Albert brings AHL and NHL experience to Jacksonville

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Jacksonville Icemen, ECHL affiliate of the National Hockey League’s Winnipeg Jets and American Hockey League’s Manitoba Moose announced that the team has agreed to terms with veteran forward John Albert.

Albert brings a wealth of next level experience to the Icemen roster. The 30-year-old has registered 170 points (72g-98a) in 339 career AHL games with St. John’s, Manitoba, Hershey and Hartford. Albert also recorded a goal in nine NHL appearances with the Jets during the 2013-14 season.

The Cleveland, Ohio native played four seasons at Ohio State University where he totaled 124 points (33g-91a) in 159 collegiate contests. Albert was selected by the Atlanta Thrashers in the sixth round of the 2007 NHL Entry Draft.