KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Don’t call it a comeback – at least not yet anyway. Kevin Swider, the Southern Professional Hockey League’s most prolific scorer, is returning to the Knoxville Ice Bears lineup after a year of retirement, months of speculation … Continue reading
ORLANDO, FLA – During its seven years of play, the Southern Professional Hockey League has always considered itself to be a “fan friendly” choice for winter entertainment. From the time the doors open to when the last player autograph is … Continue reading
SOUTHAVEN, Miss. – When the Mississippi RiverKings announced late last week that coach Paul Gardner was being replaced, team officials said the new coach would be named quickly. True to their word, Gardner’s replacement was named on Monday and ownership didn’t … Continue reading
CHARLOTTE , NC – Sitting across the table, SPHL President Jim Combs looked very relaxed. He should be. With season eight fast approaching, it could be the best one yet for the single-A circuit. Nine members strong after the entrance … Continue reading
SOUTHAVEN, Miss. – Last week, the Mississippi Surge released head coach/general manager Steffon Walby from his job in search of a new direction. Thursday afternoon, their new neighbors to the north did likewise. In a late afternoon release, the Mississippi … Continue reading
ORLANDO, Fla. – Normally, a trip to the Gulf Coast in July is filled with sun, sand, water and fun. When you own two minor league hockey teams in the region, however, summer visits are not always for entertainment. That … Continue reading
