The Jacksonville Icemen acquired forward Jesse Tucker from the Indy Fuel in exchange for future considerations, the team announced Oct. 29, 2026. Tucker is in his third ECHL season after playing the previous two seasons with the Indy Fuel. He is a native of Longlac, Ontario.
Tucker recorded 38 points in 72 games during the 2025-26 season. His totals included 12 goals, 26 assists and 69 penalty minutes. He scored two goals in 19 games in 2025, his first professional hockey season after college.
Tucker brings NCAA Division I experience
Tucker played 135 NCAA Division I games before joining the professional ranks. His college career included two years at Michigan State University and one year at Clarkson University and Northern Michigan University. He recorded 56 collegiate points.
The forward is listed at 5 feet 11 inches and 187 pounds. The Jacksonville Icemen are an ECHL affiliate of the NHL’s Minnesota Wild and the AHL’s Iowa Wild. Tucker’s recent production includes a documented 38-point ECHL season.
Jacksonville lists three upcoming home games
The Icemen’s upcoming home schedule includes three games at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena. The schedule begins with the Atlanta Gladiators visiting Jacksonville on Oct. 31. The Icemen will then host the Savannah Ghost Pirates and Florida Everblades in November.
- Oct. 31, 2026: Atlanta Gladiators at Jacksonville Icemen, 3 p.m. ET, VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena.
- Nov. 3, 2026: Savannah Ghost Pirates at Jacksonville Icemen, 10:30 a.m. ET, VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena.
- Nov. 6, 2026: Florida Everblades at Jacksonville Icemen, 7 p.m. ET, VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena.
FSB Take
The acquisition gives Jacksonville a forward who produced 38 points, 12 goals and 26 assists for Indy during the 2025-26 season. Tucker also brings 135 NCAA Division I games of experience and 56 collegiate points. The Icemen have three listed home games at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena following the announcement.
Source: Original report