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.

The Jacksonville Icemen have some catching up to do as they look to take advantage of their home crowd Wednesday night to spark a comeback in the Kelly Cup playoffs.

The Jacksonville Icemen will start their journey to the Kelly Cup in Southwest Florida, facing off against a familiar foe and reigning ECHL champions, the Florida Everblades. News4JAX reporter Briana Brownlee met up with the team before they left, and they how this season set a new record for fan attendance.

The Guns ‘N Hoses annual hockey game is set to take place on April 12 at the VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena in Jacksonville.

The Icemen wasted no time in filling their head coaching vacancy, promoting Brandon Mashinter as their new leader on Monday morning.

The Jacksonville Icemen will host the Florida Everblades Thursday night in the first game of the playoffs.

Guns and Hoses Hockey Jax is an annual charity hockey event put on by the Jacksonville Association of Firefighters and the Jacksonville Icemen to raise money to support local charities.

If you’re heading to the Icemen game against the Florida Everblades Wednesday night, you can expect some traffic delays, officials said.

Jacksonville Icemen have a new NHL Affiliate.

The Jacksonville Icemen’s Community First Igloo just became the first hockey team sports venue to earn Certified Autism Center (CAC) designation, according to a release.

The Igloo — located on Phillips Highway, just south of San Marco — received a facelift in 2022. An official grand opening party was held on June 6.

The Icemen wrapped up Year 2 of the Nick Luukko era with their best season yet. Jacksonville won a franchise-best 44 games in the regular season and reached the second round of the Kelly Cup playoffs for just the second time.

A News4JAX Insider can win a 4-pack of tickets to one of the Icemen's first playoff home games on April 21 or 23.

A News4JAX Insider can win a 4-pack of tickets to one of the Icemen's first playoff home games on April 21 or 23.

For the ninth straight year, local first responders will hit the ice at 3 p.m. Saturday for the annual Guns N’ Hoses Hockey game -- police vs. firefighters -- at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena.

The Jacksonville Icemen opened the sixth season of the franchise with a resounding 5-2 victory over the Orlando Solar Bears Saturday at the Vystar Veterans Memorial Arena.

The Jacksonville Icemen’s best season ever came to an end on Wednesday night.

The season is on the line for the Jacksonville Icemen Wednesday night after losing a 2-0 decision to the Florida Everblades on Tuesday.

After winning a playoff series for the first time, the Jacksonville Icemen now know who they will face in the next round of the ECHL's Kelly Cup playoffs.

The Jacksonville Icemen is clearly the best local sports team in Jacksonville!

The Jacksonville Icemen take on in-state rival Florida Everblades this weekend with a chance to move up the standings.

What happened on the ice at a Jacksonville Icemen game has gained national attention over the past week.

Jacob Panetta used social media Friday to respond to his ECHL punishment after he was accused of using a racially motivated gesture toward a Black player on the opposing team during a game last Saturday.

The ECHL has suspended Jacob Panetta for the rest of this season after the brother of longtime NHL defenseman P.

The president of the Jacksonville Icemen spoke with News4JAX for the first time after the team released a player accused of making a racist gesture during a game Saturday.

Former Jacksonville Icemen Jacob Panetta took to social media on Sunday to respond to accusations that resulted in him being officially released by the team and indefinitely suspended by the ECHL.

A Jacksonville Icemen hockey player has been suspended and cut by the team after he was accused of using a racially motivated gesture towards a Black player on the other team during a Saturday game.

The Jacksonville Icemen’s home game Tuesday against the Atlanta Gladiators has been postponed due to “League Health and Safety Protocols,” the ECHL announced Monday.

The Jacksonville Icemen had a 5-2 road win over South Carolina Stingrays on Sunday.

The Icemen have won 10 of their final 12 games entering Wednesday night’s home game against Greenville and sit in second place in the ECHL’s South Division.

The Jacksonville Icemen and the city of Jacksonville on Wednesday announced the schedule for the 2022 ECHL All-Star Game.

The Jacksonville Icemen will start their home half of the 2021-22 season this weekend.

Nick Luukko was named the team’s second head coach on Tuesday afternoon and will guide the Icemen into a new era of hockey on the First Coast.

