Bloomington Bison

ECHL Game Recap: Cincinnati Cyclones vs Bloomington Bison l 01/03/2025

The Cincinnati Cyclones faced off against the Bloomington Bison on Friday, January 3rd, at 7:00 PM CST at Grossinger Motors Arena. Low attendance has been an issue for the Bison during their inaugural season, and this game was no exception, with only 3,345 fans in a 6,000-capacity arena. This match marked the first of three […]

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: Bloomington Bison | 12/04/2024

Andrei Bakanov, born on May 28, 2002, in Moscow, Russia, has steadily made a name for himself in the world of professional ice hockey. Standing tall at 6’3″ and weighing 214 lbs, Bakanov is known for his powerful shot and strong positioning on the ice. Recent Acquisition In a significant move today, Andrei Bakanov was […]

ECHL Roster Transactions: Bloomington Bison | 12/03/2024

The Bloomington Bison announced that the team has acquired forward Josh Boyer from the Atlanta Gladiators in exchange for future considerations. During the 2024-25 regular season with Atlanta, Josh Boyer, originating from Wasilla, Alaska, participated in 11 games but did not score any goals or assists, maintaining a neutral plus/minus rating and accumulating four penalty […]

PHOTOS: Bloomington Bison vs. Cincinnati Cyclones – 11/15/2024

CINCINNATI, Ohio – On Friday night, the Cincinnati Cyclones won their first game of the season 1-0 against the Bloomington Bison at Heritage Bank Center in downtown Cincinnati. Brett Budgell opened the scoreboard 7:02 into the first period for the Bison. Cincinnati tied the game up at 11:50 when Kyle Bollers beat Hugo Ollas, who […]

ECHL Game Recap: Cincinnati Cyclones vs Bloomington Bison 11/15/2024

The Cincinnati Cyclones hosted the Bloomington Bison on Friday night at Heritage Bank Center in downtown Cincinnati, Ohio. The Cyclones entered the game, still seeking their first win of the season, holding a record of 0-6-3 and sitting at the bottom of the entire ECHL standings with just 3 points. The Bison, on the other […]

PHOTOS: Bloomington Bison vs. Wheeling Nailers – 11/02/2024

WHEELING, W.Va. – The Wheeling Nailers and the Bloomington Bison faced off Saturday night at WesBanco arena. The Wheeling Nailers took the victory in the last moments of the game, with a final score of 2-1. Check out this photo gallery from Inside The Rink’s Stacey Gramlich for highlights from the game.

PHOTOS: Bloomington Bison vs. Cincinnati Cyclones – 11/01/2024

CINCINNATI, Ohio – On Friday night, the newly formed Bloomington Bison defeated the Cincinnati Cyclones 3-2, at Heritage Bank Center. Brett Budgell scored his second goal of the season at 5:49 into the first period to open the scoreboard for Bloomington. Thirty-two seconds later, Lincoln Griffin scored the Cyclones’ first goal of the season at home. […]

ECHL: Cincinnati Cyclones vs Bloomington Bison Game Preview | 11/01/2024

On Friday night, the Bloomington Bison (1-2-1) will face off against the Cincinnati Cyclones (0-2-2) for the first time in franchise history. The game will take place at the Heritage Bank Center, where the Cyclones will celebrate “Shutout the Hate” Pride Night with their annual Pride Jerseys. The puck drop is scheduled for 7:35 PM […]

ECHL: Opening Weekend Preview | 10/18/2024

Inside the Rink is ready to kick off its coverage of the ECHL for the 2024-25 Season. Each week we will highlight three matchups as our must-see games across the league. Here are our picks for this week. Kansas City Mavericks vs. Wichita Thunder – ECHL/FloHockey Game of the Week (Friday) The Kansas City Mavericks […]