Rivermen score early and often to sweep home-and-home series against Ice Bears  Peoria, IL – The Peoria Rivermen took a 3-0 lead in the first minute of the second period and cruised to a 5-1 victory over the Knoxville Ice … Continue reading
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John McLean; farewell to Pensacola’s gentle giant
 PENSACOLA, FL – The Ice Flyers’ beloved goaltender, “Big John” McLean, is hanging up his skates. “I am forced to retire due to medical hockey injures that have sidelined me over the past 2 seasons,” said McLean.  “I wish … Continue reading
Scott Witmyer; triumph over tragedy
KNOXVILLE, TN – Knute Rockney is credited with coining the phrase “When the going gets tough, the tough get going.” Billy Ocean sang it in the 80’s. And Knoxville’s Scott Witmyer is currently living out the immortal words. “Hockey is … Continue reading
PHN’S Best Shots Of The Game- Rivermen Dismiss Havoc 7-3 Saturday in Peoria, Advance to Finals
Peoria, IL – The Peoria Rivermen scored first and the Huntsville Havoc made a game of it late, but the Rivermen used a monstrous third period to earn a 7-3 victory in the decisive Game 3 of the Presidents Cup … Continue reading
PHN’S Best Shots Of The Game- Rivermen Earn Hard-Fought Game 1 Win Wednesday
Peoria, IL – The Peoria Rivermen fell behind early and battled throughout the first two periods as they earned a 5-2 victory over the Huntsville Havoc in Game 1 of the Presidents Cup Semi Finals at Carver Arena Wednesday night. … Continue reading
PHN’s Best Shots of the Game; Mayhem defeat Cottonmouths 6-3 to advance to second round of SPHL playoffs
COLUMBUS, GA- After two games with a total of two goals, the Macon Mayhem opened the floodgates, defeating the Columbus Cottonmouths 6-3 to advance to the second round of the SPHL Playoffs. Stephen Pierog opened the scoring on the power … Continue reading