DANVILLE, IL– The Vermilion County Bobcats of the Southern Professional Hockey League (SPHL) have officially tapped Mike Watt as head coach for the 2021-22 season. “I’m very excited and honored to lead Vermilion County,” said Watt. “I’m very grateful to Ellen Tully for providing this opportunity to me and all of the effort that she […]
The Rail Yard Dawgs announced on Thursday that forward Mac Jansen has signed to return to Roanoke for training camp in early October. The 5’11” White Bear Lake, Minnesota native appeared in a total of 71 regular season games for the Dawgs during the 2018-19 and 2019-20 seasons. https://www.railyarddawgs.com/mac-jansen-to-return-to-roanoke
FAYETTEVILLE, N.C.- The Fayetteville Marksmen, proud members of the Southern Professional Hockey League, announced two player signings on Thursday morning. The Marksmen have agreed to terms with forward Taylor Best. “Taylor has been able to produce offensively everywhere he’s played,” said head coach Cory Melkert, “I believe he’s going to contribute for us right away […]
Evansville Thunderbolts Head Coach and Director of Hockey Operations Jeff Bes announced today the resigning of Goaltender Brian Billett for the 2021-2022 season as the Ford Center. Billett will join previously announced signee, Austin Plevy. Billett, 6 foot, 190-pound netminder, spent 15 games with the Thunderbolts during the 2019-2020 season, registering a .917 save percentage. […]
HUNTSVILLE, AL – Head Coach Glenn Detulleo has signed Rob Darrar for the 2021-22 season. The 27-year-old forward from Monroe Township, NJ has played his entire SPHL career with the Havoc netting 133 points in 133 games. https://www.huntsvillehavoc.com/darrar-returns
MACON, G.A. – The Macon Mayhem announced on Monday that Head Coach and Director of Hockey Operations Kevin Kerr has resigned due to personal and family reasons. Kerr was in the middle of his second stint with the Macon Mayhem organization. https://www.maconmayhem.com/2021/08/09/head-coach-kevin-kerr-steps-down/
The Rail Yard Dawgs announced on Friday that goaltender Austyn Roudebush has signed to return to Roanoke for training camp in early October. The 2021-22 season will be his third in the Southern Professional Hockey League. Roudebush appeared in 13 games for the Dawgs during the 2019-20 season after being loaned from the Mentor Ice […]
HUNTSVILLE, AL – Head Coach Glenn Detulleo announced today the re-signing of 2021 captain Tyler Piacentini. The 2021-22 season will be Piacentini’s fifth with the Havoc. In 171 games played with the Havoc, Piacentini has netted 115 points. Piacentini was named captain ahead of the shortened 2021 SPHL season. https://www.huntsvillehavoc.com/piacentini-is-back-for-2021-22-season
FAYETTEVILLE, N.C.- The Fayetteville Marksmen, proud members of the Southern Professional Hockey League, announced the re-signing of a fan favorite defensemen on Thursday morning. Don Olivieri, a native of Philadelphia, has committed to the Marksmen for the 2021-22 season. “I’m glad to have Don back,” said head coach Cory Melkert, “he’s been a high-impact player […]
Mitch Stewart has been named the Voice of the Rail Yard Dawgs and Media Manager. Mitch is a native of Roanoke, Virginia where he attended Lord Botetourt High School. Mitch earned his degree in Broadcast Journalism from Penn State. During his undergrad he called games for 11 different varsity sports, including hockey, on the university’s […]