The Icemen announced a new affiliation agreement on Tuesday with the NHL’s New York Rangers and the American Hockey League’s Hartford Wolf Pack. That links one of the most storied teams in NHL history with a Jacksonville franchise that is expanding its footprint in town.

The Jacksonville Icemen are looking ahead to next season. It comes after wrapping up the 2020-21 schedule on Saturday.

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The ECHL has postponed Sunday night’s game between the Jacksonville Icemen and Florida Everblades due to league COVID protocols, according to a tweet by the Jacksonville Icemen.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Jacksonville Ice and Sportsplex is under new management and getting a major facelift in the process. The Jacksonville Icemen and the City of Jacksonville made the big announcement on Tuesday, taking the wraps off of plans that have been a long time in the making. A rendering of Jacksonville Ice and Sportsplex, which will be renamed the Igloo. “We have got a six-month hockey season and a six-month offseason and now hockey is going to be a 365-day-a-year sport here,” said Icemen president Bob Ohrablo. The Igloo will give a large boost to the youth hockey community here in Jacksonville as the icemen continue to grow the sport here on the First Coast.

Jacksonville Icemen forward Pascal Aquin (26) looks for an opening to score against Orlando Solar Bears goaltender Clint Windsor (38) during the second period of an ECHL hockey game at Veterans Memorial Arena in Jacksonville, Fla., Sunday, Feb. 28, 2021. [Gary Lloyd McCullough/For the Jacksonville Icemen]JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Jacksonville Icemen’s away game at South Carolina scheduled for Wednesday night has been postponed for league safety protocols, the ECHL announced. The game has been rescheduled for April 21 at 7:05 p.m. The Icemen are in sixth place in the ECHL’s Eastern Division with a 14-14 record with two overtime losses. The Icemen’s next game will be Friday when Greenville comes to Jacksonville for a 7 p.m. game.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Jacksonville Icemen look to gain ground in the standings with a stretch of four games in five nights against division rival the Orlando Solar BearsThe voice of the Icemen, Alex Reed, said players are buying into head coach Jason Christie’s system. Reed, who appeared Sunday on “The Morning Show,” said players are finding success but have played in some tight games. The Icemen have scored five goals in their last two games. With six weeks left in the regular season, the team is hoping to make up some ground with the next four games. There are 12 points up for grabs, and the Solar Bears are ahead in the standings by 10.

