The Knoxville Ice Bears are a professional ice hockey team. The team competes in the Southern Professional Hockey League. They play their home games at the Knoxville Civic Auditorium and Coliseum in Knoxville, Tennessee. The Ice Bears are coached by Mike Craigen, currently in his 5th season as head coach. The Ice Bears have made the playoffs in all 13 years of their existence. In 2006, the Ice Bears defeated the Florida Seals to take their first President's Cup. The Ice Bears won back to back Presidents Cup Championships in the 2007-08 and 2008-09 seasons. On April 18, 2015, the Ice Bears defeated the Mississippi RiverKings 4-2 to sweep the 2015 SPHL Finals and win their 4th Presidents Cup.
History
The Knoxville Ice Bears were founded in 2002 as a charter member of the Atlantic Coast Hockey League. After finishing as runner-up to the Orlando Seals in the 2002–2003 season, the Ice Bears moved to the new South Eastern Hockey League. Again, they finished as a runner-up in the playoffs to the Huntsville Channel Cats for 2003–2004. The team again moved hockey leagues and joined the new Southern Professional Hockey League. In the SPHL's first season, the Ice Bears won the regular season championship Commissioner's Cup but lost in the second round (after a first round bye) to the eventual champions for 2004–2005, the Columbus Cottonmouths.
The Knoxville Ice Bears overcame three 3rd-period deficits in four days to win all three games on the week, including a three-goal deficit against Peoria on Wednesday.
published: 28 Nov 2023
Knoxville Ice Bears Highlights; Oct. 21-22
Highlights of Knoxville's opening weekend home-and-home series against the Evansville Thunderbolts.
The Ice Bears defeated Evansville in Knoxville on Friday 4-2 before falling on the road 4-3.
Video courtesy of HockeyTV.
published: 24 Oct 2022
Knoxville Ice Bears 2023-24 Promo Schedule
Check out our 2023-24 Promotional Schedule! 28 great theme nights to enjoy at the Civic Coliseum this upcoming year!
MemBearships are available now! Call 525-7825 or visit knoxvilleicebears.com to book your season tickets today!
published: 07 Aug 2023
Ice Bears Highlights (12.09.23)
The Knoxville Ice Bears visited Macon for two games against the Mayhem over the weekend. On Friday, Knoxville scored three 3rd period goals to defeat Macon 3-0 with Marco Costantini recording a shutout in his first professional start. On Saturday, Costantini stopped 36 of 37 shots and Knoxville swept the weekend with a 4-1 victory.
published: 10 Dec 2023
Rivermen at Knoxville Ice Bears Highlights (11-22-23)
Highlights from Peoria's 6-5 contest in Knoxville on November 22, 2023.
published: 23 Nov 2023
The Knoxville Ice Bears | SPHL Hockey
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published: 04 Feb 2019
Ice Bears Highlights (11.11.23)
The Knoxville Ice Bears traveled to Huntsville and Pensacola for a three-game road trip against the Havoc and Ice Flyers.
The Ice Bears are back home on Friday, November 17 against the Evansville Thunderbolts for Military Appreciation Night. Tickets are available at www.knoxvilleicebears.com.
published: 12 Nov 2023
Knoxville Ice Bears 2023 Free Agent Camp Promo
The Knoxville Ice Bears begin their 22nd season in October! Gear up for Free Agent Camp for the opportunity to earn a roster spot and become an Ice Bear! This year's camp will take place on October 4-5 at the Knoxville Civic Coliseum. Interested prospects may register at:
https://knoxville-ice-bears.shoplightspeed.com/free-agent-camp-23-24.html
published: 23 Jun 2023
Knoxville Ice Bears square off against Roanoke
Roanoke managed to clinch the victory Tuesday evening.
published: 27 Dec 2023
Ice Bears Highlights (11.4.23)
The Knoxville Ice Bears faced the Fayetteville Marksmen for a home-and-home series.
The Ice Bears will next play at home on November 17 against the Evansville Thunderbolts for Military Appreciation Night and the annual Teddy Bear Toss. Tickets are available at www.knoxvilleicebears.com.
The Knoxville Ice Bears overcame three 3rd-period deficits in four days to win all three games on the week, including a three-goal deficit against Peoria on Wed...
The Knoxville Ice Bears overcame three 3rd-period deficits in four days to win all three games on the week, including a three-goal deficit against Peoria on Wednesday.
