Chris Grando

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 […]

ECHL: Jacksonville Icemen vs. Savannah Ghost Pirates Recap 02/18/2024

The Jacksonville Icemen carried their weekend luck into Sunday’s game against the Savannah Ghost Pirates. The Icemen won two weekend matches already and were looking to make it a third against Savannah. The first period of the game would bring a tight duel between the two teams. Savannah put up a strong offensive front, having […]

PHOTOS: Savannah Ghost Pirates vs. Jacksonville Icemen – 02/18/2024

JACKSONVILLE, Fla – The Jacksonville Icemen continued their Military Appreciation weekend on Sunday afternoon against the Savannah Ghost Pirates while wearing their Publix Family Funday game jerseys. Having taken the victory the night before in Savannah, Jacksonville took a 4-2 victory for their second win of the back-to-back series. The victory also set a new […]

PHOTOS: Orlando Solar Bears vs. Jacksonville Icemen – 02/07/2024

JACKSONVILLE, Fla – Wednesday night, the Jacksonville Icemen took on the visiting Orlando Solar Bears, on Women in Sports Night. Jacksonville took a 4-1 victory, to win their sixth straight game and outscore their opponents 33-10 during those six games. Orlando got off to a great start, with Ryan Mahshie scoring less than a minute […]

PHOTOS: Florida Everblades vs. Jacksonville Icemen – 01/31/2024

JACKSONVILLE, Fla – The Jacksonville Icemen and Florida Everblades faced off for a mid-week matchup Wednesday night. Jacksonville took a 5-2 victory, to go 5-0 on the season against the Everblades. Florida got on the board first on a goal from Bobo Carpenter at the 2:17 mark of the first period. Icemen netminder Matt Vernon […]