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PHOTOS: Greenville Swamp Rabbits vs. Jacksonville Icemen – 03/01/2025

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Jacksonville Icemen continued their Military Appreciation Weekend on Saturday night with the first of a two-game series against the Greenville Swamp Rabbits. Jacksonville took a 4-0 shutout win, giving Icemen netminder Justen Close his third shutout of the season and extending the team’s point streak to nine games. Lordanthony Grissom got […]

PHOTOS: Orlando Solar Bears vs. Jacksonville Icemen – 02/15/2025

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Saturday night, the Jacksonville Icemen faced the Orlando Solar Bears, having won in overtime during their previous game on Tuesday in Orlando. This was also the first game with interim Head Coach Sean Teakle in charge after the shock announcement on Friday that the Icemen had parted ways with Brandon Mashinter. Video […]

ECHL: South Division Recap | Week 17

Welcome to this week’s electrifying South Division update! The ice is sizzling with action as our teams clash in fierce battles, showcasing heart-stopping saves, dazzling goals, and game-changing plays. From goaltending heroes standing tall in the crease to defensemen anchoring the blue line and forwards lighting up the scoreboard, the drama is unfolding at every […]

PHOTOS: Trois-Rivieres Lions vs. Jacksonville Icemen – 02/07/2025

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Friday was Cancer Awareness Night for the Jacksonville Icemen, who faced the Trois-Rivières Lions in the first of back-to-back games. Trois-Rivières took a 3-2 victory after a controversial call by the referees who overturned a Jacksonville goal with 45 seconds left in the game. Trois-Rivières jumped off to a quick 2-0 lead […]

ECHL: South Division Recap | Week 16

Welcome to this week’s South Division recap! The competition is heating up as teams battle for the top spots. The Florida Everblades still lead the division with an impressive 64 points, followed closely by the South Carolina Stingrays with 58 points. The Jacksonville Icemen, Orlando Solar Bears, Atlanta Gladiators, Savannah Ghost Pirates, and Greenville Swamp […]

ECHL: South Division Recap | Week 15

Welcome to this week’s South Division recap! The competition is heating up as teams battle for the top spots. The Florida Everblades lead the division with an impressive 60 points, followed closely by the South Carolina Stingrays with 54 points. The Jacksonville Icemen, Orlando Solar Bears, Atlanta Gladiators, Savannah Ghost Pirates, and Greenville Swamp Rabbits […]

ECHL Game Preview: Atlanta Gladiators at Jacksonville Icemen | 01/10/2025

After a tough loss to the South Carolina Stingrays on Wednesday, Atlanta Gladiators head coach Derek Nesbitt emphasized the importance of starting strong in their upcoming games. In the team’s press release following the game, Nesbitt stated, “We didn’t start on time, plain and simple. We can’t expect to get behind and be let back […]

ECHL: South Division Recap | Week 12

This week in the ECHL, we’ve seen some exciting matchups and notable transactions across the league. The Atlanta Gladiators, Florida Everblades, Greenville Swamp Rabbits, Jacksonville Icemen, Orlando Solar Bears, Savannah Ghost Pirates, and South Carolina Stingrays have all been active on the ice and in the transaction market. In terms of game results, there were […]

ECHL Series Recap: Jacksonville Icemen vs Greenville Swamp Rabbits | 12/28-12/29/2024

GREENVILLE, S.C. — The Greenville Swamp Rabbits hosted the Jacksonville Icemen for a two-game, weekend homestand on Dec. 28-29. Greenville hosted a Christmas Vacation themed night for the first game, having post-christmas festivities for fans. Jacob Ingham for the Swamp Rabbits was injured, so therefore Dryden McKay took his place as starting goaltender for both […]

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 […]