Rivermen Headlines

Morin Named Vice President of Business Development

March 5, 2021 - 10:25 am

Josh Morin has been named Vice President of Business Development as the Rivermen prepare a return to ice later this year...

Trudel Signs One Year Contract, Remains Bench Boss

March 5, 2021 - 08:00 am

Andrew Mossbrooks

The Peoria Rivermen have agreed to terms with Head Coach Jean-Guy Trudel on a one-year deal that takes them through the 2021-22 SPHL season...

Rivermen to Host "Rivermen Day" in March

February 17, 2021 - 11:25 am

Andrew Mossbrooks

The Peoria Rivermen announced that the team will be hosting its second annual Rivermen Day across all social media platforms in early March...

Smutek: "I don't play hockey; I'm a hockey player"

December 30, 2020 - 11:00 am

Andrew Mossbrooks

Skyler Smutek recalls the events leading up to the end of the 2019-2020 Rivermen season, along with reflecting on his journey and projecting the future and longevity of his playing career...

Finley Named Athletic Trainer for Stingrays

November 20, 2020 - 04:08 pm

Andrew Mossbrooks

Former Rivermen Athletic Trainer Max Finley has been named the Head Athletic Trainer for the ECHL's South Carolina Stingrays...

How Swede it is: Catching up With Robin Hoglund

November 4, 2020 - 10:30 am

Andrew Mossbrooks

Robin Hoglund has been home in Sweden since the global pandemic forced the Rivermen and the rest of minor league hockey to shut down in March. Check in to see what the Rivermen forward has been up to since his unexpected departure from central Illinois...

Ben Oskroba Announces Retirement

October 7, 2020 - 05:05 pm

Andrew Mossbrooks

After seven seasons with the Peoria Rivermen, veteran defenseman Ben Oskroba has announced his retirement...

Peoria Rivermen Franchise to Sit Out for 2020-21 Season

October 6, 2020 - 03:55 pm

Andrew Mossbrooks

Due to state mandates, the Peoria Rivermen will be forced to opt out of the 2020-21 SPHL season...

Former Rivermen Defenseman Amburgey Dies at Age 29

August 30, 2020 - 06:08 pm

Andrew Mossbrooks

The Peoria Rivermen are incredibly saddened to learn that former defenseman Tyler Amburgey passed away on Sunday, August 30th. He is survived by his wife Aimee, Daughter Rylee...