Promotion
  1. Home
  2. News
  3. Icemen Acquire Experienced Forward Matt Iacopelli

Icemen Acquire Experienced Forward Matt Iacopelli

Tuesday, March 14th
Icemen Acquire Experienced Forward Matt Iacopelli

JACKSONVILLE, FL – The Jacksonville Icemen, proud ECHL affiliate of the NHL’s New York Rangers and the AHL’s Hartford Wolf Pack announced today that the team as acquired forward Matheson (Matt) Iacopelli from the Kalamazoo Wings in exchange for future considerations.  

Iacopelli, 28, joins the Icemen from Kalamazoo where he has recorded 29 points (16g, 13a) in 46 games played this season.  The 6-3, 210-pound forward has totaled 115 points (68g, 47a) in 179 ECHL appearances with Kalamazoo for three seasons and in stints with the Indy Fuel and Manchester Monarchs. 

Iacopelli also brings American Hockey League experience to the Icemen, having totaled 27 points (14g, 13a) in 85 contests played with the Rockford IceHogs from 2016-2019. 

The Woodhaven, Michigan resident played collegiately at Western Michigan University, and was a standout player with the USHL’s Muskegon Lumberjacks where he accrued 101 points with 64 goals in 114 games. --The Icemen are back in action for three home games this week, on Wednesday, Friday and Saturday.   This Wednesday the Icemen play host to the South Carolina Stingrays.  Fans can enjoy $3 beer and wine specials at Wednesday’s game.  Tickets may be purchased on Ticketmaster, or by calling the Icemen office at 904-602-7825, or by visiting www.jacksonvilleicemen.com

Fans can catch all Icemen game broadcasts on www.mixlr.com/jaxicemen & www.FloHockey.TV 

#LitesOut

Upcoming Home Games

Full Schedule
Mascot Games, Presented by Showtime Sports Cards & Collectibles
Friday, April 11th
Mascot Games, Presented by Showtime Sports Cards & Collectibles
Puck Drops:
7:00 PM EDT
VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena
Savannah Ghost Pirates
SAV Savannah Ghost Pirates
at
Jacksonville Icemen
JAX Jacksonville Icemen
VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena
Fan Appreciation Night, presented by Community First Credit Union & Icemen Award Show, presented by Ruby Beach Brewing
Saturday, April 12th
Fan Appreciation Night, presented by Community First Credit Union & Icemen Award Show, presented by Ruby Beach Brewing
Puck Drops:
7:00 PM EDT
VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena
Savannah Ghost Pirates
SAV Savannah Ghost Pirates
at
Jacksonville Icemen
JAX Jacksonville Icemen
VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena
Publix Family Funday & Bluey Night!
Sunday, April 13th
Publix Family Funday & Bluey Night!
Puck Drops:
3:00 PM EDT
VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena
Orlando Solar Bears
ORL Orlando Solar Bears
at
Jacksonville Icemen
JAX Jacksonville Icemen
VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena

Latest News

More News
Icemen allow 3 second-period goals, fall 3-2 in final meeting with Gladiators
Icemen allow 3 second-period goals, fall 3-2 in final meeting with Gladiators
Icemen Add Rookie Forward Dalton Duhart
Icemen Add Rookie Forward Dalton Duhart
Icemen Earn 40th Win with 4-3 Win at Greenville
Icemen Earn 40th Win with 4-3 Win at Greenville
April 12th Game to be Televised on MyTV Jax 30
April 12th Game to be Televised on MyTV Jax 30
Icemen Earn a Point in 3-2 OT Loss at Florida
Icemen Earn a Point in 3-2 OT Loss at Florida
Icemen comeback bid falls short, losing to Stingrays 5-4 in OT
Icemen comeback bid falls short, losing to Stingrays 5-4 in OT

Get Hockey Updates

Sign up for our email newsletter to be the first to know about news and upcoming games!