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June 20, 2026 - BLOOMINGTON, Ill - The Bloomington Bison have acquired the rights to forward Bryce Brodzinski from the Savannah Ghost Pirates to complete a future considerations transaction. Additionally, the rights to forward Nick Deakin-Poot have been acquired from the Reading Royals.
The rights to forward Shane Ott and defenseman Cullen Ferguson have been traded to the Greensboro Gargoyles and the rights to defenseman Riku Ishida have been traded to the Rapid City Rush. The rights to forward Max Neill have been traded to the Atlanta G... Full Story
June 9, 2026 - BLOOMINGTON, Ill. - The Bloomington Bison announced its protected list for the 2026-27 season on Tuesday. The list of players whose ECHL playing rights have been retained by the Bison include 17 forwards, 11 defensemen and two goaltenders.
The Protected List is the first phase in a three-step offseason process in which teams can protect playing rights through the signing period. The list does not include players on AHL or NHL contracts and is not equal to a signing. The protected list is as follows:
FORWARDS: Brandon Y... Full Story
June 8, 2026 - BLOOMINGTON, Ill. - The Bloomington Bison front office has been named as a finalist in five different categories of the 2025-26 Team Awards. The winners will be announced at the 2026 ECHL Hockey Summer Meetings on June 24.
The Bison earned finalist honors in the following categories: Most Creative Revenue Generation (Stick 2 Reading), Corporate Partnership Team of the Year, Ticket Sales Professional of the Year (Jonathon Rubin), Ticket Department of the Year - Growth and the Team Award of Excellence - Growth.
The annua... Full Story
May 27, 2026 - BLOOMINGTON, Ill. - The Bloomington Bison hockey team continued to cement itself as a community asset during the 2025-2026 season through brand new initiatives to promote children's literacy, regularly attending youth hockey practices and parades, volunteering at non-profit organizations and raising over $130,000 for charitable causes.
Dedication to service remains a staple for the Bison both during the season and offseason, marking a year-round focus of the team.
Recently, Bloomington pledged to donate $50,000 to St. ... Full Story
The Bloomington Bison are a minor league hockey team. Based in Bloomington, Illinois, they are a member of the ECHL.
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Bison Announce Completion of Future Considerations Trades
June 20, 2026 - BLOOMINGTON, Ill - The Bloomington Bison have acquired the rights to forward Bryce Brodzinski from the Savannah Ghost Pirates to complete a future considerations transaction. Additionally, the rights to forward Nick Deakin-Poot have been acquired from the Reading Royals.
The rights to forward Shane Ott and defenseman Cullen Ferguson have been traded to the Greensboro Gargoyles and the rights to defenseman Riku Ishida have been traded to the Rapid City Rush. The rights to forward Max Neill have been traded to the Atlanta G... Full StoryMore Bloomington Bison stories below
Bloomington Bison Announce 2026 Protected List
June 9, 2026 - BLOOMINGTON, Ill. - The Bloomington Bison announced its protected list for the 2026-27 season on Tuesday. The list of players whose ECHL playing rights have been retained by the Bison include 17 forwards, 11 defensemen and two goaltenders.
The Protected List is the first phase in a three-step offseason process in which teams can protect playing rights through the signing period. The list does not include players on AHL or NHL contracts and is not equal to a signing. The protected list is as follows:
FORWARDS: Brandon Y... Full StoryBison Finalists for Five ECHL Awards
June 8, 2026 - BLOOMINGTON, Ill. - The Bloomington Bison front office has been named as a finalist in five different categories of the 2025-26 Team Awards. The winners will be announced at the 2026 ECHL Hockey Summer Meetings on June 24.
The Bison earned finalist honors in the following categories: Most Creative Revenue Generation (Stick 2 Reading), Corporate Partnership Team of the Year, Ticket Sales Professional of the Year (Jonathon Rubin), Ticket Department of the Year - Growth and the Team Award of Excellence - Growth.
