Garret Cockerill

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 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: 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: On the Bench with Florida Everblades Todd Skirving

The Florida Everblades entered Wednesday needing to win two of their last three games to lock up a playoff spot, but they will face stiff competition from their opponents as they battle for positioning. The Everblades play the Jacksonville Icemen for one game on Wednesday night at Hertz Arena. The Icemen have locked up a […]

ECHL Announces Fines and Suspensions | 04/11/2024

The ECHL Department of Player’s Safety has announced two suspensions stemming from Wednesday Night’s Games. Jacksonville Icemen defenseman Garret Cockerill has been suspended for three games and fined an undisclosed amount for his actions at the 16:33 mark of the first period in Wednesday’s game against the Florida Everblades. The 30-year-old defenseman delivered a high […]

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

JACKSONVILLE, Fla – The Jacksonville Icemen continued their Military Appreciation weekend on Sunday afternoon against the Orlando Solar Bears while wearing their Publix Family Funday game jerseys. This was the final matchup between the two teams in a three-game back-to-back series. Having dropped the first two games, Jacksonville took a 5-1 victory, outshooting Orlando 47 […]

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 […]

ECHL: Icemen Lock In Brothers Logan and Garret Cockerill

As Hurricane Idalia makes its way through North Florida and South Georgia, the Jacksonville Icemen of the ECHL decided to make some waves of their own. The team announced today that brothers Logan Cockerill and Garret Cockerill have both agreed to terms for a one-year deal for the 2023-24 season. Garret Cockerill is returning for […]