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

Andy Zilch Named President of Bloomington Bison

April 17, 2025 - Bloomington, Ill. - Hallett Sports and Entertainment CEO Sean Hallett announced today that Andy Zilch has been named the President of the Bloomington Bison. Zilch has 14 years of experience in professional hockey and has an array of front office experience ranging from corporate partnership sales, ticket sales, community relations communications and marketing responsibilities. He joined the Bison in September and served as the Director of Media Relations and Broadcasting while calling all 36 home games on FloSportsTV and ... Full Story

Bison Close Inaugural Season with Shootout Win

April 13, 2025 - Fort Wayne, Ind. - The Bloomington Bison overcame a two-goal deficit in the third period to defeat the Fort Wayne Komets by a 4-3 score on Sunday night at the Memorial Coliseum. The Komets opened the scoring with Blake Murray potting a one-timer at 7:09 for his 17th of the year from Josh Groll. Murray added another at 13:13 from Tyler Inamoto and Harrison Rees. His 18th of the year and second of the night ended the scoring in the period with the Komets outshooting the Bison by a 22-4 margin. The second period saw no sc... Full Story

Bison Fall Short against Komets

April 12, 2025 - Fort Wayne, Ind. - The Bloomington Bison suffered a 3-1 loss on Saturday night against the Fort Wayne Komets at the Memorial Coliseum. The Bison opened the scoring with a power play goal from Chongmin Lee. His 21st of the season came on a one-timer from Shane Ott with Jake Murray collecting the secondary assist. 2:02 later, the Komets tied the game with a breakaway goal from Zach Jordan. His eighth of the season came from Matt Murphy and Blake Murray. The Komets were awarded a power play at 15:34 that saw a flurry of shot... Full Story

Bison Claim Forward Brandon Yeamans

April 11, 2025 - Bloomington, Ill. - Bloomington Bison General Manager and Head Coach Phillip Barski, announced today the team has claimed forward Brandon Yeamans off waivers. Yeamans, 26, has totaled 46 games this season between the Iowa Heartlanders and the Norfolk Admirals amassing nine points (five goals and four assists) with 100 penalty minutes. The Maple, Ontario native has totaled 159 career ECHL games between the Admirals, Heartlanders, Allen Americans, Jacksonville Icemen, Florida Everblades and Cincinnati Cyclones. He has to... Full Story

• Andy Zilch Named President of Bloomington Bison - April 17, 2025
  
• Bison Close Inaugural Season with Shootout Win - April 13, 2025
  
• Bison Fall Short against Komets - April 12, 2025
  
• Bison Claim Forward Brandon Yeamans - April 11, 2025
  
• Bison Eliminated from Playoff Contention with Loss - April 9, 2025
  
• Bison Win Last Regular Season Home Game - April 6, 2025
  
• Chongmin Lee's Three-Point Night Not Enough as Bison Lose in Regulation - April 5, 2025
  
• Bison Suffer Loss to Walleye - April 4, 2025
  
• Bison Announce Details for Fan Appreciation Night - April 3, 2025
  
• Bison Sign Patriks Marcinkevics - April 2, 2025
  
• Bison Suffer Loss in Wheeling - March 30, 2025
  
• Bison Comeback Falls Short - March 29, 2025
  
• Bison Extend Home Winning Streak in Overtime - March 28, 2025
  
• Bison to Host Hockey Fights Cancer Night - March 27, 2025
  
• Bison Add Jack Robilotti - March 24, 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

Sun., Apr 13	W	Bloomington 4 at Fort Wayne 3	Final (SO)
Sat., Apr 12	L	Bloomington 1 at Fort Wayne 3	Final
Wed., Apr 9	L	Bloomington 1 at Indy 5	Final
Sun., Apr 6	W	Kalamazoo 3 at Bloomington 4	Final
Sat., Apr 5	L	Kalamazoo 5 at Bloomington 3	Final
Fri., Apr 4	L	Toledo 4 at Bloomington 1	Final
All times Eastern On game days, refresh page for latest results Full Bloomington Bison Schedule and Results

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
  

• For Bison fans, new president is a familiar face or voice - ECHL Bloomington Pantagraph (April 22)
  
• Column: Bison 'just getting started' after memorable first season in Bloomington - ECHL Bloomington Pantagraph (April 20)
  
• Bloomington Bison end season with wins in fan attendance, city revenue - ECHL WEEK TV (April 17)
  
• Chaotic third period sees Komets blow lead against Bison - ECHL Fort Wayne Journal Gazette (April 14)
  
• Pregame blog: Bloomington (30-35-6) at Komets (41-22-8) - ECHL Fort Wayne Journal Gazette (April 13)
  
• Zach Jordan scores in return as Komets best Bloomington - ECHL Fort Wayne Journal Gazette (April 13)
  
• Postgame blog: Komets extend winning streak to three - ECHL Fort Wayne Journal Gazette (April 13)
  
• Pregame blog: Bloomington (30-34-6) at Komets (40-22-8) - ECHL Fort Wayne Journal Gazette (April 13)
  
• Bloomington Bison playoff hopes end in Indy - ECHL Bloomington Pantagraph (April 10)
  
• Column: Can the Bison make the playoffs? How Wednesday's game could make the difference - ECHL Bloomington Pantagraph (April 8)
  
• Photos: Bison send fans home happy in Bloomington season finale - ECHL Bloomington Pantagraph (April 7)
  
• Bison beat K-Wings in home finale at Grossinger Motors Arena - ECHL Bloomington Pantagraph (April 7)
  
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