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The Peoria Rivermen are a minor league hockey team. Based in Peoria, Illinois, they are a member of the SPHL.

Michael McChesney Named Warrior Hockey/SPHL Player of the Week

November 11, 2025 - PEORIA, IL - The Peoria Rivermen are proud to announce, in conjunction with the SPHL, that forward Michael McChesney has been named this week's Warrior Hockey/SPHL Player of the Week. This is McChesney's first Player of the Week honor this year and the first for the Rivermen in the 2025-26 campaign as well. McChesney, 27, was instrumental in Peoria's weekend sweep of the Quad City Storm on Friday and Saturday night. McChesney netted two goals on Friday, including the game winner, in Peoria's 4-1 victory at Carver Arena. H... Full Story

Rivermen Conquer Storm, 7-2

November 8, 2025 - MOLINE, IL - Rivermen forward Michael McChesney led the way with a hat-trick performance at Vibrant Arena at the MARK on Saturday night as the Rivermen defeated Quad City 7-2 to complete a weekend sweep of the rival Storm. The Rivermen got on the board first off an odd-man rush as Alec Baer sent a quick pass over to Kylar Fenton on the right side. Fenton, spying McChesney heading to the net, sent a quick pass over to the back door, and McChesney was there to deflect the pass into the net for his third goal of the weekend ... Full Story

Mcchesney, Rivermen Charge Past Storm, 4-1

November 7, 2025 - PEORIA, IL - The Peoria Rivermen, led by their veterans, charged ahead and ended a two-game skid as they defeated the Quad City Storm 4-1 on Friday night at Carver Arena. Michael McChesney had two goals, while Alec Baer and Dylan Massie each contributed one. Goaltender Nick Latinovich made 18 saves in the victory. Quad City netted the first goal of the game off a power-play rebound right in front, midway through the first period, to take a 1-0 lead. After that, though, the Rivermen upped their speed and physical presence,... Full Story

Rivermen Prepare for Home and Home with Rival Storm

November 6, 2025 - PEORIA, IL - The Peoria Rivermen (3- 2 -0) will be getting set for a home-and-home weekend with the Quad City Storm (2-3-0). Peoria will host Quad City at Carver Arena on Friday, November 7, at 7:15 pm before traveling to Moline, IL to take on the Storm at Vibrant Arena at the MARK on S aturday, November 8 at 7:10 pm. THE DETAILS The Rivermen will host the Storm for the first time this season on home ice. Face-off is set for 7:15 pm. The Rivermen will be hosting a military appreciation night featuring special ticket of... Full Story

• Michael McChesney Named Warrior Hockey/SPHL Player of the Week - November 11, 2025
  
• Rivermen Conquer Storm, 7-2 - November 8, 2025
  
• Mcchesney, Rivermen Charge Past Storm, 4-1 - November 7, 2025
  
• Rivermen Prepare for Home and Home with Rival Storm - November 6, 2025
  
• Rivermen Announce Schedule Change to March 7 Contest - November 4, 2025
  
• Rivermen Fall, 4-1, in Evansville - November 1, 2025
  
• Peoria Spooked by Thunderbolts, 2-1, on Halloween Night - October 31, 2025
  
• Rivermen Sign Former Thunderbolt Benjamin Lindberg Ahead of Weekend Series in Evansville - October 30, 2025
  
• Rivermen Weekly Update: Rivermen Travel to Indiana for Showdown with Reigning SPHL Champs - October 28, 2025
  
• Fenton Lifts Rivermen To Overtime Triumph Over Fayetteville - October 25, 2025
  
• Latinovich & Power Play Shine in 3-1 Home Opening Victory - October 24, 2025
  
• The Peoria Rivermen, PNC Bank Team up to Boost Early Education with Debut of "Goals for Great" - October 23, 2025
  
• Rivermen Sign Defenseman Ayodele Adeniye - October 21, 2025
  
• Rivermen Skate Past Storm, 5-1 - October 18, 2025
  
• Rivermen Sign Lazarus Kaebel, Son of Former Rivermen, and Forward Michael Colella; Fenton and Meyer Return from ECHL Camp - October 17, 2025
  
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Alec Baer of the Peoria Rivermen (Elizabeth Maier)
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League: SPHL
Home: Peoria, Illinois
Website: Peoria Rivermen site
Schedule: Full Peoria Rivermen Schedule Statistics: Full Peoria Rivermen Statistics

Sat., Nov 15		Peoria at Roanoke	7:05 p.m.
Fri., Nov 14		Peoria at Roanoke	7:05 p.m.
Sat., Nov 8	W	Peoria 7 at Quad City 2	Final
Fri., Nov 7	W	Quad City 1 at Peoria 4	Final
Sat., Nov 1	L	Peoria 1 at Evansville 4	Final
Fri., Oct 31	L	Peoria 1 at Evansville 2	Final
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• Bloomington Bison (ECHL) - Bloomington, Illinois
  
• Peoria Chiefs (MWL) - Peoria, Illinois
  

• Rivermen vs. Thunderbolts SPHL Hockey highlights - SPHL NewsBreak - Peoria (November 2)
  
• Bradley drops exhibition, Rivs ready for home opener - SPHL NewsBreak - Peoria (October 24)
  
• QC Storm coach sees positives despite dropping season opener - SPHL Quad City Times (October 19)
  
• Storm drop season opener 4-1 to Peoria - SPHL NewsBreak - Peoria (October 19)
  
• Rivermen training camp underway in preparation for new season - SPHL WEEK TV (October 9)
  
• Peoria Rivermen Unveil Twenty-One Special Event Jerseys for 2025-26 - SPHL NewsBreak - Peoria (August 17)
  
• Wayne Thomas, ex-NHL goalie, former Rivermen coach dies at 77 - SPHL WEEK TV (July 16)
  
• Peoria Rivermen head coach signs extension to continue leading hockey club - SPHL WEEK TV (July 15)
  
• Chiefs And Rivermen Tickets Serve As Incentives To Read In Putnam County - SPHL NewsBreak - Peoria (June 1)
  
• Peoria Rivermen head coach named 2025 SPHL Coach of the Year - SPHL WEEK TV (April 18)
  
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