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Marksmen Sign Pringle for Rookie Season

July 8, 2026 - FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. - The Fayetteville Marksmen, proud members of the SPHL, announced Wednesday that they have signed forward Evan Pringle for the 2026-27 season. Pringle, 25, from San Jose, Calif., made his professional debut last season with the Marksmen after four years at NCAA D-III SUNY-Canton, where he was a constant offensive threat. In 81 games for the Roos, Pringle recorded 64 points (28 g, 36 a) including a career high 10 goals in his senior season last year. "Evan is a highly skilled, big forward that is goin... Full Story

Ice Flyers Assistant Coach Justin Stevens Accepts ECHL Opportunity with Reading Royals

July 7, 2026 - PENSACOLA, FLA - The Pensacola Ice Flyers announced today that Assistant Coach Justin Stevens has accepted an assistant coaching position with the ECHL's Reading Royals, continuing his coaching career at the next level after a successful season behind the Ice Flyers bench. Stevens joined the Ice Flyers ahead of the 2025-26 season and quickly became an integral part of the team's success. Working alongside Head Coach Jeremy Gates, Stevens helped guide Pensacola to a 28-21-9 regular-season record, finishing with 65 points a... Full Story

The Man Behind the Room: Jim Chesnut Retires After Nearly 30 Years in Professional Hockey

July 6, 2026 - PENSACOLA, FLA - After more than a quarter century behind professional hockey benches, Pensacola Ice Flyers Equipment Manager Jim Chesnut is stepping away from the game he committed his life to after 1,600 professional games. He leaves on the highest note of his career. This spring the SPHL named Chesnut its 2025-26 Equipment Manager of the Year, making him the first three-time winner of the award, an honor voted on by the league's own equipment managers and athletic trainers. Chesnut's road started in 1998-99 with the... Full Story

IceCats Hire Bernard as Head Coach

July 4, 2026 - FLORENCE, SC - The PeeDee IceCats are thrilled to announce the hiring of Chris Bernard as head coach for the 2026-27 SPHL season. Bernard brings proven leadership and a winning track record from his coaching stops at Canisius University, Western New England College, and a long, loyal tenure leading SUNY Potsdam's NCAA hockey program as head coach for the last 17 seasons. SUNY Potsdam was named SUNYAC Coaching Staff of the Year for the 2023-24 season. The Brasher Falls, NY native has sent over 25 players on to play pro ... Full Story

• Marksmen Sign Pringle for Rookie Season - Fayetteville Marksmen (July 8)
  
• Ice Flyers Assistant Coach Justin Stevens Accepts ECHL Opportunity with Reading Royals - Pensacola Ice Flyers (July 7)
  
• The Man Behind the Room: Jim Chesnut Retires After Nearly 30 Years in Professional Hockey - Pensacola Ice Flyers (July 6)
  
• IceCats Hire Bernard as Head Coach - Pee Dee IceCats (July 4)
  
• Tyler Williams Re-Signs with Ice Bears - Knoxville Ice Bears (July 2)
  
• Mayhem Bring Back Khaden Henry - Macon Mayhem (July 2)
  
• Mayhem Acquire Rights to Smirnov from Quad City - Macon Mayhem (July 1)
  
• Kenny Returns for Fourth Season in Fayetteville - Fayetteville Marksmen (July 1)
  
• Birmingham Bulls Announce Multi-Year Contract Extension for Head Coach Craig Simchuk - Birmingham Bulls (June 30)
  
• SPHL Announces 2026-2027 Rule Changes, Playoff Format - (June 29)
  
• Krupinski Marks First Signing of 2026-27 Season - Macon Mayhem (June 25)
  
• IceCats Fully Approved for 2026-27 SPHL Season - Pee Dee IceCats (June 24)
  
• SPHL Fully Approves Pee Dee for 2026-2027 Season - (June 24)
  
• Murphy Kicks off 2026-27 Marksmen Signings - Fayetteville Marksmen (June 24)
  
• Havoc Announce Full Home Schedule for the 2026-27 Season - Huntsville Havoc (June 22)
  
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• Pee Dee IceCats tab Chris Bernard as new head coach - Florence Morning News (July 4)
  
• SPHL announces rule changes for upcoming season - WSLS (July 3)
  
• SPHL all-time wins leader Austyn Roudebush signs with Fresno Falcons - WSLS (July 3)
  
• SPHL fully approves Pee Dee IceCats for 2026-27 season - Florence Morning News (June 24)
  
• The Captain, Procopio reflects on his run with Havoc Hockey - WAFF (June 23)
  
• Huntsville Havoc announce 30-game home schedule for 202627 season - WAFF (June 22)
  
• Rail Yard Dawgs release 2026-2027 home schedule - WSLS (June 20)
  
• SPHL's Newest Team Casts a Spell to Bring 'Mobile Mysticks' Identity Back to Life - Sports Logos Net News (June 20)
  
• Former SPHL champion convicted of child exploitation charges - Yahoo Sports (June 15)
  
• End of an era' Huntsville Havoc captain Dom Procopio announces retirement - WAFF (June 15)
  
• Huntsville Havoc to face 2 new opponents as SPHL expands to 12 teams - WAFF (June 1)
  
• SPHL: QC Storm announce protected list for 2026-27 roster - Quad City Times (May 23)
  
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