Kohei Sato

ECHL: Bloomington Bison Sign Riku Ishida

The Bloomington Bison have announced their first signing on the blue line with the addition of defenseman Riku Ishida. The 25-year-old defenseman spent last season in Italy, where he put up five goals and 29 assists for 34 points in 38 games with Meran/Merano. Ishida put up a goal and two assists in eight games […]

ECHL: Bloomington Bison Bring Back Kohei Sato

The Bloomington Bison have announced their first returner for the 2025-26 season as they’ve re-signed forward Kohei Sato. The Japanese forward would begin the season with the Orlando Solar Bears, putting up a goal and an assist in 10 games. Sato would be traded to the Bloomington Bison on January 20th. He put up two […]

ECHL Game Recap: Bloomington Bison vs Atlanta Gladiators | 02/02/2025

The Bloomington Bison faced off against the Atlanta Gladiators for the third time in their last matchup at Gas South Arena. With both teams eager to secure a win, the game promised intense action right from the start. The Bison, led by their strong starting lineup, aimed to dominate early, while the Gladiators were determined […]

ECHL Game Recap: Bloomington Bison vs Atlanta Gladiators | 01/31/2025

For the first time ever, the Bloomington Bison and the Atlanta Gladiators clashed in the opening game of their thrilling three-game series. Adding to the importance of the evening, Atlanta hosted “Stick it to Cancer Night,” making the game even more special for those in attendance. The Gladiators took a heartfelt pause to honor cancer […]