Rivermen top Ice Flyers, 2-1

The Ice Flyers played the style they wanted, the effort they needed and got exceptional goaltending to be on verge of a stunning, playoff opening upset.\ All of this, only to absorb a gut-punch with just 70 seconds left in … Continue reading

Peoria drop 2-1 loss on Ice Flyers

 The Ice Flyers didn’t lack for opportunities in Thursday’s game against Peoria. But they left with another frustrated feeling. The Ice Flyers failed on six power play chances, including a 5-on-3 situation in the second period, then couldn’t answer in … Continue reading

Peoria Down Pensacola 3-2 in Overtime

PENSACOLA, FL – The resilient Peoria Rivermen silenced a sellout crowd at the Pensacola Bay Center on Friday night as they defeated the Ice Flyers 3-2 in overtime in a back-and-forth affair. It was a tight first period in front … Continue reading

Smutek: “I don’t play hockey; I’m a hockey player”

Peoria, IL – With the Southern Professional Hockey League season having officially started, fans can finally start watching their respective teams begin the chase for the coveted President’s Cup. Well, only five fan bases can actually root for their teams. … Continue reading

PHN’s Best Shots of the Game: Rivermen Edge Thunderbolts in Penalty Plagued Game, 2-1

Peoria, IL – A combined 139 penalty minutes were handed to Peoria and Evansville, but goals from Zach Nieminen and Jordan Ernst helped the Rivermen take the weekend series with the Thunderbolts Sunday evening. The Rivermen improve to 28-6-4, maintaining … Continue reading