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The Knoxville Ice Bears are a minor league hockey team. Based in Knoxville, Tennessee, they are a member of the SPHL.

Ice Bears Shut Down Bulls for 5-2 Win

November 1, 2025 - Stephen Mundinger stopped 32 shots, Tyler Williams and Jason Brancheau each had a goal and an assist and the Knoxville Ice Bears scored four unanswered goals to defeat the Birmingham Bulls 5-2 at the Pelham Civic Complex Saturday night. The Ice Bears have won three straight. Birmingham has lost five in a row to open up the regular season. Jimmy Soper's one-timer from the high slot gave Knoxville a 1-0 lead 5:58 into the opening period. Tyler and Andrew Kurapov worked the puck into the Birmingham zone before Williams dr... Full Story

Ice Bears Edge Dawgs in Goaltenders Duel at Home

October 31, 2025 - Tyler Williams scored twice in the final three minutes to break a scoreless tie, Stephen Mundinger stopped all 38 shots he faced and the Knoxville Ice Bears shutout the Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs 2-0 at UT Federal Credit Union Home Ice at the Knoxville Civic Coliseum Friday night. With both goalies putting on a show throughout the night, Andrew Kurapov poke-checked the puck free into the right circle in the Roanoke zone for Jimmy Soper, who carried to the right side of the crease before dropping the puck back to Williams in ... Full Story

Outen to IR; Ice Bears Sign Two

October 31, 2025 - The Knoxville Ice Bears have signed forward Nick Cafarelli and goaltender Christian Propp ahead of Friday night's home game against Roanoke, head coach John Gurskis confirmed. In addition, rookie goalie Tyriq Outen has been placed on 30-Day injured reserve, retroactive to his appearance from Saturday, Oct. 25. Outen stopped 29 of 30 shots against the Rail Yard Dawgs at the Berglund Center in his professional debut before leaving the game midway through the third period with a lower body injury and the Ice Bears leading 4-... Full Story

Ice Bears Claw Way to Victory on the Road

October 25, 2025 - Carson Vance had a goal and an assist. Stephen Mundinger made 13 saves in relief duty and the Knoxville Ice Bears held on to defeat the Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs 4-3 at the Berglund Center Saturday night. Matt Dorsey scored for Roanoke in the final minute of the opening period when he collected a loose puck in the neutral zone, sped up through the left circle and cut across the front of the crease to put the puck past the outstretched leg pad of Tyriq Outen. Outen made several key saves over the first 20 minutes to keep ... Full Story

• Ice Bears Shut Down Bulls for 5-2 Win - November 1, 2025
  
• Ice Bears Edge Dawgs in Goaltenders Duel at Home - October 31, 2025
  
• Outen to IR; Ice Bears Sign Two - October 31, 2025
  
• Ice Bears Claw Way to Victory on the Road - October 25, 2025
  
• Ice Bears Downed in Home Opener - October 24, 2025
  
• Ice Bears Drop Close Game in Season Opener - October 18, 2025
  
• Ice Bears Enter New Partnership with UT Federal Credit Union - October 15, 2025
  
• Ice Bears Front Office Staffer Scores, Knoxville Routs Birmingham in Preseason Game - October 10, 2025
  
• Ice Bears Promote Mike Murray to Franchise CEO - October 8, 2025
  
• WVLZ Named New Flagship Station of the Ice Bears - October 6, 2025
  
• Ice Bears Promote Feather to General Manager - October 1, 2025
  
• Experienced Blue Liner Vance Returning to Knoxville - August 28, 2025
  
• Ice Bears Return Goaltending Duo for 2025-26 Season - August 25, 2025
  
• Returning Forward Duo Inked for Ice Bears - August 14, 2025
  
• SPHL Announces Opponent Changes on Ice Bears Schedule - August 12, 2025
  
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Knoxville Ice Bears captain Jimmy Soper
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League: SPHL
Home: Knoxville, Tennessee
Website: Knoxville Ice Bears site
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Sat., Nov 1	W	Knoxville 5 at Birmingham 2	Final
Fri., Oct 31	W	Roanoke 0 at Knoxville 2	Final
Sat., Oct 25	W	Knoxville 4 at Roanoke 3	Final
Fri., Oct 24	L	Roanoke 5 at Knoxville 0	Final
Sat., Oct 18	L	Knoxville 1 at Fayetteville 2	Final
Thu., Apr 24	L	Knoxville 1 at Evansville 2 (Champ. Gm. 2)	Final (OT)
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OurSports Central provides coverage of the following independent and minor league teams near the Knoxville Ice Bears:

• Knoxville Smokies (SL) - Knoxville, Tennessee
  
• One Knoxville SC (USL1) - Knoxville, Tennessee
  

• Ice Bears strike late to top Rail Yard Dawgs - SPHL Roanoke Times & World News (November 1)
  
• Ice Bears' second-period goals too much for Rail Yard Dawgs to overcome - SPHL Roanoke Times & World News (October 26)
  
• Claeys shines in net as Rail Yard Dawgs shut out Ice Bears - SPHL Roanoke Times & World News (October 25)
  
• Knoxville Ice Bears promote executive Dave Feather to general manager - SPHL Knoxville News-Sentinel (October 1)
  
• Ice Bears' season ends in game two of SPHL Championship Series - SPHL WVLT 8 (April 27)
  
• SPHL President's Cup Championship Series: How To Watch, What To Know - SPHL FloHockey (April 20)
  
• Rail Yard Dawgs' season comes to stunning end in President's Cup quarterfinals - SPHL Roanoke Times & World News (April 13)
  
• Slow start dooms Rail Yard Dawgs against Ice Bears - SPHL Roanoke Times & World News (April 12)
  
• Stanko returns and provides spark as Rail Yard Dawgs win playoff opener - SPHL Roanoke Times & World News (April 10)
  
• Rail Yard Dawgs to meet Ice Bears in President's Cup quarterfinals - SPHL Roanoke Times & World News (April 6)
  
• Rail Yard Dawgs outlast Ice Bears in overtime, lock up No. 3 seed for playoffs - SPHL Roanoke Times & World News (April 5)
  
• Quad City Storm roll into postseason with win over Knoxville - SPHL Quad City Times (March 30)
  
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