Ishida Scores Twice, Bison Defeat Wings, 4-2

October 31, 2025 - Bloomington, Ill. - Riku Ishida scored two powerplay goals and the Bison penalty kill went six-for-six as the Bloomington Bison defeated the Kalamazoo Wings 4-2 in a Halloween thriller at Grossinger Motors Arena Friday. Bloomington came out with energy and controlled play in the first period. Mark Kaleinikovas struck first for the Bison, netting his first goal on a wrister from the slot set up by Zakary Karpa and Cullen Ferguson. Kaleinikovas's tally marked the first time this season that Blo... Full Story

Bison Announce Details for 2025-26 Coaches Show

October 30, 2025 - Bloomington, Ill. - Bloomington Bison President Andy Zilch announced today that Elroy's will be the official Bison Coaches Show location for the 2025-26 season. The first show of the season will be Tuesday, November 4 at 6 p.m., when fans will get a chance to speak with Head Coach and VP of Hockey Operations Phillip Barski. The Bison will be giving away free tickets to an upcoming game and free merchandise, while everyone in attendance can take advantage of food and drink specials. Elro... Full Story

Bison Fall Short in Comeback Bid Against Walleye

October 25, 2025 - Bloomington, Ill - The Bloomington Bison scored two third-period goals to cut their deficit in half but came up short in a comeback bid and eventually fell 6-2 to the Toledo Walleye at Grossinger Motors Arena Saturday. Both teams engaged in physical play to begin the rematch of Friday's action and the Bison controlled pace early. Through 20 minutes, Bloomington held a 15-8 shot advantage but allowed the first goal of the game for a third-straight night and entered the first intermission down ... Full Story

Bison Defeat Walleye for First Win of the Season

October 24, 2025 - Bloomington, Ill. - Parker Gavlas scored the game-winning goal late in the second period and the Bison killed two third-period penalties as the Bloomington Bison defeated the Toledo Walleye 4-2 at Grossinger Motors Arena Friday. Goaltender Callum Tung stopped all 15 shots against in the first period of his first Bison start, including a penalty shot attempt halfway through the frame and each team headed to intermission looking for offense. It wouldn't be long before the search materialized in... Full Story

• Bison Defeat Walleye for First Win of the Season - Bloomington Bison (ECHL) October 24
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• Bison Kick off Second Season in Front of Record Crowd - Bloomington Bison (ECHL) October 18
• Bison Acquire Defenseman Datema, Rights to Defenseman Ortiz in Separate Trades - Bloomington Bison (ECHL) October 14
• Bison Fall to Fuel in Preseason Game - Bloomington Bison (ECHL) October 11
• College Packs Now on Sale for Bison Hockey - Bloomington Bison (ECHL) October 10
• Bison Announce Partnership with Carle Health - Bloomington Bison (ECHL) October 9
• Forward Kyle Jackson Assigned to Bison - Bloomington Bison (ECHL) October 9
• Goaltender Callum Tung Assigned to Bison - Bloomington Bison (ECHL) October 8
• Bloomington Bison 2025-26 Single-Game Tickets on Sale Now - Bloomington Bison (ECHL) October 8
• Bison Announce Fan Fest Details - Bloomington Bison (ECHL) October 7
• Bison Sign Defenseman Sedov, Forward MacDonald - Bloomington Bison (ECHL) October 3
• Goaltender Ollas, Forward Karpa Assigned to Bison - Bloomington Bison (ECHL) October 2
• Bison Sign Forward Daniel Tedesco - Bloomington Bison (ECHL) September 26
• Bison Bolster Blue Line with Three Additions - Bloomington Bison (ECHL) September 23
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November 1	ECHL	Bloomington at Cincinnati	7:35 p.m.
October 31	ECHL	Kalamazoo 2 at Bloomington 4	Final
October 25	ECHL	Toledo 6 at Bloomington 2	Final
October 24	ECHL	Toledo 2 at Bloomington 4	Final
October 18	ECHL	Iowa 6 at Bloomington 5	Final (SO)
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• Bloomington Bison aim to bounce back in key division weekend - ECHL Bloomington Pantagraph (October 30)
• Tracking Bloomington Bison home game attendance - ECHL Bloomington Pantagraph (October 27)
• Bison coach Barski on team's 'never die' mindset against Toledo - ECHL Bloomington Pantagraph (October 26)
• Bison battle back but fall to Walleye - ECHL Bloomington Pantagraph (October 26)
• Bison best division champ Toledo despite goalie injury - ECHL Bloomington Pantagraph (October 25)
• Bison set for key early-season showdown with Toledo Walleye - ECHL Bloomington Pantagraph (October 22)
• Bloomington Bison’s Chongmin Lee signs AHL deal with Cleveland Monsters - ECHL Bloomington Pantagraph (October 21)
• 5 takeaways as Bison open season with record crowd, shootout drama - ECHL Bloomington Pantagraph (October 19)
• Photos: Bloomington Bison push Iowa to shootout in home opener - ECHL Bloomington Pantagraph (October 19)
• Photos: Iowa Heartlanders vs Bloomington Bison at at Grossinger Motors Arena - ECHL Bloomington Pantagraph (October 19)
• Bison open second ECHL season Saturday with revamped roster, renewed energy - ECHL Bloomington Pantagraph (October 17)
• Nailers acquire Connor Lockhart from Bloomington - ECHL Martins Ferry Times Leader (October 15)
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