Matt Vernon

ECHL Round One | Game Three: Florida Everblades vs. Jacksonville Icemen | 04/24/2024

Estero, Fla.- After splitting the first two games of round one in Jacksonville, the Icemen and Florida Everblades continued their series in Estero, Fla., on Wednesday night. The Everblades will host games three, four, and five, and the series will continue in Jacksonville if necessary. These two teams have been more evenly matched than the scores […]

ECHL: South Division Semifinals Game 2 Recap: Jacksonville Icemen vs Florida Everblades | 04/21/2024

The Jacksonville Icemen and the Florida Everblades faced off for game two of their seven-game series after the Icemen took game one of the series, winning 4 – 0 on Thursday, April 18th. The Icemen look to get ahead of their postseason rival. Jacksonville and Florida both have demonstrated a strong defense in Sunday’s game. […]

PHOTOS: Florida Everblades vs. Jacksonville Icemen – 04/18/2024

JACKSONVILLE, Fla – The Jacksonville Icemen and Florida Everblades kicked off their South Division Semifinals for the Kelly Cup Playoffs on Thursday night. Jacksonville took a 4-0 victory, with goaltender Matt Vernon earning himself a playoff shutout and the #1 star of the game. The ceremonial puck drop featured Jacksonville Mayor Donna Deegan and Jacksonville […]

ECHL Game Recap: Jacksonville Icemen vs Florida Everblades | 04/18/2024

The Kelly Cup Playoffs are finally here. The Jacksonville Icemen hosted the Florida Everblades for game one of their series on Thursday, April 18th, at 7 p.m. The Icemen and Florida have an extensive history together. Jacksonville beat Florida in eight of their 11 matchups this regular season. However, Florida has managed to beat Jacksonville in the last two playoff […]

ECHL: Jacksonville Icemen Announce 2024 Kelly Cup Playoff Roster

The Jacksonville Icemen have just announced their 2024 Kelly Cup Playoff Roster. Each playoff team roster consists of a maximum of 24 players—a 20-man active roster and a four-man reserve list. If a player is added to the Playoff Roster, it must be on an emergency basis, which means a team is under 15 skaters […]

ECHL: On the Bench with Florida Everblades Todd Skirving

The Florida Everblades entered Wednesday needing to win two of their last three games to lock up a playoff spot, but they will face stiff competition from their opponents as they battle for positioning. The Everblades play the Jacksonville Icemen for one game on Wednesday night at Hertz Arena. The Icemen have locked up a […]

ECHL All-First and Second Teams Announced

Today, the ECHL announced the first and second teams for the 2023-24 season. The recipients were named after a vote by the coaches, media, broadcasters, media relations directors, and media. They had to select two defensemen, three forwards, and a goaltender. Toledo Walleye forward Hawkins named to All-First team Named to the All-First team was […]

ECHL Announces All-Rookie Team

The ECHL Award season began today, as the league announced its All-Rookie Team, which consisted of six players from five different teams. The Kansas City Mavericks were the only team with two rookies named to the All-Rookie Team. F Max Andreev (Kansas City Mavericks): Andreev is one of two players on the All-Rookie Team who […]

ECHL: Jacksonville Icemen Weekend Recap | 03/22-03/23/2024

The Jacksonville Icemen hosted divisional leader, the Greenville Swamp Rabbits, on Friday, March 22nd, and March 23rd; both games were at 7 pm. The Icemen currently stand five points behind the Swamp Rabbits and are looking to gain closer to the top. Friday’s matchup between the two teams started with a quick wrist-shot goal by […]

PHOTOS: Greenville Swamp Rabbits vs. Jacksonville Icemen – 03/23/2024

JACKSONVILLE, Fla – The Jacksonville Icemen faced the Greenville Swamp Rabbits Saturday night, in the second of back-to-back games. Jacksonville held their ‘Hockey Is For All’ night, with painted logos on the ice and specialty HOPE jerseys. Jacksonville took the win to split the weekend series with a 4-3 victory in a Shootout. The Icemen […]