizard Kings-themed, along […]

ECHL Game Recap: Atlanta Gladiators vs. Jacksonville Icemen | 01/10/2025

The Jacksonville Icemen hosted an exciting ECHL matchup as the Icemen faced off against the Atlanta Gladiators. The Icemen celebrated a special throwback night, turning back the clock to the 1990s to honor the Jacksonville Lizard Kings by donning special Lizard King-themed jerseys for the occasion. Both teams showcased their skills in a high-stakes battle, […]

ECHL: South Division Recap | Week 9

Welcome to the ECHL South Division Week 9 Recap! This week has been packed with thrilling action and standout performances. We’ll dive into the latest standings, key team news, and notable player achievements. From the Florida Everblades’ defensive dominance to the South Carolina Stingrays’ impressive special teams, there’s plenty to cover. Let’s get started with […]

ECHL: South Division Recap | Week 8

As the hockey season progresses, the standings in the South Division continue to shift, reflecting the dynamic nature of the competition. This week, we take a closer look at the performance and standings of the South Division teams, highlighting their progress and changes from the previous week. From the Florida Everblades’ impressive record to the […]

PHOTOS: Florida Everblades vs. Jacksonville Icemen – 12/06/2024

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A goal by Brenden Harris during the first period of the game triggered the throwing of 15,302 plush teddy bears and stuffed animals onto the ice Friday night, as the Jacksonville Icemen held their Teddy Bear Toss game against the Florida Everblades. In the second of a three-game back-to-back series, with the […]

PHOTOS: Orlando Solar Bears vs. Jacksonville Icemen -12/03/2024

JACKSONVILLE, Fla – The Jacksonville Icemen faced off against the Orlando Solar Bears on Tuesday night, with the Icemen taking a 3-1 win. Both teams seemed evenly matched throughout the first period. Jarrett Lee put Orlando up 1-0 at 12:25 of the period after a steal from Alex Frye from behind the Icemen’s net, who […]

PHOTOS: Greenville Swamp Rabbits vs. Jacksonville Icemen – 11/30/2024

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Jacksonville Icemen held their Pucks & Paws Night on Saturday and faced the visiting Greenville Swamp Rabbits. Thanks to Matt Vernon‘s net-minding prowess and stellar saves, Jacksonville came away with a 4-1 victory. In the previous meeting and first matchup of the season five days earlier, Greenville blanked Jacksonville five zip, […]

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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 […]