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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's Season Ends in 6-4 Loss to Evansville for President's Cup Crown

May 9, 2026 - PEORIA, IL - In the 19th meeting of the season between the Rivermen and the Evansville Thunderbolts, Peoria fell 6-4 to the now repeat President's Cup Champions in front of 5400+ at Carver Arena on Saturday night. Alec Baer, Jordan Ernst, and Mike Gelatt all scored for the Peoria Rivermen, while Rivermen goaltenders Nick Latinovich and Jack Bostedt made 11 and 13 saves, respectively, in the loss. Peoria's season comes to a close in Game Five of the President's Cup Finals. Evansville now becomes the third team in SPHL hist... Full Story

Rivermen Fall 3-1 in Evansville - Sets up Decisive Game Five in Peoria

May 8, 2026 - EVANSVILLE, IN - What once was a two-games-to-none lead became an even series following Peoria's 3-1 loss on Thursday night in Evansville at the Ford Center. Michael McChesney scored the lone goal for the Rivermen while goaltender Nick Latinovich made 19 saves on 21 shots. With the series now tied, the Presidents' Cup Finals shift back to Peoria for a winner-take-all Game Five at Carver Arena. Face-off is set for 7:15 pm on Saturday, May 9. Tickets can be purchased by calling the Rivermen office at 309-676-1040. FIRST ... Full Story

Peoria Comeback Effort Falls Short in Game Three

May 6, 2026 - EVANSVILLE, IN - The Evansville Thunderbolts showed why they were undefeated on home ice in these playoffs as the Peoria Rivermen fell short of the sweep after a 2-1 loss to the Evansville Thunderbolts on Wednesday night. Mike Gelatt scored the only goal for the Rivermen while netminder Nick Latinovich made 27 saves on 29 Evansville shots. The Rivermen were outshot for the first time all postseason. With the loss, the Rivermen are forced into a Game Four on Thursday, May 7, at 7:00 pm at the Ford Center. Peoria still lead... Full Story

Rivermen Shut out Knoxville 1-0 to Clinch Series - Will Face Evansville in President's Cup Finals

April 26, 2026 - PEORIA, IL - In many ways, it was appropriate. A series so defined by goaltenders, Stephen Mundinger for Knoxville, and Nick Latinovich for Peoria, came down to a duel between those two goaltenders in the decisive Game Five. In the end, Peoria prevailed in a 1-0 contest over Knoxville on Sunday afternoon at Carver Arena. Kullan Daikawa scored the game's only goal while Latinovich made 28 saves for his third shutout of the postseason. The Rivermen are now back in the President's Cup Finals for the third year in the last fi... Full Story

• Peoria's Season Ends in 6-4 Loss to Evansville for President's Cup Crown - May 9, 2026
  
• Rivermen Fall 3-1 in Evansville - Sets up Decisive Game Five in Peoria - May 8, 2026
  
• Peoria Comeback Effort Falls Short in Game Three - May 6, 2026
  
• Rivermen Shut out Knoxville 1-0 to Clinch Series - Will Face Evansville in President's Cup Finals - April 26, 2026
  
• Jack Bostedt, Alec Baer, and Cory Dennis Earn First Team All-SPHL Honors - April 20, 2026
  
• Rivermen Travel to Knoxville as Tied Semifinal Series Shifts to Tennessee - April 20, 2026
  
• Rivermen Frustrated in 3-1 Loss to Knoxville - April 18, 2026
  
• Old Hands, Fresh Faces Lead Rivermen to 1-0 Series Lead over Knoxville - April 17, 2026
  
• Kylar Fenton Named to SPHL All-Rookie Team - April 17, 2026
  
• Rivermen Advance to President's Cup Semifinals against Knoxville - April 13, 2026
  
• Rivermen Complete Sweep of Macon Following 4-1 Triumph - Will Face Knoxville in Semifinals - April 11, 2026
  
• Latinovich Makes 26 Saves in 2-0 Shutout over Macon - April 9, 2026
  
• Rivermen Take on Macon Mayhem for First Round of Playoffs - April 7, 2026
  
• Rivermen Fall, 2-1, in Overtime to End Regular Season - Face Macon Mayhem in Playoffs' First Round - April 4, 2026
  
• Rivermen Fall to Rail Yard Dawgs, 3-1, on Friday - April 3, 2026
  
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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., May 9	L	Evansville 6 at Peoria 4 (Champ. Gm. 5)	Final
Thu., May 7	L	Peoria 1 at Evansville 3 (Champ. Gm. 4)	Final
Wed., May 6	L	Peoria 1 at Evansville 2 (Champ. Gm. 3)	Final
Fri., May 1	W	Evansville 1 at Peoria 5 (Champ. Gm. 2)	Final
Thu., Apr 30	W	Evansville 1 at Peoria 2 (Champ. Gm. 1)	Final (OT)
Sun., Apr 26	W	Knoxville 0 at Peoria 1 (Playoff Gm. 5)	Final
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• The best Peoria Rivermen photos of 2025-26 SPHL season and playoffs - SPHL Peoria Journal Star (May 22)
  
• Peoria Civic Center's general manager has a new job in Moline - SPHL Peoria Journal Star (May 22)
  
• Evansville Thunderbolts win back-to-back SPHL hockey championships - SPHL Evansville Courier & Press (May 11)
  
• Rivermen battle Evansville in the SPHL President's Cup title game - SPHL Peoria Journal Star (May 10)
  
• Rivermen's bid falls short for 3rd SPHL championship - SPHL WEEK TV (May 10)
  
• It will be a winner-take-all Game 5 for the SPHL President's Cup after the Rivermen fell 3-1 in Game 4 to Evansville - SPHL WEEK TV (May 8)
  
• Best photos from Rivermen vs Evansville Game 4 SPHL Finals - SPHL Peoria Journal Star (May 8)
  
• The Rivermen drop Game 3 of the SPHL President's Cup 2-1 to Evansville in a disappointing effort - SPHL WEEK TV (May 7)
  
• Rivermen vs Evansville: Game 3 SPHL Finals - SPHL Peoria Journal Star (May 7)
  
• Rivermen rout Evansville in Game 2 of the SPHL Finals at Carver Arena - SPHL Peoria Journal Star (May 2)
  
• Peoria Rivermen take a 2-0 lead in President's Cup series - SPHL WEEK TV (May 2)
  
• Tyler Ryder's overtime winner powers the Rivermen over Evansville in Game 1 of the SPHL President's Cup - SPHL WEEK TV (May 1)
  
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