What league does Peoria Rivermen play in?

Peoria Rivermen play in the SPHL.

When was Peoria Rivermen founded?

Peoria Rivermen was founded in 1982 in Peoria, IL, USA, USA.

Where is Peoria Rivermen based?

Peoria Rivermen is based in Peoria, IL, USA.

Who is the head coach of Peoria Rivermen?

The head coach of Peoria Rivermen is Jean-Guy Trudel.

Who is the captain of Peoria Rivermen?

The captain of Peoria Rivermen is Alec Baer.

What arena does Peoria Rivermen play in?

Peoria Rivermen play their home games at Carver Arena in Peoria, IL, USA.

What are the team colors of Peoria Rivermen?

The team colors of Peoria Rivermen are Navy + Red + Gold + White.

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2024-2025 Season

Peoria Rivermen were 40-10-6 in the 2024-25 SPHL season with 86 points, 1st overall.

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2024-2025 Peoria Rivermen Roster

Peoria Rivermen — 2024-2025 Roster
	#	Player	A	Born	Birthplace	HT	WT	S
GOALTENDERS
	#1	Trevor Babin (G)Loan	28	1998	Philadelphia, PA, USA	6'1"	165	R
	#30	Mason Beaupit (G)	23	2003	Surrey, BC, CAN	6'6"	205	L
	#1	Jack Bostedt (G)Loan	27	1999	Janesville, WI, USA	6'2"	194	L
	#30	Ricky Gonzalez (G)Loan	29	1997	Davison, MI, USA	6'0"	170	L
	#1	Troy Kobryn (G)	27	1999	Hillsborough, NJ, USA	6'0"	196	L
	#30	Nick Latinovich (G)	29	1997	Maple, ON, CAN	6'3"	205	L
	#31	Colby Muise (G)	28	1998	Yarmouth, NS, CAN	6'0"	179	L
	#1	Brandon Perrone (G)	28	1998	Hauppauge, NY, USA	5'10"	165	L
	#30	Dysen Skinner (G)Loan	27	1999	Billings, MT, USA	6'1"	190	L
DEFENSEMEN
	#4	Ayodele Adeniye (D)	27	1999	Columbus, OH, USA	6'7"	205	R
	#61	John Aonso (D/F)	27	1999	Toronto, ON, CAN	6'2"	205	L
	#14	Nicholas Aromatario (D)	27	1999	Woodbridge, ON, CAN	6'0"	185	L
	#18	Braydon Barker (D/F)	29	1996	Camrose, AB, CAN	6'2"	190	R
	#15	Renat Dadadzhanov (D)	27	1999	Moskva, RUS	6'3"	216	L
	#18	Ryan Devine (D)	34	1992	Wayne, PA, USA	5'4"	225	L
	#4	Kylar Fenton (D)	26	2000	Milwaukee, WI, USA	6'2"	185	R
	#7	Michael Ferrandino (D)	26	2000	Lisle, IL, USA	5'11"	190	R
	#14	Jordan Gagnon (D)Loan	25	2001	Leduc, AB, CAN	6'0"	170	L
	#5	Timur Gavrilovich (D)Loan	27	1999	Minsk, BLR	6'6"	229	L
	#15	Marko Jakovljevic (D)	25	2000	Brantford, ON, CAN	6'4"	207	L
	#28	Gehrig Lindberg (D)Loan	23	2002	East Aurora, NY, USA	6'1"	190	-
	#5	Cale List (D)	28	1998	Petawawa, ON, CAN	6'3"	194	L
	#2	Josh Martin (D)	27	1999	Brownstown, MI, USA	6'3"	205	R
	#15	Laudon Poellinger (D)	26	2000	La Crescent, MN, USA	6'3"	225	L
	#5	Brenden Rons (D)	28	1998	Farmington Hills, MI, USA	6'5"	220	L
	#25	Brian Scoville (D)	27	1999	Agawam, MA, USA	6'3"	216	L