The Knoxville Ice Bears overcame three 3rd-period deficits in four days to win all three games on the week, including a three-goal deficit against Peoria on Wednesday.
Highlights of Knoxville's opening weekend home-and-home series against the Evansville Thunderbolts.
The Ice Bears defeated Evansville in Knoxville on Friday 4-...
Highlights of Knoxville's opening weekend home-and-home series against the Evansville Thunderbolts.
The Ice Bears defeated Evansville in Knoxville on Friday 4-2 before falling on the road 4-3.
Video courtesy of HockeyTV.
Highlights of Knoxville's opening weekend home-and-home series against the Evansville Thunderbolts.
The Ice Bears defeated Evansville in Knoxville on Friday 4-2 before falling on the road 4-3.
Video courtesy of HockeyTV.
Check out our 2023-24 Promotional Schedule! 28 great theme nights to enjoy at the Civic Coliseum this upcoming year!
MemBearships are available now! Call 525-7...
Check out our 2023-24 Promotional Schedule! 28 great theme nights to enjoy at the Civic Coliseum this upcoming year!
MemBearships are available now! Call 525-7825 or visit knoxvilleicebears.com to book your season tickets today!
Check out our 2023-24 Promotional Schedule! 28 great theme nights to enjoy at the Civic Coliseum this upcoming year!
MemBearships are available now! Call 525-7825 or visit knoxvilleicebears.com to book your season tickets today!
The Knoxville Ice Bears visited Macon for two games against the Mayhem over the weekend. On Friday, Knoxville scored three 3rd period goals to defeat Macon 3-0 ...
The Knoxville Ice Bears visited Macon for two games against the Mayhem over the weekend. On Friday, Knoxville scored three 3rd period goals to defeat Macon 3-0 with Marco Costantini recording a shutout in his first professional start. On Saturday, Costantini stopped 36 of 37 shots and Knoxville swept the weekend with a 4-1 victory.
The Knoxville Ice Bears visited Macon for two games against the Mayhem over the weekend. On Friday, Knoxville scored three 3rd period goals to defeat Macon 3-0 with Marco Costantini recording a shutout in his first professional start. On Saturday, Costantini stopped 36 of 37 shots and Knoxville swept the weekend with a 4-1 victory.
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The Knoxville Ice Bears traveled to Huntsville and Pensacola for a three-game road trip against the Havoc and Ice Flyers.
The Ice Bears are back home on Friday...
The Knoxville Ice Bears traveled to Huntsville and Pensacola for a three-game road trip against the Havoc and Ice Flyers.
The Ice Bears are back home on Friday, November 17 against the Evansville Thunderbolts for Military Appreciation Night. Tickets are available at www.knoxvilleicebears.com.
The Knoxville Ice Bears traveled to Huntsville and Pensacola for a three-game road trip against the Havoc and Ice Flyers.
The Ice Bears are back home on Friday, November 17 against the Evansville Thunderbolts for Military Appreciation Night. Tickets are available at www.knoxvilleicebears.com.
The Knoxville Ice Bears begin their 22nd season in October! Gear up for Free Agent Camp for the opportunity to earn a roster spot and become an Ice Bear! This y...
The Knoxville Ice Bears begin their 22nd season in October! Gear up for Free Agent Camp for the opportunity to earn a roster spot and become an Ice Bear! This year's camp will take place on October 4-5 at the Knoxville Civic Coliseum. Interested prospects may register at:
https://knoxville-ice-bears.shoplightspeed.com/free-agent-camp-23-24.html
The Knoxville Ice Bears begin their 22nd season in October! Gear up for Free Agent Camp for the opportunity to earn a roster spot and become an Ice Bear! This year's camp will take place on October 4-5 at the Knoxville Civic Coliseum. Interested prospects may register at:
https://knoxville-ice-bears.shoplightspeed.com/free-agent-camp-23-24.html
The Knoxville Ice Bears faced the Fayetteville Marksmen for a home-and-home series.
The Ice Bears will next play at home on November 17 against the Evansville ...
The Knoxville Ice Bears faced the Fayetteville Marksmen for a home-and-home series.
The Ice Bears will next play at home on November 17 against the Evansville Thunderbolts for Military Appreciation Night and the annual Teddy Bear Toss. Tickets are available at www.knoxvilleicebears.com.
The Knoxville Ice Bears faced the Fayetteville Marksmen for a home-and-home series.
