Icemen Add Zach Hall; Manitoba Returns Lynch, Recalls D’Aoust

JACKSONVILLE, FL – The Jacksonville Icemen, proud ECHL affiliate of the NHL’s Winnipeg Jets and AHL’s Manitoba Moose announced Thursday that the team has agreed to terms with forward Zach Hall.  In addition, the Manitoba Moose have returned forward Bobby Lynch to Jacksonville and have recalled forward Alexis D’Aoust.

Hall, 27, joins the Icemen after posting 35 points (13g, 22a) in 56 games played with the Allen Americans (ECHL) from 2016-18.  The 5-11, 185-pound center also logged two assists in two appearances with the Reading Royals in 2017.  The Belleville, Ontario native recorded 11 points (6g, 5a) in 14 games played at St. Thomas University from 2014-2016.  From 2009-2014, Hall had a productive junior career with the Ontario Hockey League’s Barrie Colts, compiling 224 points (68g, 156a) in 241 career contests.

Lynch, 21, returns to Jacksonville where he has collected 15 points (7g, 8a) in 36 games played with the Icemen this season. Lynch had made three appearances during his two call-ups to Manitoba this season.  Lynch recorded a 53-point season last year with the Muskegon Lumberjacks of the United States Hockey League (USHL).  The 6-1, 173-pound forward compiled 76 points (30g, 46a) in 104 contests with the Drummondville Voltigeurs of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League (QMJHL) from 2016-2018.  The Grand Blanc, MI native is under an AHL contract with Manitoba for the 2019-20 season. 

D'Aoust heads to Manitoba having totaled 24 points (13g, 11a) in 35 games played with the Icemen this season. D’Aoust has posted 14 points in his last 15 games.  

The Icemen will return home top open up a four-game homestand beginning on Friday, February 14 against the Greenville Swamp Rabbits. Game time is set for 7:00 p.m.  

Broadcast Information: Fans can catch all game broadcasts at www.mixlr.com/jaxicemen or watch the game online at ECHL.TV

Upcoming Home Game & Promotions

Friday, February 14 vs.  Greenville, 7:00 p.m.  – Valentine’s Day Game!  It’s also a Wendy’s 4-Pack  Fry-Day Game, where you can receive 4 tickets, 4 Icemen mini-sticks, 4 Dave’s Single Combos.Saturday, February 15, vs.  Adirondack, 7:00 p.m. – Hockey Registers to Vote Night!  Sunday, February 16, vs.  South Carolina, 3:00 p.m. -  Publix Family Fundays!  The Icemen will wear special Publix Jerseys, and fans will be invited down to the ice following the game.   Wednesday, February 19 vs.  Worcester, 7:00 p.m.  – Fans can enjoy $2 select beer & wine throughout the night!---Flexible ticket packages and discounted group tickets are on sale now.  Contact 904-602-7825 for more information.

The 2019-20 Jacksonville Icemen Season is Presented by Community First Credit Union

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