Knoxville Ice Bears Booster Club
2024-2025.
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Dawson McKinney celebrates Knoxville's first goal of the game against Huntsville.

What’s New with the Ice Bears Boosters?
Check here often for the newest and most relevant information for Ice Bears fans and Booster Club Members. Read on to see more about what’s been happening lately, and be sure to stay up-to-date with all the latest news.

January Player of the Month
Voting Now Open.
February 7, 2025
Voting is now open for Player of the Month for January. Members will receive a voting link in the Monday newsletter. Candidates are: #10 Cam Tobey; #13 Jimmy Soper; #29 Eric Olsen; #91 Dawson McKinney. Votes are due by 5:00 pm on Thursday February 13, 2025.

Don't Forget Our Next Meeting on February 20, 2025.
January 15, 2025
Our next member's meeting is set for a Zoom call on February 20, 2025 at 7:00 pm. Agenda and details to follow. The January minutes have been sent by Email. Please let us know if you have any questions, changes, or addtions.

Tyler Williams Named December Player of the Month.
January 15, 2025
Tyler Williams was named player of the month for December with 6 goals, 6 assists, and a +8 rating. After a month like that it's no sureprise he was called up to the Reading Royals in the ECHL. We wish Tyler well in the Coast.

December Player of the Month
Voting Now Open.
January 6, 2025
Voting is now open for Player of the Month for December. Members will receive a voting link in the Monday newsletter. Candidates are: Tyler Williams; Dalton Skelly; Jason Brancheau; and Talor Joseph. Votes are due by 5:00 pm on Sunday, January 12, 2025.

Tyler Williams Scores Trick Shot Goal Against Macon.
January 4, 2025
Knoxville’s shut out win over Macon featured an incredible goal by Tyler Williams. Williams tapped the puck back between his legs and lifted the shot over Macon’s goalie into the top shelf of the net. The goal was featured on SportsCenter’s Top 10, with Williams’ goal earning the No. 2 spot.

Happy New Year From the Knoxville Ice Bears Booster Club.
December 31, 2024
We hope everyone has a happy and healthy New Year! Thank you for supporting the Knoxville Ice Bears Booster Club! We could not provide the support to the players without your support. The players are very appreciative of all our efforts. And here's to more Ice Bears’ wins in 2025!

Booster Club to Raffle
Signed Coach's Jersey.
December 18, 2024
Starting this Friday, December 20, the Booster Club will sponsor a raffle for a warm up jersey signed by Coach Gurskis. Raffle tickets will be sold for $5.00 each through the date of the live auction on March 15. The winner will be drawn and announced during the live auction.

Calendars are In!! Sale Starts
Friday December 20.
December 16, 2024
The 2025 Knoxville Ice Bears Booster Club player calendars are here!! These feature all the current players and include an autographs page for your favorites. Come by the Booster Club table this weekend and pick one up for just $15.00. Or double your value by adding a player autographed Christmas ornamnent for an additional $15.00.

Ornament Sale Starts
Friday December 20.
December 16, 2024
The Christmas ornament auction has been changed to a combination sale with calendars for $30.00. The sale will begin on December 20, and will continue untill all are sold. MIchelle Lopshire has made some beautiful ornaments to sell along with calendars. The players autographed the ornaments, so these should be hot. If you want one, better get there early.

Holiday Dinner
Fun For All.
December 15, 2024
The Knoxville Ice Bears and the Knoxville Ice Bears Booster Club had their annual Holiday Dinner on Sunday night. After a rendition of "Jingle Bell Rock," the boys threw a few cross checks in a rousing game of Dirty Santa. Everyone had a great time getting ready for the holidays. Photos are available at the link and on the Events Page.
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Smashville Meets Knocksville with the Ice Bears Friday Night!
December 6, 2024
Ice Bears forward Lucas Helland and defenseman Sebastian Miedema appeared on Living East Tennessee today to promote tonight's Preds Night game against Roanoke. Check out the show at the link below.

Booster Club to Raffle
Autographed Puck.
December 4, 2024
The Booster Club raffle for this Friday is a puck signed by our captain, #13 Jimmy Soper. Come by the Booster Club table to pick up some tickets for just five dollars each. Get em by the handful!

Sign Up Genius
For Holiday Dinner.
December 2, 2024
The Holiday Dinner on December 15 is approaching fast. We need members to sign up to bring food items for the dinner. The Monday Newsletter has a link to sign up on our Sign Up Genius website.

November Player of the Month
Voting Now Open.
December 2, 2024
Voting is now open for Player of the Month for November. Members will receive a voting link in the Monday newsletter. Votes are due by 5:00 pm on Sunday, December 8, 2024.

November
Fanboni Ride.
November 30, 2024
Our second Fanboni Ride of the season, right after the Corgi Races on Saturday, was a great topper for the Thanksgiving weekend. We hope to have available dates for future rides at the next Booster Club meeting.

Booster Club Holding
Two Game Stick Raffle.
November 26, 2024
The Booster Club raffle for the games this weekend is a team signed, game used stick. Tickets are $5 each and will be available at the Booster Club table. Enter early and often for a chance at this great artifact!

Ice Bears Celebrated Basevol Night with the National Champs.
November 21, 2024
Coach Tonay Vitello and the National Champion Tennessee Baseball Team were in the House on Thursday night for the Knoxville Ice Bears game v the Rail Yard Dawgs. The game featured a 2-1 Ice Berars win and an after action Jersey Auction.
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Booster Club Holding
Two Game Helmet Raffle.
November 21, 2024
The Booster Club will be raffling a team signed helmet starting Thursday night. Tickets are $5 each and available at the Booster Club table. Winner will be drawn on Friday night. Enter early and often for a chance at this great helmet!