	#4	Chase Spencer (D)	27	1999	Georgetown, ON, CAN	6'2"	194	R
	#19	Zach Wilkie (D/W)	29	1997	Villa Park, IL, USA	6'2"	209	L
FORWARDS
	#12	Nathan Adrian (F)	26	1999	Roseau, MN, USA	6'1"	205	L
	#14	Alex Ambrosio (F)	29	1997	Burnaby, BC, CAN	5'10"	174	L
	#14	Fletcher Anderson (RW/C)	26	2000	Thunder Bay, ON, CAN	5'11"	185	R
	#91	Alec Baer (C)"C"	29	1997	St. Louis Park, MN, USA	5'10"	181	R
	#26	Carson Baptiste (F)Loan	23	2002	Maskwacis, AB, CAN	6'0"	165	R
	#71	Cayden Cahill (RW)	30	1996	Anchorage, AK, USA	5'9"	170	R
	#16	Daniel Chartrand (F)Loan	29	1997	Dauphin, MB, CAN	5'11"	170	L
	#61	Cole Crowder (LW)	24	2002	Sudbury, ON, CAN	6'5"	220	L
	#21	Garrett Devine (F)	28	1997	Windsor, CO, USA	6'1"	205	L
	#7	Joseph Drapluk (F/D)	32	1994	Pembroke Pines, FL, USA	5'10"	170	L
	#61	Mike Egan (F)	29	1997	Billerica, MA, USA	5'11"	181	R
	#11	Jordan Ernst (LW/RW)	29	1997	Mokena, IL, USA	6'0"	209	L
	#61	Charles Farmer (LW)	27	1999	Blainville, QC, CAN	5'9"	161	R
	#10	Carlos Fornaris (F)	31	1995	Miami, FL, USA	5'9"	168	L
	#71	Griffen Fox (C/W)	26	2000	Brantford, ON, CAN	6'1"	190	L
	#27	Mike Gelatt (F)"A"	29	1997	Middletown, NJ, USA	6'2"	209	R
	#7	Nick Gullo (F)Loan	32	1994	Penfield, NY, USA	5'6"	165	L
	#7	Tyler Ho (RW)	26	2000	North Vancouver, BC, CAN	6'0"	185	R
	#14	Ryan Hunter (F)	24	2001	Toronto, ON, CAN	6'2"	185	L
	#61	John Kaljian (F)	27	1999	South Lyon, MI, USA	6'1"	214	L
	#12	Jacob King (F)	26	2000	Mississauga, ON, CAN	5'10"	181	R
	#16	Tyler Kobryn (RW)	29	1997	Hillsborough, NJ, USA	6'3"	227	R
	#26	Alex Koopmeiners (LW/C)	34	1992	St. Cloud, MN, USA	5'11"	190	L
	#8	Michael McChesney (C/RW)	28	1998	Dickinson, ND, USA	5'11"	185	R
	#28	Zack Nazzarett (LW)	26	2000	Cheektowaga, NY, USA	5'8"	154	R
	#40	J.M. Piotrowski (F)	31	1995	Dallas, TX, USA	6'2"	190	R
	#28	Andrew Poulias (C)	27	1999	Whitby, ON, CAN	5'8"	174	R
	#16	Zachary Purcell (F)	26	2000	Aurora, CO, USA	5'9"	165	R
	#61	Brendan Ronan (F)	27	1999	Saugus, MA, USA	6'2"	176	-
	#12	Frankie Trazzera (LW)	28	1998	Keller, TX, USA	6'4"	205	L
	#25	Tristan Trudel (F)	23	2002	Peoria, IL, USA	6'5"	234	L
	#5	Jake Vaughan (F)Loan	27	1999	Colorado Springs, CO, USA	6'5"	209	R
	#12	Jordan Venegoni (F)	26	2000	Livonia, MI, USA	6'0"	185	R
Position: G: 2, D: 14, F: 20Av Age: 26.28 yearsAv Ht: 6'1"Av Wt: 194 lbsCompare with other teams »

2024-2025 Peoria Rivermen Staff

GM/Head CoachJean-Guy Trudel
Asst. CoachEric Levine
Athletic TrainerAllison Beazley
Dir. of BroadcastingJason Ruff
Dir. of CommunicationsJason Ruff
Dir.Andrew Cohen
Equipment ManagerTrevor McClary
Franchise OwnerBart Rogers
Franchise OwnerBill Yuill
VP. of Business OperationsJosh Morin
VP. of Business OperationsKatie Pogeman

