Icemen Face Everblades in Playoff Series

Jacksonville hockey team looks to advance in postseason matchup against Florida rivals.

Apr. 3, 2026 at 10:07am

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The Jacksonville Icemen professional hockey team is continuing their playoff series against the Florida Everblades this week. The two teams are facing off in the second round of the ECHL postseason tournament, with the winner advancing to the conference finals.

Why it matters

The Icemen and Everblades are long-time rivals in the ECHL, the premier 'AA' level professional hockey league in North America. Their playoff matchup is generating excitement among local hockey fans as the teams battle for a spot in the league championship.

The details

The Icemen and Everblades split the first two games of their best-of-seven series, with each team winning on their home ice. The series now shifts to Jacksonville for the next three games, giving the Icemen a chance to take control in front of their home crowd.

  • The series began on April 1, 2026.
  • Game 3 is scheduled for April 5, 2026 in Jacksonville.

The players

Jacksonville Icemen

The professional ECHL hockey team based in Jacksonville, Florida.

Florida Everblades

The professional ECHL hockey team based in Estero, Florida, near Fort Myers.

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What they’re saying

“This is the kind of playoff series our fans have been waiting for. The rivalry between these two teams is intense, and we expect some great hockey in the coming days.”

— Sam Katz, General Manager, Jacksonville Icemen

What’s next

The series is scheduled to continue with Game 3 on April 5th in Jacksonville. If necessary, Games 4 and 5 will also be played in Jacksonville on April 7th and 9th.

The takeaway

This playoff matchup between the Icemen and Everblades represents an exciting chapter in the long-standing rivalry between these two ECHL franchises. Whichever team advances will be one step closer to winning the league championship.