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

Peoria Comes from Behind to Down Marksmen 2-1, Secure Three Game Sweep

December 28, 2025 - PEORIA, IL - Despite falling behind early in the contest, the Peoria Rivermen (16-8-0) rallied on Sunday afternoon to defeat the Fayetteville Marksmen (10-12-2) 2-1 at Carver Arena. Khaden Henry and Connor Szmul both scored for the Rivermen while goaltender Nick Latinovich made 28 saves for his ninth win of the season. The Rivermen, now victors of six games straight, will take on the Quad City Storm on Wednesday, December 31, in Moline, IL, for the final matchup of 2025. Face-off for the New Year's Eve clash is set for 6:... Full Story

Rivermen Prevail, 4-3, Over Marksmen - Win Fifth Consecutive Game

December 27, 2025 - PEORIA, IL - Two key goals by Peoria forward Mike Gelatt and some quality goaltending were the difference as the Peoria Rivermen (15-8-0) were able to hold firm for a 4-3 victory over the Fayetteville Marksmen (10-11-2) at Carver Arena on Saturday night. All of this despite multiple attempts by the Marksmen to claw their way back into the game in the second and third periods. In addition to the two goals by Gelatt, Michael McChesney, and Braydon Barker also scored for the Rivermen, while goaltender Jack Bostedt made 22 saves... Full Story

Mcchesney's Two Goals Lead Rivermen to 5-3 Holiday Triumph

December 26, 2025 - PEORIA, IL - Michael McChesney, the leading goal-scorer in the SPHL, had two key goals on Friday night as he led the Peoria Rivermen (14-8-0) to a 5-3 triumph over the Fayetteville Marksmen (10-10-2) at Carver Arena just after Christmas. In addition to McChesney, Mike Gelatt, Khaden Henry, and Ayodele Adeniye also scored for the Peoria Rivermen while goaltender Nick Latinovich made 27 saves for his eighth victory of the season. The Rivermen have now won four games in a row for the first time this season and will look to e... Full Story

Devine's Hat Trick Lifts Rivermen to 4-1 Triumph in Evansville

December 20, 2025 - EVANSVILLE, IN - Garrett Devine recorded his second career hat trick, lifting the Peoria Rivermen (13-8-0) to a 4-1 win over the Evansville Thunderbolts (11-7-2) at the Ford Center on Saturday night. Besides Devine, Khaden Henry also scored for the Rivermen. Goaltender Jack Bostedt made 34 saves on 35 shots, earning his sixth win of the season. The Rivermen will be back on home ice on December 26 for the first of three straight against the Fayetteville Marksmen at Carver Arena. FIRST PERIOD Evansville started the fi... Full Story

• Peoria Comes from Behind to Down Marksmen 2-1, Secure Three Game Sweep - December 28, 2025
  
• Rivermen Prevail, 4-3, Over Marksmen - Win Fifth Consecutive Game - December 27, 2025
  
• Mcchesney's Two Goals Lead Rivermen to 5-3 Holiday Triumph - December 26, 2025
  
• Devine's Hat Trick Lifts Rivermen to 4-1 Triumph in Evansville - December 20, 2025
  
• Latinovich Schools Thunderbolts, Earns Second Straight Shutout in Front of Record Education Day Crowd - December 18, 2025
  
• Devine, Henry, & Latinovich Lead Rivermen To Emphatic 5-0 Victory Over Knoxville - December 13, 2025
  
• Rivermen Fall to Ice Bears, 3-1 - December 12, 2025
  
• Rivermen Host Knoxville for Two Game Series, Including Teddy Bear Toss Game - December 10, 2025
  
• Peoria Shut out in Fayetteville 2-0 - December 7, 2025
  
• Bostedt Blanks Marksmen 2-0 for Second Shutout of Season - December 6, 2025
  
• Peoria Left Frustrated in Fayetteville, 5-4, Despite Comebacks - December 5, 2025
  
• Peoria Heads to North Carolina for Three-Game Series with Marksmen - December 3, 2025
  
• Rivermen Make Two Trades on Sunday Evening - November 30, 2025
  
• Rivermen Upset Evansville, 4-3, - Hand Bolts First Road Regulation Loss - November 29, 2025
  
• Peoria Falls to Evansville, 4-1, in Post-Thanksgiving Clash - November 28, 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

Wed., Dec 31		Peoria at Quad City	8:10 p.m.
Sun., Dec 28	W	Fayetteville 1 at Peoria 2	Final
Sat., Dec 27	W	Fayetteville 3 at Peoria 4	Final
Fri., Dec 26	W	Fayetteville 3 at Peoria 5	Final
Sat., Dec 20	W	Peoria 4 at Evansville 1	Final
Thu., Dec 18	W	Evansville 0 at Peoria 2	Final
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• Deals to be made: Rivals QC, Peoria swapping talent - SPHL Quad City Times (December 29)
  
• Peoria Rivermen player will marry his fiance this week, his team as witness - SPHL NewsBreak - Peoria (December 22)
  
• The loudest day of the year': Record attendance as Peoria Rivermen host annual education game - SPHL WEEK TV (December 19)
  
• WMBD This Morning Peoria Rivermen Teddy Bear Toss - SPHL NewsBreak - Peoria (December 11)
  
• Late lapses prove costly in QC Storm setback to Rivermen - SPHL Quad City Times (November 27)
  
• CityLink raffling Rivermen jersey for Stuff-A-Bus - SPHL NewsBreak - Peoria (November 19)
  
• Roudebush ties SPHL record in Rail Yard Dawgs' win over Peoria - SPHL Roanoke Times & World News (November 16)
  
• Rivermen Battle Dawgs but Fall 3-1 in Roanoke - SPHL NewsBreak - Peoria (November 16)
  
• Rail Yard Dawgs fall in shootout to Peoria - SPHL Roanoke Times & World News (November 16)
  
• Rivermen vs. Thunderbolts SPHL Hockey highlights - SPHL NewsBreak - Peoria (November 2)
  
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