Warm Up
Jersey Delivery.
November 14, 2024
On Thursday members of the Booster Club paid a visit to the Ice Bears lockerroom to hand out this year's warm up jerseys. These are the winning design from the Facebook fan survey. These jerseys will be worn by the players during warm ups for the remainder of the season. They will be auctioned on March 15.

Ticket
Raffle.
November 13, 2024
Terri and Pat McNeese have donated 12 box seat tickets for the games on November 21 and 22. We will hold two raffles for these tickets at Friday's home game against Birmingham. Look for more details on the Booster Club Facebook page, or visit the Booster Club table at the game.

Dates Set for
Player Dinners.
November 13, 2024
We have scheduled the Holiday Dinner with the players for December 15. This is a Member only event so sign up with the Booster Club to be able to attend. The Playoff Push Dinner is tentatively set for March 23, subject to confirmation by Coach Gurskis.

Date Set for Christmas
Ornament Auction.
November 13, 2024
The date for the Christmas ornament auction is set for December 21. Auction items will include autographed ornaments and calendars. Stay tuned for more details.

Date Set for Warm Up
Jersey Auction.
November 13, 2024
The date for the Warm Up Jersey auction is set for March 15. We hope to have all players on ice for a live auction. More details to follow.

Date set for
Our Next Meeting.
November 13, 2024
Don't forget our next members meeting at 6:30 pm on November 20, 2024 at Shoney's on Chapman Highway. Members should check their email to review the Agenda and Minutes of the last meeting. Please let us know if you have any questions, changes, or addtions.​​

The Booster Club Had Big Fun on Opening Night Fanboni Ride.
October 25, 2024
The Booster Club had the opportunity to ride the Fanboni during the first intermission on opening night. Everyone had a blast riding with Chilly Bear. Why not join the Booster Club and get access to exclusive Booster Club events like riding the Fanboni?

The Soper Bros Appear on Living East Tennessee.
October 25, 2024
Tonight is the night!! First home game of the season!! Let's Go Ice Bears!! The Soper brothers appeared together today wiith Amber Lynn Carroll on Living East Tennessee to talk about tonight's home opener and Chilly's birthday party tomorrow. Check it out at the link below.

Knoxville’s Dalton Skelly named Warrior/SPHL Player of the Week
October 22, 2024
HUNTERSVILLE, NC (October 22, 2024) – The SPHL announced today that defenseman Dalton Skelly of the Knoxville Ice Bears has been named the Warrior/SPHL Player of the Week for October 18-20. Skelly scored two goals, including one game-winner, and added two assists in leading the Ice Bears to a pair of road wins over Evansville . . . Read More

Booster Club Members Attend Membears Open House.
October 20, 2024
Several Booster Club members attended the Membear Open House on Sunday. Rebecca Hedrick and Michelle Lopshire had a great time hanging out with the players and coach Gurskis.

Booster Club Provided Snacks
for the Opening Road Trip.
October 17, 2024
Booster Club member Jessica Wright delivered road snacks for the players Thursday before they headed to Evansville for a two game sweep! This is just one of the ways that the Club works to make Knoxville a great place to play hockey.
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Booster Club Provides Meal for Preseason Game.
October 11, 2024
The Booster Club had the opportunity to provide the post game meal and meet some of the new players after the preseaon exhibition game with Huntsville on Friday Night. We can always use a few extra hands for post game activities. Thanks to Goodness to Go for the boxed meals.
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Opening Night Fanboni Ride for the Booster Club.
October 1, 2024
The Booster Club has reserved the Fanboni during the first intermission of the season opener on October 25. There is room for 12 people. First come first served. If you would like to ride please reserve your spot on the form below. Must be a Booster Club Member to Ride.
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Our Next Meeting.
October 1, 2024
Don't forget our next members meeting at 6:30 pm on October 30, 2024 at Pizza Inn. Click below to join before the meeting. Please let us know if you have any questions, changes, or addtions.​
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Dues Invoices Going Out Soon.
October 1, 2024
We will be emailing invoices for Booster Club dues in the near future. Be on the look out for those. The invoice due date will be the start date of your twelve month membership. Please let us know if you disagree with your start date we have on record.​​​
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Update your Information.
October 1, 2024
If you have not already done so, please update your member information and renew your membership. This helps immensely with keeping our membership roster up to date.
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Booster Club Feeds Free Agent Camp Players and Coaches.
September 28, 2024
The Boster Club provided an after scrimmage meal for about 55 players and coaches in for the annual free agent camp. Special thanks to Loretta Cravens and Jody Mullins for bringing in a nice assortment of Mexican food provided by La Fiesta Mexican Restaurant.

Booster Club Delivers! Apartment Supplies for the Incoming Players.
September 13, 2024
Even though the season hasn't started yet, the Knoxville Ice Bears Booster Club is already hard at work making the players apartments feel like home. We provide basic apartment needs such as cleaning supplies, kitchen supplies and other housekeeping needs to insure that the players are comfortable.

Booster Club Elects New Officers for 2024-2025 Season
May 3, 2024
Here are our newly elected officers for next season:
President: David Allen
Vice President: Michelle Lopshire
Treasurer: Rock Black
Secretary: Dan Moore
Member at Large: Stephanie Denton.
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Contact us with any questions, comments, and for more Knoxville Ice Bears Booster Club updates.
Hear Ye! Hear Ye!
Vote Now for Your Favorite
Booster Club Jersey Design!
Be sure to vote for you favorite Booster Club warm-up jersey design by August 9. The winning jersey will be revealed on Ice this October!!
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