JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Jacksonville Icemen announced that it is removing the interim tag on Sean Teakle to make him the fourth head coach in the team’s history.
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Teakle was elevated from assistant coach to Interim Head Coach on Feb. 14, 2025, after the team and Brandon Mashinter “mutually agreed” to part ways.
Teakle led the team to a 13-5-5 record and scored points in 18 of the 23 games he coached. The Icemen clinched a playoff spot for the fourth consecutive season.
“We are very pleased to announce Sean Teakle as our new head coach,” Zawyer Sports VP of Hockey Operations Joe Ernst said. “Sean proved over the last half of this past season that he is the right person both on and off the ice to lead the Icemen. The passion, enthusiasm, teaching and communication that Sean brings to the rink every day is second to none. We cannot think of a more deserving and prepared individual to lead the Jacksonville Icemen Hockey Team while having the confidence that he will put a competitive team on the ice each night that will continue to make Jacksonville proud.”
Teakle expressed gratitude to be named the head coach moving forward.
“I would like to thank Andy Kaufmann and Joe Ernst for trusting me with the organization and allowing me the opportunity to lead this team into the future,” said Teakle. “Thank you to the players who put their bodies on the line and work tirelessly every day for this club. Lastly, but not least, thank you to the best fans in the ECHL. Hockey belongs in Jacksonville, and I am so proud and grateful to be the head coach of this team. Winning a championship will be first and foremost but so will growing the game and playing an active part in the community of this beautiful city. I am excited for what the future holds for Icemen Hockey, and we are all devoted to winning a Kelly Cup!”
The Icemen’s home opener is set for Nov. 7 against the Atlanta Gladiators. Click here for more information.