Cold blooded hockey is coming back for one night only on March 19 with our Lizard Kings Night, presented by Swisher. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Do you remember the Jacksonville Lizard Kings? “Cold blooded hockey” is coming back for one night only on March 19 when the Jacksonville Icemen hosts “Lizard Kings” Night. The Jacksonville Lizard Kings were a Minor Professional hockey team based in Jacksonville, playing in the East Coast Hockey League from 1995 to 2000. - 🎟️ | bit.ly/3sZhiiw 👕 | bit.ly/2N17OUH Posted by Jacksonville Icemen on Tuesday, March 9, 2021The game worn jerseys are now up for auction.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Jacksonville Icemen will host a women’s networking event centered around a hockey game. On Thursday, the Icemen will host a “Women in Business Night” for the first time in team history. Icemen Director of Marketing Lauren Muni says the event will feature a panel of seven women from the Jacksonville area. Those in attendance will get a chance to network with the panelist and catch a hockey game after. The USA women’s hockey team won gold during the 2018 Winter Olympics behind the stick of Kendall Coyne Schofield.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Jacksonville Icemen hockey team is asking for the city’s help to renovate the Jacksonville Ice & Sportsplex. It’s a move that Icemen President Bob Ohrablo says would build the sport and the area’s economy. Ohrablo says the project would transform the complex from a one-sheet ice rink to a two-sheet rink. “It’s really important we have the capabilities for a great practice center and really develop youth and adult hockey,” Ohrablo said. He added Mayor Lenny Curry’s administration sees the footprint the team has downtown while providing entertainment for 36 nights.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Three members of the Jacksonville Icemen’s ownership group will have a hand in a the ECHL’s newest franchise in Savannah. The league announced that the Savannah Professional Hockey Team will begin play in the ECHL in 2022-23 season. The team will play in the new Savannah Arena. Icemen owner Andy Kaufmann, team president Bob Ohrablo and executive vice president Scott Einhorn will serve in various capacities with Savannah’s new ECHL entry. Ohrablo will be the Savannah franchise’s governor and Einhorn as the executive vice president.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Jacksonville Icemen are looking forward to getting back on the ice after seeing four games postponed in a week. Out of an abundance of caution, the ECHL postponed those games scheduled for Jan. 22, Jan. 23 and Jan. 24. Play-by-play broadcaster Alex Reed told “The Morning Show” on Jan. 24 that there have been a group of teams playing each other a lot recently. He added that there were some COVID-19 cases among those teams, and the decision was made to reduce the spread. That next batch includes 22 games spanning from Feb. 14 to April 3 but does not include makeup dates for the postponed games.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Jacksonville Icemen’s next three games at home have been postponed due to COVID-19 safety protocols. The Icemen were scheduled to face the Florida Everblades in Jacksonville on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Those games are now off the team announced. “The safety of our fans, players, staff and working personnel will always remain as our top priority,” said Icemen President Bob Ohrablo. “As a precaution, and to adhere to all COVID-19 protocols set by the ECHL, as well as state and local officials, the decision has been made to postpone this weekend’s games.”The Icemen (4-7, 1 OT loss, 1 shootout loss) are in sixth place in the ECHL’s Eastern Conference.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Jacksonville Icemen released the first part of their schedule for the 2020-21 season on Thursday, including back-to-back home games in mid-December and early January. The Icemen will open their season Dec. 11 at the Florida Everblades and then return home for games against Greenville (Dec. 12) and South Carolina (Dec. 18). The ECHL announced a split-season start for the league, which has 13 teams starting in December to participate in a 72-game season. The remaining ECHL teams will have the option to opt-in to the second start of the season beginning on Jan. 14. Icemen 2020-21 scheduleDec. 11, at Florida, 7:30 p.m.Dec. 12, vs. Greenville, 7 p.m.Dec. 18 vs. S. Carolina, 7 p.m.Dec. 19 at S. Carolina, 6:05 p.m.Dec. 26, at Florida, 7 p.m.Dec. 28, vs. Florida, 7 p.m.Dec. 29 at Orlando, 7 p.m.Jan. 2, vs. S. Carolina, 7 p.m.Jan. 9, vs. Orlando, 7 p.m.Jan. 13, at Florida, 7:30 p.m.Subject to change

JaxBest winners are powered by your vote, so let your voice be heard as we look for the best of everything Jacksonville has to offer. And your choice for the citys best sports team is the Jacksonville Icemen. The minor league team has been around since the 2017-18 season and plays its home games downtown at the VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena. The team has had a few different names and a few different homes. The Icemen were formerly known as the Muskegon Fury from 1992 to 2008, the Muskegon Lumberjacks from 2008 to 2010, and the Evansville Icemen from 2010 to 2016.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - The Jacksonville Icemen are asking for your help voting for the team's mascot as the "2018-19 ECHL Mascot of the Year." Fans voted to name the team's new mascot "Fang" last year in honor of the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office K-9 which was killed in the line of duty. Jacksonville Icemen's new mascot named in honor of fallen JSO K-9Voting ends Sunday at 8 p.m. Be sure to click on the "Jacksonville Icemen - Fang" video before you vote. We need your help to vote for our beloved Fang for #ECHL Mascot of the Year! Cast your vote here https://t.co/lawOkMiULk pic.twitter.com/7cYoNc1TiD Jacksonville Icemen (@JaxIcemen) July 31, 2019Copyright 2019 by WJXT News4Jax - All rights reserved.

Jacksonville IcemenJACKSONVILLE, Fla. - After guiding the team to a playoff appearance in their second season in Jacksonville, the Icemen have rewarded head coach Jason Christie with a multi-year contract extension. Christie has won more games as a head coach than any man in ECHL history, including 62 in two seasons with the Icemen. "Coach Christie has been an integral part of our team both on and off the ice, said Icemen President Bob Ohrablo. Jason has established himself as one of the most successful coaches in the game and he recently led our team to the playoffs in just our second season. Christie has made 11 postseason appearances as an ECHL head coach earning a total of 45 postseason victories.