Team Staff History

2024-2025 Peoria Rivermen Captains

"C"

Alec Baer

"A"

Mike Gelatt

Team Captaincy History

2024-2025 Peoria Rivermen Demographics

Peoria Rivermen Facts

Plays in: Southern Professional Hockey League
Team Colors: Navy + Red + Gold + White
Town: Peoria, IL, USA Map
Founded: 1982

2024-2025 Peoria Rivermen Roster Facts

Nationalities

38 players
21 players
1 player
1 player

Experience

Peoria Rivermen: 2 126 GP
AHL: 1 GP

Affiliated Team(s)

Arena Information

Arena Name: Carver Arena
Location: Peoria, IL, USA
Capacity: 10 129
Construction Year: 1982

Peoria Rivermen Games

Peoria Rivermen — 2024-2025 Games
date	home	visiting	score	league
11/14/2026 07:15 PM GMT-6	Peoria Rivermen	Evansville Thunderbolts	-	SPHL
11/13/2026 07:05 PM GMT-6	Evansville Thunderbolts	Peoria Rivermen	-	SPHL
11/06/2026 07:15 PM GMT-6	Peoria Rivermen	Pee Dee IceCats	7 - 2	SPHL
10/31/2026 07:15 PM GMT-5	Peoria Rivermen	Pee Dee IceCats	3 - 2	SPHL
10/30/2026 07:15 PM GMT-5	Peoria Rivermen	Pee Dee IceCats	1 - 2 (OT 61:32)	SPHL

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Latest Transactions

Peoria Rivermen — Latest Transactions
Date	Status		Player	Team	Source
11/08/2026	Confirmed	leaving	Davis Kirkendall (F)	Evansville Thunderbolts	Details
11/07/2026	Confirmed	joining	Carter Poulin (D)	Evansville Thunderbolts	Details
11/05/2026	Confirmed	leaving	Jordan Ernst (F)	Monroe Moccasins	Details
10/28/2026	Confirmed	joining	Michael Ferrandino (D)	Worcester Railers	Details
10/21/2026	Confirmed	joining	Davis Kirkendall (F)	Quad City Storm	Details
10/16/2026	Confirmed	leaving	Alex Davis (D)	Fayetteville Marksmen	Details
10/10/2026	Confirmed	leaving	T.J. Koufis (F)	Bloomington Bison	Details
10/06/2026	Confirmed	joining	Everett Pietila (F)	Lake Superior State Univ.	Details

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Peoria Rivermen History and Standings

