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The Bloomington Bison are a minor league hockey team. Based in Bloomington, Illinois, they are a member of the ECHL.

Bison Erase Two-Goal Deficit, Earn Point in Cincinnati

November 1, 2025 - Bloomington, Ill. - Kyle Jackson extended his point streak to five games and Nikita Sedov scored his first ECHL goal to help the Bloomington Bison overcome a two-goal deficit, but the team ultimately fell 5-4 in overtime to the Cincinnati Cyclones at the Heritage Bank Center Saturday. Multiple Bison would see milestones during the contest, and Mikael Robidoux took the ice for his 200th career ECHL game. Bloomington outshot Cincinnati 9-8 through 20 minutes of play, and neither team found the back of the net in the first p... Full Story

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 Bloomington opened a game's scori... 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. Elroy's is located at 102 W Washin... 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 1-0 on the scoreboard. Around ... Full Story

• Bison Erase Two-Goal Deficit, Earn Point in Cincinnati - November 1, 2025
  
• Ishida Scores Twice, Bison Defeat Wings, 4-2 - October 31, 2025
  
• Bison Announce Details for 2025-26 Coaches Show - October 30, 2025
  
• Bison Fall Short in Comeback Bid Against Walleye - October 25, 2025
  
• Bison Defeat Walleye for First Win of the Season - October 24, 2025
  
• Defenseman Chris Ortiz Loaned to Bison - October 23, 2025
  
• Bison Kick off Second Season in Front of Record Crowd - October 18, 2025
  
• Bison Acquire Defenseman Datema, Rights to Defenseman Ortiz in Separate Trades - October 14, 2025
  
• Bison Fall to Fuel in Preseason Game - October 11, 2025
  
• College Packs Now on Sale for Bison Hockey - October 10, 2025
  
• Bison Announce Partnership with Carle Health - October 9, 2025
  
• Forward Kyle Jackson Assigned to Bison - October 9, 2025
  
• Goaltender Callum Tung Assigned to Bison - October 8, 2025
  
• Bloomington Bison 2025-26 Single-Game Tickets on Sale Now - October 8, 2025
  
• Bison Announce Fan Fest Details - October 7, 2025
  
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League: ECHL
Home: Bloomington, Illinois
Affiliation: Carolina Hurricanes
Website: Bloomington Bison site
Schedule: Full Bloomington Bison Schedule Statistics: Full Bloomington Bison Statistics

Sat., Nov 1	L	Bloomington 4 at Cincinnati 5	Final (OT)
Fri., Oct 31	W	Kalamazoo 2 at Bloomington 4	Final
Sat., Oct 25	L	Toledo 6 at Bloomington 2	Final
Fri., Oct 24	W	Toledo 2 at Bloomington 4	Final
Sat., Oct 18	L	Iowa 6 at Bloomington 5	Final (SO)
Sun., Apr 13	W	Bloomington 4 at Fort Wayne 3	Final (SO)
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• Bison fall in overtime after late Cyclones rally - ECHL Bloomington Pantagraph (November 2)
  
• Photos: Bloomington Bison host K-Wings for first time this season - ECHL Bloomington Pantagraph (November 1)
  
• Power play, penalty kill click as Bison take down Kalamazoo - ECHL Bloomington Pantagraph (November 1)
  
• 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)
  
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