Bucci set to return to Ice Flyers for 2020-21

Ice Flyers head coach Rod Aldoff has announced the signing of center Tommaso Bucci for the upcoming 2020-21 season. Bucci stated, “Pensacola is a great place to play. The city and people there make it an amazing place to play professional hockey and I’m looking forward to returning to the gulf coast and play some […]

Marksmen honored as Southeastern US Sports Team of the Year

2020 started as a year of high-expectations for the Marksmen, holding the best record in the Southern Professional Hockey League and having their eyes toward a closely contested battle for the league championships. While the hopes of raising banners in the Crown Coliseum faded as the pandemic rose, the Marksmen have been recognized for their […]

SPHL mourns loss of former player Amburgey

HUNTERSVILLE, NC (August 31, 2020) – The Southern Professional Hockey League and its member teams mourn the loss and express their condolences to the family and friends of former SPHL player Tyler Amburgey, who passed away on Sunday. The 29-year-old Amburgey, a native of Rowlett, Texas, spent parts of three seasons in the SPHL with […]

Dawgs unveil new look

The Rail Yard Dawgs began the redesign process in December of 2019 and sought out a local designer to assist with the new logo creation. The front office worked with John Comstock out of Magnets USA in Vinton. Comstock is no stranger to the team; he has been a fan since the Rail Yard Dawgs […]

Olivieri on board for second Marksmen season

After a successful first season in Fayetteville, D Donald Olivieri has re-signed with the Fayetteville Marksmen for the 2020-21 season. Olivieri marks the first veteran signing for the Marksmen, joining G Blake Wojtala and F Shane Bednard. With over 244 professional games and 138 points, Donald Olivieri has proved his worth at multiple levels and […]

Dawgs bring back Josh Nenedal

The Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs have announced the signing of winger Josh Nenadal in advance of the 2020-21 SPHL season. Nenadal returns to Roanoke where he skated in 45 of the Rail Yard Dawgs’ 46 games during 2019-20 and finished with six goals, seven assists, three fighting majors and 71 penalty minutes. “Nens is a […]

Hagaman back for year seven

The Peoria Rivermen re-signed team captain Alec Hagaman to a contract for the 2020-21 season on Saturday. Hagaman becomes the fifth player signed ahead of next season for the Rivermen. Hagaman, 30, will captain the Rivermen for a third straight year. He’s expected to become just the fourth player in franchise history to have played […]

Dawgs sign center Brant Sherwood

The Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs have announced the signing of center Brant Sherwood in advance of the 2020-21 SPHL season. Sherwood returns to Roanoke where he appeared in 31 games during the 2019-20 season. The Rochester native netted eight goals along with nine assists and 84 penalty minutes is his first season with the Dawgs. […]

Beauvais returns for 2020-21 season

Defenseman Stephan Beauvais has signed to return to the Huntsville Havoc next season, head coach Glenn Detulleo announced Thursday. Beauvais played in 20 games for the Havoc last season, scoring twice and assisting on six goals. He also recorded a +/- of +3. Beauvais played four season at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, earning the […]

Bednard back for sophomore season

After an award winning season, F Shane Bednard has re-signed with the Fayetteville Marksmen for the 2020-21 season. Bednard, 25, started his professional career with the Marksmen after a four year collegiate career at Bowling Green University. Bednard was one of the key cogs in the Marksmen first place season. Finishing the shortened season nearly […]