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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 Victorious in Front of Record Crowd

March 10, 2026 - Bloomington, Ill. - Sullivan Mack capped off a comeback in front of the largest crowd in Grossinger Motors Arena history as the Bloomington Bison defeated the Indy Fuel 4-3 on Tuesday morning. Physical play began early and Ayden MacDonald dropped the gloves for a fight just two minutes into the game, setting the tone for the rest of the matinee. After killing off an early penalty, Eddie Matsushima broke the ice seven minutes in. Chris Ortiz intercepted a clearing pass and found Matsushima in the slot who buried the biscui... Full Story

Bison Acquire Forwards Deni Goure and Zach Faremouth

March 8, 2026 - Bloomington, Ill. - Bloomington Bison Head Coach and VP of Hockey Operations, Phillip Barski, announced today that the team has acquired forwards Deni Goure and Zach Faremouth from the Greensboro Gargoyles in exchange for future considerations. Goure, 22, is in his second professional season and has recorded 27 points (12g-15a) in 48 games with Greensboro. Additionally, the Chatham, Ontario native appeared in two games with the AHL's Chicago Wolves and has been reassigned to Bloomington from Chicago. The 5-foot-11, 185... Full Story

Abramov Scores Twice in Bison Win

March 6, 2026 - Bloomington, Ill. - Mikhail Abramov scored twice and the Bloomington Bison defeated the Utah Grizzlies 3-2 to snap a six-game losing streak at Grossinger Motors Arena Friday evening. Bloomington created numerous scoring chances while killing off two early penalties. Mikael Robidoux was stopped on a breakaway, before Sullivan Mack was denied on a two-on-one set up by Mark Kaleinikovas. The Bison drew their first powerplay in the final minute of the frame after Brad Morrison nearly scored on a Grizzlies breakdown. Bloomingt... Full Story

Ollas Perfect in Relief, Bison Blanked by Walleye

February 28, 2026 - Toledo, Ohio - The Bloomington Bison remained perfect on the penalty kill against the ECHL's top powerplay but could not score in a 5-0 loss to the Toledo Walleye at the Huntington Center on Saturday evening. Bloomington lost a defensive zone faceoff to the Walleye, who promptly blasted in the eventual game-winning goal just two minutes and 50 seconds into the game from the high slot. Five seconds after winning the ensuing faceoff at center ice, the puck was flipped over the glass from inside Bloomington's zone to put Tol... Full Story

• Bison Victorious in Front of Record Crowd - March 10, 2026
  
• Bison Acquire Forwards Deni Goure and Zach Faremouth - March 8, 2026
  
• Abramov Scores Twice in Bison Win - March 6, 2026
  
• Ollas Perfect in Relief, Bison Blanked by Walleye - February 28, 2026
  
• McKay Stops 35 in Toledo - February 27, 2026
  
• Denis Gets Three in Iowa - February 26, 2026
  
• Jackson Scores Twice against Maine - February 22, 2026
  
• Tung, Robidoux and Gavlas Shine against Maine - February 21, 2026
  
• Bison Fall to Mariners - February 20, 2026
  
• Sedov, Bison Defeat Grizzlies - February 16, 2026
  
• McKay Defeats Ex-Team for Valentine's Day Revenge - February 14, 2026
  
• Karpa Scores Twice in Loss to Grizzlies - February 13, 2026
  
• Bison Sign Defenseman Ivan Chukarov - February 12, 2026
  
• Bison Announce Guns & Hoses Charity Ticket Bundle - February 10, 2026
  
• Tung, Bison Shut out Komets - February 8, 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

Tue., Mar 10	W	Indy 3 at Bloomington 4	Final
Fri., Mar 6	W	Utah 2 at Bloomington 3	Final
Sat., Feb 28	L	Bloomington 0 at Toledo 5	Final
Fri., Feb 27	L	Bloomington 2 at Toledo 4	Final
Wed., Feb 25	L	Bloomington 3 at Iowa 5	Final
Sun., Feb 22	L	Maine 5 at Bloomington 2	Final
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OurSports Central provides coverage of the following independent and minor league teams near the Bloomington Bison:

• Peoria Chiefs (MWL) - Peoria, Illinois
  
• Peoria Rivermen (SPHL) - Peoria, Illinois
  
• Springfield Jr. Blues (NAHL) - Springfield, Illinois
  

• Photos: Bloomington Bison edge Indy Fuel 4-3 on Education Day - ECHL Bloomington Pantagraph (March 11)
  
• Photos: Bloomington Bison edge Indy Fuel 4-3 on Education Day - ECHL Bloomington Pantagraph (March 10)
  
• Photos: Bison bounce back with 3-2 victory - ECHL Bloomington Pantagraph (March 7)
  
• How the Bison snapped a six-game losing streak - ECHL Bloomington Pantagraph (March 7)
  
• Barski reacts after Bison snap skid - ECHL Bloomington Pantagraph (March 7)
  
• Highlights: Bison rally to beat Utah 3-2 - ECHL Bloomington Pantagraph (March 7)
  
• Walleye rally with key goal from Waldron, top Bloomington 4-2 - ECHL Toledo Blade (February 28)
  
• Watch: Bison coach on what the team can learn from sweep by Mariners - ECHL Bloomington Pantagraph (February 23)
  
• Highlights: Kyle Jackson scores twice in Bison loss - ECHL Bloomington Pantagraph (February 23)
  
• Barski: Bison will address' issues after weekend sweep by Mariners - ECHL Bloomington Pantagraph (February 23)
  
• Mariners complete 3-game sweep of Bloomington - ECHL Portland Press Herald (February 23)
  
• Maine Mariners notch fourth straight win - ECHL Portland Press Herald (February 22)
  
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