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January 27, 2012 - Knoxville (22-9-3) continued its struggles since the departure of No. 1 goalie Bryan Hince, who was called up to Greenville of the East Coast Hockey League on Dec. 30. MORE <> GAMESHEET |
January 27, 2012 - So for now, that leaves Kallechy (6-6-1) defending the Ice Bears' goal — unless Craigen comes up with another goalie before the puck drops tonight. MORE |
January 24, 2012 - Through the ebbs and flow of an SPHL 56 game season, all great teams must learn to overcome adversity. The Knoxville Ice Bears are currently hitting the bumps in the road in pursuit of an SPHL championship. MORE<> GAMESHEET |
January 23, 2012 - Interesting Fire Antz article MORE |
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January 21, 2012 - The Knoxville Ice Bears forced overtime by scoring with 12 seconds remaining in the game but ultimately fell to the Columbus Cottonmouths 4-3 in overtime. MORE |
January 20, 2012 - "I will take the blame when the blame is due, and I'll put a little bit on my players as well," Ice Bears coach Mike Craigen said. "We're going to split this one." MORE |
January 14, 2012 - "Jesse needed that," Ice Bears coach Mike Craigen said. "I needed to see that from Jesse. His teammates needed to see it. MORE |
January 13, 2012 - The Louisiana IceGators put a damper on the night by beating the Ice Bears 5-4 in a Southern Professional Hockey League game before 3,861 fans at the Civic Coliseum MORE [Gamesheet] |
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;January 7, 2012 - The Ice Bears (21-7-0) responded quickly in the second period when Kevin Swider intercepted a puck near center ice and broke loose for a breakaway attempt. Swider beat Steve Christie to tie the game at 1-1 at the 1:24 mark of the second period MORE |
January 6, 2011 - The Surge, who beat the Ice Bears 6-5 Thursday at Civic Coliseum, didn't have a chance Friday in the Southern Professional Hockey League game. MORE |
January 6, 2011 - "It was disappointing for it to end the way it did, especially because we got beat by a team that wanted it more than us, which is the most disappointing part," Ice Bears coach Mike Cragien said. MORE [Gamesheet] |
January 5, 2011 - “I told the guys, ‘Look around, this is it,’ ” head coach Brad Ralph said. “ ‘This is your opportunity. The guys that left might be back or they might not or there might not be room if they try to come back. It’s up to you.’ ” MORE |
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December 30, 2011 - “We don’t see these teams as superior to us,” Snakes defenseman Tom Maldonado said. “We’re not satisfied with one point. We really wanted two. We played really well tonight and know we can play with the top two teams. We’re excited about playing Augusta and have already put this game behind us.” MORE |
Ice Bears "SWIDE" into first place! MORE |
Everyone going out after the game and saluting the fans, you get chills," Swider said. "It's a feel-good moment right now. We've just got to enjoy the moment and keep plugging away. MORE |
December 28, 2011 - HUNTSVILLE, AL - The Huntsville Havoc scored five goals in the second period as they beat the Knoxville Ice Bears 5-3 Wednesday night MORE |
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December 28, 2011 - McGill will not play against Knoxville on Thursday, because of SUSPENSION. MORE |
December 26, 2011 - The Ice Bears continued to pour on the offense. At 16:29 of the third period, Bremner out worked a RiverKings defenseman and stuffed the puck past Wilson to seal the victory at 5-1. MORE |
December 26, 2011 - ;I was a little nervous about leaving my job to come to Knoxville," Slais said last week. " MORE |
December 23, 3011 - FAYETTEVILLE, NC (December 23, 2011) – The Knoxville Ice Bears handed Fayetteville their fourth consecutive home loss by defeating the FireAntz 5-2. Kevin Swider (2G -1A) and Eric Slais (0G-3A) each had three point nights. READ MORE |
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December 23, 2011 - That icebreaker came just 3:09 into the game, as Berkley Scott notched his fourth goal of the season. At 1:14, Knoxville added to its lead when Dan Bremner deflected the puck past goalie Mike Brown just as he was about to swallow it in his glove. READ MORE |
December 22, 3011 - There were 10 penalties issued after the game — including one each on Ice Bears coach Mike Craigen and Augusta coach Brad Ralph for throwing equipment. READ MORE |
December 21, 2011 - Let’s all admit it: We love it when the play gets intense and a fight breaks out on the ice Read More |
December 17, 2011 - "It would have been nice to get the hat trick," Segal said, "but whether it's three goals or two points (for the win), I'd rather have the two points for the team." MORE |
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December 16, 2011 - "I think anybody who bought a ticket got their money's worth, with some fisticuffs, some goals, some hits, great goaltending," Ice Bears coach Mike Craigen said. "It was an exciting night to be a hockey fan in Knoxville. It was good to be back home and we did everything we needed to do to get the two points." MORE |
