Matt Vernon

ECHL: Swamp Rabbits Three-Game Homestand Recap | SC, JAX, SAV | 02/2-4/2024

Greenville, SC—The Swamp Rabbits returned home for a three-game homestand after closing out their two-game stand in Florida against the Everblades. The Rabbits would face three of their division foes in a length of three days. Game One, SC vs. GVL—February 2, 2024 1st Period The first period would start out strong for the Rabbits, […]

PHOTOS: Orlando Solar Bears vs. Jacksonville Icemen – 11/29/2023

JACKSONVILLE, Fla – Wednesday night, the Jacksonville Icemen faced off against instate rivals, the Orlando Solar Bears. Jacksonville gave their Head Coach, Nick Luukko a birthday to remember, with a 7-2 victory over Orlando. Six different players scored for Jacksonville, with Luc Brown scoring two in his first game in an Icemen jersey. Even Jacksonville […]

ECHL: Icemen Let Loose In 7-2 Win Over Solar Bears

The Jacksonville Icemen took to home ice Wednesday night, looking to continue their recent success. Last week, the team picked up three wins in four games, and goalie Matt Vernon received the league’s Goaltender of the Week honors. Squaring up with the Orlando Solar Bears, the Icemen sought to extend their win streak to three […]

ECHL: Jacksonville’s Matt Vernon Named Goaltender of the Week

The vibes continue to trend in a better direction for the Jacksonville Icemen. After dealing with a tumultuous start to the month of November, undergoing dramatic roster changes, and struggling to find wins on home ice, the team needed to bounce back before the calendar turned to December. The resilient response to their setbacks earned […]

ECHL: Icemen Weekend Recap – Divisional Dubs

Following a win on the road in Atlanta on Tuesday and a shutout loss at home on Wednesday night, the Jacksonville Icemen battled it out with a pair of divisional opponents this weekend. The team’s had a rather rocky time on home ice in the month of November, only picking up a win in one […]

PHOTOS: Florida Everblades vs. Jacksonville Icemen -10/24/2023

JACKSONVILLE, Fla – Friday night, in a post-Thanksgiving matchup, the Jacksonville Icemen faced the visiting Florida Everblades. The Icemen took the win with a 2-1 victory in overtime. Jacob Panetta gave Jacksonville a 1-0 lead, six minutes into the period with an unassisted goal from a Florida turnover. Later in the period, Jacksonville’s Craig Martin […]

ECHL: Icemen Fall Short in Friday Night Feud

November has been unforgiving for the Jacksonville Icemen, and the trend continued Friday night as the team took on the Greenville Swamp Rabbits. Jacksonville came into the game Friday evening looking to rebound after a second 3-2 overtime loss at the hands of the South Carolina Stingrays Wednesday evening. Greenville entered the Friday night showdown […]

ECHL: Icemen Showcase Skill For Record-Setting Crowd

The upper bowl was open at VyStar Memorial Arena last night, and it wasn’t for a concert or performance – it was for a hockey game. 11,378 people packed into Jacksonville’s downtown venue to watch the Jacksonville Icemen take on their always persistent nemesis, and Kelly Cup Contending, Florida Everblades. It was a memorable performance […]

ECHL: Savannah Ghost Pirates and Jacksonville Icemen Preseason Games

Hockey is back in the South! On Friday and Saturday Night, the Savannah Ghost Pirates (SAV) and the Jacksonville Icemen (JAX) had their two preseason games at the Community First Igloo in Jacksonville, Florida. The Icemen took the first game by a score of 3-2 in a shootout; the second game, which was played on […]

ECHL: Jacksonville Icemen Training Camp Preview

It’s October, Icemen fans, and that means hockey season has finally arrived. With the regular season now just a couple weeks out, teams are beginning to prepare for the upcoming grind and have started training camp. The Jacksonville Icemen announced their plans for camp on Friday, with the action starting early on Sunday, October 8. […]