Matt Vernon

ECHL: Jacksonville Icemen Re-Sign Matt Vernon

The Jacksonville Icemen have announced that they have re-signed goaltender Matt Vernon for the 2023-24 season. Vernon, 26, returns to Jacksonville after a very strong rookie season with the Icemen, where he put up a 25-10-3 record with a 2.67 GAA, .909SV%, and one shutout; his strong play continued into the Kelly Cup Playoffs, where […]

ECHL: Celebrating National Goalie Week

This week marks the NHL’s National Goalie Week, shining a spotlight on the fact that although the role of a goaltender may appear straightforward – preventing the puck from going in the net – the skills and approach required by these athletes are quite complex. Netminders rely on a combination of mental and physical finesse […]

ECHL: Jacksonville Icemen Announce 2023-24 Season-Ending Roster

The Jacksonville Icemen have announced their season-ending roster for the 2023-24 season. The roster is comprised of six defensemen, two goaltenders, and 10 forwards. This season, the Icemen, who reached the Kelly Cup playoffs for the third consecutive year, led all teams in attendance with an average of 8,768 fans per game. The team’s strong […]

ECHL: Jacksonville Icemen vs. Florida Everblades Playoff Game 7 | 05/01/2024

The Jacksonville Icemen face off with the Florida Everblades for game seven of the first round of the Kelly Cup Playoffs. The Icemen and fans are looking to recover from game 6, where Florida won 4-1. The first period started slower for both teams. The Icemen put up 6 shots on goal, while Florida put up 9. Both Matt Vernon and […]

PHOTOS: Florida Everblades vs. Jacksonville Icemen – 04/30/2024

JACKSONVILLE, Fla – Game 6 of the South Division Semifinals between the Jacksonville Icemen and Florida Everblades took place Tuesday night. The Icemen entered the game up 3-2 in the best-of-seven series, with a chance to eliminate the Everblades with a win. Florida had other ideas and took a 4-1 victory forcing a Game 7 […]

ECHL: Jacksonville Icemen vs. Florida Everblades Game 6 Recap | 4/30/2024

The Jacksonville Icemen face off with the Florida Everblades for game six of the Kelly Cup Playoffs in Jacksonville. The series has been a whirlwind of emotions for fans. The Icemen took games one, three, and four of the series. Florida took games two and five. Two of the series games have finished in overtime, […]

PHOTOS: Jacksonville Icemen vs. Florida Everblades – 04/27/2024

ESTERO, Fla. – The Florida Everblades secured a much-needed win against the Jacksonville Icemen on Saturday night. Heading into the game down three games to one and fresh off a 5-0 shutout loss the night before, the Everblades needed to find a way to beat Icemen goaltender Matt Vernon while providing improved defensive support to Cam […]

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 […]

PHOTOS: Jacksonville Icemen vs. Florida Everblades – 04/26/2024

ESTERO, Fla – The Florida Everblades looked to even the first-round series with the Jacksonville Icemen 2-2 on Friday Night. The two teams split the first two games in Jacksonville, and the Icemen won the first game at Hertz Arena and game three, 4-3 in overtime. A crowd of 4,874 left the arena disappointed as the […]

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 […]