Mike Gelatt

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. […]

SPHL Weekly Recap: Top Performances, Standings and What’s Ahead | Week 6

As the season progresses, the competition heats up, and the standings reflect the intense battles on the ice. Here’s a comprehensive look at the overall results, win percentages, and goal statistics for each team. From the top contenders to those striving to climb the ranks, these numbers tell the story of the season so far. […]

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 […]

ECHL: Bloomington Bison Provide Tryout Deal to Rivermen Rookie

There is no denying that when the Bloomington Bison announced their expansion into the ECHL, many hockey fans in the area wondered if they would see any movement of players from the nearby SPHL franchise, the Peoria Rivermen, to Bloomington. Today, it was announced that Peoria Rivermen rookie standout winger Mike Gelatt has signed an […]

PHOTOS: Pensacola Ice Flyers vs. Peoria Rivermen – 04/12/2024

PEORIA, Ill – The Peoria Rivermen and the Pensacola Ice Flyers once again played each other in the first round of the SPHL Presidents Cup playoffs. This is the third straight season the Rivermen and Ice Flyers have met in the first round and this season ended just like the previous season did with a […]