
Game Preview: Admirals at IceMen, February 26, 2020
February 26, 2020 - ECHL (ECHL)
Jacksonville Icemen News Release
Norfolk Admirals vs. Jacksonville Icemen
Wednesday, February 26, 2020 at Veterans Memorial Arena Home Game #24
Referee: Stan Szczurek (#15) Linesmen: Cole Ruwe (#42) & Cory Sellers (#84)
Broadcast Information: www.mixlr.com/jaxicemen & ECHL.TV
Tickets avialable at arena box office, or ONLINE
About Today's Game: The Icemen open-up a four-game week tonight as they play host to the Norfolk Admirals. Tonight marks first of two meetings in the next three days that will conclude on Friday. The Icemen are 6-4-0 in their last ten games and continue their pursuit of one of the four playoff positions in the South Division. Jacksonville (46 pts) remains ten points back of third place Orlando (56 pts) and trails fourth place Greenville (55 pts) by nine points, with five games in hand.
Series History: Tonight marks the fifth of seven meetings between the two teams this season. The Icemen lead the season series 3-0-1-0 and leads the All-Time series 6-5-0.
About the Icemen: In four games last week, forward john Albert totaled seven points (2g, 5a). Albert fell just short of earning Player of the Week honors which was awarded to South Carolina's Cam Askew... Mike Hedden's goal scoring streak came to an end at three games in Sunday's loss to Florida. Hedden wrapped up last week with five points, scoring four goals.... Yesterday, the Icemen received reinforcements from Manitoba of the AHL as forward Alexis D'Aoust and defenseman Hayden Shaw were returned to the team.
About the Admirals: Alex Rodriguez leads the Admirals with 25 points and 14 goals. The speedy forward ranks third among league rookies with 169 shots on goal....The Admirals are 8-0-2 when leading after two periods....Norfolk's roster features a pair of former Icemen from this season in forwards Mitch Vandergunst and Jacob Reichert.
Upcoming Home Games & Promotions
Tonight - Fans can enjoy $2 select beer & wine throughout the night!
Friday, February 28, vs. Norfolk, 7:00 p.m. - Wendy's 4-Pack Fry-Day. Receive 4-tickets, 4-Icemen mini-sticks and 4-Dave's Singles Combos! Visit www.jacksonvilleicemen.com for more info.
ECHL Stories from February 26, 2020
- IceMen Score Club Record Nine Goals to Claim Wild Win - Jacksonville Icemen
- Swamp Rabbits Soar in Electric Win over Cincinnati - Greenville Swamp Rabbits
- Cyclones Fall in Midweek Trip Down South - Cincinnati Cyclones
- Dornbrock Scores First Goal with Admirals in Loss to Jacksonville - Norfolk Admirals
- Royals Tie Most-Lopsided Win in Team History, 8-0 - Reading Royals
- Mariners Overpowered by Royals in Reading - Maine Mariners
- My Community Credit Union and Two Rows of Allen Teacher of the Month - Allen Americans
- Rockford Recalls McLaughlin, Assigns Ramsey - Indy Fuel
- Sarah Wallwork of Green Elementary School in Allen, Named February Teacher of the Month - Allen Americans
- Norfolk Admirals Announce New Season Ticket Packages for 2020-21 Season - Norfolk Admirals
- Jacob Doty Returns to Ontario - Allen Americans
- Steelheads Assigned Four, Sign One ahead of Tonight's Game - Idaho Steelheads
- 'Blades Acquire Forward Reid Jackman from Atlanta - Florida Everblades
- Solar Bears Sign J.M. Piotrowski - Orlando Solar Bears
- Thunder Adds Depth to Backend - Wichita Thunder
- ECHL Transactions - February 26 - ECHL
- Oilers Receive Pair from San Diego - Tulsa Oilers
- Rockwood, MacPherson, Bednard Returned to Greenville - Greenville Swamp Rabbits
- Kestner Scores Hat Trick as Walleye Tame Beast - Toledo Walleye
- Grizzlies Preview: Feb 26, 2020 Utah at Idaho - Utah Grizzlies
- Rays and Shine - Glads Top SC as Point Streak Reaches Five - Atlanta Gladiators
- Rays Fall to Atlanta on Education Day - South Carolina Stingrays
- Diaper Drive at March 14 Game Will Benefit Mary's Shelter - Reading Royals
- Game Preview: Admirals at IceMen, February 26, 2020 - Jacksonville Icemen
- Cyclones Game Preview: vs. Greenville - Cincinnati Cyclones
- Walleye: Bring on the Komets - Toledo Walleye
- McDonald & Mills Return to Grizzlies Roster - Utah Grizzlies
- Florida Everblades Looking to Sign David Ayres as Emergency Zamboni Driver - Florida Everblades
- Willman Returned on Loan, Royals Host Maine Tonight - Reading Royals
- Gladiators sign Swenson, trade Jackman, and Conway recalled - Atlanta Gladiators
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