Pensacola Ends Knoxville’s Season 4-2.
May 7, 2021
Knoxville’s remarkable season came to an abrupt end, as Pensacola closed out the first round playoff series 4-2. Scott Cuthrell and Anthony McVeigh had given the Bears a 2-1 lead going into the third period. But Pensacola scored two goals in a minute and a half in the third to cruise to the win.
Knoxville drops First Game of Playoffs 5-2.
May 5, 2021
Pensacola dominated the second period with 3 unanswered goals to breeze to a 5-2 win in the first game of the playoffs. Austyn Plevy and Johnny Curran had briefly given the Bears the lead with back to back goals in the first. Peter Di Salvo stopped 20 of 21 in relief of Austyn Roudebush. Game Summary.
Knoxville Beats Macon 3-0 in Home Finale.
April 20, 2021
In a tune-up for the playoffs, the Ice Bears Dominated Macon 3-0 in the season home finale. Kenton Helgesen had an assist and a rink-long EN. Brady Fleurent Jacob Benson had a goal apiece. Austyn Roudebush stopped all 28 shots he faced. Game Summary.
Bears win 8-5 Shootout with Bulls.
April 17, 2021
It was like an old west shootout on Wiener Dog Night, as the Ice Bears bested Birmingham 8-5. Josh Thrower threw down and 8 different Ice Bears had goals. Peter Di Salvo and Austyn Roudebush combined for 18 saves. Game Summary.
Macon Beats Knoxville 2-1 In Overtime Heartbreaker
April 13, 2021
Macon scored 35 seconds into the overtime to win 2-1 on $2 Tuesday, sending Knoxville to its 5th straight loss. Jacob Benson had the lone Knoxville goal. Peter Di Salvo stopped 25/27 shots in the loss. Game Summary.
Transaction Report- Porter/Timofeyev.
April 12, 2021
Knoxville has added (G) Cody Porter on a Standard Player Contract. Cody rejoins the Ice Bears after spending parts of the last two seasons in Knoxville. He most recently played this season with Zaglebie Sosnowiec in Poland. (F) Stepan Timofeyev has been placed on waivers.
Huntsville Snaps Knoxville’s Home Win Streak at 12.
April 3, 2021
Huntsville snapped Knoxville’s home win streak at 12 on Wizard Night. Mathew Barnaby scored at 1:12 of overtime to give Huntsville the 4-3 win. Knoxville had fought back from a 3-1 deficit on goals by Mathieu Roy and Jacob Benson to knot the game. Game Summary.
Knoxville’s Austyn Roudebush Named Warrior Hockey/Sphl Player of the Month.
April 1, 2021
The Southern Professional Hockey League (SPHL) today announced that goaltender Austyn Roudebush of the Knoxville Ice Bears has been named the Warrior Hockey/SPHL Player of the Month for March. Roudebush went 8-1-0 for the month, posting a 1.20 goals-against average, a 0.959 save percentage.
Bears End March Like a Lion.
March 27, 2021
The Ice Bears roared out of March with a 3-0 win in Huntsville. Johnny Curran scored twice to front Peter DiSalvo’s 33 saves. The win makes Di Salvo the career leader in SPHL history. A look back at a magical month of March for the Ice Bears: 12 games; 11-1-0 record; 6-0-0 at home; 4-1-0 on the road; 40 goals for; 17 goals against;
3 shutouts.
Bears Run Past Bulls 4-2.
March 26, 2021
The Bears claimed another 4-2 win over Birmingham on Dino Races Night. Scott Cuthrell scored for the second straight night to go along with Jacob Benson’s pair of tallies. Peter Di Salvo tied for the all time lead in career SPHL wins. Game Summary.
Throwback Throw Down.
March 25, 2021
Mathieu Roy scored 44 seconds in and Scott Cuthrell added a goal in his first game back to pace Knoxville to a 4-2 win over Birmingham. Peter Di Salvo Stopped 15/17 shots. Game Summary.
TEN.
March 20, 2021
Brett Beauvais took a pass from Mathieu Roy and buried the game winner with 18 seconds left in OT to lift the Bears to a 3-2 win over Birmingham. Roy and Jacob Benson had tied it with 3rd period goals a minute apart. The tenth consecutive win is a franchise record for Knoxville. Game Summary.
Bears Ride Roudebush to Eight Game Streak.
March 14, 2021
Austyn Roudebush stopped 48 of 49 shots, plus all five in the shootout, to pace the Ice Bears to a 2-1 win in Pensacola. Andrew McLean got the only shootout goal for his second game winner in as many nights. The Ice Bears have now won eight straight.
Benson’s Big Night.
March 12, 2021
Jacob Benson had a hat trick and assists on the other two goals to lead Knoxville to a 5-1 win over visiting Huntsville. Josh Thrower and Nick Master had the other two goals. Austyn Roudebush stopped 27/28 shots for the win. Game Summary.
Transaction Report-Ice Bears Waive Veteran David Brancik.
March 12, 2021
The Ice Bears have waived veteran defenseman David Brancik. First arriving in Knoxville in 2017, Brancik was one of the longest tenured players on the team. Pictured above is his OT game winner vs. Huntsville in 2018. “Branch” will be missed by Knoxville fans.