December 16, 2011 - We were kind of getting sick and tired of telling everybody how good Jesse was," Ice Bears coach Mike Craigen said." We all knew it MORE |
December 13, 2011 - The Southern Professional Hockey League (SPHL) today announced goaltender Jesse Kallechy of the Knoxville Ice Bears is the SBK Player of the Week for December 5-11 MORE
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December 13, 2011 - Knoxville Ice Bears rookie forward Berkley Scott missed a few shifts after taking an illegal hit to the head from Rob Sich of the Mississippi RiverKings last Friday MORE |
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December 3, 2011 - The penalty-filled game concluded with 19 total offenses totaling 75 minutes. Rob Sich and Kyle Lundale each got game misconducts for abusing an official. Each team had three fighting majors a piece and Darrell Stoddard earned a five minute major for elbowing. Read More |
December 4, 2011 - Berkley Scott picks up an assist tonight in his 1st career game in the ECHL |
CHARLOTTE, – The Southern Professional Hockey League (SPHL) today announced Kevin Swider of the Knoxville Ice Bears has been selected as the SBK Player of the Month for October/November MORE |
December 1, 2011 - “Did we deserve to win that game? No,” Ralph said. “We’re not running our systems, we’re not where we’re supposed to be and we’re taking stupid penalties at points in the game when we have the momentum. It’s unfortunate that some guys aren’t getting it.” MORE |
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December 1, 2011 - Despite being outshot by 14, the Knoxville Ice Bears made good on a three-goal first period Thursday night to beat the Augusta RiverHawks, 5-3 in Augusta, Ga More |
December 1, 2011 - Riverhawks and Ice Bears go to their corners. MORE |
November 29, 3011 - Cyclones newcomer Kevin Swider threw a puck from behind the goal line toward the net, which ricocheted off of Riopel’s skate and in for the game-tying tally. Read More VIDEO |
November 27, 2011 - Trevor Karasiewicz scored with 3:48 left to play to give the Mississippi RiverKings a 2-1 victory over the Knoxville Ice Bears on Saturday night at the Desoto Civic Center in Southhaven, Miss. MORE |
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November 25, 2011 - Ricky Helmbrecht's goal in the eighth round of the shootout lifted the Ice Bears to a 4-3 victory over the Mississippi RiverKings in front of 4,231 fans at wiener dog night at the Civic Coliseum. MORE |
November 24, 2011 - We were struggling in transition defense, trying to make a little too much happen, "MacDonald said. We were being a little too fancy, and we paid for it. We have skill, but I think we played a little bit beyond our skill level." MORE |
November 24, 2011 - Knoxville wins over Huntsville - 5 to 2. Gamesheet from last nights win over the Huntsville havoc.Gamesheet |
November 22, 2011 - Columbus jumped on the Ice Bears early, getting a goal by David Cianfrini 45 seconds into the game MORE |
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November 22, 2011 - CHARLOTTE, NC – The Southern Professional Hockey League (SPHL) today announced Emery Olauson of the Knoxville Ice Bears is the SBK Player of the Week for November 14-20. MORE |
November 22,2011 - In conjunction with the Knoxville Ice Bears Booster Club (KIBBC) and the Knoxville Amateur Hockey Association (KAHA), the Lynch family has established the Paul Lynch Jr. Memorial Scholarship program. The program will award money to youth hockey players to help pay league fees that might otherwise keep them from playing hockey. Read More By Don Money -Pro Hockey News |
November 21, 2011 - 10 Random Questions for the Bears MORE |
Interesting Article - NHL wanting to seriously look at overhauling its American Hockey League affiliates and especially those teams that have a lot of travel. READ MORE |
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November 19, 2011 - Emery Olauson got a hat trick and the Knoxville Ice Bears got some sweet revenge Friday night MORE |
November 18, 2011 - Gregg Beller received excellent care from all of the medical personnel he encountered, beginning with the Ice Bears’ staff at the rink to the emergency room personnel and finally the doctors at UT Medical Center. READ MORE |
November 18, 2011 - Aaron McGill, whose sucker punch last Feb. 12 shattered the jaw of Mark Van Vliet, makes his return to Civic Coliseum when the first-place RiverHawks (8-1-1) play the Ice Bears (6-2-0) in a matchup of the top two teams in the Southern Professional Hockey League standings. Read More |
November 12, 2011 - Just a little space and a bit of luck was all Knoxville forward Eric Slais needed Saturday night Read More |
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November 10, 2011 - As a coach it's really nice to see we didn't give up a power-play goal," Ice Bears coach Mike Craigen said. "Our penalty kill was great and to get the big power-play goals MORE |
November 4, 2011 - Knoxville Ice Bears take care of business with the Pensacola Ice Flyers Read More |
November 1, 2011 - Pair of Ice Bears head this Wednesday's SPHL Weekly MORE |
CHARLOTTE, NC – The Southern Professional Hockey League (SPHL) today announced defenseman Mark Van Vliet of the Knoxville Ice Bears is the SBK Player of the Week for October 24-30 MORE |
