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December 5, 2025 - Knoxville was bitten by a tough bounce midway through the third period and couldn't recover as the Ice Bears fell to the Quad City Storm 4-2 at the Civic Coliseum Friday night.
The Ice Bears had a four-game win streak snapped with the loss. Quad City has won two of its last three.
With the score tied 2-2, Dmitri Toporowski fired a shot from the blue line that sailed wide and hit the glass behind the Knoxville net and bounced out in front of the crease where Brandon Stojcevski put the loose puck on net past Tyriq Outen ... Full Story
December 4, 2025 - Stephen Mundinger made 37 saves and Knoxville used a big first period to set the tone the rest of the way as the Ice Bears downed the Quad City Storm 3-1 at the Knoxville Civic Coliseum Thursday night.
The Ice Bears have won four straight games. Andrew Kurapov had a goal and an assist, Brayden Stannard scored for the third straight game, Ryan Kuzmich also scored and Tyler Williams had two assists.
Stannard scored with a snap shot from the left dot 4:24 into the first period. Eric Olson dug the puck out of the corner to... Full Story
December 4, 2025 - The Knoxville Ice Bears have signed forward Dawson McKinney following his return from the Greensboro Gargoyles in the ECHL and have activated goaltender Tyriq Outen from the injured reserve, Head Coach John Gurskis confirmed ahead of Knoxville's home game against Quad City.
Goalie Noah Giesbrecht was loaned to Tulsa in the ECHL earlier this week and defenseman Cam Tobey has been placed on 30-day injured reserve.
McKinney led the Ice Bears with 25 goals last season, which was also good for fifth in the SPHL. McKinney's ... Full Story
November 28, 2025 - Billy Roche scored a shorthanded goal to put Knoxville ahead for good late in the second period, Noah Giesbrecht made 43 saves and the Knoxville Ice Bears won their third game in three nights by defeating the Macon Mayhem 2-1 at the Civic Coliseum Friday night.
Knoxville successfully navigated through a busy week, winning three games in a row against three different teams in three different states. They won at Roanoke on Wednesday and Huntsville on Thursday.
Ryan Kuzmich nearly put Knoxville on the board early, but his... Full Story
The Knoxville Ice Bears are a minor league hockey team. Based in Knoxville, Tennessee, they are a member of the SPHL.
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Ice Bears Drop Late Decision 4-2
December 5, 2025 - Knoxville was bitten by a tough bounce midway through the third period and couldn't recover as the Ice Bears fell to the Quad City Storm 4-2 at the Civic Coliseum Friday night.
The Ice Bears had a four-game win streak snapped with the loss. Quad City has won two of its last three.
With the score tied 2-2, Dmitri Toporowski fired a shot from the blue line that sailed wide and hit the glass behind the Knoxville net and bounced out in front of the crease where Brandon Stojcevski put the loose puck on net past Tyriq Outen ... Full StoryMore Knoxville Ice Bears stories below
Strong Start Leads Ice Bears to 3-1 Win
December 4, 2025 - Stephen Mundinger made 37 saves and Knoxville used a big first period to set the tone the rest of the way as the Ice Bears downed the Quad City Storm 3-1 at the Knoxville Civic Coliseum Thursday night.
The Ice Bears have won four straight games. Andrew Kurapov had a goal and an assist, Brayden Stannard scored for the third straight game, Ryan Kuzmich also scored and Tyler Williams had two assists.
Stannard scored with a snap shot from the left dot 4:24 into the first period. Eric Olson dug the puck out of the corner to... Full StoryMcKinney Returns; Outen Activated for Ice Bears
December 4, 2025 - The Knoxville Ice Bears have signed forward Dawson McKinney following his return from the Greensboro Gargoyles in the ECHL and have activated goaltender Tyriq Outen from the injured reserve, Head Coach John Gurskis confirmed ahead of Knoxville's home game against Quad City.
Goalie Noah Giesbrecht was loaned to Tulsa in the ECHL earlier this week and defenseman Cam Tobey has been placed on 30-day injured reserve.
McKinney led the Ice Bears with 25 goals last season, which was also good for fifth in the SPHL. McKinney's ... Full StoryIce Bears Stonewall Mayhem Behind Giesbrecht's 43 Saves
November 28, 2025 - Billy Roche scored a shorthanded goal to put Knoxville ahead for good late in the second period, Noah Giesbrecht made 43 saves and the Knoxville Ice Bears won their third game in three nights by defeating the Macon Mayhem 2-1 at the Civic Coliseum Friday night.
Knoxville successfully navigated through a busy week, winning three games in a row against three different teams in three different states. They won at Roanoke on Wednesday and Huntsville on Thursday.
Ryan Kuzmich nearly put Knoxville on the board early, but his... Full StoryKnoxville Ice Bears News
- Ice Bears Drop Late Decision 4-2 - December 5, 2025
- Strong Start Leads Ice Bears to 3-1 Win - December 4, 2025
- McKinney Returns; Outen Activated for Ice Bears - December 4, 2025
- Ice Bears Stonewall Mayhem Behind Giesbrecht's 43 Saves - November 28, 2025
- Ice Bears Get Well-Deserved Road Win in Huntsville on Thanksgiving in Overtime - November 27, 2025
- Ice Bears Crush Rail Yard Dawgs with Massive Second Period - November 26, 2025
- Kyle Soper Returns; Button Activated Ahead of Three-Game Week - November 26, 2025
- Ice Bears Drop Heartbreaker to Bolts with Late Goal Against - November 22, 2025
- Ice Bears Drop Heartbreaker with Late Goal Against - November 22, 2025
- Knoxville Nearly Rallies, Can't Pull Even in Road Loss - November 21, 2025
- Ice Bears Surge Past Dawgs 5-1 - November 16, 2025
- Ice Bears Pick up Point in Overtime Loss - November 14, 2025
- Transactions Confirmed Ahead of Home Weekend - November 14, 2025
- Ice Bears Swap Finstrom for Blue Liner Roche - November 13, 2025
- Kurapov's Home Run Swing Leads Ice Bears to Overtime Win - November 8, 2025
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League: SPHLHome: Knoxville, Tennessee
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| Sat., Dec 13 | Knoxville at Peoria | 8:15 p.m. | |
| Fri., Dec 12 | Knoxville at Peoria | 8:15 p.m. | |
| Fri., Dec 5 | L | Quad City 4 at Knoxville 2 | Final |
| Thu., Dec 4 | W | Quad City 1 at Knoxville 3 | Final |
| Fri., Nov 28 | W | Macon 1 at Knoxville 2 | Final |
| Thu., Nov 27 | W | Knoxville 4 at Huntsville 3 | Final (OT) |
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- Rail Yard Dawgs unable to recover from Ice Bears' second-quarter onslaught - SPHL Roanoke Times & World News (November 27)
- Rail Yard Dawgs fall at Knoxville - SPHL Roanoke Times & World News (November 17)
- Ice Bears strike late to top Rail Yard Dawgs - SPHL Roanoke Times & World News (November 1)
- Ice Bears' second-period goals too much for Rail Yard Dawgs to overcome - SPHL Roanoke Times & World News (October 26)
- Claeys shines in net as Rail Yard Dawgs shut out Ice Bears - SPHL Roanoke Times & World News (October 25)
- Knoxville Ice Bears promote executive Dave Feather to general manager - SPHL Knoxville News-Sentinel (October 1)
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