The annua... Full StoryBloomington Bison Community Impact Deepens in Second Season
May 27, 2026 - BLOOMINGTON, Ill. - The Bloomington Bison hockey team continued to cement itself as a community asset during the 2025-2026 season through brand new initiatives to promote children's literacy, regularly attending youth hockey practices and parades, volunteering at non-profit organizations and raising over $130,000 for charitable causes.
Dedication to service remains a staple for the Bison both during the season and offseason, marking a year-round focus of the team.
Recently, Bloomington pledged to donate $50,000 to St. ... Full StoryBloomington Bison News
- Bison Announce Completion of Future Considerations Trades - June 20, 2026
- Bloomington Bison Announce 2026 Protected List - June 9, 2026
- Bison Finalists for Five ECHL Awards - June 8, 2026
- Bloomington Bison Community Impact Deepens in Second Season - May 27, 2026
- Bison Announce Full 2026-27 Season Schedule - May 14, 2026
- Bison Eliminated in Game Six against Toledo - May 3, 2026
- McKay, Bison Claim Game Five - May 1, 2026
- Bison Win Franchise's First Playoff Game - April 30, 2026
- Bison Fall in Game Three - April 28, 2026
- Bison Outlasted in Game Two - April 25, 2026
- Bison Narrowly Drop Game One to Toledo - April 23, 2026
- Bison Clinch Playoff Spot with Win over Iowa - April 18, 2026
- Bison Clinch 2026 Kelly Cup Playoff Berth - April 18, 2026
- Kaleinikovas Records Multi-Point Night against Iowa - April 17, 2026
- Sedov Named to All-ECHL Second Team - April 16, 2026
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Bloomington Bison Minor League Hockey
League: ECHLHome: Bloomington, Illinois
Affiliation: Winnipeg Jets
Website: Bloomington Bison site
Schedule: Full Bloomington Bison Schedule
Statistics: Full Bloomington Bison Statistics
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| Sun., May 3 | L | Bloomington 2 at Toledo 6 (Playoff Gm. 6) | Final |
| Thu., Apr 30 | W | Toledo 1 at Bloomington 2 (Playoff Gm. 5) | Final |
| Wed., Apr 29 | W | Toledo 3 at Bloomington 5 (Playoff Gm. 4) | Final |
| Mon., Apr 27 | L | Toledo 6 at Bloomington 3 (Playoff Gm. 3) | Final |
| Sat., Apr 25 | L | Bloomington 3 at Toledo 4 (Playoff Gm. 2) | Final |
| Thu., Apr 23 | L | Bloomington 1 at Toledo 4 (Playoff Gm. 1) | Final |
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Bloomington Bison Headlines
- Winnipeg Jets announce new ECHL affiliate - ECHL CJOB (July 9)
- Jets and Moose announce affiliation agreement with Bloomington Bison - ECHL NHL.com (July 8)
- Bloomington Bison sign Phillip Barski to two-year extension - ECHL Bloomington Pantagraph (July 2)
- Bison trade familiar faces as offseason roster deadline arrives - ECHL Bloomington Pantagraph (June 22)
- Bloomington Bison sees pro hockey growth in Bloomington - ECHL Bloomington Pantagraph (May 29)
- Second year of Bloomington Bison brings millions in revenue to city - ECHL WEEK TV (May 23)
- Bison set sights on 2026-27 after breakthrough finish - ECHL Bloomington Pantagraph (May 6)
- Walleye surge ends Bison playoff run in six - ECHL Bloomington Pantagraph (May 4)
- How the Bison can keep their season alive Sunday in Toledo - ECHL Bloomington Pantagraph (May 2)
- Photos: Bison edge Walleye 2-1 in Game 5 at Grossinger Motors Arena - ECHL Bloomington Pantagraph (May 2)
- Bison edge Walleye 2-1 in Game 5 - ECHL Bloomington Pantagraph (May 1)
- Highlights: Bloomington Bison rally past Toledo 5-3 to extend series - ECHL Bloomington Pantagraph (April 30)
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