HUNTERSVILLE, NC (February 21, 2025) – The SPHL has a full weekend of games as we head toward March. Catch all the action at sphltv.com, powered by FloHockey.
Birmingham Bulls (19-17-4, 6th overall)
• Filimon Ledziankou is first among rookies in power-play assists (nine) and points (11), second in rookie assists (19), and tied for fourth in points (28)
• Taylor Brierley is ranked first among defensemen in power-play goals (five) and is second in goals (10 – tied), power-play assists (13), and power-play points (18)
• Carson Rose is tied for fourth in power-play goals (six) and 11th in points (30)
• Goaltender Austin Lotz ranks sixth in goals against average (2.70) and in save percentage (0.914)
LAST WEEK: Split with Pensacola, winning 3-2 in overtime on Friday and losing 3-2 in overtime on Saturday
NEXT UP: Travels to Fayetteville for games on Friday and Saturday
Evansville Thunderbolts (17-18-5, 7th overall)
• Goaltender Ty Taylor ranks first with a 0.931 save percentage and third with a 2.27 goals against average
• Logan vande Meerakker is tied for first among rookies in power-play goals (four), is tied for second in goals (13) with teammate Tyson Gilmour, and is fourth in rookie points (28)
• Gilmour is also tied for second in game-winning goals (three) and power-play assists (six) by a rookie
• Anthony Hora is tied for third among defensemen in power-play assists (eight)
LAST WEEK: Defeated Quad City 3-2 on Friday and Peoria 4-2 on Sunday
NEXT UP: Travels to Pensacola for a three-game series on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Fayetteville Marksmen (21-15-4, 4th overall)
• John Moncovich is tied for first in game-winning goals (five) and is ninth in points (39)
• Ryan Kenny leads goaltenders in shootout wins (three) and saves (980) while ranking second in minutes and shutouts (two – tied) and third in wins (18)
• Jeremy Gervais is tied for second among defensemen with three power-play goals
• Alex Gritz is tied for sixth among rookies in points (25)
LAST WEEK: No games played
NEXT UP: Hosts Birmingham on Friday and Saturday
Huntsville Havoc (27-9-5, T-1st overall)
• Buster Larsson is tied for first in game-winning goals (five), is fifth in points (42), power-play assists (12) and power-play points (17)
• Mike Robinson is second among goaltenders in wins (20), save percentage (0.928) and goals against average (2.26)
• Rookie Terry Ryder leads the SPHL with a +23 rating while Giovanni Procopio ranks first among rookies in game-winning goals (four)
• Charlie Risk ranks second among defensemen in assists (24) and is tied for fourth in points (27)
LAST WEEK: Downed Knoxville 2-1 in overtime on Friday, lost 4-3 in a shootout to Roanoke on Sunday
NEXT UP: Hosts Knoxville on Friday and Saturday
Knoxville Ice Bears (19-17-5, 5th overall)
• Tyler Williams leads all rookies in assists (20), and is second in points (32) and power-play assists (six – tied)
• Jason Brancheau is third in rookie scoring with 29 points
• Dalton Skelly ranks second among defensemen in goals (10 – tied) and points (29) and is fourth in assists (19 – tied)
• With a 14-0-0 record, Knoxville is the only team without a loss when scoring first
LAST WEEK: Lost 2-1 in overtime to Huntsville on Friday and 3-2 to Roanoke on Saturday
NEXT UP: At Huntsville on Friday and Saturday
Macon Mayhem (17-20-3, 8th overall)
• Tao Ishizuka is tied for first among rookies in power-play goals (four) and is second in power-play points (nine)
• Ishizuka and Zack Nazzarett are both tied for sixth in rookie scoring (25 points)
• Conor Witherspoon and Justin Kelley are also in the top 20 rookie point leaders
• Macon is 15-1-1 when leading after two periods
LAST WEEK: No games played
NEXT UP: Hosts Roanoke on Friday and Saturday
Pensacola Ice Flyers (14-22-6, 10th overall)
• Tim Faulkner is tied for first in shootout-winning goals (two)
• Cale List is third in the SPHL with a +20 rating
• List is also tied for third in power-play assists among defensemen with eight
• List (23), Jonathan Bartuccio-Pereira (19), and Jake Hamilton (18) are all in the top 15 in defensemen points
LAST WEEK: Split with Birmingham, losing 3-2 in overtime on Friday and winning 3-2 in overtime on Saturday
NEXT UP: Hosts Evansville for a three-game series on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Peoria Rivermen (27-6-5, T-1st overall)
• Alec Baer leads the SPHL in points (56) and power-play points (22 – tied), is second in assists (36) and power-play assists (17), and third in goals (20 – tied)
• Jordan Ernst ranks first in goals (29) and power-play goals (15) and is second in power-play points (19)
• Zach Wilkie leads defensemen in goals (12), assists (34), and points (46) while leading all players in power-play assists (20), and power-play points (22)
• Goaltender Colby Muise leads the league with a 1.81 goals against average and five shutouts, is third with a 0.927 save percentage, and ranks fourth in wins (17)
LAST WEEK: Lost 4-2 to Evansville on Sunday
NEXT UP: Hosts Quad City on Friday and Sunday, travels to Quad City on Saturday
Quad City Storm (16-20-4, 9th overall)
• Leif Mattson ranks second in the SPHL in goals (24), is third in points (54) and power-play goals (seven), and is tied for fourth in assists with teammate Weiland Parrish (30)
• Goaltender Brent Moran is second in shootout wins (two), is fourth in saves, and fifth in wins (13 – tied) and save percentage (0.916)
• Rookie Johnny Witzke is tied for second among defensemen with three power-play goals, is among defensemen in goals (eight), and is tied for 12th in points (18)
• Quad City is 7-0-0 at home when leading after two periods
LAST WEEK: Lost 3-2 to Evansville on Friday
NEXT UP: At Peoria on Friday and Sunday, hosts Peoria on Saturday
Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs (23-11-4, 3rd overall)
• Nick Ford leads the SPHL in assists (38) and points (56 – tied) and is third in power-play assists (15)
• Tommy Munichiello is tied for third in goals with 20
• Goaltender Austyn Roudebush is first in wins (22) and minutes played, ranks second with two shutouts (tied), and is fifth with a 2.63 goals against average
• Carson Gallagher is ranked first among rookies in goals (15) and points (34), and is tied for second in assists (19) and power-play assists (six)
LAST WEEK: Defeated Knoxville 3-2 on Saturday, beat Huntsville 4-3 in a shootout on Sunday
NEXT UP: At Macon on Friday and Saturday
