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Icemen unveil schedule for 2025-26 season, start season on the road

Read full article: Icemen unveil schedule for 2025-26 season, start season on the road

The Icemen released their schedule for next season on Thursday, with their 2025-26 year starting on the road against the Greensboro Gargoyles on Oct. 18 and 19.

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Season ends for Icemen with another OT playoff loss to rival Everblades

Read full article: Season ends for Icemen with another OT playoff loss to rival Everblades

Despite another season of 40 or more wins (Jacksonville was 42-22-7 in the regular season) the Icemen lost for the fifth time in five playoff seasons to Florida. The Everblades have ended Jacksonville’s seasons in 2019, 2022, ’23-’25.

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Icemen on verge of elimination after another OT loss to Everblades

Read full article: Icemen on verge of elimination after another OT loss to Everblades

The Icemen find themselves in a familiar position — facing a playoff elimination at the hands of their biggest rival.

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Icemen hope to take advantage of hometown crowd to bounce back in Kelly Cup playoffs

Read full article: Icemen hope to take advantage of hometown crowd to bounce back in Kelly Cup playoffs

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.

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Everblades surge back to down Icemen in playoff opener

Read full article: Everblades surge back to down Icemen in playoff opener

The Icemen couldn’t keep a third-period lead and lost their playoff opener to the Florida Everblades in overtime 3-2 on Friday night.

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Icemen renew playoff rivalry with Everblades in Kelly Cup opener on Friday night

Read full article: Icemen renew playoff rivalry with Everblades in Kelly Cup opener on Friday night

The Icemen open the postseason on Friday night, going on the road to face the rival Florida Everblades. For the Icemen, the playoffs are the best time of the year, especially if it comes with a win over the Everblades.

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Familiar foe Everblades greet Icemen in opening round of Kelly Cup playoffs

Read full article: Familiar foe Everblades greet Icemen in opening round of Kelly Cup playoffs

The Icemen are ready for the playoffs and a very familiar face.

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Icemen stay in house, name Brandon Mashinter new head coach

Read full article: Icemen stay in house, name Brandon Mashinter new head coach

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

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Everblades finish off Icemen in playoffs for 3rd straight season

Read full article: Everblades finish off Icemen in playoffs for 3rd straight season

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

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Everblades surge past Icemen, force Game 7 in Kelly Cup playoffs

Read full article: Everblades surge past Icemen, force Game 7 in Kelly Cup playoffs

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

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The Icemen begin the Kelly Cup playoffs Thursday. Here is what you need to know

Read full article: The Icemen begin the Kelly Cup playoffs Thursday. Here is what you need to know

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

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Icemen begin their quest for Kelly Cup in opening round of playoffs on Thursday night

Read full article: Icemen begin their quest for Kelly Cup in opening round of playoffs on Thursday night

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

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Icemen will serve as the Buffalo Sabres ECHL affilate

Read full article: Icemen will serve as the Buffalo Sabres ECHL affilate

Jacksonville Icemen have a new NHL Affiliate.

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Tim Tebow will become owner of new ECHL team in Lake Tahoe

Read full article: Tim Tebow will become owner of new ECHL team in Lake Tahoe

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

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Take a look inside the new and improved Community First Igloo sportsplex

Read full article: Take a look inside the new and improved Community First Igloo sportsplex

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.

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Welcome News4JAX Sports Anchor and Reporter Alessandra Pontbriand to Jacksonville

Read full article: Welcome News4JAX Sports Anchor and Reporter Alessandra Pontbriand to Jacksonville

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.

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Icemen head into offseason with momentum after another solid year

Read full article: Icemen head into offseason with momentum after another solid year

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.

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Icemen can’t stop Everblades in season-ending loss in Game 6

Read full article: Icemen can’t stop Everblades in season-ending loss in Game 6

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.

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Staying alive: Icemen down Everblades in Game 5 to get series back to Jacksonville

Read full article: Staying alive: Icemen down Everblades in Game 5 to get series back to Jacksonville

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

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Icemen win in OT to stay alive against Everblades in playoffs

Read full article: Icemen win in OT to stay alive against Everblades in playoffs

The Icemen are still alive in the Kelly Cup playoffs.

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Icemen fall into 3-0 series hole after loss to Everblades

Read full article: Icemen fall into 3-0 series hole after loss to Everblades

The Icemen are on the verge of another forgettable finish.

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Onward! Icemen pull away late to move into 2nd round of Kelly Cup playoffs

Read full article: Onward! Icemen pull away late to move into 2nd round of Kelly Cup playoffs

The Icemen are getting good at this playoff thing.

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RULES: Insider ALERT 🚨: Just dropped - Icemen playoff tickets

Read full article: RULES: Insider ALERT 🚨: Just dropped - Icemen playoff tickets

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.

