Star Forward Alexis D’Aoust Returns to Icemen

JACKSONVILLE, FL – The Jacksonville Icemen, proud ECHL affiliate of the NHL’s Winnipeg Jets and AHL’s Manitoba Moose announced Thursday that high-scoring forward Alexis D’ Aoust has been reassigned to the team by Manitoba of the AHL.   

D’Aoust, 22, returns to Jacksonville where he played a key role in the Icemen’s 5-0-0 start to the 2018-19 season.  The 6-0, 201-pound winger recorded a whopping 12 points in five games played with Jacksonville this season before earning a call-up to Manitoba. 

D’Aoust (pronounced dah-OO) has 32 career points (17g, 16a) in two AHL seasons split between Manitoba and the Utica Comets. The Trois-Rivieres, Quebec native had a productive career in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League (QMJHL) totaling 241 points in 299 games played with the Shawinigan Cataractes from 2012-2017.

In a separate roster move, the Icemen have added goaltender T.J. Black.  Black posted a 76-13-5 record with a 1.53 goals-against-average and a 0.933 save percentage in four seasons at St. Norbert College (NCAA-III). 

Both players are expected to be available for tonight’s game when the Icemen travel to Greenville. Game time is set for 7:00 p.m.  Fans can now follow the team on the road on the Icemen Broadcast Network for free on Mixlr and on ECHL.TV on a subscription basis.

Upcoming Home Games & Promotions

Friday, March 29, vs. Atlanta, 7:30 p.m. – Jumbo Shrimp Night!  Join us in celebrating our neighbors from across the street.  The team will wear specialty Jumbo Shrimp jerseys that are a home run! 

Saturday, March 30, vs. Atlanta, 7:00 p.m. – Fan Appreciation Night!  The final home game of the regular season, and there will be a team photo giveaway and other giveaways throughout the night for the best fans in the ECHL!

The 2018-19 Jacksonville Icemen Season is Presented by Community First Credit Union

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