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October 29, 2011 - On Saturday night, one week after getting shut out at home, the Fayetteville FireAntz finally picked up their first win of the season MORE |
October 29, 2011 - "We've got a ton of depth right now," Boyd said. "We don't have to rely on one line or one guy. We've got a bunch of scorers, we've got guys who can kill penalties, guys that play power plays. (Bryan) Hince is a great goalie in this league, and as long as we keep playing our game, we're going to be a team to be reckoned with. MORE |
October 27, 2011 - Swider set up the first goal when he passed to Olauson, who fired a shot past goalie Matt Hache. MORE |
October 27, 2011 - Mike Towns might be stepping into a hornets' nest tonight and Friday night at the Civic Coliseum. MORE |
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October 24, 2011 - Superstitious “rituals” among professional athletes on game days have always been an interesting topic to us sports fans More |
October 23, 2011 - River Hawks break penalty minutes record in loss More |
October 22, 2011 - Opening night could not have been scripted much better for the Knoxville Ice Bears on Friday night. MORE |
October 22, 2011- Opening night could not have been scripted much better for the Knoxville Ice Bears on Friday night. MORE |
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October 21, 2011 - Ice Bears Team Roster MORE |
October 21, 2011 - Mike Murray a 10 MORE |
October 20, 2011 - Ice Bears continue to trim their roster for the Southern Professional Hockey League season opener Friday against the Mississippi Surge at Civic Coliseum MORE |
October 19, 2011 - Bryan Hince video View Video |
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October 19, 2011 - Eric Slais Video View Video |
October 15, 2011 - They scored a touchdown on us tonight, Craigen said. That's not good. MORE |
October 8, 2011 - Don’t call it a comeback - at least not yet anyway. MORE |
October 13, 2011 - I'm the utility man," Ford said after Wednesday morni ng's workout. MORE |
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October 12, 2011 - Sich, who was acquired by Knoxville from Huntsville last Feb. 23, was traded Wednesday to the Mississippi RiverKings Read More |
October 10, 2011 - Emery Olauson looked like his old self on Monday afternoon — and that was great news for the Knoxville Ice Bears.Read More |
October 11, 2011 - Emery and Kevin return More |
October 8, 2011 - Kevin Swider's return to the Knoxville Ice Bears becomes official today when he reports for physicals with the rest of team MORE |
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October 2, 2011 - Bill Murray was alarmed when he woke up Sept. 7 and saw numerous voicemails and emails waiting for him on his cell phone Read More |
September 27, 2011 - The Knoxville Ice Bears unveiled their new digs Monday night, and they looked first class. READ |
September 28, 2011 - The Mississippi RiverKings of the Southern Professional Hockey League (SPHL), announce the signings of Scott Darling and Kyle Lundale Read More |
September 18, 2011 - this is an interesting article about the Knoxville Coliseum celebrating its 50th Anniversary that you might enjoy reading. Read More |
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September 17, 2011 - Forward David Segal, who was second in the Southern Professional Hockey League in penalty minutes last season, has re-signed to play his fourth season with the Ice Bears. Defenseman Jozef Kubaliak has re-signed with the Ice Bears, making the split with younger brother Martin Kubaliak official – at least for now. Read More |
September 16, 2011 - The Pensacola Ice Flyers have signed two rookie goaltenders to play between the pipes this upcoming season. Read More |
September 15, 2011 - The Louisiana IceGators are pleased to announce the signing of four-year pro David Simoes MORE |
September 15, 2011 - Left wing Mark Versteeg-Lytwyn (ver-STEEG LIT-win), who played the last 11 games for the Surge last season, has signed to return to the club for the upcoming campaign. More |
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September 10, 2011 - 30 days of giveaways - we will reward a ticket package holder of 20 or more games each day between Sept 14th – Oct 13th with the prizes READ MORE |
September 7, 2011 - He just hates losing," Craigen said. "I really expect Bryan Hince to come back here, whether he uses this lack of opportunity for him from other leagues as motivation or not, I really expect him to come back here with a fire lit under him, and I don't see any reason why he can't have a great, great season for us." MORE |
September 6, 2011- 15 Questions with Eric Slais 1. Most athletes have pre-game rituals or superstitions. What are some of yours? ES: I try to stay away from superstitions, but one thing I do is I put on my right-side equipment first. I also like to play a little soccer before each game. See More Questions and Answers |
Sept 3, 2011 - Now, Craigen knows exactly what to expect from Fletcher, who has agreed to a contract with the Ice Bears for this season. MORE |
