Knoxville’s Andrew Harrison steps down as Ice Bears coach

KNOXVILLE, TN – Andrew Harrison has resigned as Interim Head Coach of the Knoxville Ice Bears, effective immediately. Harrison was elevated from his assistant coaching position to replace Brent Clarke, who resigned on Nov. 5 after starting his second season in Knoxville 0-6. A search for a new head coach has already begun. “We are […]

Fayetteville’s Ryan Cruthers accepts USHL Head Coach position

FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. – After a successful season on the ice, with many players seeing opportunities to advance in their careers, Ryan Cruthers has taken an opportunity to further his career and take a dream job in the USHL. Marksmen Owner/CEO Chuck Norris expressed his support for Cruthers. “While it saddens me to see Ryan and […]

Birmingham’s Carson Rose named SPHL Most Valuable Player

HUNTERSVILLE, NC (April 25, 2024) – The SPHL on Thursday announced that Carson Rose of the Birmingham Bulls has been selected as the 2023-2024 SPHL Most Valuable Player. Quad City’s Matt Ustaski finished second in the balloting. The SPHL Most Valuable Player award is presented annually to the player selected to be the most valuable […]

Fayetteville’s Simon Boyko named SPHL Rookie of the Year

HUNTERSVILLE, NC (April 24, 2024) – The SPHL on Wednesday announced that Simon Boyko of the Fayetteville Marksmen has been selected as the SPHL Rookie of the Year in a vote of league coaches, broadcasters, and staff. Birmingham’s Nikita Kozyrev finished second in the balloting. Boyko led all first-year players with 27 goals, eight power-play […]

Birmingham’s Hayden Stewart named SPHL Goaltender of the Year

HUNTERSVILLE, NC (April 23, 2024) – The SPHL on Tuesday announced that Hayden Stewart of the Birmingham Bulls has been named the SPHL Goaltender of the Year in a vote of league coaches, broadcasters, and staff. Stewart led SPHL goaltenders in minutes played (2324:29), while ranking second in wins (26), goals against average (2.14), save […]

Roanoke’s Brendan Pepe named SPHL Defenseman of the Year

HUNTERSVILLE, NC (April 22, 2024) – The SPHL on Monday announced that Brendan Pepe of the Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs has been selected as the SPHL Defenseman of the Year in a vote of league coaches, broadcasters, and staff. Pepe led all defensemen in goals (13 – tied), points (41 – tied) and shorthanded assists […]

SPHL Today: Saturday, April 20

Contact: awest@thesphl.com HUNTERSVILLE, NC (April 20, 2024) – The SPHL continues the President’s Cup Playoffs with game three in Roanoke this evening. You can follow all the action this season at http://sphltv.com/ Huntsville @ Roanoke (7:05 p.m. EST, 6:05 p.m. CST) Huntsville Havoc (29-19-7, 65 pts, 6th seed) • Buster Larsson is second with nine […]

SPHL Today: Friday, April 19

Contact: awest@thesphl.com HUNTERSVILLE, NC (April 19, 2024) – The SPHL continues the President’s Cup Playoffs with two games this evening. You can follow all the action this season at http://sphltv.com/ Huntsville @ Roanoke (7:05 p.m. EST, 6:05 p.m. CST) Huntsville Havoc (29-19-7, 65 pts, 6th seed) • Buster Larsson is second with seven points (6g, […]

Birmingham’s Craig Simchuk Named SPHL Coach of the Year

HUNTERSVILLE, NC (April 19, 2024) – The SPHL announced that Craig Simchuk of the Birmingham Bulls has been selected as the SPHL Coach of the Year in a vote of league coaches, staff and broadcasters. Fayetteville’s Ryan Cruthers, Quad City’s Dave Pszenyczny and Roanoke’s Dan Bremner finished tied for second in the balloting. Simchuk led […]