JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Jacksonville Icemen introduced Garet Hunt, the first player to sign with the new ECHL team on Thursday afternoon.
"I'm thrilled to be coming to the Icemen," said Hunt. "I've played out west for the last seven seasons against teams coached by Jason Christie (the Icemen head coach). We've always shared a mutual respect and I'm excited to be a part of his team. He shared with me the great response that the Jacksonville community has shown to having a pro hockey team back in town. I am looking forward to joining the Jacksonville community."
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A native of Maple Ridge, British Columbia, the 5'9" forward and former captain of the ECHL Alaska Aces and Stockton Thunder is a fan favorite due to his rugged style of play. In 565 ECHL games, Hunt has accumulated 79 goals, 45 assists, and 2,177 penalty minutes.
"Wait until the Icemen fans see him play," said head coach Jason Christie. "He puts it all out there every night, not afraid of anyone in the league. His aggressive play will create opportunities for us. I've coached against him for six years and can tell you that I'll sleep better knowing we are on the same side. he is a leader on the ice, the locker room and the community. Icemen fans will love him."