Chris Grando

ECHL Playoffs: Florida Everblades vs. Jacksonville Icemen Game 5 | 04/27/2024

Estero, Fla.- The Jacksonville Icemen and Florida Everblades entered Saturday night’s game at Hertz Arena with different objectives. The Icemen wanted to win the game and close out the two-time Kelly Cup Champions, and the Everblades wanted a win to extend the series to game six. Game four saw both teams play a physical, constrictive style […]

ECHL Round One | Game Three: Florida Everblades vs. Jacksonville Icemen | 04/24/2024

Estero, Fla.- After splitting the first two games of round one in Jacksonville, the Icemen and Florida Everblades continued their series in Estero, Fla., on Wednesday night. The Everblades will host games three, four, and five, and the series will continue in Jacksonville if necessary. These two teams have been more evenly matched than the scores […]

ECHL: Jacksonville Icemen Announce 2024 Kelly Cup Playoff Roster

The Jacksonville Icemen have just announced their 2024 Kelly Cup Playoff Roster. Each playoff team roster consists of a maximum of 24 players—a 20-man active roster and a four-man reserve list. If a player is added to the Playoff Roster, it must be on an emergency basis, which means a team is under 15 skaters […]

PHOTOS: Atlanta Gladiators vs. Jacksonville Icemen – 04/13/2024

JACKSONVILLE, Fla – The Jacksonville Icemen held their Fan Appreciation Night on Saturday, against the visiting Atlanta Gladiators. The Gladiators took a 4-3 overtime victory. The one point gained by Jacksonville, moved them into first place in the South Division, tied on points with Greenville. Prior to the game, the Icemen held their annual player […]

ECHL Names Sportsmanship Award Winner

It was announced Friday Afternoon that A.J. White of the Idaho Steelheads won the ECHL Sportsmanship Award. It was determined in a vote by coaches, broadcasters, media relations directors, and media members. Chris Grando of the Jacksonville Icemen finished second, Kansas City Mavericks center Nolan Walker was third, Zach O’Brien of the Newfoundland Growlers was […]

PHOTOS: Jacksonville Icemen vs. Orlando Solar Bears – 03/28/2024

ORLANDO, Fla – The Jacksonville Icemen and Orlando Solar Bears went head-to-head Thursday night at the Kia Center in downtown Orlando. The Solar Bears headed into the game, sitting one point back in 5th place in the South Division, fighting to stay in contention for the playoffs. However the 3rd and 4th place teams are […]

ECHL: Jacksonville Icemen Weekend Recap | 03/22-03/23/2024

The Jacksonville Icemen hosted divisional leader, the Greenville Swamp Rabbits, on Friday, March 22nd, and March 23rd; both games were at 7 pm. The Icemen currently stand five points behind the Swamp Rabbits and are looking to gain closer to the top. Friday’s matchup between the two teams started with a quick wrist-shot goal by […]

PHOTOS: Greenville Swamp Rabbits vs. Jacksonville Icemen – 03/23/2024

JACKSONVILLE, Fla – The Jacksonville Icemen faced the Greenville Swamp Rabbits Saturday night, in the second of back-to-back games. Jacksonville held their ‘Hockey Is For All’ night, with painted logos on the ice and specialty HOPE jerseys. Jacksonville took the win to split the weekend series with a 4-3 victory in a Shootout. The Icemen […]

PHOTOS: Greenville Swamp Rabbits vs. Jacksonville Icemen – 03/17/2024

JACKSONVILLE, Fla – St Patrick’s Day celebrations occurred on Sunday afternoon, with the Jacksonville Icemen taking on the Greenville Swamp Rabbits. The luck of the Irish was on the Icemen’s side, with a 1-0 victory over the Swamp Rabbits. Jacksonville wore their green Publix Family Funday game jerseys and hosted their second Pucks & Paws […]

ECHL: Jacksonville Icemen Weekend Recap | 03/15-3/17/2024

The Jacksonville Icemen hosted two home games this week. They faced the Florida Everblades on Friday, March 15th, at 7 pm. They also faced the Greenville Swamp Rabbits on Sunday, March 17th, at 3 pm. The Icemen would go 2 – 0 over the weekend. The Icemen hosted the Florida Everblades for Wizard Night on […]