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

Rivermen Frustrated by Hot Evansville Goaltender in 3-0 Loss

February 21, 2026 - EVANSVILLE, IN - The Peoria Rivermen (32-12-1) were frustrated on Saturday night by a lights-out performance by Evansville goaltender Kristian Stead, who made 31 saves and held the Rivermen off the board while his Evansville Thunderbolts (22-14-6) skated to a 3-0 victory at the Ford Center, their third consecutive victory over Peoria. Peoria netminder Jack Bostedt made 29 saves on 32 Evansville shots in the loss. The loss is the second consecutive for the Rivermen this weekend, and it marks the first time in 2026 that the... Full Story

Turnovers Haunt Rivermen in 3-2 Loss to Evansville

February 20, 2026 - PEORIA, IL - It was Jordan Ernst's triumphant return to the River City, the return of a celebrated veteran and President's Cup Champion. Peoria hoped that he would be the main storyline on Friday night. Instead, it was the turnovers, turnovers that the Evansville Thunderbolts (21-14-6) turned into goals as the Peoria Rivermen (32-11-1) fell to the Thunderbolts 3-2 at Carver Arena. Connor Szmul and Alec Baer both scored for the Rivermen while goaltender Nick Latinovich made 25 saves in the loss. The Rivermen will be back o... Full Story

Jordan Ernst Returns to Peoria, Connor Mcananama Earns ECHL Call Up

February 18, 2026 - PEORIA, IL - The Peoria Rivermen announced on Wednesday that three-time SPHL champion and former league MVP Jordan Ernst has re-signed with the Peoria Rivermen ahead of their three-game weekend against the Evansville Thunderbolts. The Rivermen also announced that goaltender Connor McAnanama has accepted a call-up to the ECHL's Tahoe Knight Monsters. Ernst, a native of Mokena, IL, played 41 games in the ECHL with the Toledo Walleye, recording 27 points (17 goals, 10 assists). This year was the longest stint in the ECHL sin... Full Story

Rivermen Prepare for Three-Game Series with Evansville

February 18, 2026 - PEORIA, IL - The Peoria Rivermen (32-10-1) are getting set to take on the Evansville Thunderbolts (20-14-6) this Friday at Carver Arena and then again in Evansville on Saturday and Sunday. Face-off for Friday night's home game is set for 7:15 pm, while Saturday and Sunday in Evansville are set for 7:00 and 3:00 face-offs. THE DETAILS The Rivermen will be back on home ice on Friday night for the first time since January 25. Peoria will be hosting Looney Tunes night, presented by Koch Konstruction, featuring a Rivermen s... Full Story

• Rivermen Frustrated by Hot Evansville Goaltender in 3-0 Loss - February 21, 2026
  
• Turnovers Haunt Rivermen in 3-2 Loss to Evansville - February 20, 2026
  
• Jordan Ernst Returns to Peoria, Connor Mcananama Earns ECHL Call Up - February 18, 2026
  
• Rivermen Prepare for Three-Game Series with Evansville - February 18, 2026
  
• Rivermen Place Ryder and Davis on 14-Day IR, Adeniye Moved to 30-Day IR - Sirota Returns to Roster - February 16, 2026
  
• Resilient Rivermen Bounce Back with 3-1 Win in Moline - February 14, 2026
  
• Peoria Falls to Quad City, 2-1, After Late Storm Rally - February 13, 2026
  
• Kylar Fenton and Dylan Massie Called up to ECHL - February 13, 2026
  
• Rivermen to Host Grateful Dead Night on February 27, 2026 - February 12, 2026
  
• Rivermen Hold off Storm 7-4 in Morning Contest - February 12, 2026
  
• Jack Bostedt Returns from ECHL - Connor Mcananama Placed on 14-Day IR - February 10, 2026
  
• SPHL Announces New Playoff Format - February 10, 2026
  
• Young Guns Lift Rivermen to 2-1 Comeback Victory over Roanoke - February 7, 2026
  
• Rivermen Bounce Back with 4-1 Victory over Roanoke - February 6, 2026
  
• Alec Baer Named Warrior Hockey/SPHL Player of the Month for January - February 6, 2026
  
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Alec Baer of the Peoria Rivermen (Elizabeth Maier)
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League: SPHL
Home: Peoria, Illinois
Website: Peoria Rivermen site
Schedule: Full Peoria Rivermen Schedule Statistics: Full Peoria Rivermen Statistics

Sun., Feb 22		Peoria at Evansville	4:00 p.m.
Sat., Feb 21	L	Peoria 0 at Evansville 3	Final
Fri., Feb 20	L	Evansville 3 at Peoria 2	Final
Sat., Feb 14	W	Peoria 3 at Quad City 1	Final
Fri., Feb 13	L	Peoria 1 at Quad City 2	Final
Thu., Feb 12	W	Peoria 7 at Quad City 4	Final
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OurSports Central provides coverage of the following independent and minor league teams near the Peoria Rivermen:

• Bloomington Bison (ECHL) - Bloomington, Illinois
  
• Peoria Chiefs (MWL) - Peoria, Illinois
  

• Rivermen battle Evansville at Carver Arena - SPHL Peoria Journal Star (February 21)
  
• How Peoria has ties to both USA men's and women's Winter Olympics hockey teams - SPHL Peoria Journal Star (February 20)
  
• Pekin native and former Peoria Rivermen captain diagnosed with ALS, needs support - SPHL NewsBreak - Peoria (February 19)
  
• QC Storm can't replicate late magic vs. Peoria again - SPHL Quad City Times (February 15)
  
• Rough second period proves costly as Storm fall to Rivermen - SPHL Quad City Times (February 12)
  
• QC Storm hosts Education Day at Vibrant Arena - SPHL Quad City Times (February 12)
  
• Rail Yard Dawgs falter in third period in loss to Peoria - SPHL Roanoke Times & World News (February 8)
  
• Peoria stymies Rail Yard Dawgs' attack - SPHL Roanoke Times & World News (February 7)
  
• Peoria Rivermen sweep league awards as captain named Player of the Month - SPHL Bloomington Pantagraph (February 6)
  
• Thunderbolts shut out the Rivermen, on Whiteout Night - SPHL NewsBreak - Peoria (February 5)
  
• 'Forever a legend': Hockey in Peoria loses its patriarch, but celebrates a life lived well - SPHL NewsBreak - Peoria (January 12)
  
• Rivermen player surprises young boy with hockey gear - SPHL WEEK TV (January 6)
  
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