HUNTERSVILLE, NC (June 29, 2026) – Following its annual Board of Governors meeting held June 15-19 in St. Petersburg, FL, the SPHL announced on Monday its rule changes and playoff format for the upcoming 2026-2027 season. League Point System This season, the SPHL will adopt a three-point system for the standings, with teams receiving three […]
HUNTERSVILLE, NC (June 24, 2026) – The SPHL on Wednesday announced that the Pee Dee IceCats, based in Florence, SC, have been fully approved for membership for the upcoming 2026-27 season after completing the league’s application process. About the SPHL Now entering its 23rd season, SPHL comprises 13 member clubs throughout the southeastern and midwestern […]
HUNTERSVILLE, NC (May 30, 2026) – The SPHL on Saturday announced that the Pee Dee IceCats, based in Florence, SC, have been conditionally approved for membership for the upcoming 2026-27 season, pending completion of the league’s application process. Additional details will be released upon finalization of the approval process.
HUNTERSVILLE, NC (May 13, 2026) – The SPHL today announced that it will be expanding to Athens, GA, following approval of an expansion application by the league’s Board of Governors. The team is owned and operated by Spire Hockey, led by President Todd Mackin and Athens Rock Lobsters President Scott Hull, and will play in […]
HUNTERSVILLE, NC (April 27, 2026) – The SPHL on Monday announced that Joe Widmar of the Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs has been selected as the 2025-2026 SPHL Most Valuable Player. The Most Valuable Player award is presented annually to the player selected to be the most valuable to his team, as determined by team coaches […]
HUNTERSVILLE, NC (April 26, 2026) – In a battle between the last two SPHL champions, the Peoria Rivermen and the Evansville Thunderbolts will meet in the 2026 President’s Cup Finals, with Game 1 set for Thursday. The top-seeded Rivermen, who downed Macon and Knoxville to advance to the finals, are seeking their third championship, having […]
Playoff transactions for Friday, April 24: KNOXVILLE Delete C Jared Westcott, released from playoff roster Add D Billy Roche, activated from IR
HUNTERSVILLE, NC (April 24, 2026) – The SPHL on Friday announced that Sam Rhodes of the Pensacola Ice Flyers and Khaden Henry of the Macon Mayhem have been selected as the SPHL Co-Rookies of the Year in a vote of team coaches and staff. Rhodes led all rookies in points (38) and power play goals […]
HUNTERSVILLE, NC (April 23, 2026) – The SPHL on Thursday announced that Jack Bostedt of the Peoria Rivermen has been named the SPHL Goaltender of the Year in a vote of team coaches and staff. Kristian Stead of the Evansville Thunderbolts finished second in the balloting. Bostedt set new SPHL records with a 1.58 goals […]
