Birmingham Bulls' Craig Simchuk Named SPHL Coach of the Year

Birmingham Bulls' Craig Simchuk named SPHL Coach of the Year

Craig Simchuk’s season with the Birmingham Bulls started with the team in last place on Christmas Day.

Birmingham’s Craig Simchuk named SPHL Coach of the Year

HUNTERSVILLE, NC (April 21, 2026) – The SPHL announced Tuesday that Craig Simchuk of the Birmingham Bulls has been selected as the SPHL Coach of the Year in a vote of league coaches, staff, and broadcasters. Evansville’s Jeff Bes and Pensacola’s Jeremy Gates tied for second in the balloting. After sitting in last place on Christmas Day, Simchuk led the Bulls to the second-best record (22-12-2) over the remainder of the season, despite losing last