Vermilion County Bobcats tab T.J. Sarcona as head coach

DANVILLE, Ill. — The Vermilion County Bobcats are proud to announce that T.J. Sarcona has been named the head coach of the organization. Sarcona brings extensive hockey experience as both as a player and a coach to the Bobcats. “Hockey has been an integral part of my life for as long as I can remember […]

Thunderbolts unveil new logo, colors, more

Evansville, IN – The Evansville Thunderbolts, of the SPHL (Southern Professional Hockey League), announced today an exciting list of new items in advance of our 2022-2023 regular season schedule, which begins at home on Saturday, October 22 at the Ford Center. After months of planning, the team has launched a brand-new website. Our partnership has […]

Carr named assistant coach for ECHL Norfolk

Knoxville Ice Bears head coach Jeff Carr has been hired by the Norfolk Admirals of the ECHL as the team’s new assistant coach. Norfolk is the affiliate for the Carolina Hurricanes of the NHL and the Chicago Wolves in the AHL. Carr concludes his tenure in Knoxville with a 151-83-24 (.631%) record, the 2021-22 Coach […]

SPHL, Bellevue University announce educational partnership

HUNTERSVILLE, NC (July 26, 2022) – The Southern Professional Hockey League (SPHL) today announced a new educational partnership with Bellevue University, one of the nation’s leading online universities, that stands to benefit the players and staff of the league’s 11 teams, as well as their family members. Bellevue University and the SPHL will partner to […]

SPHL releases 2022-2023 schedule

HUNTERSVILLE, NC (July 13, 2022) – The Southern Professional Hockey League (SPHL) announced Wednesday the league will drop the puck for its 19th season on October 20 with a rare Thursday night opener as the Huntsville Havoc will travel to Pensacola to kick off the 2022-2023 schedule against the Ice Flyers. Five more teams kick […]

Wanda Amos Community Service Award nominations now open

HUNTERSVILLE, NC (June 21, 2022) – The Southern Professional Hockey League (SPHL) announced today that nominations for the Wanda Amos Community Service Award are now being accepted. After a two-year hiatus due to the effects of the pandemic on the league, the award will again recognize an organization, current team staff member or league alumnus […]

Macon’s Cynthia West named SPHL Athletic Trainer of the Year

HUNTERSVILLE, NC (May 26, 2022) – The Southern Professional Hockey League announced Thursday that Cynthia West of the Macon Mayhem is the recipient of the 2021-2022 SPHL Athletic Trainer of the Year Award. The winner was selected by a vote of the league’s equipment managers and athletic trainers. West, a native of Ft. Worth, Texas, […]

Storm’s Josh Eaves named SPHL Equipment Manager of the Year

HUNTERSVILLE, NC (May 26, 2022) – The Southern Professional Hockey League announced Thursday that Josh Eaves of the Quad City Storm is the recipient of the 2021-2022 SPHL Equipment Manager of the Year Award. The winner was selected by a vote of the league’s equipment managers and athletic trainers. Eaves was born in Joliet, Illinois, […]

SPHL announces 2022-2023 protected lists

HUNTERSVILLE, NC (May 13, 2022) – The Southern Professional Hockey League (SPHL) on Friday announced the players whose rights were protected for the 2022-2023 season: Birmingham – Carson Rose, Jake Pappalardo, Coltyn Bates, Jordan Martin, Troy MacTavish, Colton Fletcher, CJ Hayes, Artur Terchiyev, Mike Gurska, Jake Cass, Sam Stormoen, Troy Button, Hayden Stewart Evansville – […]