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August 28, 2025 - PEORIA, IL- The Peoria Rivermen are proud to announce that President, Co-Owner, and C hief Operating Officer Bart Rogers will be inducted into the Rivermen Hall of Fame this season in the "Builders" category. Rogers is the second owner (following Bruce Saurs) and the first President to be inducted into the Rivermen Hall of Fame.
"It's a career honor to be inducted. When I started here as an unpaid intern, I never imagined I could end up in the same hall of fame with the hockey greats, but also so many builders like Bruce ... Full Story
August 21, 2025 - PEORIA, IL- The Peoria Rivermen announced on Wednesday that they have signed goaltender Nick Latinovich and defenseman Michael Ferrandino to the active roster for the 2025-26 season.
Latinovich, a native of Maple, Ontario, will be in his third season with the Rivermen. Latinovich backstopped Peoria to a President's Cup Championship in 2024. Last season, Latinovich started in four regular-season and four postseason games for the Rivermen. He boasted a 1.51 goals-against average with a .938 save percentage.
Ferrandino, a... Full Story
August 14, 2025 - PEORIA, IL - The Peoria Rivermen announced on Thursday that they have signed two forwards, Michael McChesney and Arsenii Smekhnov, for the 2025-26 season.
McChesney, a native of Dickinson, ND, is entering his third year in the SPHL and second in Peoria. McChesney was a key contributor on both even-strength and special teams, with seven of his 20 goals last season coming while on special teams. McChesney was tied for the league lead in short-handed goals last season with three. In all, McChesney garnered 41 points (20 goal... Full Story
August 13, 2025 - PEORIA, IL - The Peoria Rivermen have announced their promotional schedule for the 2025-2026 season. The Rivermen will play 29 home games during the upcoming season and will feature specialty themes for every game.
The excitement begins on Friday, October 24, with Bruce Saurs Opening Night, presented by Sun Collectors. All upper bowl tickets will be $12, and magnetic schedules will be distributed to the first 1,000 fans. The following day, October 25, the Rivermen will be wearing special Halloween jerseys with all upper b... Full Story
The Peoria Rivermen are a minor league hockey team. Based in Peoria, Illinois, they are a member of the SPHL.
Peoria Rivermen News
Bart Rogers to be Inducted into Rivermen Hall of Fame
August 28, 2025 - PEORIA, IL- The Peoria Rivermen are proud to announce that President, Co-Owner, and C hief Operating Officer Bart Rogers will be inducted into the Rivermen Hall of Fame this season in the "Builders" category. Rogers is the second owner (following Bruce Saurs) and the first President to be inducted into the Rivermen Hall of Fame.
"It's a career honor to be inducted. When I started here as an unpaid intern, I never imagined I could end up in the same hall of fame with the hockey greats, but also so many builders like Bruce ... Full StoryMore Peoria Rivermen stories below
Rivermen Sign Goaltender Latinovich and Defenseman Ferrandino
August 21, 2025 - PEORIA, IL- The Peoria Rivermen announced on Wednesday that they have signed goaltender Nick Latinovich and defenseman Michael Ferrandino to the active roster for the 2025-26 season.
Latinovich, a native of Maple, Ontario, will be in his third season with the Rivermen. Latinovich backstopped Peoria to a President's Cup Championship in 2024. Last season, Latinovich started in four regular-season and four postseason games for the Rivermen. He boasted a 1.51 goals-against average with a .938 save percentage.
Ferrandino, a... Full StoryPeoria Signs Two Forwards for 2025
August 14, 2025 - PEORIA, IL - The Peoria Rivermen announced on Thursday that they have signed two forwards, Michael McChesney and Arsenii Smekhnov, for the 2025-26 season.
McChesney, a native of Dickinson, ND, is entering his third year in the SPHL and second in Peoria. McChesney was a key contributor on both even-strength and special teams, with seven of his 20 goals last season coming while on special teams. McChesney was tied for the league lead in short-handed goals last season with three. In all, McChesney garnered 41 points (20 goal... Full StoryRivermen Announce 2025-26 Promotional Schedule
August 13, 2025 - PEORIA, IL - The Peoria Rivermen have announced their promotional schedule for the 2025-2026 season. The Rivermen will play 29 home games during the upcoming season and will feature specialty themes for every game.
