Michael McChesney

SPHL Game Series Recap: Peoria Rivermen vs Macon Mayhem | 12/14-12/15/2024

The Peoria Rivermen and Macon Mayhem faced off in a thrilling weekend series that brought intense competition and high-energy hockey to the ice. The Rivermen, making their first visit to Macon since 2019, came in with a determined mindset despite being short-handed on defense. The games were marked by physical play, strategic adjustments, and standout […]

SPHL Weekly Recap: Top Performances, Standings and What’s Ahead | Week 8

The hockey season is in full swing, and the action is electrifying! Dive into the latest stats and highlights, from top point scorers and goal leaders to exceptional goaltenders. Discover the rising stars among rookies and defensemen, and see why scoring first is a game-changer. Stay updated with the latest team transactions and roster moves. […]

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, […]

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 […]

PHOTOS: Pensacola Ice Flyers vs. Peoria Rivermen – 11/23/2024

PEORIA, Ill. – 369, thats the number of wins needed to become the all time winningest coach in SPHL History. That number was reached by head coach Jean-Guy Trudel on Saturday night, with a 4-1 victory for the Peoria Rivermen over the Pensacola Ice Flyers, in front of 3,825 fans at the Peoria Civic Center. […]

PHOTOS: Evansville Thunderbolts vs. Peoria Rivermen – 11/15/2024

Peoria, Ill. – The Evansville Thunderbolts came into the Peoria Civic Center riding a three game win streak but that didn’t matter to the Peoria Rivermen as they took down the Bolts 3-2 in front of 3,514 fans at the Peoria Civic Center. Peoria’s two keys to the game were to play 60 minutes of […]

SPHL: Macon Mayhem Re-Sign Michael McChesney and Jarret Kup

On Friday, the Macon Mayhem announced that Forward Michael McChesney and defenseman Jarret Kup have signed contracts and will return to the team for the upcoming 2024-25 season. McChesney is back for his second season with the Mayhem in the SPHL. During his debut season with the team, he accumulated 32 points (17 goals, 15 […]