Matt Vernon

PHOTOS: South Carolina Stingrays vs. Jacksonville Icemen -12/27/2024

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – There was no wasting away on Friday, as the Jacksonville Icemen held their Margaritaville Night against the visiting South Carolina Stingrays. Jimmy Buffet music played as Parrot Head fans united post-Christmas for some margaritas and hockey. The Jacksonville players wore some slick-looking tropical blue jerseys that were auctioned off post-game. If life […]

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ECHL Weekend Recap: Orlando Solar Bears and Jacksonville Icemen vs. Atlanta Gladiators | 12/20-12/21/2024

Coming into the weekend with a four-game win streak, the Atlanta Gladiators showcased their offensive efficiency and strong defensive play, highlighted in their recent 4-1 win over Savannah. Key players like Cody Sylvester and Eric Neiley once again delivered standout performances, while goaltender Ethan Haider’s solid presence in the net was crucial. On the other […]

ECHL Game Recap: Jacksonville Icemen vs Greenville Swamp Rabbits | 12/19/2024

GREENVILLE, S.C. — The Greenville Swamp Rabbits hosted the Jacksonville Icemen for their retro themed night featuring classic hits from the 60s-90s on Dec. 19. The classic tunes propelled the home team to a shutout victory in the heated division rivalry, with Jacob Ingham making his ninth start of the season. Matt Vernon started for […]

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 […]

PHOTOS: Florida Everblades vs. Jacksonville Icemen -12/14/2024

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Jacksonville Icemen held their Ugly Sweater & Caroling Night on Saturday against the visiting Florida Everblades in their last home game before Christmas. The Everblades sent the game to overtime after coming back from a two-goal deficit to tie the game with less then five minutes left in the game. The […]

PHOTOS: Greenville Swamp Rabbits vs. Jacksonville Icemen -12/11/2024

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Jacksonville Icemen faced the visiting Greenville Swamp Rabbits for a mid-week battle on Wednesday night. After being down 1-0 for over 41 minutes of play, Jacksonville made a dramatic third period push to take a 3-1 victory over Greenville. Icemen captain Christopher Brown scored two goals, with the second and game […]

PHOTOS: Florida Everblades vs. Jacksonville Icemen -12/05/2024

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Thursday night, the Jacksonville Icemen faced the Florida Everblades for the first of a three-game back-to-back series between the two teams. The Everblades, who are currently the top team in the entire ECHL, took a 3-2 victory. The game remained scoreless in an evenly matched first period, with Jacksonville outshooting Florida 11-9. […]

PHOTOS: Orlando Solar Bears vs. Jacksonville Icemen -12/03/2024

JACKSONVILLE, Fla – The Jacksonville Icemen faced off against the Orlando Solar Bears on Tuesday night, with the Icemen taking a 3-1 win. Both teams seemed evenly matched throughout the first period. Jarrett Lee put Orlando up 1-0 at 12:25 of the period after a steal from Alex Frye from behind the Icemen’s net, who […]

PHOTOS: Greenville Swamp Rabbits vs. Jacksonville Icemen – 11/30/2024

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Jacksonville Icemen held their Pucks & Paws Night on Saturday and faced the visiting Greenville Swamp Rabbits. Thanks to Matt Vernon‘s net-minding prowess and stellar saves, Jacksonville came away with a 4-1 victory. In the previous meeting and first matchup of the season five days earlier, Greenville blanked Jacksonville five zip, […]