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The Knoxville Ice Bears are a minor league hockey team. Based in Knoxville, Tennessee, they are a member of the SPHL.

Incredible Run Ends for Knoxville in President's Cup Finals

April 24, 2025 - The Knoxville Ice Bears made a strong push in the third period to force overtime in game two of the President's Cup Finals, but fell 2-1 in the extra period to lose the series two games to none to the Evansville Thunderbolts at the Ford Center in Indiana Thursday night. Aidan Litke scored the overtime winner with a top shelf shot over Stephen Mundinger from right in front of the crease after a cross-ice pass from Matthew Hobbs at 1:30 into overtime. Brendan Dowler tied the game at 2:25 of the third period with a shot f... Full Story

Ice Bears Drop Heartbreaker in Game One of Finals

April 23, 2025 - Derek Contessa scored 7:07 into the second overtime period and the Knoxville Ice Bears fell to the Evansville Thunderbolts 4-3 at the Knoxville Civic Coliseum Wednesday night in game one of the SPHL President's Cup Finals. Evansville leads the best-of-three series 1-0. Game two is Thursday night in Evansville. Isaac Chapman's shot from the right circle was blocked by Jimmy Soper and Contessa lifted the rebound over Stephen Mundinger's glove to end the game. Evansville struck first when Tyson Gilmour scored on a rebo... Full Story

Ice Bears Advance to Finals with 4-2 Win over Bulls

April 19, 2025 - Anthony Cinato broke a 2-2 tie at 7:41 of the third period to put Knoxville ahead for good, Dawson McKinney added an insurance marker with just under three minutes remaining and the Knoxville Ice Bears defeated the Birmingham Bulls 4-2 Saturday afternoon at the Pelham Civic Complex to send Knoxville to its first President's Cup Finals appearance in ten years. Carson Vance and Kyle Soper (right) celebrate with Ryan Kuzmich after his first period goal Saturday afternoon. PHOTO: Aric Morgan. The Ice Bears will face the Evans... Full Story

Not Done Yet: Ice Bears Force Game Three with 5-1 Win

April 18, 2025 - Kyle Soper had a goal and two assists, Stephen Mundinger made 53 saves and the Knoxville Ice Bears defeated the Birmingham Bulls 5-1 at the Pelham Civic Complex Friday night to tie the semifinal series at one game apiece. Game three is Saturday afternoon in Pelham. Soper scored early for the Ice Bears to put Knoxville ahead at 2:28 of the opening period. Soper's shot from the left point bounced off Austin Lotz's pad. Ryan Kuzmich's initial rebound attempts were stopped before Kuzmich slipped the puck back to the left circ... Full Story

• Incredible Run Ends for Knoxville in President's Cup Finals - April 24, 2025
  
• Ice Bears Drop Heartbreaker in Game One of Finals - April 23, 2025
  
• Ice Bears Advance to Finals with 4-2 Win over Bulls - April 19, 2025
  
• Not Done Yet: Ice Bears Force Game Three with 5-1 Win - April 18, 2025
  
• Comeback Attempt Falls Short in Ice Bears Game One Loss - April 16, 2025
  
• Silverberg Named SPHL Broadcaster of the Year - April 15, 2025
  
• Ice Bears to Open Semifinals at Home Wednesday - April 13, 2025
  
• Ice Bears Dominant in 6-2 Game Three Win to Claim Series - April 12, 2025
  
• Ice Bears Force Game Three of Series with 2-0 Win - April 11, 2025
  
• Ice Bears Drop Game One of First Round Series - April 9, 2025
  
• Ice Bears Drop Regular Season Finale, Playoffs up Next - April 5, 2025
  
• Ice Bears Drop Regular Season Finale, Playoffs up Next - April 5, 2025
  
• Ice Bears Pick up Point in Overtime Loss - April 4, 2025
  
• Ice Bears Drop Road Game to Conclude Weekend - March 29, 2025
  
• Ice Bears Drop Road Contest to Conclude Weekend - March 29, 2025
  
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Knoxville Ice Bears goaltender Stephen Mundinger
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League: SPHL
Home: Knoxville, Tennessee
Website: Knoxville Ice Bears site
Schedule: Full Knoxville Ice Bears Schedule Statistics: Full Knoxville Ice Bears Statistics

Thu., Apr 24	L	Knoxville 1 at Evansville 2 (Champ. Gm. 2)	Final (OT)
Wed., Apr 23	L	Evansville 4 at Knoxville 3 (Champ. Gm. 1)	Final (OT)
Sat., Apr 19	W	Knoxville 4 at Birmingham 2 (Playoff Gm. 3)	Final
Fri., Apr 18	W	Knoxville 5 at Birmingham 1 (Playoff Gm. 2)	Final
Wed., Apr 16	L	Birmingham 4 at Knoxville 2 (Playoff Gm. 1)	Final
Sat., Apr 12	W	Knoxville 6 at Roanoke 2 (Playoff Gm. 3)	Final
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OurSports Central provides coverage of the following independent and minor league teams near the Knoxville Ice Bears:

• Knoxville Smokies (SL) - Knoxville, Tennessee
  
• One Knoxville SC (USL1) - Knoxville, Tennessee
  

• Ice Bears' season ends in game two of SPHL Championship Series - SPHL WVLT 8 (April 27)
  
• SPHL President's Cup Championship Series: How To Watch, What To Know - SPHL FloHockey (April 20)
  
• Rail Yard Dawgs' season comes to stunning end in President's Cup quarterfinals - SPHL Roanoke Times & World News (April 13)
  
• Slow start dooms Rail Yard Dawgs against Ice Bears - SPHL Roanoke Times & World News (April 12)
  
• Stanko returns and provides spark as Rail Yard Dawgs win playoff opener - SPHL Roanoke Times & World News (April 10)
  
• Rail Yard Dawgs to meet Ice Bears in President's Cup quarterfinals - SPHL Roanoke Times & World News (April 6)
  
• Rail Yard Dawgs outlast Ice Bears in overtime, lock up No. 3 seed for playoffs - SPHL Roanoke Times & World News (April 5)
  
• Quad City Storm roll into postseason with win over Knoxville - SPHL Quad City Times (March 30)
  
• Quad City Storm defeat Ice Bears 4-1 and clinch playoffs - SPHL KWQC (March 30)
  
• Storm changes brewing as 37-year-old Hudson bids farewell - SPHL Quad City Times (March 29)
  
• Ice Bears edge Rail Yard Dawgs - SPHL Roanoke Times & World News (March 22)
  
• Rivermen Drop Close 2-1 Game in Knoxville - SPHL NewsBreak - Peoria (March 16)
  
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