The Jacksonville Icemen announced their roster for the 2026 Training Camp, presented by Campione Law, with goaltender Max Macchioni and forward Casey Gerstein joining the group on professional tryout contracts. Both players saw action in the Federal Prospects Hockey League last season before receiving opportunities with the ECHL club.
The roster includes 14 forwards, eight defensemen and four goaltenders. The Jacksonville Icemen are preparing to open their 10th Anniversary Season against the South Carolina Stingrays on Oct. 16 at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena in Jacksonville, Florida.
Macchioni, Gerstein bring FPHL experience
Macchioni, 25, is a native of North Kingstown, Road Island. He played four years of Division III college hockey at Fitchburg State University and earned a MASCAC conference championship in 2025.
Macchioni made his professional debut with the Blue Ridge Bobcats of the FPHL last season. He started eight games and posted a 3.01 goals-against average with a .908 save percentage.
Gerstein, 26, is from Markham, Ontario, and made his professional debut with the Monroe Moccasins of the FPHL last season. He recorded 54 points in 49 games, including 22 goals and 32 assists, along with 99 penalty minutes.
The forward played four years of NCAA Division III college hockey with Kings College and Adrian College from 2021 to 2025. Gerstein is listed as a professional tryout player on the Jacksonville roster.
Complete Jacksonville Icemen training camp roster
The forwards are Colby Ambrosio, Blake Biondi, Jacques Bouquot, Tanner Kelly, Drew Kuzma, Ashton Stockie, Bennett MacArthur, Sasha Teleguine, Adam McMaster, Will Hillman, Brandon Yeamans, Achiel Schlepp, Kyle Bettens and Casey Gerstein. Blake Biondi and Drew Kuzma are listed with AHL designations, while Gerstein is listed as a professional tryout player.
The defensemen are Jaden Condotta, Jed Pietila, Trevor Griebel, Zane Demsey, Reilly Webb, Cody Schiavon, William Ennis and Jack Babbage. Reilly Webb is listed with an AHL designation.
The goaltenders are Michael Bullion, Cameron Rowe, Chase Wutzke and Max Macchioni. Chase Wutzke is listed with an NHL designation, and Macchioni is listed as a professional tryout player.
Jacksonville Icemen set for Oct. 16 opener
The Jacksonville Icemen are an ECHL affiliate of the Minnesota Wild and the Iowa Wild. The team will open its 10th Anniversary Season against the South Carolina Stingrays at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena.
Face-off is scheduled for 7 p.m. on Oct. 16 in Jacksonville, Florida.
FSB Take
The Jacksonville Icemen enter camp with a roster that includes two professional tryout players who made their professional debuts in the FPHL last season. Macchioni brings a 2025 MASCAC championship background and professional goaltending experience, while Gerstein joins the forward group after recording 54 points in 49 games with the Monroe Moccasins.
Source: Original report