Peoria Rivermen

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, […]

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 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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Player Profile: Jani Hakanpää

Jani Hakanpää is a Finnish right-handed defenseman currently playing for the Dallas Stars. However, Hakanpää hasn’t always been a Dallas Star. Here’s what you need to know about the 31-year-old defenseman you love, like, or hate. Finnish Career BeginningsJani Hakanpää, 31, was born in Kirkkonummi, Finland, on March 31, 1992. Hakanpää stands at 6’7″ and […]

ECHL: Bloomington Bison Having Early Success

When the ECHL first announced the return of professional hockey to Bloomington, Illinois, local fanbases were skeptical. After having a handful of professional teams in the market before them, the Bison set out to accomplish long-term success in Illinois. In a recent media release, the Bison announced they’ve received 624 deposits on season ticket packages […]

ECHL: Atlanta Gladiators Ink Deal with Forward Joseph Widmar

The Atlanta Gladiators have recently announced the signing of Joe Widmar, a forward who is re-joining the team for the 2023-24 season. Widmar’s professional career began in the 2017-18 season with the Peoria Rivermen of the SPHL. His exceptional performance, tallying 40 points (11g-29a) in 36 games, earned him a spot on the SPHL All-Rookie […]