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Huntersville · HuntersvilleHUNTERSVILLE, NC (June 12, 2025) – The Southern Professional Hockey League and its member teams mourn the loss and express their condolences to the family and friends of Birmingham Bulls president Joe Stroud, who passed away Wednesday at the age of 53. Joe began his Birmingham career as an intern with the East Coast Hockey League team in 1994 and helped spearhead the Bulls’ return to the SPHL in 2017. Joe’s passion and leadership elevated the teaSee the Story
SPHL mourns loss of Birmingham Bulls president Joe Stroud
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Pensacola · PensacolaPENSACOLA, FLA. - The Pensacola Ice Flyers have taken their first step toward preparing their 2025–26 roster by submitting their 13-player protected list to the Southern Professional Hockey League (SPHL) Office. Under league rules, protected players cannot be signed by other SPHL teams, while unprotected players are ineligible to sign with their previous teams until AugustSee the Story
Ice Flyers Announce 2025-26 Protected LISt

Huntersville · HuntersvilleHUNTERSVILLE, NC (April 24, 2025) – The SPHL on Thursday announced that Jordan Ernst of the Peoria Rivermen has been selected as the 2024-2025 SPHL Most Valuable Player. Quad City’s Leif Mattson and Rivermen defenseman Zach Wilkie finished second in the balloting. The SPHL Most Valuable Player award is presented annually to the player selected to be the most valuable to his team, as determined by league coaches, broadcasters, and staff. Ernst ledRead Article
Peoria’s Jordan Ernst named SPHL Most Valuable Player
Rail Yard Dawgs' Gallagher named SPHL rookie of the year
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Peoria’s Colby Muise named SPHL Goaltender of the Year
Peoria’s Zach Wilkie named SPHL Defenseman of the Year
Thunderbolts advance to SPHL Championship for first time in franchise history
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Rivermen's Jean-Guy Trudel wins SPHL coach of the year for 4th time
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