Jack Bostedt and Garrett Devine Called up to ECHL

January 12, 2026 - PEORIA, IL - The Peoria Riverman announced on Monday that goaltender Jack Bostedt and forward Garrett Devine have accepted call-ups to the ECHL to the Rapid City Rush and the Reading Royals, respectively. Bostedt, a native of Janesville, WI, has been one of the hottest goaltenders in the SPHL this season. In 16 games played, Bostedt has accumulated a 10-4-1 record while boasting a .945 save percentage and 1.42 goals against average. Both stats lead all netminders in the SPHL this season. Bost... Full Story

Latinovich Makes 20 Saves in Shutout as Rivermen Blank Bulls, 5-0

January 10, 2026 - BIRMINGHAM, AL - Rivermen goaltender Nick Latinovich made 20 saves to record his third shutout of the season on Saturday night as the Peoria Rivermen (21-8-1) defeated the Birmingham Bulls (10-15-5) 5-0 at the Pelham Civic Complex. Daniel Chartrand, Alec Baer, Michael McChesney, Khaden Henry, and Mike Gelatt all scored for Peoria. Latinovich picked up his third shutout of the season, which is tied for the league lead in the SPHL. The Rivermen are now 5-0-0 in 2026 as they get set for another ... Full Story

Rivermen Score Four Unanswered to Down Birmingham, 4-1

January 9, 2026 - BIRMINGHAM, AL - After trailing in the first period, the Rivermen put up four unanswered goals on Birmingham to defeat the Bulls 4-1 on Friday night at the Pelham Civic Complex. Mike Gelatt had two goals for the Rivermen, while Brandon Stojcevski and Khaden Henry each added a goal as well. Goaltender Jack Bostedt made 29 saves on 30 shots to record his third consecutive victory in three starts. The Rivermen are now 10-0-1 in their last 11 games and will look to keep their now four-game winnin... Full Story

Peoria Announces Peoria Twisters Re-Brand Night Honoring Former Rivermen Tony Twist

January 8, 2026 - PEORIA, IL - The Peoria Rivermen are proud to announce that their Re-Brand Night on March 6 will honor Rivermen legend Tony Twist, as the Team will rebrand to the Peoria Twisters on the same night [image: rebrand3.jpg] [image: Rebrand_Logo.jpg] [image: Rebrand_Jersey.jpg] Rivermen will rebrand for the night to TWISTERS in honor of his appearance and history in Playing in Peoria and his career in the NHL. Peoria Twisters apparel, including jerseys, hats, pucks, t-shirts, and stickers, will be ... Full Story

• Peoria Announces Peoria Twisters Re-Brand Night Honoring Former Rivermen Tony Twist - Peoria Rivermen (SPHL) January 8
• Garrett Devine Called up to ECHL Kalamazoo - Peoria Rivermen (SPHL) January 7
• Rivermen Travel to Birmingham to Take on Bulls in Weekend Road Series - Peoria Rivermen (SPHL) January 7
• Garrett Devine Named Warrior Hockey-SPHL Player of the Month for December - Peoria Rivermen (SPHL) January 7
• 2026 Cardinals Caravan Attendees Announced - Peoria Chiefs (MWL) January 7
• Khaden Henry Named Warrior Hockey - SPHL Player of the Week - Peoria Rivermen (SPHL) January 6
• Khaden Henry's Two Goals Lead Rivermen to 3-1 Victory, First Place in SPHL - Peoria Rivermen (SPHL) January 4
• Bostedt Shuts the Door on Ice Bears with 34 Save Shutout - Peoria Rivermen (SPHL) January 3
• Rivermen Prevail, 5-4, over Knoxville in the Shootout - Peoria Rivermen (SPHL) January 2
• Rivermen Acquire Defenseman Alex Davis from Fayetteville - Peoria Rivermen (SPHL) January 2
• Rivermen End 2025 with Overtime Loss to Quad City - Peoria Rivermen (SPHL) December 31
• Rivermen Host Ice Bears for Three Straight Games to Open 2026 - Peoria Rivermen (SPHL) December 30
• Peoria Comes from Behind to Down Marksmen 2-1, Secure Three Game Sweep - Peoria Rivermen (SPHL) December 28
• Rivermen Prevail, 4-3, Over Marksmen - Win Fifth Consecutive Game - Peoria Rivermen (SPHL) December 27
• Mcchesney's Two Goals Lead Rivermen to 5-3 Holiday Triumph - Peoria Rivermen (SPHL) December 26
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January 10	SPHL	Peoria 5 at Birmingham 0	Final
January 9	SPHL	Peoria 4 at Birmingham 1	Final
January 4	SPHL	Knoxville 1 at Peoria 3	Final
January 3	SPHL	Knoxville 0 at Peoria 4	Final
January 2	SPHL	Knoxville 4 at Peoria 5	Final (SO)
December 31	SPHL	Peoria 2 at Quad City 3	Final (OT)
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• '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)
• The Rivermen have surged back to the top of the SPHL after a three-game sweep of Knoxville - SPHL WEEK TV (January 5)
• League that includes Peoria Rivermen adds 2 games to next season's schedule - SPHL 25 News Now (January 3)
• Mattson's OT goal powers QC Storm to win over Rivermen - SPHL Quad City Times (January 1)
• Storm beat Rivermen 3-2 - SPHL KWQC (January 1)
• Deals to be made: Rivals QC, Peoria swapping talent - SPHL Quad City Times (December 29)
• Peoria Rivermen player will marry his fiance this week, his team as witness - SPHL NewsBreak - Peoria (December 22)
• ‘The loudest day of the year’: Record attendance as Peoria Rivermen host annual education game - SPHL WEEK TV (December 19)
• WMBD This Morning Peoria Rivermen Teddy Bear Toss - SPHL NewsBreak - Peoria (December 11)
• Late lapses prove costly in QC Storm setback to Rivermen - SPHL Quad City Times (November 27)
• CityLink raffling Rivermen jersey for Stuff-A-Bus - SPHL NewsBreak - Peoria (November 19)
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