Author: Michael King

PHOTOS: Fayetteville Marksmen vs. Knoxville Ice Bears – 11/22/2024

KNOXVILLE, Tenn – The Knoxville Ice Bears clashed with the Fayetteville Marksmen on Friday night during their highly anticipated Teddy Bear Toss event. Knoxville came out strong, netting three goals in the first period to establish a commanding lead. However, Fayetteville managed to respond with a late-period goal, narrowing the deficit to two with just […]

PHOTOS: Birmingham Bulls vs. Knoxville Ice Bears- 11/15/2024

KNOXVILLE, Tenn – The Knoxville Ice Bears faced off against the Birmingham Bulls on Friday night during Military Appreciation Night. The first period featured intense back-and-forth action, but neither team managed to break through and score. Knoxville opened the scoring early in the second period when Mitch Atkins capitalized on a power play. The Bulls […]

PHOTOS: Quad City Storm vs. Knoxville Ice Bears – 10/25/2024

KNOXVILLE, Tenn – In their home opener on Friday night, the Knoxville Ice Bears faced off against the Quad City Storm. The Storm struck quickly, scoring just 11 seconds into the game and ending the first period with a commanding 3-0 lead. Despite creating several scoring opportunities in the second period, the Ice Bears couldn’t […]

PHOTOS: (Preseason) Huntsville Havoc vs. Knoxville Ice Bears – 10/11/2024

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – The Knoxville Ice Bears faced off against the Huntsville Havoc in a preseason exhibition game on Friday night. The Ice Bears dominated the first half, scoring two goals while holding the Havoc scoreless. However, with five minutes remaining in the second period, the Havoc found the net for their first goal and […]

PHOTOS: Michael King’s Best Photos of the Knoxville Ice Bears 2023-24 Season

KNOXVILLE, Tenn – Michael King is Inside the Rink’s SPHL Knoxville Ice Bears photographer. The 2023-24 season was his first season with Inside the Rink. During this time, he was able to capture all of the action from Knoxville’s home games during the regular season. Check out some of Michael’s best shots from the 2023-24 […]

PHOTOS: Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs vs. Knoxville Ice Bears- 04/06/2024

KNOXVILLE, Tenn – The Knoxville Ice Bears hosted the Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs at the Knoxville Civic Coliseum on Saturday night. The Ice Bears were looking to finish the regular season with a win coming off a loss in Roanoke the previous night. Things started off well with a power play goal by Anthony Cinato […]

PHOTOS: Birmingham Bulls vs. Knoxville Ice Bears – 03/23/2024

KNOXVILLE, Tenn – The Knoxville Ice Bears hosted the Birmingham Bulls at the Knoxville Civic Coliseum on Saturday night. To keep their playoff hopes alive, the Knoxville Ice Bears went into this game needing to walk away with the win. The Bulls started the scoring early and never let up. Knoxville were able to score […]

PHOTOS: Pensacola Ice Flyers vs. Knoxville Ice Bears – 02/24/2024

KNOXVILLE, Tenn – The Knoxville Ice Bears hosted the Pensacola Ice Flyers in the second of a two-game weekend series on Saturday night. The Knoxville Ice Bears were looking to bounce back from their 4-0 loss on Saturday during their Nashville Predators night. The Ice Bears started off quick with two goals within the first […]

PHOTOS: Pensacola Ice Flyers vs. Knoxville Ice Bears – 02/23/2024

KNOXVILLE, Tenn – The Knoxville Ice Bears hosted the Pensacola Ice Flyers in the first game of a two-game weekend on Friday night. Coming off an overtime win in Huntsville the previous weekend, the Ice Bears were looking to continue to gain points in their playoff push. Pensacola, however, had different plans. They started the […]

PHOTOS: Macon Mayhem vs. Knoxville Ice Bears – 02/17/2024

KNOXVILLE, Tenn – The Knoxville Ice Bears hosted the Macon Mayhem on Saturday, for their annual Weiner Dog Races. The Knoxville Ice Bears were looking to gain some much needed points in their chase for the last spot in the playoffs. Both teams played a tight game in the scoreless first period. Macon’s David Nippard […]