The Ice Bears will next play at home on November 17 against the Evansville Thunderbolts for Military Appreciation Night and the annual Teddy Bear Toss. Tickets are available at www.knoxvilleicebears.com.
The Knoxville Ice Bears overcame three 3rd-period deficits in four days to win all three games on the week, including a three-goal deficit against Peoria on Wednesday.
Highlights of Knoxville's opening weekend home-and-home series against the Evansville Thunderbolts.
The Ice Bears defeated Evansville in Knoxville on Friday 4-2 before falling on the road 4-3.
Video courtesy of HockeyTV.
Check out our 2023-24 Promotional Schedule! 28 great theme nights to enjoy at the Civic Coliseum this upcoming year!
MemBearships are available now! Call 525-7825 or visit knoxvilleicebears.com to book your season tickets today!
The Knoxville Ice Bears visited Macon for two games against the Mayhem over the weekend. On Friday, Knoxville scored three 3rd period goals to defeat Macon 3-0 with Marco Costantini recording a shutout in his first professional start. On Saturday, Costantini stopped 36 of 37 shots and Knoxville swept the weekend with a 4-1 victory.
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The Knoxville Ice Bears traveled to Huntsville and Pensacola for a three-game road trip against the Havoc and Ice Flyers.
The Ice Bears are back home on Friday, November 17 against the Evansville Thunderbolts for Military Appreciation Night. Tickets are available at www.knoxvilleicebears.com.
The Knoxville Ice Bears begin their 22nd season in October! Gear up for Free Agent Camp for the opportunity to earn a roster spot and become an Ice Bear! This year's camp will take place on October 4-5 at the Knoxville Civic Coliseum. Interested prospects may register at:
https://knoxville-ice-bears.shoplightspeed.com/free-agent-camp-23-24.html
The Knoxville Ice Bears faced the Fayetteville Marksmen for a home-and-home series.
The Ice Bears will next play at home on November 17 against the Evansville Thunderbolts for Military Appreciation Night and the annual Teddy Bear Toss. Tickets are available at www.knoxvilleicebears.com.
The Knoxville Ice Bears are a professional ice hockey team. The team competes in the Southern Professional Hockey League. They play their home games at the Knoxville Civic Auditorium and Coliseum in Knoxville, Tennessee. The Ice Bears are coached by Mike Craigen, currently in his 5th season as head coach. The Ice Bears have made the playoffs in all 13 years of their existence. In 2006, the Ice Bears defeated the Florida Seals to take their first President's Cup. The Ice Bears won back to back Presidents Cup Championships in the 2007-08 and 2008-09 seasons. On April 18, 2015, the Ice Bears defeated the Mississippi RiverKings 4-2 to sweep the 2015 SPHL Finals and win their 4th Presidents Cup.
History
The Knoxville Ice Bears were founded in 2002 as a charter member of the Atlantic Coast Hockey League. After finishing as runner-up to the Orlando Seals in the 2002–2003 season, the Ice Bears moved to the new South Eastern Hockey League. Again, they finished as a runner-up in the playoffs to the Huntsville Channel Cats for 2003–2004. The team again moved hockey leagues and joined the new Southern Professional Hockey League. In the SPHL's first season, the Ice Bears won the regular season championship Commissioner's Cup but lost in the second round (after a first round bye) to the eventual champions for 2004–2005, the Columbus Cottonmouths.
"The Ice Flyers do not condone any of the actions related to the incident that occurred in the stands last Friday during the game against the Knoxville Ice Bears," Harris said in the statement.
PEORIA — The Peoria Rivermen will step aside with a new name for one game when they stage their annual re-brand night during the 2024-25 season ... 28 in a game against the Knoxville Ice Bears at Carver Arena ... And so the ghost of the past was created.
Terms of the deal were not disclosed in a release from the Admirals on Tuesday ...Carr began his coaching career in 2012 and was the SPHLCoach of the Year with the Knoxville Ice Bears in 2022. Carr was named an Admirals assistant coach in August 2022.
Carr, who took over as head coach eight games into last season, was previously brought in as an assistant coach at the start of the 2022 season after a successful five-year stint in the SPHL with the Knoxville Ice Bears.
Carr, who took over as head coach eight games into last season, was previously brought in as an assistant coach at the start of the 2022 season after a successful five-year stint in the SPHL with the Knoxville Ice Bears.
The Knoxville-based theater company attempts to reopen over the summer, then closes its venues again.The Knoxville Ice Bears, along with the nine other teams in the Southern ProfessionalHockey...