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The Peoria Rivermen are a minor league hockey team. Based in Peoria, Illinois, they are a member of the SPHL.

Latinovich & Power Play Shine in 3-1 Home Opening Victory

October 24, 2025 - PEORIA, IL- Rivermen goaltender Nick Latinovich made 37 saves on 38 shots while the Rivermen power play was perfect in a 3-1 victory over the Fayetteville Marksmen in front of 4762 fans at Carver Arena. The Marksmen took the play to the Rivermen early in the contest, outshooting them 5-0 by the time the period was half over. But Nick Latinovich held firm in the net. Both Latinovich and Muise were perfect despite some quality chances for both sides. But due to the goaltenders, both teams left the ice frustrated and scorele... Full Story

The Peoria Rivermen, PNC Bank Team up to Boost Early Education with Debut of "Goals for Great"

October 23, 2025 - PEORIA, IL - The Peoria Rivermen are teaming up with PNC Bank to launch "Goals for Great", a dynamic new initiative which combines the excitement of sports with the power of giving. For every goal scored by the Rivermen at home during the 2025-2026 season, PNC will donate $50 to support high-quality early education through the Peoria Public Schools Foundation. This marks the first time the Rivermen have launched an initiative focused on early childhood learning. "Goals for Great" kicks off Oct. 24 at the Rivermen's first ... Full Story

Rivermen Sign Defenseman Ayodele Adeniye

October 21, 2025 - PEORIA, IL- The Peoria Rivermen announced on Tuesday that they have signed defenseman Ayodele Adeniye to the acti ve roster and have placed Michael Colella on team sus pension ahead of Peoria's home weekend series against the Fayetteville M arksmen. Adeniye, a native of Columbus, Ohio, starred in 18 games for the Rivermen last season and contributed two assists for Peoria. Adeniye was also a -1 with 42 penalty minutes on the blue line last year, his first in professional ho ckey. Prior to comin g to the SPHL, Adeniye star... Full Story

Rivermen Skate Past Storm, 5-1

October 18, 2025 - MOLINE, IL- The Rivermen wasted no time in getting out to a hot start to the season as Peoria (1-0-0) defeated the Quad City Storm (0-1-0) 5-1 at Vibrant Arena at the MARK in Moline, IL. The tone was set early as Tristan Trudel wasted no time dropping the gloves with Carson Gallagher after the latter leveled a high hit on his teammate. The Rivermen contributed to gaining momentum, and it was rewarded with a goal that was set up by two newcomers. Lazarus Kaebel sent a cross-ice pass to Corey Dennis along the blue line, and... Full Story

• Latinovich & Power Play Shine in 3-1 Home Opening Victory - October 24, 2025
  
• The Peoria Rivermen, PNC Bank Team up to Boost Early Education with Debut of "Goals for Great" - October 23, 2025
  
• Rivermen Sign Defenseman Ayodele Adeniye - October 21, 2025
  
• Rivermen Skate Past Storm, 5-1 - October 18, 2025
  
• Rivermen Sign Lazarus Kaebel, Son of Former Rivermen, and Forward Michael Colella; Fenton and Meyer Return from ECHL Camp - October 17, 2025
  
• Rivermen Announce Opening Night Roster - October 16, 2025
  
• Rivermen Sign Forward Frank Trazzera - October 13, 2025
  
• Defenseman Josh Martin Headlines Four Rivermen Signees - September 18, 2025
  
• Rivermen Sign Three for 2025 - September 9, 2025
  
• 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
  
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League: SPHL
Home: Peoria, Illinois
Website: Peoria Rivermen site
Schedule: Full Peoria Rivermen Schedule Statistics: Full Peoria Rivermen Statistics

Sat., Oct 25		Fayetteville at Peoria	8:15 p.m.
Fri., Oct 24	W	Fayetteville 1 at Peoria 3	Final
Sat., Oct 18	W	Peoria 5 at Quad City 1	Final
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
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• Bloomington Bison (ECHL) - Bloomington, Illinois
  
• Peoria Chiefs (MWL) - Peoria, Illinois
  

• Bradley drops exhibition, Rivs ready for home opener - SPHL NewsBreak - Peoria (October 24)
  
• QC Storm coach sees positives despite dropping season opener - SPHL Quad City Times (October 19)
  
• Storm drop season opener 4-1 to Peoria - SPHL NewsBreak - Peoria (October 19)
  
• Rivermen training camp underway in preparation for new season - SPHL WEEK TV (October 9)
  
• 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)
  
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