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September 9, 2011 - Former Knoxville Ice Bears’ youth hockey camp instructor Cole Burkhalter has accepted a position with the Boston Bruin Read More |
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October 7 - 9, 2011 - Knoxville Ice Bears Free Agent Showcase Read more HERE |
August 27 2011 - According to Combs, any SPHL player who is on a protected list and chooses to head for the FHL will not be allowed to return to the SPHL until the following season. No exceptions. Read More |
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August 17, 2011 - Pensacola Ice Flyers have officially signed Dan Buccella, another key player in their quest for a President's Cup MORE |
August 15, 2011 - Frank Furdero and Mike Bulawka won't return to the Knoxville Ice Bears for the 2011-12 season. Read More |
October 7 - 9, 2011 - Knoxville Ice Bears Free Agent Showcase Read more HERE |
August 16, 2011 - Knoxville Ice Bears Highlighted on CBS Sunday Morning: READ MORE
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| August 12, 2011 - The Mississippi Surge has named Jeff Bes the team’s new head coach. Bes begins his duties immediately MORE | August 8, 2011 - Augusta RiverHawks Hockey Club has announced that 2010-11 team captain Player Matt Auffrey has re-signed for the 2011-12 season. MORE | August 8, 2011 - The Mississippi RiverKings, proud members of the SPHL, continue a busy off-season with the signing of two more players. MORE | August 2, 2011- As Combs points out, the SPHL is terrific family entertainment, especially with the three-on-three overtime format MORE |
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August 1, 2011 - The Mississippi RiverKings of the Southern Professional Hockey League (SPHL) announce today the addition of Derek Landmesser as the new Head Coach/Director of Hockey Operations. MORE |
August 1, 2011 - 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. MORE |
July 31, 2011 - Craigen has re-signed SPHL Defenseman of the Year Mark Van Vliet and forward Eric Slais, who spent his rookie season with the Ice Bears last season. Read More |
2011 SPHL Free Agent Camps |
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SPHL Massey Ratings - Check them out HERE |
August 2, 2011 - As Combs points out, the SPHL is terrific family entertainment, especially with the three-on-three overtime format MORE |
August 1, 2011 - 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. MORE |
July 31, 2011 - Craigen has re-signed SPHL Defenseman of the Year Mark Van Vliet and forward Eric Slais, who spent his rookie season with the Ice Bears last season. Read More |
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July 29, 2011 - Six weeks after making the jump from the Central Hockey League to the Southern Professional Hockey League, the Mississippi RiverKings have announced they're searching for a new coach. MORE |
July 26,2011 - Since signing on as the new head coach of the Fayetteville FireAntz, Sean Gillam has had a lot of work to do. After all, the season opener against the Louisiana IceGators Read More |
July 22, 2011 - BILOXI, MS - Under normal circumstances, winning a championship as a coach would seem to be a guarantee to continuing in the job. That is unless your team takes on new ownership. Read More |
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July 10, 2011 - SPHL Tries to reduce travel costs for teams. Read More |
July 8, 2011 - CHARLOTTE, NC – The (SPHL) announced today that it will drop the puck for its eighth season on Thursday, October 20 as the Augusta RiverHawks will host the Mississippi Surge in a rematch of last season’s President’s Cup Finals Read More |
July 3, 2011 - SPHL Changes Vet rules which may cause a lot of upsets in many of the teams this year. Read More |
June 30, 2011 - Unlike other seasons, most of the changes voted into effect this season by the SPHL will be very noticeable to fans around the league. They include alterations to the standings, game day lineups and player acquisitions. Read More |
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SPHL Concludes Board of Governos Meeting. Read News |
June 18, 2011 - It’s no surprise that one of the River Kings six players selected earlier this week was defensemen, Kyle Lundale. A native of Eriksdale, Manitoba, Lundale has spent the past three seasons with the Columbus Cottonmouths. READ MORE |
June 17, 2011 - When Combs says that he would have never guessed that the RiverKings would join the SPHL, it is something of an understatement. That is until one takes a look at the underlying reason for the shift - money. Read More |
June 14, 2011 - Gillam on Monday was named the head coach of the SPHL’s Fayetteville (N.C) FireAntz. Read More |
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June 13, 2011 - Knoxville Ice Bears coach Mike Craigen was awarded a two-year contract extension Monday through the 2012-13 Southern Professional Hockey League season Click Here to read more |
June 13, 2011- Mississippi River Kings move to SPHL Click Here to read more |
PROJECTX. Be sure to read more HERE |
CORE OF ICE BEARS TO RETURN - Don't expect any big changes on the Knoxville Ice Bears' roster next season - except for the anticipated return of star center Kevin Swider.Read More |
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