Justen Close

ECHL: South Division Weekly Recap | Week 6

As we dive into the latest action from the South Division, it’s clear that the competition is heating up. With thrilling matchups and standout performances, the standings are constantly shifting, reflecting the dynamic nature of the league and especially in the South Division. This week, we’ll take a closer look at how each team is […]

ECHL Series Recap: Jacksonville Icemen vs Atlanta Gladiators | 11/22-11/23/2024

The Jacksonville Icemen and Atlanta Gladiators faced off in two exciting back-to-back matchups at Gas South Arena. The Icemen were coming off a strong performance, having shut out the Adirondack Thunder 5-0 in their last game, extending their winning streak to three games. The Gladiators, on the other hand, recently secured a 4-0 win against […]

ECHL Series Preview: Jacksonville Icemen at Atlanta Gladiators | 11/22-11/23/2024

Venue: Gas South ArenaDate: Friday and Saturday Night, November 22-23, 2024Time: 7:30 PM EST (Friday); 7:00 PM EST (Saturday) TV: FloSportsJacksonville: Jacksonville Icemen Broadcast NetworkAtlanta: Atlanta Gladiators Broadcast Network Purchase tickets via Ticketmaster Special Events: Saturday Night – 80’s Night: Hockey fans, get ready to cheer on your favorite “Wild Boys” with our 80’s Night […]

PHOTOS: Orlando Solar Bears vs. Jacksonville Icemen -11/14/2024

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – On Thursday morning, in front of over 8,955 students, teachers, and fans, the Jacksonville Icemen held their annual school day game against the Orlando Solar Bears. Orlando defeated Jacksonville with a 5-3 victory. Jacksonville dominated the first period, outshooting Orlando 15-6. Davis Koch tallied the first goal of the game at 10:43. […]

ECHL: South Division Weekly Recap | Week 4

This divisional recap summarizes the South Division teams in the ECHL, focusing on their standings, recent game results, player milestones, and key statistics. For instance, the Savannah Ghost Pirates remain on top the division, while the Florida Everblades made some strides after a recent win against the Orlando Solar Bears. The Atlanta Gladiators secured a […]

ECHL: Justen Close Named Goaltender of the Week (Nov 4th-10th)

The ECHL has announced that Jacksonville Icemen rookie Goaltender Justen Close has been named the Goaltender of the Week (Nov 4th-10th). Close, 26, went 2-0 with a 1.50 GAA, .955SV%, and one shutout while making back-to-back starts for the Icemen on Friday and Saturday. He is 2-1 with a 1.69 GAA, .952SV%, and one shutout […]

PHOTOS: South Carolina Stingrays vs. Jacksonville Icemen – 11/09/2024

JACKSONVILLE, Fla – Saturday night, the Jacksonville Icemen faced the South Carolina Stingrays, in their first meeting of the season. Jacksonville beat South Carolina 5-3, in a game that featured three game misconducts and an action packed final two and a half minutes that saw four goals; two from each team. Icemen netminder Justen Close, […]

ECHL Game Recap: Jacksonville Icemen vs Atlanta Gladiators | 11/8/2024

Fresh off a win against the Orlando Solar Bears, the Atlanta Gladiators are set to face one of their rivals, the Jacksonville Iceman. The Gladiators are eager to start a winning streak after a few tough losses. In their last game, they showcased remarkable teamwork, with a few standout performances, all of which they aim […]

PHOTOS: Jacksonville Icemen vs. Tahoe Knight Monsters -10/25/2024

STATELINE, Nev. – The Tahoe Knight Monsters faced the Jacksonville Icemen for the second night in a row on Friday night. After beating them in overtime, Jacksonville had spoiled Tahoe’s inaugural game, so Tahoe was looking for a win. They did just that with a 3- 1 victory for their first-ever franchise win. Troy Loggins […]

ECHL: Jacksonville Icemen Announce 2024 Training Camp Roster

The Jacksonville Icemen have announced their 2024 Training Camp Roster, which includes five players coming to camp on PTOs. Jacksonville currently has four players on ECHL deals who are attending AHL with the Rochester Americans. The Roster G- Tyler Roy G- Justen Close D- Carter Allen D-Dilan Peters D- Cooper Jones D- Connor Russell D- […]