JACKSONVILLE, FL – The Jacksonville Icemen, proud ECHL affiliate of the NHL’s New York Rangers and the AHL’s Hartford Wolf Pack announced their 2021 Training Camp roster and schedule. This is the first season the Icemen will be affiliated with the New York Rangers (NHL) and the Hartford Wolf Pack (AHL), directed by new Icemen Head Coach Nick Luukko.
The following is a full listing of the Icemen roster for the start of Training Camp:
Forwards (14) Christopher BrownJake Elmier (NHL-NYR)Abbott GirduckisMarcel Godbout (TO)Travis HowePatrick KramerJosh Koepplinger (TO)Derek LodermeierLuke LynchCraig MartinVladislav MikhalchukAra Nazarian Ryan RothJoey Sides
Defensemen (7)Zach Berzolla (AHL-HFD)Brandon FortunatoJacob FriendCooper Jones (PTO)Austin McEnenyBrandon McMartin (PTO)Jacob PanettaGoaltending (3)Francois Brassard (AHL-HFD)Austin Lotz (PTO)Charles Williams***TO (Tryout) PTO (Professional Tryout)
The Icemen will open their 2021 Training Camp with their first on-ice practice on Saturday, October 9 at 1:15 p.m. at the Community First Igloo. All practices that take place at the Community First Igloo are open to the public. All practices scheduled at Vystar Veterans Memorial Arena are closed to the public.
FAN EVENT! Highlighting the Icemen’s Training Camp slate is the Blue vs. Black Scrimmage game on Saturday, October 16 beginning at 3:15 p.m. The event is free for all fans looking to get a sneak peak of this year’s team. Following the scrimmage, season ticket holders will have the opportunity to skate on the ice!
The following is the complete Training Camp Practice Schedule: Saturday, October 9
1:15pm Practice / workout Community First Igloo
Sunday, October 10
1:15pm Practice / workout Community First Igloo
Monday, October 11
10:00am Practice /workout Community First Igloo
Tuesday, October 12th
10:00am Practice /workout Community First Igloo
Wednesday, October 13th
10:00am Practice /workout Community First Igloo
Thursday, October 14th
1:00pm Out of town Scrimmage TBD
Friday, October 15th
10:00am Practice /workout Community First Igloo
Saturday, October 16th
3:15 p.m. Team Scrimmage & Fan Event Community First Igloo
Sunday, October 17th
No Practice - Recovery Day
Monday , October 18th
11:00 a.m. Practice/ Workout Veterans Memorial Arena - Media Only
Tuesday, October 19th
11:00 a.m. Practice /workout Veterans Memorial Arena - Media Only
END OF TRAINING CAMP--The Icemen’s home opener for their 2021-2022 All-Star Season presented by Community First Credit Union is set for November 6 against the South Carolina Stingrays. Full and partial season packages that include tickets to the 2022 ECHL All-Star Classic are currently available. Contact the Icemen office at 904-602-7825, or visit www.jacksonvilleicemen.com for more information.
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