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

A great regular season and another bitter finish in the postseason for the Icemen.

The Icemen are in a familiar position in the Kelly Cup playoffs against their postseason nemesis.

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

The Jacksonville Icemen will host their rival, the Florida Everblades Thursday in the first game of the best-of-seven first round

Jacksonville Icemen have a new NHL Affiliate.

Tim Tebow is expanding his reach as a professional sports franchise owner, with his latest venture bringing professional hockey to Lake Tahoe.

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 newest member of News4JAX will be joining Jamal St. Cyr, Justin Barney and the rest of the sports team in covering high school and college games, telling stories of local athletes, following the Jumbo Shrimp, the Icemen and of course the Jags.

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.

The Icemen trailed from start to finish on Monday night, falling in the second round of the Kelly Cup playoffs for the second consecutive season to the rival Florida Everblades in Game 6.

The Icemen are heading back home with momentum in the Kelly Cup playoffs.

The Icemen are still alive in the Kelly Cup playoffs.

The Icemen are on the verge of another forgettable finish.

The Icemen are getting good at this playoff thing.

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.

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.

Nick Luukko had a stellar season in his head coaching debut. He led the Icemen to 40 wins and to the second round of the ECHL playoffs, both franchise-firsts for Jacksonville.

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.

The icemen haven’t just won on the ice -- they are also winning off the ice.

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 Icemen finished off the sweep of Atlanta on Thursday night, hammering the Gladiators in a 5-0 win in the Kelly Cup playoffs.

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

Jacob Panetta, who was suspended following claims that he used a racial gesture directed at a Black player during a game in Jacksonville, has accepted an offer from the Icemen and was expected to rejoin the team Friday evening.

A game that was pushed back a year by the pandemic was the centerpiece of a spotlight opportunity for Jacksonville and the ECHL's Icemen.

The eyes of the hickey world—at least the ECHL part of it—will be on Jacksonville Monday night during the ECHL All-Star game.

The Jacksonville Icemen will welcome the Stanley Cup to the River City next weekend. The 120-year-old trophy will be in Jacksonville for the ECHL All-Star Game weekend festivities.

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 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 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.

Icemen coach Jason Christie is getting a promotion.

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.

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.

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. – It’s always a good, even series, but this year’s Guns N’ Hoses hockey match has a bit more on the line. The annual charity game between Jacksonville police — the Guns — and firefighters — the Hoses — is scheduled for Feb. 20 at the Vystar Veterans Memorial Area. The charity match will be held at 3 p.m., followed by the Icemen hosting the Tulsa Oilers at 7 p.m. One ticket will grant access to both games. A total of 25% of each ticket will be donated to the Jacksonville Fire Fighters Charity and the FOP Foundation. And we really want everyone to come out to the arena and celebrate these guys,” said Jacksonville Icemen team president Bob Ohrablo.

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’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.

Tim Tebow to host ‘Faith & Family Night’ after Icemen game on FridayJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Tim Tebow Foundation with the Gator Club of Jacksonville will host a post-game presentation about faith and family. The Icemen game starts at 7 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 15. Each ticket will include access to Tim Tebow’s discussions. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Tim Tebow Foundation. RELATED | Tim Tebow added to Icemen ownership groupThe illustrious Icemen will take on the Orlando Solar Bears.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The seats at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena are still empty but soon hockey fans in Jacksonville will be welcomed back as the Icemen drop puck to start their 2020 season. The Icemen’s season came to an abrupt end back in March when the ECHL suspended play and canceled the rest of the season due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Icemen, who ranked third in attendance last season in the ECHL, will be back out on the ice on Dec. 11 for their first match. The team, along with Mayor Lenny Curry, announced a lease extension for the team at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena that will keep the Icemen in that venue through the 2030-31 season. “I have got 36 pages of safety protocols sitting on my desk and that is just for the players,” said Icemen team president Bob Ohrablo.

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

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. The season hasnt been canceled for the Icemen but the start has been moved back. The ECHL announced Wednesday that the season, originally scheduled to start in October, is not anticipated to begin until at least December 4. One of the goals that we have is not to start until its safe to start, said Icemen president Bob Ohrablo. And we wanted some more time.The Icemen were scheduled to host the ECHL All-Star game on Jan. 18, but with the start of the season being pushed back, the all-star festivities will be, as well. The league is very excited about bringing the all-star showcase here.