Derek Lodermeier

ECHL Playoffs: Florida Everblades vs. Jacksonville Icemen Game 4 | 04/26/2024

Estero, Fla.- Matt Vernon continued to play incredible in net on Friday night. His 31 saves on 31 shots moved his save percentage for the four-game series to 0.959, giving him his second shutout. His performance was supported by defensive pairings and a scheme that clogged the shooting lanes, blocked shots and passes, and prevented the […]

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 […]

PHOTOS: Florida Everblades vs. Jacksonville Icemen – 04/21/2024

JACKSONVILLE, Fla – Game 2 of the South Division Semifinals between the Jacksonville Icemen and Florida Everblades took place Sunday afternoon. The Florida Everblades won 2-1 in overtime to even up the best-of-seven series with one win apiece. After a scoreless first period, Derek Lodermeier scored a powerplay goal at 12:59 of the second, hammering […]

ECHL: South Division Semifinals Game 2 Recap: Jacksonville Icemen vs Florida Everblades | 04/21/2024

The Jacksonville Icemen and the Florida Everblades faced off for game two of their seven-game series after the Icemen took game one of the series, winning 4 – 0 on Thursday, April 18th. The Icemen look to get ahead of their postseason rival. Jacksonville and Florida both have demonstrated a strong defense in Sunday’s game. […]

PHOTOS: Florida Everblades vs. Jacksonville Icemen – 04/18/2024

JACKSONVILLE, Fla – The Jacksonville Icemen and Florida Everblades kicked off their South Division Semifinals for the Kelly Cup Playoffs on Thursday night. Jacksonville took a 4-0 victory, with goaltender Matt Vernon earning himself a playoff shutout and the #1 star of the game. The ceremonial puck drop featured Jacksonville Mayor Donna Deegan and Jacksonville […]

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 – 02/02/2024

JACKSONVILLE, Fla – Friday night, the Jacksonville Icemen faced the Atlanta Gladiators. Jacksonville dominated the game, taking a 7-2 victory and outshooting Atlanta 40-9. Jacksonville hit the ground running, scoring three goals within the first nine minutes of the game, and outshooting Atlanta 15-1 in the period. Damien Giroux tallied the first goal for the […]

PHOTOS: Savannah Ghost Pirates vs. Jacksonville Icemen – 01/27/2024

JACKSONVILLE, Fla – The Jacksonville Icemen held their Pucks & Paws night on Saturday, against the visiting Savannah Ghost Pirates. Jacksonville took a dominant 6-2 victory, outshooting Savannah 39 to 16. Jacksonville had taken a 6-1 victory in Savannah on Friday night, so entered Saturday’s game, still carrying the momentum from that victory. Jacksonville dominated […]

Frostbites: Icemen Back At Home After Solid Road Trip

For the first time in two weeks, hockey will be back in VyStar Memorial Arena. The Jacksonville Icemen are set to return to home ice for a Saturday night tilt with the South Carolina Stingrays. It’s the Icemen’s first game at home since the team’s teddy bear toss on Dec 2. Last week, Jacksonville took […]

Graveyard Gossip: Lodermeier’s Two Third Period Goals Lead Icemen Past Ghost Pirates

Thursday night was quite an eventful night in Savannah, with it being the last night of Hanukkah, as well as Marvel night for the Ghost Pirates. They wore Rocket Raccoon-inspired jerseys from the Guardians of the Galaxy as they faced the Jacksonville Icemen. Some of Savannah’s best offensive players were out on reserve, but Alex […]