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🔒 Insiders ALERT 🚨: Just dropped - Icemen playoff tickets

Read full article: 🔒 Insiders ALERT 🚨: Just dropped - Icemen playoff tickets

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.

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Icemen open season with 5-2 victory over Orlando

Read full article: Icemen open season with 5-2 victory over Orlando

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.

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Icemen reward head coach Nick Luukko after franchise’s best season

Read full article: Icemen reward head coach Nick Luukko after franchise’s best season

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.

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Icemen go cold, swept by Everblades in second round of ECHL playoffs

Read full article: Icemen go cold, swept by Everblades in second round of ECHL playoffs

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

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Icemen season on the line Wednesday night

Read full article: Icemen season on the line 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.

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Icemen ready for a battle as Everblades playoff series approaches

Read full article: Icemen ready for a battle as Everblades playoff series approaches

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

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Icemen will begin second round of playoffs at Everblades Friday

Read full article: Icemen will begin second round of playoffs at Everblades Friday

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.

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Icemen finish off sweep of Atlanta, surge into second round of Kelly Cup playoffs

Read full article: Icemen finish off sweep of Atlanta, surge into second round of 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.

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Icemen look to gain ground in ECHL standings as Everblades visit

Read full article: Icemen look to gain ground in ECHL standings as Everblades visit

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

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Jacob Panetta, player accused of making racial gesture, returns to Icemen following suspension

Read full article: Jacob Panetta, player accused of making racial gesture, returns to Icemen following suspension

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.

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After a year-long wait, Jacksonville Icemen enjoy ECHL All-Star Game spotlight

Read full article: After a year-long wait, Jacksonville Icemen enjoy ECHL All-Star Game spotlight

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.

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Jacksonville, Icemen ready for spotlight in ECHL All-Star game

Read full article: Jacksonville, Icemen ready for spotlight in ECHL All-Star game

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.

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The Stanley Cup coming to Jacksonville for ECHL All-Star weekend

Read full article: The Stanley Cup coming to Jacksonville for ECHL All-Star weekend

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.

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Tuesday’s Icemen game postponed

Read full article: Tuesday’s Icemen game postponed

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.

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Surging Icemen just a point out of first place as team rides hot streak

Read full article: Surging Icemen just a point out of first place as team rides hot streak

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.

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Icemen ready to roll as home opener arrives

Read full article: Icemen ready to roll as home opener arrives

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

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Icemen hire Nick Luukko as new head coach

Read full article: Icemen hire Nick Luukko as new head coach

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.

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Icemen coach Jason Christie leaving for job with Sabres

Read full article: Icemen coach Jason Christie leaving for job with Sabres

Icemen coach Jason Christie is getting a promotion.

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New York, New York: Icemen announce new affiliation agreement with NHL’s Rangers

Read full article: New York, New York: Icemen announce new affiliation agreement with NHL’s Rangers

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.

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Icemen to build for next season

Read full article: Icemen to build for next season

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

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Out with the cold, in with the Igloo: Ice and Sportsplex gets a facelift

Read full article: Out with the cold, in with the Igloo: Ice and Sportsplex gets a facelift

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.

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Icemen’s road game at South Carolina on Wednesday night postponed

Read full article: Icemen’s road game at South Carolina on Wednesday night postponed

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.

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Icemen prepare for 4-game stretch against division rival

Read full article: Icemen prepare for 4-game stretch against division rival

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.

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Jacksonville Icemen to host women’s networking event during Women’s History Month

Read full article: Jacksonville Icemen to host women’s networking event during Women’s History Month

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.

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Icemen, city working to renovate Jacksonville Ice & Sportsplex

Read full article: Icemen, city working to renovate Jacksonville Ice & Sportsplex

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.

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Bragging rights on the line again for Guns N’ Hoses hockey match on Feb. 20

Read full article: Bragging rights on the line again for Guns N’ Hoses hockey match on Feb. 20

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.

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Icemen ownership group will be part of new ECHL franchise in Savannah

Read full article: Icemen ownership group will be part of new ECHL franchise in Savannah

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.

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Icemen postpone next 3 home games due to COVID-19 protocols

Read full article: Icemen postpone next 3 home games due to COVID-19 protocols

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.

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Tim Tebow to host ‘Faith & Family Night’ after Icemen game on Friday

Read full article: Tim Tebow to host ‘Faith & Family Night’ after Icemen game on Friday

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.

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Icemen extend lease agreement with city, eye start to season

Read full article: Icemen extend lease agreement with city, eye start to season

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.

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Icemen release partial schedule for 2020-21 hockey season

Read full article: Icemen release partial schedule for 2020-21 hockey season

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

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Icemen hope for word on ECHL All-Star game Thursday

Read full article: Icemen hope for word on ECHL All-Star game Thursday

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.

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