2024-25 SPHL Season Thread

[GindyDraws]

E'ville draws a pair, plus a bonus card ...

That's wrong.

They have names.

 

[JMCx4]

That's wrong.

They have names.

I only did it because I how the name "Logan vande Meerakker" feels as it rolls off my ...

 

[JMCx4]

RYD get a heaven-sent addition?

LORD SIGNS CONTRACT WITH DAWGS

 

[Tilden Katz]

RYD get a heaven-sent addition?

LORD SIGNS CONTRACT WITH DAWGS

God only knows if he'll get past Christmas before his ECHL call up

 

[JMCx4]

From: Peoria Rivermen > News

Rivermen Sign Four for 2024-25

September 10, 2024 - 01:35 pm
Jason Ruff

PEORIA, IL – The Peoria Rivermen are proud to announce that they have signed four players, including three returners from last year’s championship team, to the roster for the 2024-25 season. Forwards Mike Gelatt and John Kaljian along with defensemen Chase Spencer and Renat Dadadzhanov have all signed with the Rivermen. All four have also signed ECHL contracts with the Bloomington Bison, Allen Americans, Tulsa Oilers, and Maine Mariners respectively. ...

Read more at: Rivermen Sign Four for 2024-25 | PEO Rivermen

 

[I am Bettman]

Will be interesting to see how many players from last year’s Peoria squad make ECHL teams. Combined with Hagaman’s retirement, I wouldn’t be surprised to see them take a step back this season.

 

[JMCx4]

Something, something, something ... refer to website.

 

[JMCx4]

 

[VaCaps Fan]

Nice in Knoxville.

 

[JMCx4]

Always a treat to see the name "Phil Esposito (Jr.)" pop up in another hockey organization announcement ... Mayhem Make Three Hockey Ops Hires

 

[FrHockeyFan]

I always find it awkward when a player announce their own signing but the team says f all...

 

[JMCx4]

I always find it awkward when a player announce their own signing but the team says f all...

I wonder if the I'Bears' GM knows he signed her.

 

[FrHockeyFan]

I wonder if the I'Bears' GM knows he signed her.

Based on one of the comments, it looks like she was at the game last night.

 

[JMCx4]

Based on one of the comments, it looks like she was at the game last night.

I see she has her own branding, too. All part of the Mariah Fujimagari Road Show, coming to a hockey team near you.

 

[JMCx4]

From: WSLS-TV10 > Sports

New season, new approach for Rail Yard Dawgs

Eric Johnson, Sports Anchor / Reporter
Published: October 14, 2024 at 2:51 PM
Updated: October 14, 2024 at 6:36 PM

ROANOKE, Va. – As a new season approaches for the Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs, the 2023 SPHL President’s Cup Champion Rail Yard Dawgs admit complacency set in last season.

“We know we fell short last year,” said head coach Dan Bremner during the teams recent media day.

“There’s only one team happy at the end of the year and it wasn’t us,” said forward Owen McDade.

With that, the team returns to the ice with a fresh mindset and even a new approach at the offensive end of the ice. Accountability and aggression will be at the forefront. ...


Read more at: New season, new approach for Rail Yard Dawgs | WSLS-Sports

 

[JMCx4]

From: The Birmingham Bulls / Shelby County (MS) Reporter

Birmingham Bulls to retire Jamey Hicks’ number at season opener on Oct. 18

Monday, October 14, 2024
By Andrew Simonson

The Birmingham Bulls will honor one of the franchise’s greatest legends before the puck drops on the 2024-25 season. The Bulls announced on Monday, Oct. 14 that the team will retire Jamey Hicks’ No. 14 jersey.

The jersey retirement ceremony will take place at the team’s regular season opener on Friday, Oct. 18 at 7 p.m. at the Pelham Civic Complex and Ice Arena as Birmingham battles the Huntsville Havoc in an in-state rivalry clash. Hicks joins Jerome Bechard as the only two players to have their jerseys retired by the Bulls. ...

Read more at: https://www.bullshockey.net/post/bi...jamey-hicks-number-at-season-opener-on-oct-18 | Bulls/SCR

 

[JMCx4]

A unique promo from the Quad City Storm org for the coming season ...

 

[VaCaps Fan]

Roanoke looking good….