The Jacksonville Icemen fell 4-1 to the Florida Everblades at Vystar Veterans Memorial Arena in Jacksonville, Florida. Adam McMaster scored Jacksonville’s lone goal on the power play in the second period. Cameron Rowe made 24 saves on 27 Florida shots, while the Icemen recorded 26 shots on goal.
Jacksonville entered the game with a 3-3-3 record, while Florida entered at 7-1-0. The Everblades scored twice in the first period, with one goal coming at even strength and the other on the power play. Jacksonville trailed 2-0 after the opening period.
McMaster brings Jacksonville within one
The Icemen cut into Florida’s lead on a second-period power play. Tanner Kelly delivered a quick touch pass from the left-wing side to Adam McMaster, who finished the play with a shot into the net. The goal pulled Jacksonville within one and sent the Icemen into the third period trailing 2-1.
Florida adds two goals in the third
Jacksonville could not tie the game in the third period. Florida scored early in the period to restore a two-goal lead and later added an empty-net goal. The Everblades’ final two goals secured the 4-1 victory.
The result ended Jacksonville’s four-game point streak. The Icemen had one more matchup against the Everblades on Sunday. Jacksonville’s lone goal came from the power play, while Florida scored four times across the game.
FSB Take
Jacksonville’s power-play goal kept the Icemen within one entering the third period, but Florida answered early in the final frame. Cameron Rowe’s 24 saves helped keep Jacksonville within reach, while the Icemen’s 26 shots produced only one goal. The Sunday matchup against the Everblades gave Jacksonville an immediate opportunity to respond after the point streak ended.
Source: Original report