Rivermen Sneak Past Knoxville, 2-1, In Education Day Thriller

Peoria, IL – The Peoria Rivermen and Knoxville Ice Bears faced off for the one and only time at Carver Arena this season and didn’t disappoint the 6,000 plus students in attendance. After a scoreless opening period, Knoxville scored first, the Rivermen then tied the contest, and got the eventual game winner in the third to improve to 13-1-3 on the season. With the win, Peoria gains two standings points to maintain the top spot in the SPHL at 29 points; three ahead of Pensacola.

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