Ice Bears Finally Beat the Mayhem.
March 7, 2021
Superhero day brought a super 4-0 win over first place Macon. Goals by Heffley, McVeigh, Roy (featuring a kick assist by Plevy), and Master fronted a 35 save shutout by Roudebush. Game Summary.
Ice Bears Beat the Havoc Again.
March 5, 2021
The Office Night saw another big win by the Ice Bears over the Havoc. Mathieu Roy set the pace with 2 goals. Josh Thrower threw down on Pat Condon. And Bayli Alley got a prom date. Just a great night! Game Summary.
Ice Bears Win on Wiener Dog Night.
February 27, 2021
Ice Bears won the game 4-1 and the fights 2-0 on Wiener Dog Night. Roudebush was again stellar behind goals from van Riemsdyk, Fryer, McVeigh, and Plevy. Helgesen and Heffley won their bouts, the latter in a memorable KO. Game Summary.
Bears Beat Pensacola 2-0.
February 26, 2021
Austyn Roudebush stopped 23 of 23 shots in his Ice Bears debut on Military Appreciation night. Jacob Benson scored all that was needed to beat the visiting Pensacola Ice Flyers. Brady Fleurent added an empty netter for the final score.
Transaction Report-Joe Young Upgraded.
February 19, 2021
Ahead of this weekend’s 3 game road trip, (G) Joe Young has been upgraded from an EBUG to a Standard Player Contract. Stats.
Ice Bears Claim Star Wars Thriller.
February 13, 2021
Johnny Curran tied the game at 17:33 of the second, then fed the game winner to Dalton Skelly in OT to lead Knoxville to a thrilling 2-1 win over Birmingham. Peter Di Salvo was again brilliant with 18 saves. Game Summary.
Transaction Report-Fleurent/Gornall/Fries.
February 13, 2021
(F) #9 Brady Fleurent has been activated from Injured Reserve and will be active tonight. In a corresponding move to fit within SPHL roster limits, (F) #17 Connor Fries has been released from his PTO and (F) #13 Mike Gornall has been placed on waivers.
Ice Bears Win All Vol Night.
February 12, 2021
Mathieu Roy paid immediate dividends with 2 goals in his Ice Bears debut, a tidy 5-2 over Huntsville. Brendan van Riemsdyk added 2 goals, and Peter Di Salvo stopped 24 of 26 shots. Game Summary.
Ice Bears Win Throwback Thriller.
February 4, 2021
Lincoln Griffin notched 2 goals, including the game winner with 30 seconds left to lead the Ice Bears to a 4-3 win on Throwback Thursday. Austin Plevy had tied it with a rebound tally 3 minutes earlier. One for the ages! Game Summary.
Bears Drop First Throwback Thursday.
January 28, 2021
Newcomer F #23 Jacob Benson had the only goal to stake the Bears to an early lead, as Knoxville could not hold it. In a game that featured a “Michigan” by Macon’s Dean Balsamo, Knoxville’s offense seemed a little flat. Game Summary.
Pensacola Claims Princess Night 3-1.
January 23, 2021
The Ice Bears had numerous chances but could manage only 1 goal, as Pensacola claimed Princess Night 3-1. Anthony McVeigh had the lone tally for the Bears. Game summary.
Ice Bears Snag One Late on Game Show Night.
January 22, 2021
The Ice Bears took Game Show Night from the Pensacola Ice Flyers Friday behind a hat trick from Brady Fleurent and a last minute goal by NIck Master. Peter Di Salvo got the win in goal. Game Story.
Ice Bears Route the Havoc 6-2.
January 16, 2021
Knoxville rode a strong forecheck to a 6-2 win over Huntsville. Sanvido and McVeigh scored twice; Heffley and van Riemsdyk added one each. Di Salvo got his 100th pro win in goal. Game Summary.
Transactions- van Riemsdyk and Di Salvo.
January 12, 2021
The Bears have added (F) Brendan van Riemsdyk and (G) Peter Di Salvo to Standard Player contracts. Van Riemsdyk just wrapped up a 4-year NCAA DI career. Di Salvo comes to Knoxville after spending the last two seasons with the Quad City Storm. Welcome aboard boys!
Jeremy Brodeur is headed for the AHL.
January 9, 2021
After a cup of coffee in Knoxville, Jeremy Brodeur is headed to play for the Binghamton Devils (AHL), the top affiliate of the NHL’s New Jersey Devils. Brodeur commented “I loved being in Knoxville under Coach Carr, I think the team here has the tools to win a championship.”
Home Opener Rescheduled.
December 28, 2020
The Ice Bears opening home game originally scheduled for December 31st vs Macon is now Thursday March 25th vs Birmingham. The game scheduled for March 11th is now March 12th against Huntsville. The March 7th game originally against Birmingham is now against Macon.
Knoxville Sets Opening Night Roster.
December 25, 2020
Many new faces dot the the opening night roster for the Ice Bears. Featuring only 6 players from a year ago, this year's edition looks to be a formidable crew. View the full roster here.