Peoria Rivermen — Season History
season	league	GP	W	L	T	OTW	OTL	GF	GA	PTS	PPG	rank	postseason
2026-2027	SPHL	5	3	1	-	-	1	17	10	10	2	7	-
2025-2026	SPHL	58	38	17	-	-	3	159	111	79	1.36	1	Final loss
2024-2025	SPHL	56	40	10	-	-	6	216	122	86	1.54	1	Semifinal loss
2023-2024	SPHL	56	37	14	-	-	5	192	139	79	1.41	2	Champion
2022-2023	SPHL	57	39	14	-	-	4	217	137	82	1.44	1	Semifinal loss
2021-2022	SPHL	56	38	11	-	-	7	219	126	83	1.48	3	Champion
2020-2021	SPHL	0	0	0	-	-	0	0	0	0	-	Withdrawn	-
2019-2020	SPHL	46	33	8	-	-	5	150	105	71	1.54	1	Playoffs Cancelled
2018-2019	SPHL	56	35	7	-	5	9	201	123	124	2.21	1	Quarterfinal loss
2017-2018	SPHL	56	38	13	-	-	5	211	154	81	1.45	1	Final loss
2016-2017	SPHL	56	27	13	-	5	11	182	145	75	1.34	2	Final loss
2015-2016	SPHL	56	39	12	-	-	5	196	125	83	1.48	1	Final loss
2014-2015	SPHL	56	36	17	-	-	3	186	149	75	1.34	1	Quarterfinal loss
2013-2014	SPHL	56	30	18	-	-	8	154	144	68	1.21	3	Quarterfinal loss
2012-2013	AHL	76	23	35	-	10	8	183	218	74	0.97	5	Did not make playoffs
2011-2012	AHL	76	31	33	-	8	4	217	207	82	1.08	4	Did not make playoffs
2010-2011	AHL	80	42	30	-	3	5	223	218	92	1.15	3	Conference QF loss
2009-2010	AHL	80	26	33	-	12	9	233	248	85	1.06	5	Did not make playoffs
2008-2009	AHL	80	34	31	-	9	6	215	211	92	1.15	2	Division Semifinal loss
2007-2008	AHL	80	31	33	-	7	9	247	242	85	1.06	7	Did not make playoffs
2006-2007	AHL	80	30	33	-	7	10	221	242	84	1.05	5	Did not make playoffs
2005-2006	AHL	80	36	26	-	10	8	253	226	100	1.25	3	Conference QF loss
2004-2005	ECHL	72	38	26	-	-	8	213	177	84	1.17	5	Did not make playoffs
2003-2004	ECHL	72	45	18	-	-	9	244	177	99	1.38	3	Division Final loss
2002-2003	ECHL	72	48	17	-	-	7	241	181	103	1.43	2	Division Semifinal loss
2001-2002	ECHL	72	41	23	-	-	8	206	179	90	1.25	2	Division Semifinal loss
2000-2001	ECHL	72	45	17	-	-	10	238	182	100	1.39	1	Conference Final loss
1999-2000	ECHL	70	45	20	-	-	5	273	216	95	1.36	1	Champion
1998-1999	ECHL	70	39	25	-	-	6	243	230	84	1.2	2	Conference QF loss
1997-1998	ECHL	70	44	19	-	-	7	296	213	95	1.36	1	Conference QF loss

Where Are They Now?

Played in the team during season

Peoria Rivermen — Where Are They Now
#	player	season	team	league	GP	G	A	PTS	PIM
1.	Alex Gagnon (F)	2026-2027	EHC Klostersee	Regionalliga	11	8	22	30	2
2.	Tyler Barrow (F)	2026-2027	Columbus River Dragons	FPHL	8	5	15	20	27
3.	Charles Farmer (F)	2026-2027	Basingstoke Bison	NIHL	17	9	10	19	4
4.	Adam Cracknell (F)	2026-2027	HK Poprad	Extraliga	16	7	12	19	2
5.	Michael Pelech (F)	2026-2027	Sheffield Steeldogs	NIHL	16	5	11	16	12
6.	Nick Miglio (F)	2026-2027	Hannover Scorpions	Oberliga	14	5	8	13	15
7.	Jaden Schwartz (F)	2026-2027	Colorado Avalanche	NHL	18	7	5	12	6
8.	Ben Blasko (F)	2026-2027	Tamworth Sabres	NPHL	5	5	7	12	4
9.	Gabriel Lévesque (F)	2026-2027	Farnham Cuisine Action	LHSE	8	4	8	12	4
10.	Tomas Kana (F)	2026-2027	HK Opava	2. liga	11	4	8	12	10

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Average Height, Weight, Age Per Season

Peoria Rivermen — Roster Demographics
Season	Roster	Height	Weight	Age
2026-2027	View Roster	6'0"	185 lbs	26.35
2025-2026	View Roster	6'1"	192 lbs	27.05
2024-2025	View Roster	6'1"	194 lbs	26.28
2023-2024	View Roster	6'1"	192 lbs	27.41
2022-2023	View Roster	6'0"	190 lbs	27.55

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Regular Season

Franchise All-Time Points

Peoria Rivermen — Franchise All-Time Points
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Doug Evans (F)	628	243	477	720
2.	Michel Mongeau (F)	328	165	282	447
3.	Alec Hagaman (F)	447	181	256	437
4.	Grant Rezansoff (F)	371	135	217	352
5.	Alec Baer (F)	289	110	222	332

