Dino Balsamo of the Knoxville Ice Bears

Ice Bears Clinch Playoff Spot in Front of Sold out Crowd

Dino Balsamo had a goal and two assists, Kristian Stead made 26 saves and the Knoxville Ice Bears clinched a playoff spot with a 4-2 win over the Fayetteville Marksmen Saturday night in front of a sold out Knoxville Civic Coliseum. The Ice Bears (30-8-3) have now won four straight and have clinched a playoff spot in each season in franchise history. The Marksmen (26-11-1) had a nine-game win streak snapped with the loss. ... Full Story