PEORIA, ILL – Rockford defeated Peoria 2-1 on Saturday night in front of 7649 fans at Peoria’s Carver Arena. Rockford had goals by Youds and LeBlanc while the lone Peoria tally came from Cracknell. The game also featured a … Continue reading
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Rivermen upset Barons
PEORIA, ILL – It looked like David versus Goliath on paper. The first place Oklahoma City Barons came into Peoria’s Carver Arena on Friday night leading the Western Division of the AHL. Their top goalie, Yann Danis allowed less … Continue reading
Rivermen best Heat in shootout
PEORIA, ILL -A tumultuous weekend for the Peoria Rivermen ended on a high note when the Rivermen prevailed in a shoot-out tie-breaker with the Abbotsford Heat, 4-3, in front of 4902 fans on Sunday evening at Carver Arena. Hours … Continue reading
Rivermen goalie Bishop traded
PEORIA, ILL – Peoria Rivermen goaltender Ben Bishop has been traded to the Ottawa Senators, the St. Louis Blues announced today. According to a press release put out by the parent club of the AHL Rivermen, the Blues will receive … Continue reading
Grumet-Morris leads Rampage past Rivermen
PEORIA, ILL – The story in Peoria in Friday night was Dov Grumet-Morris. The San Antonio Rampage goaltender played an amazing game, taking a shutout deep into the third period and stopping an onslaught of 21 shots during the second … Continue reading
Bishop on the block?
PEORIA, Ill – What to do? What to do? Big Ben Bishop is in his fourth full year with the Peoria Rivermen. The 25-year old goaltender has shown steady improvement each year, marching his Save % up from 0.897 … Continue reading