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PHOTOS: Huntsville Havoc vs. Peoria Rivermen – 12/06/2024

PEORIA, Ill. – Friday night in Peoria was a turn back the clock night and a nod to the team that brought hockey to the River City, the Peoria Blades. The Blades played in the Continental Hockey League from 1972-1982. In those 10 seasons the Blades won the title 3 years in a row (1976, […]

PHOTOS: Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs vs. Knoxville Ice Bears- 12/06/2024

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – The Knoxville Ice Bears aimed to bring an NHL-like atmosphere to their fans on Friday night during Nashville Predators Night, as they faced off against the Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs. The game got off to a rocky start for Knoxville, with Roanoke netting three goals in just 1:26 during the first period. […]

Minor Leagues: Annual Teddy Bear Toss Underway | 2024-2025

The 2024-25 Teddy Bear Toss season is in full swing, with a lot of hockey fans eagerly participating in this heartwarming tradition across various AHL, ECHL, and SPHL teams. The Hershey Bears (AHL), known for their record-breaking tosses, are set to host their annual event on January 5, 2025. Last season, they collected an impressive […]

ECHL Roster Transactions: Orlando Solar Bears | 12/06/2024

Over the last week, the Orlando Solar Bears have been busy making significant roster changes, particularly among their blueliners. Since November 29th, there have been 18 transactions aimed at strengthening the team as they navigate through the season. Today, we’ll break down all the transactions, detailing who was called up, who left, and who joined […]

SPHL Roster Transactions: Macon Mayhem | 12/05/2024

Macon Mayhem Acquire Defensemen Thomas McGuire and Dustin Perillat, and Forwards Kyle Heitzner and Brodie Thornton. Thomas McGuire The Macon Mayhem announced that they have acquired defenseman Thomas McGuire from the Pensacola Ice Flyers for future considerations. McGuire, 25, from Massapequa Park, N.Y., has had a diverse and career so far. He made his SPHL […]

ECHL Roster Transactions: Atlanta Gladiators | 12/04/2024

The ECHL announced on December 3rd that Trevor Thurston, a Canadian defenseman known for his solid defensive skills and physical presence on the ice, has signed with the Atlanta Gladiators. Standing at 6’2″ and weighing 201 lbs, Thurston is a left shot who has built a diverse career across several leagues. Thurston began his junior […]

SPHL Player of the Month: Colby Muise | November 2024

Colby Muise, goaltender for the Peoria Rivermen, has been a standout performer, earning him the prestigious SPHL Player of the Month award for November 2024. In November, Colby Muise’s performance was particularly impressive, showcasing his consistency and skill as a goaltender. The month began with a game on November 1st against Quad City, where Muise […]

SPHL Weekly Recap: Top Performances, Standings and What’s Ahead | Week 7

It’s been an exciting week in the league, with several teams making significant moves in the standings. Huntsville continues to lead the pack, increasing their points and maintaining an impressive win percentage. Peoria also had a strong week, closing the gap slightly with Huntsville. Fayetteville and Knoxville both saw improvements, though Fayetteville’s win percentage dipped […]

SPHL: Jack Jaunich Named Player of the Week (11/25-12/01/2024)

Jack Jaunich of the Huntsville Havoc was named the Warrior SPHL Player of the Week for November 25 to December 1, 2024, thanks to his outstanding performance. Jaunich scored two goals, including one game-winner, and added six assists, helping the Havoc earn five out of six possible points over the Thanksgiving holiday. His contributions were […]

PHOTOS: Evansville Thunderbolts vs. Knoxville Ice Bears – 11/30/2024

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – The Knoxville Ice Bears faced off against the Evansville Thunderbolts on Saturday night during their annual Corgi Races event. Fresh off a 4-0 shutout victory the night before, the Ice Bears aimed to complete a weekend sweep. Evansville struck first, opening the scoring early in the first period, but Knoxville quickly responded […]