HUNTERSVILLE, NC (April 15, 2026) – The SPHL on Wednesday announced that Graham Tuck of the Macon Mayhem has been named the 2025-2026 SPHL Broadcaster of the Year.
Tuck was selected for the award in a vote of the league’s broadcasters.
Now in his second season with the Mayhem, Tuck is a graduate of High Point University, where he majored in sports media. He called over 200 games for the Panthers’ club hockey team, including their win in the 2024 Atlantic Coast Collegiate Hockey League Championship game. While at High Point, Graham received Sports Broadcaster of the Year, Sports Production of the Year, Sport Fellow of the Year, and Outstanding Fellow of the Year honors.
Before coming to call games for the Mayhem, Graham worked with the ACCHL for six years, including four as the exclusive broadcast provider for league playoff games. He has also worked for the Carolina Disco Turkeys (AAABA), Duluth Huskies (NWL), High Point Rockers (ALPB), and Carolina Thunderbirds (FPHL).
Originally from Winston-Salem, NC, Graham has been working in hockey since 2018.
Previous SPHL Broadcaster of the Year Winners
2024-25 Joel Silverberg, Knoxville Ice Bears
2023-24 Mitch Stewart, Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs
The SPHL will announce its Athletic Trainer and Equipment Manager of the Year on Thursday.
About the SPHL
Now in its 22nd season, the Southern Professional Hockey League (SPHL) comprises 11 member clubs throughout the southeastern and midwestern United States. Headquartered in Huntersville, North Carolina, the league is dedicated to delivering high-quality, family-oriented entertainment through a sustainable model tailored to small and mid-sized markets. The SPHL also serves as a key development platform for players, coaches, and officials pursuing advancement in professional hockey.
