Tag: Peoria Rivermen

Rivermen looking for return to top SPHL perch

By Jim den Hollander   Editor/Publisher  Midwesthockey.info  The Southern Professional Hockey League (SPHL) is a third tier (Behind the AHL and ECHL) professional hockey league that includes three entries from the American Midwest.   The league has been in operation since 2004, rising from the ashes of a pair of other pro leagues that folded.   The Peoria

Rivermen sign Bourque, Cardinal for 2020-21

Courtesy Peoria Rivermen — On Friday, the Peoria Rivermen signed defenseman Marc-Eric Bourque and forward Tommy Cardinal for the 2020-21 season. The signings come days after the Southern Professional Hockey League (SPHL) announced its target start for next season to be mid-late December. 2020-21 Season Tickets are available now by calling (309)-680-3791, or emailing info@rivermen.net to learn more.

Heartbreaking for Rivermen again –2016-17 Season Reviews — SPHL

A great playoff run sadly resulted in another heartbreaking finish as the Peoria Rivermen reached the league championship series, but for a second straight season, watched another squad raise the President’s Cup for a second straight year. The Rivermen overcame a slow start and finished the season with a record of 32-13-11, tied for second