Hockey is coming to the First Coast.
The Jax IceMen will begin play at Veterans Memorial Arena, as a member franchise of the ECHL, in October.
"Jacksonville is an excellent geographic fit for our South Division," Brian McKenna, the ECHL commissioner, said through a statement. "This is a great sports town and the Veterans Memorial Arena a terrific facility to showcase ECHL hockey."
Previously, Jacksonville hosted an ECHL franchise for five seasons as the Lizard Kings.
You can place a season ticket deposit here.
Thank you to the Mayor's office! "Jacksonville Icemen take to the ice this year!" pic.twitter.com/tOgHXk6hKX
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A COLD FRONT IS COMING! pic.twitter.com/6Op0dKm3I4
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— Jacksonville Icemen (@JaxIcemen) February 8, 2017