Jacksonville, Fla. – The Jacksonville Icemen, ECHL affiliate of the National Hockey League's Winnipeg Jets and American Hockey League's Manitoba Moose, announced the return of forward Eli Lichtenwald for the 2018-19 season.
Lichtenwald began his rookie season in Pensacola with the Ice Flyers of the Southern Professional Hockey League before joining the Icemen midway through the club's inaugural season. The Saskatoon, Saskatchewan native skated in 35 games for Jacksonville recording eight points (3g-5a). Prior to turning pro, Lichtenwald spent four seasons with Union College where he collected 44 points (24g-20a) in 129 games.