Matt Vernon

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 […]

PHOTOS: Trois-Rivieres Lions vs. Jacksonville Icemen – 02/08/2025

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Saturday was Pucks & Paws Night for the Jacksonville Icemen, who faced the Trois-Rivières Lions for the second night of a two-game series. After a controversial Game 1 loss in which a game-tying goal by Jacksonville with 42 seconds left on the clock was overturned, the Icemen were out for revenge. The […]

Inside The Rink’s ECHL Triple Threat: Our Must-Watch Hockey Showdowns (02/07-02/08/2025)

As the ECHL season heats up, fans have some thrilling matchups coming up this weekend. With teams battling for top positions in their respective divisions, the stakes are higher than ever. Notably, there are no games scheduled for Sunday, giving fans the perfect opportunity to enjoy a full weekend of hockey action before the big […]

PHOTOS: Bloomington Bison vs. Jacksonville Icemen – 02/04/2025

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Tuesday morning, the Jacksonville Icemen held their second school-day game of the season and faced the visiting Bloomington Bison for the first time ever. Jacksonville prevailed in overtime to take a 2-1 victory. It was a goaltending battle, with both netminders being put to the test. Bloomington’s Mark Sinclair stopped 40 of […]

PHOTOS: Orlando Solar Bears vs. Jacksonville Icemen – 01/25/2025

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The force was strong for Star Wars Night on Saturday, with the Jacksonville Icemen taking on the visiting Orlando Solar Bears. Wearing Star Wars-themed jerseys, the Icemen came back from a 4-1 deficit to force the game into overtime, where they took a 5-4 OT victory. The Icemen trailed by a pair […]

ECHL: South Division Recap | Week 13

Welcome to the latest weekly update on the ECHL South Division standings! As the season heats up, teams are fiercely competing for the top spots, delivering thrilling hockey action week after week. In this article, we’ll dive into the current standings, highlight key performances, and provide insights into the exciting developments across the division. Whether […]

PHOTOS: South Carolina Stingrays vs. Jacksonville Icemen – 01/11/2025

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Jacksonville Icemen Lizard Kings faced the visiting South Carolina Stingrays Saturday for the second night of their throwback Lizard Kings Weekend. Jacksonville played as the Lizard Kings, who originally played in Jacksonville from 1995-2000. Like the previous night, the announcers, rosters, scoreboards, and jerseys all referred to the team as the […]