JACKSONVILLE, FL – The Jacksonville Icemen, proud ECHL Affiliate of the NHL’s Minnesota Wild and the AHL’s Iowa Wild, announced today that forward Braidan Simmons-Fischer has been assigned to the Jacksonville Icemen. In addition, the Icemen have signed forward Max Neil while forwards AJ Schelpp and Ashton Stockie have been released by the team.
Simmons-Fischer, a 6-7, 204 pound native of Commerce Township, Michigan played six games with the Iowa Wild last season and two games this year. Simmons-Fischer also boasted 40 games in the ECHL with the Allen Americans during the 2025-26 campaign, netting one goal and nine assists for 10 points whilst racking up 94 penalty minutes. Simmons-Fischer started his professional career in 2025 in the FPHL with the Port Huron Prowlers, playing in 12 games and earning nine points (2 goals, 7 assists). Simmons-Fischer played two years of NCAA Division I college hockey at the University of St. Thomas before transferring to Adrien College at the NCAA Division III level.
Neill, a native of Portage la Prairie, Manitoba, stands tall at 6’1, 190 lbs and will make his seasonal debut in the ECHL this year for Jacksonville. Neill boasts previous experience with the Bloomington Bison, having played 2 games in 2025-26 and 32 games in 2024-25. During his time with Bloomington, Neill scored five goals while accumulating 71 penalty minutes, all in the 2024-25 campaign. Neill made his professional debut in 2024 with the Utah Grizzlies, accumulating 2 assists and 18 penalty minutes in 17 games. Before starting his professional career, Neill played one year of college hockey at the Division I level with Lindenwood University. He had one goal and one assist (two points) across 19 games.
The Icemen will host the Greenville Swamp Rabbits and the Savannah Ghost Pirates this Friday and Saturday at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena at 7:00 pm.
The Jacksonville 10th Anniversary Season is now underway! Full and Partial Ticket plans are available by calling 904-602-7825, or by visiting www.jacksonvilleicemen.com.
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