HUNTERSVILLE, NC (October 2, 2026) – The SPHL on Friday announced its preseason schedule: Friday, October 9 Pensacola at Huntsville – 7:00 pm Saturday, October 10 Macon at Athens – 3:00 pm Fayetteville at Pee Dee – 7:15 pm Knoxville at Birmingham – 7:00 pm The SPHL drops the puck for the regular season on […]
HUNTERSVILLE, NC (October 1, 2026) – The Southern Professional Hockey League (SPHL) announced today that Gavin Morgan has been named vice president of hockey operations and business development. Morgan brings extensive experience in professional hockey, collegiate athletics, hockey administration, business operations, and corporate development. In his new role, he will work closely with Commissioner Doug […]
HUNTSVILLE, AL – The Huntsville Havoc today announced that Zawyer Sports & Entertainment has acquired a controlling interest in the team. Keith and Becky Jeffries, the team’s current owners who have held majority ownership since the team’s inception in 2004, will remain as the largest minority partner. https://www.huntsvillehavoc.com/zawyer
HUNTERSVILLE, NC (July 30, 2026) – The SPHL announced Thursday it will drop the puck for its 23rd season on Friday, October 16, with 12 teams now playing a 60-game regular season schedule. The season kicks off with five games, including the debut of two of the league’s newest members. The Athens Rock Lobsters will […]
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 […]
