Moeller: That Bump in the Night was the Comeback Kids

By Mike Bonts | January 15, 2023 | 0 Comments

By Jeff Moeller JACKSONVILLE (Florida Sports Wire) – Did you hear the loud bump in the night in Jacksonville last night? You know, the one you heard last Saturday night. Elton John sang “Saturday Night’s […]

NFL: In Trevor We Trust; Jaguars Rally Past Chargers, 31-30

By Mike Bonts | January 15, 2023 | 0 Comments

By Mike Bonts JACKSONVILLE (Florida Sports Wire) – Trailing 27-7 at the half, the Jacksonville Jaguars rallied to advance in the NFL AFC playoffs with a 31-30 win over Los Angeles Chargers Saturday night before […]

ECHL Notebook: Fast Start Propels Gladiators Past Icemen

By Mike Bonts | January 14, 2023 | 0 Comments

By Mike Bonts JACKSONVILLE – The Atlanta Gladiators (21-11-2) scored three goals in the first period and hung on for a 5-3 win over the Jacksonville Icemen (20-12-1) Friday night at Veterans Memorial Arena. The […]

Moeller: Florida Feasted on the NFL Playoffs in 1997

By Mike Bonts | January 14, 2023 | 0 Comments

By Jeff Moeller It was 1997 and Florida was a pro football feast. The Miami Dolphins, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and those infant Jacksonville Jaguars all punched their ticket to the postseason. It was January, and […]

Lightning Notebook: After Win over Vancouver, it’s on the Road for Five

By Mike Bonts | January 14, 2023 | 0 Comments

By Mike Bonts TAMPA (Florida Sports Wire) – The Tampa Bay Lightning earned their 9th consecutive win at AMALIE Arena on Thursday night, defeating the Vancouver Canucks, 5-4. The Lightning will begin their season-long, 5-game road […]

NHL: Florida Panthers Claim Defenseman Casey Fitzgerald Off Waivers

By Mike Bonts | January 13, 2023 | 0 Comments

SUNRISE – (Florida Sports Wire) – Florida Panthers have claimed defenseman Casey Fitzgerald off waivers from the Buffalo Sabres. Fitzgerald, 25, has produced three points (0-3-3) over 23 games with Buffalo in 2022-23. The 5-foot-11, […]

ECHL Recap: Jacksonville Icemen 7, Florida Everblades 3

By Mike Bonts | January 12, 2023 | 0 Comments

JACKSONVILLE (SportsTicker) – Zach Jordan scored twice and Olof Lindbom made 16 saves as the Jacksonville Icemen (20-11-1) defeated the Florida Everblades (19-8-3-1) 7-3 Wednesday night before 5,625 at Veterans Memorial Arena. Florida’s Joe Pendenza […]

Jaguars Notebook: Josh Allen Named AFC Defensive Player of the Week

By Mike Bonts | January 12, 2023 | 0 Comments

Linebacker Josh Allen of the Jacksonville Jaguars is the AFC Defensive Player of the Week for games played in NFL Week 18. Allen recorded six tackles, one tackle for loss, one forced fumble, and the […]

Gatornationals: Pep Boys NHRA Top Fuel All-Star Callout Returns in 2023

By Mike Bonts | January 12, 2023 | 0 Comments

GAINESVILLE (Florida Sports Wire) – With excitement already brewing surrounding the start of the 2023 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series at the 54th annual Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals, eight Top Fuel stars are […]

ECHL Notebook: Icemen Add Veteran Forward; Solar Bears Add Two from Crunch

By Mike Bonts | January 11, 2023 | 0 Comments

By Mike Bonts The Jacksonville Icemen, ECHL affiliate of the NHL’s New York Rangers and the AHL’s Hartford Wolf Pack host the Florida Everblades tonight. Jacksonville has agreed to terms with veteran forward Kyle Blaney. […]