Matt Vernon

ECHL South Division Semifinals – Game 3 Recap: Florida Everblades vs Jacksonville Icemen

For the third time in as many games, the South Division Semifinals required overtime to determine a winner—and for the third straight time, the Florida Everblades came out on top ahead of the Jacksonville Icemen. Defenseman Anton Malmström scored the game-winning goal 6:26 into the extra period, giving the Everblades a 2–1 win and a […]

ECHL South Division Semifinals – Game 1 Recap: Jacksonville Icemen vs Florida Everblades

Florida Everblades took a 1-0 lead in their South Division Semifinal series against the Jacksonville Icemen with a thrilling 3-2 overtime victory Friday night at Hertz Arena. The defending champs leaned on veteran experience, timely special teams, and a heroic finish from Alex Kile to close out Game 1 in style. First Period – Florida […]

PHOTOS: Greenville Swamp Rabbits vs. Jacksonville Icemen – 04/04/2025

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Friday night, the Jacksonville Icemen faced the Greenville Swamp Rabbits for the final time this season, as Greenville is out of playoff contention, sitting at the bottom of the South Division. Jacksonville took a 3-2 victory to sweep a home-and-home series, having won two days prior in Greenville. Greenville took the early […]

ECHL South Division Recap | Week 23

As Week 23 of the ECHL season wrapped up, the South Division playoff race s intensified. With South Carolina, Florida, and Jacksonville clinching playoff spots, the battle for the fourth and final berth continues between Orlando, Savannah, and Atlanta. Here’s where each team stands coming out of Week 23 and what lies ahead in Week […]

PHOTOS: South Carolina Stingrays vs. Jacksonville Icemen – 03/22/2025

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Jacksonville Icemen held their Hockey is For Everyone Night on Saturday and faced the visiting South Carolina Stingrays. In a tightly contested game, the Stingrays took a 3-2 victory for their tenth consecutive win, moving them back into the top spot in the South Division. Former Jacksonville player Ben Hawerchuk dropped […]

ECHL Game Recap: South Carolina Stingrays vs Jacksonville Icemen | 03/22/2025

The South Carolina Stingrays extended their winning streak to ten games with a 3–2 victory over the Jacksonville Icemen on Saturday night. Powered by goals from Erik Middendorf, Austin Magera, and Charlie Combs, and a steady 25-save performance by Mitchell Gibson, the Stingrays added another key divisional win to their regular season resume. South Carolina […]

PHOTOS: Orlando Solar Bears vs. Jacksonville Icemen – 03/14/2025

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Friday was Wizard Night for the Jacksonville Icemen, who faced the visiting Orlando Solar Bears. The magic wasn’t on the side of Jacksonville, who lost 4-1 to Orlando, ending their 13-game point streak. Orlando netminder Ryan Fanti stopped 34 of 35 shots to earn himself the #1 star of the game. Orlando […]

PHOTOS: Greenville Swamp Rabbits vs. Jacksonville Icemen – 03/02/2025

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – In their third game in three days, the Jacksonville Icemen continued their Military Appreciation Weekend with their second matchup against the Greenville Swamp Rabbits. Wearing their Publix Sunday Funday jerseys for the afternoon game, Jacksonville took a 3-1 win, sweeping the two-game weekend series and extending the team’s point streak to 10 […]

PHOTOS: Savannah Ghost Pirates vs. Jacksonville Icemen – 02/28/2025

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Friday night marked the start of the Jacksonville Icemen‘s Military Appreciation Weekend. The Savannah Ghost Pirates were Jacksonville’s first opponent of the three-game weekend for the Icemen. Savannah took a 5-4 overtime victory, with Jacksonville extending their point streak to eight games. Jacksonville opened up the scoring with a goal from Chase […]

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 […]