Monday, December 28, 2020

Jacksonville Icemen Re-Sign Ex Vipers Shiplo & Martin:

The ECHL Jacksonville Icemen have re-signed former Vernon Vipers defenceman Luke Shiplo &

 former Vernon Vipers forward Craig Martin.

Here is the full press release from the ECHL website,

Icemen bring back Shiplo, Martin (echl.com)

Shiplo is entering his second season with the Icemen. Shiplo started the 2019-20 season with the ECHL Wichita Thunder before being traded to Jacksonville December 9th 2019. In 17 games with the Thunder, Shiplo recorded (1-goal-5-assists-6-points). In 40 games with the Icemen, Shiplo recorded (3-goals-17-assists-20-points).

Shiplo spent four years at Quinnipiac University before signing his first professional contract with the ECHL Wichita Thunder July 17th 2019.

Shiplo played one season in Vernon (2014-15). In 50 games with the Vipers, Shiplo recorded (5-goals-39-assists-44-points).

Luke Shiplo's Player Profile:

Luke Shiplo - Elite Prospects

Martin is entering his second season with the Icemen. Martin started the 2019-20 season with the ECHL Adirondack Thunder before being traded to Jacksonville November 26th 2019. Martin had two points in seven games with the Thunder. In 41 games with the Icemen, Martin recorded (7-goals-14-assists-21-points).

Martin spent four years at Quinnipiac University before signing his first professional contract with the American Hockey League Springfield Thunderbirds April 2nd 2019. Martin didn't play a game with the Thunderbirds was released before signing with the Adirondack Thunder July 8th 2019.

Martin played parts of two seasons in Vernon (2012-2014) was traded to Alberni Valley along with future considerations for Jared Wilson on October 1st 2013. In 46 games with the Vipers, Martin collected (10-goals-13-assists-23-points). Martin also played with Trail & Alberni Valley.

Craig Martin's Player Profile:

Craig Martin - Elite Prospects

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