Thunderbolts Defeated, 6-3, in Season Opener in Knoxville

October 16, 2026 - Knoxville, TN: Down 3-0, the Thunderbolts rallied to get back to within a goal, but fell short in a back-and-forth season opener, 6-3 Knoxville the final score at Knoxville Civic Coliseum on Friday night. The Thunderbolts home opener at Ford Center will be on Saturday, October 17th against the Knoxville Ice Bears, opening face-off at 7:00pm CT. The Thunderbolts simply could not get a bounce, or a goal, in the first period, as several great opportunities were thwarted, including an Evan Miller... Full Story

Thunderbolts Begin 10th Season against Knoxville this Weekend

October 13, 2026 - Evansville, In.: With the offseason now completely in the rear-view mirror, the Evansville Thunderbolts will once again hit the ice for their 10th Anniversary Season, starting in Knoxville this Friday before returning to Ford Center on Saturday in a rematch against the Ice Bears. The Week Ahead: The Thunderbolts will open the season in Knoxville against the Ice Bears this Friday night, opening face-off at the Knoxville Civic Coliseum set for 6:30pm CT. Fans can watch online on FloHockey or... Full Story

Thunderbolts Announce 2026 Training Camp Roster

October 6, 2026 - Evansville, In.: The Evansville Thunderbolts and Head Coach/Director of Hockey Operations Jeff Bes are pleased to announce the Thunderbolts' training camp roster ahead of the start of the 2026-27 season. The Thunderbolts return to Ford Center ice for the 2026-27 season on Saturday, October 17th against the Knoxville Ice Bears. Returning players to this year's camp include forwards Seth Bernard, Derek Contessa, Logan vande Meerakker (returning from 2024-25), Killian Rowlee, Evan Miller, and Jo... Full Story

10th Anniversary Ribbon Cutting Ceremony October 15

October 1, 2026 - EVANSVILLE, IN - The Evansville Thunderbolts are celebrating a decade of hockey in the River City with a special ribbon cutting ceremony in partnership with the Evansville Regional Economic Partnership (E-REP) on Thursday, October 15, at 9:30 a.m. outside the Ford Center. The ceremony will commemorate the Thunderbolts' 10th anniversary and celebrate the organization's continued impact on the Evansville community over the past decade. Since the inaugural season, the Thunderbolts have become a ... Full Story

• 10th Anniversary Ribbon Cutting Ceremony October 15 - Evansville Thunderbolts (SPHL) October 1
• Thunderbolts Re-Sign Derek Contessa - Evansville Thunderbolts (SPHL) October 1
• Otters, NAPB Announce 2027 Schedule - Evansville Otters (NA) October 1
• Thunderbolts Re-Sign Isaac Chapman - Evansville Thunderbolts (SPHL) September 29
• Otters' 2026 Season Ends with 67 Total Wins, Trip to FLCS - Evansville Otters (NA) September 26
• Otters Battle, End up Short in FLCS Game Three - Evansville Otters (NA) September 25
• Otters on Wrong Side of FLCS Game Two, Series Tied 1-1 - Evansville Otters (NA) September 24
• Thunderbolts Re-Sign Cameron MacPhee - Evansville Thunderbolts (SPHL) September 23
• Otters Shut out Titans to Take Game One of FLCS - Evansville Otters (NA) September 23
• Otters Win FLCF, Advance to First Championship Series Since 2023 - Evansville Otters (NA) September 20
• Otters Strike First but Fall in Game Four of FLCF - Evansville Otters (NA) September 19
• Otters Fall in Game Three, Still Hold 2-1 Lead in FLCF - Evansville Otters (NA) September 18
• Otters Score 12 in Game Two Win, Head to Washington up 2-0 - Evansville Otters (NA) September 17
• RECAP: Otters Hold on Late to Take Conference Finals Opener - Evansville Otters (NA) September 16
• Otters Announce FLCS Schedule vs. Washington - Evansville Otters (NA) September 13
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October 17	SPHL	Knoxville 1 at Evansville 5	Final
October 16	SPHL	Evansville 3 at Knoxville 6	Final
September 26	NA	Evansville 0 at Ottawa 4 (Champ. Gm. 4)	Final
September 25	NA	Evansville 6 at Ottawa 8 (Champ. Gm. 3)	Final
September 23	NA	Ottawa 11 at Evansville 1 (Champ. Gm. 2)	Final
September 22	NA	Ottawa 0 at Evansville 6 (Champ. Gm. 1)	Final
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