The excitement begins on Friday, October 24, with Bruce Saurs Opening Night, presented by Sun Collectors. All upper bowl tickets will be $12, and magnetic schedules will be distributed to the first 1,000 fans. The following day, October 25, the Rivermen will be wearing special Halloween jerseys with all upper b... Full StoryPeoria Rivermen News
- Bart Rogers to be Inducted into Rivermen Hall of Fame - August 28, 2025
- Rivermen Sign Goaltender Latinovich and Defenseman Ferrandino - August 21, 2025
- Peoria Signs Two Forwards for 2025 - August 14, 2025
- Rivermen Announce 2025-26 Promotional Schedule - August 13, 2025
- Rivermen Sign Veteran Mike Gelatt for 2025-26 - August 8, 2025
- Rivermen Reveal 2025-26 Schedule - July 29, 2025
- Jean-Guy Trudel Signs Two Year Extension - July 14, 2025
- Rivermen Announce 2025-26 Home Dates - June 5, 2025
- Rivermen Release 2025 Protected List - May 6, 2025
- Jordan Ernst Named SPHL's Most Valuable Player - April 24, 2025
- Colby Muise Named SPHL Goaltender of the Year - April 22, 2025
- Zach Wilkie Named SPHL Defenseman of the Year - April 21, 2025
- Peoria's Season Ends in Frustrating 3-1 Loss to Evansville - April 18, 2025
- Jean-Guy Trudel Named SPHL Coach of the Year - April 18, 2025
- Rivermen Earn Four All-SPHL First Team Selections - April 17, 2025
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League: SPHLHome: Peoria, Illinois
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| Fri., Apr 18 | L | Peoria 1 at Evansville 3 (Playoff Gm. 2) | Final |
| Wed., Apr 16 | L | Evansville 2 at Peoria 0 (Playoff Gm. 1) | Final |
| Fri., Apr 11 | W | Peoria 3 at Quad City 1 (Playoff Gm. 2) | Final |
| Thu., Apr 10 | W | Quad City 4 at Peoria 5 (Playoff Gm. 1) | Final (OT) |
| Sat., Apr 5 | W | Quad City 2 at Peoria 3 | Final (SO) |
| Fri., Apr 4 | W | Peoria 7 at Quad City 1 | Final |
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- Peoria Rivermen Unveil Twenty-One Special Event Jerseys for 2025-26 - SPHL NewsBreak - Peoria (August 17)
- Wayne Thomas, ex-NHL goalie, former Rivermen coach dies at 77 - SPHL WEEK TV (July 16)
- Peoria Rivermen head coach signs extension to continue leading hockey club - SPHL WEEK TV (July 15)
- Chiefs And Rivermen Tickets Serve As Incentives To Read In Putnam County - SPHL NewsBreak - Peoria (June 1)
- Peoria Rivermen head coach named 2025 SPHL Coach of the Year - SPHL WEEK TV (April 18)
- Rivermen lose 2-0 to Evansville in game one of SPHL Semi-Finals - SPHL WEEK TV (April 17)
- Can't leave it to chance. Rivermen want better start in semifinals than opening round - SPHL NewsBreak - Peoria (April 16)
- Thunderbolts looking for semifinal revenge over Rivermen - SPHL NewsBreak - Peoria (April 16)
- Thunderbolts prepare for semifinals rematch with the Rivermen - SPHL NewsBreak - Peoria (April 16)
- SPHL playoffs: Storm season comes crashing down in 3-1 loss - SPHL Quad City Times (April 12)
- QC Storm fall to Peoria 3-1 in game two of playoffs - SPHL KWQC (April 12)
- Peoria Rivermen eliminate Quad City and advance to Round 2 of the SPHL Playoffs - SPHL WEEK TV (April 12)
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