Franchise All-Time Goals

Peoria Rivermen — Franchise All-Time Goals
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Doug Evans (F)	628	243	477	720
2.	Alec Hagaman (F)	447	181	256	437
3.	Michel Mongeau (F)	328	165	282	447
4.	Grant Rezansoff (F)	371	135	217	352
5.	Dave Thomlinson (F)	277	134	153	287

Franchise All-Time Assists

Peoria Rivermen — Franchise All-Time Assists
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Doug Evans (F)	628	243	477	720
2.	Michel Mongeau (F)	328	165	282	447
3.	Alec Hagaman (F)	447	181	256	437
4.	Alec Baer (F)	289	110	222	332
5.	Grant Rezansoff (F)	371	135	217	352

Franchise All-Time Penalty Min.

Peoria Rivermen — Franchise All-Time Penalty Min.
#	Player	GP	G	TP	PIM
1.	Doug Evans (F)	628	243	720	1267
2.	Alec Hagaman (F)	447	181	437	1258
3.	Trevor Baker (F)	297	82	199	986
4.	Jason Lawmaster (D)	181	36	102	839
5.	Kelly Chase (F)	109	35	78	760

Franchise All-Time Games Played

Peoria Rivermen — Franchise All-Time Games Played
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Doug Evans (F)	628	243	477	720
2.	Alec Hagaman (F)	447	181	256	437
3.	Richard Pion (F)	376	79	162	241
4.	Grant Rezansoff (F)	371	135	217	352
5.	Ron Hoover (F)	359	114	106	220

Franchise All-Time Points Per Game

Peoria Rivermen — Franchise All-Time Points Per Game
#	Player	GP	G	TP	PPG
1.	Cliff Ronning (F)	12	11	31	2.58
2.	Zachary Purcell (F)	2	2	5	2.50
3.	Brent Cullaton (F)	7	8	16	2.29
4.	David Bruce (F)	60	64	116	1.93
5.	Tony Hrkac (F)	45	30	81	1.80

Franchise All-Time Points Per Season

Peoria Rivermen — Franchise All-Time Points Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Michel Mongeau (F)	1989-1990	IHL	73	39	78	117	1.60	53
2.	David Bruce (F)	1990-1991	IHL	60	64	52	116	1.93	78
3.	Ron Handy (F)	1987-1988	IHL	78	53	63	116	1.49	61
4.	Nelson Emerson (F)	1990-1991	IHL	73	36	79	115	1.58	91
5.	Jean-Guy Trudel (F)	1997-1998	ECHL	62	39	74	113	1.82	147

Franchise All-Time Goals Per Season

Peoria Rivermen — Franchise All-Time Goals Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	David Bruce (F)	1990-1991	IHL	60	64	52	116	1.93	78
2.	Paul Fenton (F)	1982-1983	IHL	82	60	51	111	1.35	53
3.	Ron Handy (F)	1987-1988	IHL	78	53	63	116	1.49	61
4.	Dave Thomlinson (F)	1990-1991	IHL	80	53	54	107	1.34	107
5.	Jim Vesey (F)	1988-1989	IHL	76	47	46	93	1.22	137

Franchise All-Time Assists Per Season

Peoria Rivermen — Franchise All-Time Assists Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Nelson Emerson (F)	1990-1991	IHL	73	36	79	115	1.58	91
2.	Michel Mongeau (F)	1989-1990	IHL	73	39	78	117	1.60	53
3.	Jean-Guy Trudel (F)	1997-1998	ECHL	62	39	74	113	1.82	147
4.	Michel Mongeau (F)	1990-1991	IHL	73	41	65	106	1.45	114
5.	Brad Kempthorne (F)	1982-1983	IHL	69	39	65	104	1.51	101

Franchise All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season

Peoria Rivermen — Franchise All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Kelly Chase (F)	1990-1991	IHL	61	20	34	54	0.89	406
2.	Ken Boone (F)	1998-1999	ECHL	61	3	4	7	0.11	318
3.	Tony Twist (F)	1988-1989	IHL	67	3	8	11	0.16	312
4.	Brad Voth (F)	2002-2003	ECHL	54	1	4	5	0.09	283
5.	Kelly Chase (F)	1988-1989	IHL	38	14	7	21	0.55	278