The Jacksonville Icemen acquired forward Tyler Schleppe from the Kalamazoo Wings in exchange for future considerations, the team announced Oct. 12, 2026. The 6-foot-4, 225-pound Schleppe is from Vancouver, British Columbia. He joins the Jacksonville Icemen before the team’s scheduled 10th Anniversary Season opener.
Schleppe is a statistical ECHL rookie after playing 13 games for the Kansas City Mavericks last season. He recorded one goal and two assists for three points in those appearances. The trade gives the Jacksonville Icemen another forward with professional experience.
Schleppe brings Ferris State experience
Schleppe played four years of NCAA Division I college hockey at Ferris State University in Big Rapids, Michigan, before beginning his professional career. He totaled 58 points in 125 collegiate games, including 27 goals and 31 assists. He also recorded 73 penalty minutes during his college career.
The Jacksonville Icemen are an ECHL affiliate of the NHL’s Minnesota Wild and the AHL’s Iowa Wild. The team is scheduled to open its 10th Anniversary Season at home against the South Carolina Stingrays on Oct. 16. The game is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena.
Jacksonville Icemen upcoming home games
The Jacksonville Icemen have three listed home games in the schedule information provided by the team. The Oct. 16 matchup with the South Carolina Stingrays is designated as Opening Night. The Oct. 31 game against the Atlanta Gladiators is listed as Halloween, while the Nov. 3 matchup with the Savannah Ghost Pirates is designated as a School Day Game.
- Oct. 16: South Carolina Stingrays at Jacksonville Icemen, 7 p.m. ET, VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena; Opening Night.
- Oct. 31: Atlanta Gladiators at Jacksonville Icemen, 3 p.m. ET, VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena; Halloween.
- Nov. 3: Savannah Ghost Pirates at Jacksonville Icemen, 10:30 a.m. ET, VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena; School Day Game.
FSB Take
The Jacksonville Icemen added a sizable forward with both ECHL and NCAA Division I experience before their scheduled home opener. Schleppe’s verified production includes three points in 13 games with the Kansas City Mavericks and 58 points in 125 games at Ferris State University. His first listed opportunity with Jacksonville comes Oct. 16 against the South Carolina Stingrays at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena.
Source: Original report