Nazarian Returns to Icemen from AHL

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 forward Ara Nazarian has returned to the Icemen from loan to the AHL’s Rochester Americans.

Nazarian, 25, has posted 18 points (6g, 12a) in 28 games with the Icemen this season.  He registered three points (2g, 1a) in nine appearances during his call-up with Rochester. Nazarian scored a goal in his AHL debut on December 29 against Providence.    Nazarian led the Icemen in scoring last season with a balanced 51 points (25g, 26a).   In addition, Nazarian recorded his first career hat trick on May 26 against Orlando, while also tying a career-high four points (2g, 2a) in a game at Greenville on April 30, 2021.   

Prior to his time with the Icemen, Nazarian recorded 32 points (12g, 20a) in his rookie campaign with the Adirondack Thunder during the 2019-20 season.  He was acquired by the Icemen in a trade with Adirondack in October of 2020.   Prior to his professional career, the 5-9, 185-pound forward posted 74 points (33g, 41a) during four collegiate seasons at the University of New Hampshire from 2015-2019.

The Icemen are back in action on Wednesday (Feb. 9) against the Orlando Solar Bears at Veterans Memorial Arena.   Game time is set for 7:00 p.m. To purchase tickets CLICK HERE

Fans may catch the game on www.mixlr.com/jaxicemen or watch online at FloHockey.TV

For ticket information, contact the Icemen office at 904-602-7825, or visit www.jacksonvilleicemen.com for more information.

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