Cook’s Fifth Enough, Marksmen Prevail 2-1

FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. – Coming off their first loss of 2019, the Marksmen looked to go back to their winning ways Friday against the last-place Thunderbolts. Goaltender Nathan Perry got off to a hot start, saving five Evansville shots in the first 10 minutes. The game stayed quiet for the first 16 minutes, then the Marksmen came […]

Storm Come Up Just Short In Knoxville

A stellar performance from Ice Bears’ net minder Jason Pawloski spoiled an exceptional performance by the Storm Friday night in Tennesee.  Pawloski, off a stint with ECHL Indy, made 41 saves on 42 shots. Stanislav Dzakhov, also playing in his first game back from an extended trip to the ECHL, scored first with a one-timer […]

Di Salvo carrying Storm over past month

By Bobby Metcalfe, Quad-City Times (Photo by Gary Krambeck) It’s been a rough week for the Quad-City Storm. Thanks to the weather, the Storm have had a wrench thrown into their practice routine, with Thursday being the only time the team could get on the ice this week. Read more

Havoc Explode in the First Period, Earn 6-4 Win Over Bulls

PELHAM, ALABAMA – The Havoc made the short drive to Birmingham on Monday morning to face their in-state rivals for a Martin Luther King Day matinee. Huntsville (19-10-1) scored early and often, getting four goals in the first period and holding on for a 6-4 victory over the Bulls. The win is the team’s fifth in a […]

Dawgs Edge Ice Bears, 3-2

ROANOKE, VA. – Brad Barone made 32 saves, Cody Dion, Ben Bauer and Mac Jansen each scored and the Rail Yard Dawgs edged the Knoxville Ice Bears, 3-2, Monday afternoon at Berglund Center. Roanoke opened the scoring less than five minutes into the game. Zach Nieminen forced a turnover in the attacking zone and Oleksandr Liulchuk […]

Macon’s Alexander Taulien named Warrior Player of the Week

HUNTERSVILLE, NC (January 22, 2019) – The Southern Professional Hockey League (SPHL) today announced Alexander Taulien of the Macon Mayhem is the Warrior Player of the Week for January 14-20. Taulien scored five goals, including two game-winners, as the Mayhem swept a pair of games from Evansville. On Friday, the Crystal Lake, IL native scored […]

SPHL announces suspension

HUNTERSVILLE, NC (January 22, 2019) – The Southern Professional Hockey League (SPHL) on Tuesday announced the following suspension: Huntsville’s Nolan Kaiser Huntsville’s Nolan Kaiser has been suspended one game as a result of his actions in SPHL Game 150, Huntsville at Birmingham, played on Monday, January 21. Kaiser was assessed a game misconduct under Rule […]

SPHL hires new Director of Communications

HUNTERSVILLE, NC (January 22, 2019) – The Southern Professional Hockey League (SPHL) today announced Cara Godlesky has been named the league’s Director of Communications. Godlesky will be responsible for creating content for the SPHL social media accounts, writing press releases and helping to disseminate information internally and externally in regard to the league. “Although I […]

SPHL names Andy McElman as VP of Hockey Operations

HUNTERSVILLE, NC (January 22, 2019) – The Southern Professional Hockey League (SPHL) today announced former NHL linesman Andy McElman has been named Vice President of Hockey Operations. McElman has an extensive background in hockey. Before McElman was appointed to his new position, he was the SPHL’s Director of Officiating where he helped officials pursue their […]

Morrissey tallies goal and assist in loss to Mayhem

Evansville, IN – It was a solid night for Shayne Morrissey as his goal and assist kept the Thunderbolts into the game, however the Mayhem would gain the upper hand in the second half and win 6-3. Evansville would battle back to tie the game twice before Macon pulled away, starting in the first period.  Down […]