JACKSONVILLE, FL – The Jacksonville Icemen, proud ECHL affiliate of the NHL’s Winnipeg Jets and AHL’s Manitoba Moose, announced Friday that the team has added several minority partners to its ownership team, all of whom are Jacksonville residents. Today’s announcement further ensures that the Icemen organization will remain 100-percent locally owned.
The Icemen proudly welcome the following distinguished community leaders as its new minority partners:
Dr. Ali Chahlavi, MD, a neurosurgeon at Ascension St. Vincent Jacksonville.
Dr. Georgia Gianakakos, a neurologist at Specialists on Call
Daniel Murphy, a three-time Major League Baseball All-Star; Played baseball for Englewood High School and Jacksonville University.
Bob Ohrablo, the founding partner and President of the Icemen.
Marcus Rowe, Resident Director/Financial Advisor at Merril
In July, the Icemen introduced Jacksonville resident Andrew Kaufmann has the team’s Majority Owner and CEO.
“I am extremely excited for the opportunity to welcome aboard good friends and active community members to our team,” said Kaufmann. “This has always been Jacksonville’s team and our group remains dedicated to making certain that Icemen Hockey will continue to thrive here for many years to come.’
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The Icemen open the 2019-20 season at home on Saturday, October 12 against Greenville, presented by Rimrock/Devlin Full and partial season ticket packages are currently on sale. Call 904-602-7825 or vision www.jacksonvilleicemen.com for more information.
The 2019-20 Jacksonville Icemen Season is Presented by Community First Credit Union###
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