Icemen Defeat Solar Bears 7-5 in Season Finale

Craig Martin's hat trick leads Jacksonville to home victory in final game.

Apr. 20, 2026 at 10:21am

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A vibrant, expressionist painting in neon colors depicting the frenetic action of a hockey game, with players' forms blending into a chaotic swirl of brushstrokes and shapes.The Icemen's season-ending victory showcases the team's explosive offensive talent and gritty determination on the ice.Today in Jacksonville

The Jacksonville Icemen closed out the 2025-26 season with a 7-5 home win over the Orlando Solar Bears on Sunday night. Craig Martin scored a hat trick for the Icemen, while goaltender Cameron Rowe made 31 saves in the victory in front of 10,176 fans at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena.

Why it matters

The Icemen's win over their in-state rival Solar Bears caps off their season on a high note, providing momentum heading into the offseason. The game also featured strong individual performances from key players like Martin and Rowe.

The details

Craig Martin led the Icemen's offensive effort with three goals, recording his first hat trick of the season. Goaltender Cameron Rowe turned aside 31 of the 36 shots he faced to earn the victory in net for Jacksonville. The Icemen jumped out to an early 3-1 lead and were able to hold off a late Solar Bears comeback attempt to secure the 7-5 win.

  • The game took place on Sunday, April 20, 2026.
  • The Icemen and Solar Bears faced off in the final game of the 2025-26 regular season.

The players

Craig Martin

A forward for the Jacksonville Icemen who scored a hat trick in the season finale.

Cameron Rowe

The goaltender for the Jacksonville Icemen who made 31 saves in the victory.

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What they’re saying

“It was a great way to end the season, getting a win in front of our home fans. The guys really battled hard and it's nice to go into the offseason on a positive note.”

— Craig Martin, Forward, Jacksonville Icemen

The takeaway

The Icemen's season-ending victory showcased the team's offensive firepower and resilience, providing optimism for the franchise heading into the offseason as they look to build on this performance and make a deeper playoff push next year.