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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 Announce Full 2026-27 Season Schedule

May 14, 2026 - Bloomington, Ill. - Bloomington Bison President Andy Zilch announced today the team's full 2026-27 season schedule, which will begin with Opening Night on Saturday, October 17, 2026. The Bison will begin their 36-game home schedule against the Kalamazoo Wings and play three of the first five games of the season on home ice. Central-Division foes make up most of the docket, with 57 such matchups and 27 at home. Additionally, Bloomington will host Wheeling, Worcester, Trois Rivieres, Adirondack and Wichita for the first ... Full Story

Bison Eliminated in Game Six against Toledo

May 3, 2026 - Toledo, Ohio - The Bloomington Bison battled back to tie the game in the second period but were eliminated from the playoffs by a 6-2 final in Game Six against the Toledo Walleye at the Huntington Center on Sunday evening. Bloomington began the game with steady pressure and jumped out to a 5-2 shot advantage before a giveaway from behind the net resulted in a go-ahead goal by Toledo at 4:07. Later in the stanza, the two teams played 4-on-4 before the Bison were tabbed with a high-sticking minor. The visitors successfully ... Full Story

McKay, Bison Claim Game Five

May 1, 2026 - Bloomington, Ill - Dryden McKay turned aside 38 of 39 shots to help the Bloomington Bison defeat the Toledo Walleye by a score of 2-1 on Thursday night at Grossinger Motors Arena. The Bison struck first in consecutive games Deni Goure tapped home a one-timer on an odd-man rush from Grant Porter. Kyle Jackson set up the play with a bank pass to Porter. Toledo answered about three minutes later to even the score at one. The penalty kill remained strong after killing off both shorthanded opportunities in the frame. McKay fen... Full Story

Bison Win Franchise's First Playoff Game

April 30, 2026 - Bloomington, Ill - Deni Goure recorded four points, and Chongmin Lee scored the game winner after igniting the team in the third, as the Bloomington Bison win 5-3 over the Toledo Walleye in Game Four from Grossinger Motors Arena on Wednesday night. The Bison jumpstarted the offense early and took its first lead of the series under five minutes into the game. Goure tapped in a one-timer on the powerplay after a bumper feed from Ayden MacDonald and Grant Porter. Toledo tied the game two minutes later, and took the lead with... Full Story

• 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
  
• McKay, Goure Hold off Iowa in Overtime - April 15, 2026
  
• Bison Jump into Third Place - April 12, 2026
  
• Tsulygin, McKay Secure Shootout Win - April 11, 2026
  
• Bison Earn Historic Win over Swamp Rabbits - April 9, 2026
  
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Bloomington Bison goalkeeper Dryden McKay
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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

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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• 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)
  
• Watch: Phillip Barski breaks down Bloomington's Game 4 win over Toledo - ECHL Bloomington Pantagraph (April 30)
  
• Chongmin Lee on Bison fans, physical play and postgame recovery - ECHL Bloomington Pantagraph (April 30)
  
• Bison forward Deni Goure: 'We got fired up' - ECHL Bloomington Pantagraph (April 30)
  
• Backed into a corner, Bison come out swinging - ECHL Bloomington Pantagraph (April 30)
  
• Bison turn to Game 4 after Toledo takes series lead - ECHL Bloomington Pantagraph (April 28)
  
• Phillip Barski on playoff losses, learning through adversity - ECHL Bloomington Pantagraph (April 28)
  
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