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Marksmen Add Defenseman Ethan Hawes

February 4, 2026 - FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. - The Fayetteville Marksmen, proud members of the SPHL, announced Wednesday the signing of defenseman Ethan Hawes. Hawes, 23, started this season with the Evansville Thunderbolts, appearing in four games. Prior to beginning his SPHL career, the Newcastle, Australia native split last season between Eindhoven Kemphanen in Netherlands2 and the Newcastle Northstars in the AIHL. In 19 games with the Kemphanen, Hawes logged three goals and 15 assists, adding three goals and 20 assists in 26 games to his se... Full Story

Rivermen Netminders Named Warrior Hockey SPHL Co-Players of the Week

February 4, 2026 - HUNTERSVILLE, NC - The SPHL announced today that goaltenders Nick Latinovich and Connor McAnanama of the Peoria Rivermen have been named Warrior Hockey SPHL Co-Players of the Week for January 26-February 1. In a defensive battle between the top two teams in the SPHL, the duo stopped 74 of 75 shots, leading the Rivermen to a road sweep of Huntsville and extending Peoria's winning streak to 12 games. Since losing to Knoxville 3-1 on December 12, Peoria is 18-0-1, with eight of its wins coming by one goal. On Friday, McAn... Full Story

Goaltenders Nick Latinovich and Connor Mcananama Named Warrior Hockey/SPHL Co-Players of the Week

February 4, 2026 - PEORIA, IL - The Peoria Rivermen this week announced, in conjunction with the SPHL, that goaltenders Nick Latinovich and Connor McAnanama have been named SPHL/Warrior Hockey Co-Players of the Week by the SPHL. Thanks to their efforts, the Rivermen picked up a road sweep of the Huntsville Havoc and extended their winning streak to 12 games in a row, tied for second all-time in league history. Nick Latinovich made 35 saves in Peoria's 1-0 shutout victory over the Huntsville Havoc on Saturday night. The win marked his tenth ... Full Story

Rivermen Travel to Evansville and Roanoke as Hottest Team in SPHL

February 4, 2026 - PEORIA, IL - The Peoria Rivermen (28-8-1) are set to take on the Evansville Thunderbolts (17-13-6) on Wednesday night and the Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs (19-15-3) this Friday and Saturday night on the road. Peoria has won 12 straight games and is one of the hottest teams in all of Professional hockey. THE DETAILS The Rivermen will hit the road to Evansville, Indiana, on Wednesday night for a mid-week battle with the Thunderbolts on February 4; the face-off is set for 7:00 pm CT. The contest will be the second meeting betw... Full Story

• Marksmen Add Defenseman Ethan Hawes - Fayetteville Marksmen (February 4)
  
• Rivermen Netminders Named Warrior Hockey SPHL Co-Players of the Week - (February 4)
  
• Goaltenders Nick Latinovich and Connor Mcananama Named Warrior Hockey/SPHL Co-Players of the Week - Peoria Rivermen (February 4)
  
• Rivermen Travel to Evansville and Roanoke as Hottest Team in SPHL - Peoria Rivermen (February 4)
  
• Marksmen Re-Sign Goaltender Matt Sayles - Fayetteville Marksmen (February 3)
  
• SPHL Announces Suspension - (February 3)
  
• Thunderbolts Set to Host Rivermen for Whiteout Wednesday - Evansville Thunderbolts (February 3)
  
• Nathan Carl Returns to Macon - Macon Mayhem (February 3)
  
• Ice Bears Get Shutout on Star Wars Night 3-0 - Knoxville Ice Bears (February 1)
  
• Scoring Woes Reappear in 3-0 Loss to Knoxville - Macon Mayhem (February 1)
  
• Latinovich Makes 35 Saves as Rivermen Blank Havoc, 1-0 - Peoria Rivermen (January 31)
  
• Havoc Fall Late in Narrow 1-0 Loss to Rivermen - Huntsville Havoc (January 31)
  
• Marksmen Downed by Ice Flyers Third Period Surge - Fayetteville Marksmen (January 31)
  
• Ice Flyers Edge Marksmen, 4-3 - Pensacola Ice Flyers (January 31)
  
• Thunderbolts Forced to Settle for Weekend Split at Birmingham - Evansville Thunderbolts (January 31)
  
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Macon Mayhem - Macon, Georgia
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Quad City Storm - Moline, Illinois
Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs - Roanoke, Virginia
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• CJ Walker's two goals gives Bulls revenge win over Thunderbolts - Shelby County Reporter (February 4)
  
• Rail Yard Dawgs' second-period attack pays off in win over Quad City - Roanoke Times & World News (February 1)
  
• Storm face lengthy road trip for games vs. Rail Yard Dawgs - Quad City Times (January 29)
  
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