franchise qualified for the ECHL playoffs for the first time since it joined the league in 2012. Following the season, Geary sold his shares of the team and the controlling interest was acquired by SZH Hockey LLC, a group led by Andrew Kaufmann on July 16, 2019. On December 1, 2020, the team added three members of SZH Hockey LLC, all past or present NFL players with a connection to the area: Tim Tebow, Myles Jack, and Reggie Hayward. After four seasons as affiliates of the Jets, the Icemen switched their affiliation to the New York Rangers of the NHL and their AHL affiliate, the Hartford Wolf Pack, beginning with the 2021–22 season. On July 29, 2021, head coach Jason Christie was hired by the Buffalo Sabres as an assistant coach and was replaced by Nick Luukko as head coach of the Icemen. Season-by-season records Players Current roster As of December 19, 2022. See also Sports in Jacksonville References External links Jacksonville Icemen (official website) ECHL teams Ice hockey teams in Jacksonville, Florida Ice hockey clubs established in 2017 Ice hockey teams in Florida 2017 establishments in Florida Winnipeg Jets minor league affiliates