What league does Knoxville Ice Bears play in?

Knoxville Ice Bears play in the SPHL.

When was Knoxville Ice Bears founded?

Knoxville Ice Bears was founded in 2002 in Knoxville, TN, USA, USA.

Where is Knoxville Ice Bears based?

Knoxville Ice Bears is based in Knoxville, TN, USA.

Who is the head coach of Knoxville Ice Bears?

The head coach of Knoxville Ice Bears is John Gurskis.

Who is the captain of Knoxville Ice Bears?

The captain of Knoxville Ice Bears is Jimmy Soper.

What arena does Knoxville Ice Bears play in?

Knoxville Ice Bears play their home games at Knoxville Civic Auditorium and Coliseum in Knoxville, TN, USA.

Who is the general manager of Knoxville Ice Bears?

The general manager of Knoxville Ice Bears is Dave Feather.

What are the team colors of Knoxville Ice Bears?

The team colors of Knoxville Ice Bears are Black + Purple + Orange.

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2025-2026 Knoxville Ice Bears Roster

	#	Player	A	Born	Birthplace	HT	WT	S	CTRCT
GOALTENDERS
	#35	Logan Flodell (G)	29	1997	Regina, SK, CAN	183	82	R	25/26
	#30	Connor Green (G)	27	1999	New Port Richey, FL, USA	186	91	L	Loan
	#1	Stephen Mundinger (G)	30	1995	Smithtown, NY, USA	203	113	L	25/26
	#35	Cristian Wong-Ramos (G)	25	2000	Alameda, CA, USA	183	84	L	Loan
DEFENSEMEN
	#4	Troy Button (D)	29	1997	Royal Oak, MI, USA	188	95	R	25/26
	#42	Tim Faulkner (D)	29	1996	New Baden, IL, USA	193	98	L	25/26
	#6	Sean Henry (D)	25	2001	White Lake, MI, USA	185	88	L	25/26
	#7	Jarrett Kup (D)	32	1993	Rosseau, ON, CAN	183	84	L	25/26
	#47	Robin Liljekvist (D)	25	2000	Stockholm, SWE	205	105	L	25/26
	#18	Billy Roche (D)	28	1997	Braintree, MA, USA	188	95	R	25/26
	#74	Kyle Soper (D/LW)	28	1997	Waterloo, ON, CAN	183	69	L	25/26
	#10	Cameron Tobey (D)	26	1999	Falmouth, MA, USA	188	95	L	25/26
	#20	Carson Vance (D)	30	1996	Tempe, AZ, USA	180	82	L	25/26
FORWARDS
	#44	Mitch Atkins (F)	31	1994	Kitchener, ON, CAN	183	86	R	25/26
	#22	Jason Brancheau (F)	26	1999	Ecorse, MI, USA	173	70	R	25/26
	#27	Nicholas Cafarelli (F)	24	2001	Middleton, MA, USA	178	84	R	25/26
	#17	Denver Craig (F)	21	2004	Carp, ON, CAN	191	95	R	Loan
	#14	Davide Gaeta (LW)	24	2001	Ambrì, SUI	182	81	L	25/26
		Lucas Helland (F)	24	2001	Billings, MT, USA	191	82	R	25/26
	#29	Frank Ireland (F)	25	2001	Easton, MA, USA	180	84	L	25/26
	#28	Timmy Kent (F)	26	1999	Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA	168	77	R	24/25
		Drew King (C)	29	1997	Marietta, GA, USA	183	86	R
	#28	Andrew Kurapov (F)	26	1999	Corvallis, OR, USA	178	77	R	25/26
	#23	Ryan Kuzmich (F)	25	2000	Norton, MA, USA	187	93	R	25/26
	#21	Paxton Leroux (LW/RW)	33	1993	Peterborough, ON, CAN	191	93	L	25/26
	#91	Dawson McKinney (C)	23	2002	Binbrook, ON, CAN	183	89	R	25/26
	#8	Derek Osik (C)	28	1998	Shrewsbury, MA, USA	183	80	R	25/26
	#13	Jimmy Soper (LW)"C"	31	1995	Waterloo, ON, CAN	185	82	L	25/26
	#17	Brayden Stannard (C/LW)	23	2002	Bark River, MI, USA	191	84	L	25/26
	#16	Blake Tosto (F)	26	1999	Bloomfield Hills, MI, USA	175	80	R	25/26
	#11	Jared Westcott (C/LW)	26	1999	Imperial, MO, USA	185	91	L	25/26
	#3	Tyler Williams (C)	25	2000	South Lyon, MI, USA	176	79	L	25/26

Position: G: 4, D: 9, F: 19Av Age: 26.84 yearsAv Ht: 184.72 cmAv Wt: 86.69 kgCompare with other teams »

2025-2026 Knoxville Ice Bears Staff

Head CoachJohn Gurskis
Asst. CoachJason Price
General ManagerDave Feather
CEOMike Murray
Dir. of BroadcastingJoel Silverberg
Equipment ManagerJason Schweinsberg
Franchise OwnerRobert Dyer
Franchise OwnerKendra Dyer
Franchise OwnerJohn Langley
Head Athletic TrainerRachel Jackson

Team Staff History

2025-2026 Knoxville Ice Bears Captains

"C"

Jimmy Soper

Team Captaincy History

Knoxville Ice Bears Facts

Plays in: Southern Professional Hockey League
Team Colors: Black + Purple + Orange
Town: Knoxville, TN, USA Map
Founded: 2002

2025-2026 Knoxville Ice Bears Roster Facts

Nationalities

22 players
8 players
1 player
1 player

Experience

Knoxville Ice Bears: 1 528 GP
HockeyAllsvenskan: 5 GP
AHL: 8 GP
NL: 2 GP

Affiliated Team(s)

Arena Information

Arena Name: Knoxville Civic Auditorium and Coliseum
Location: Knoxville, TN, USA
Capacity: 5 500
Construction Year: 1961

Knoxville Ice Bears Games

date	home	visiting	score	league
04/04/2026 22:00 UTC	Knoxville Ice Bears	Birmingham Bulls	-	SPHL
03/04/2026 23:30 UTC	Knoxville Ice Bears	Birmingham Bulls	-	SPHL
28/03/2026 22:00 UTC	Macon Mayhem	Knoxville Ice Bears	2 - 4	SPHL
27/03/2026 23:00 UTC	Macon Mayhem	Knoxville Ice Bears	4 - 1	SPHL
22/03/2026 19:00 UTC	Fayetteville Marksmen	Knoxville Ice Bears	1 - 4	SPHL

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29/03/2026

loan

Eric Olson (F)

Leaving forOrlando Solar Bears

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25/03/2026

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Eric Olson (F)

Joining fromTahoe Knight Monsters

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22/03/2026

loan

Ryan Orgel (D)

Leaving forMaine Mariners

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20/03/2026

confirmed

Mitch Atkins (F)

Joining fromTavistock Royals

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confirmed

Lucas Helland (F)

Joining fromAdirondack Thunder

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confirmed

Frank Ireland (F)

Joining fromStonehill College

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19/03/2026

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Ryan Orgel (D)

Joining fromSouth Carolina Stingrays

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13/03/2026

confirmed

Hlib Varava (D)

Leaving forWatertown Wolves

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Knoxville Ice Bears History and Standings

season	league	GP	W	L	T	OTW	OTL	GF	GA	PTS	PPG	rank	postseason
2025-2026	SPHL	56	27	25	-	-	4	144	161	58	1.04	7	-
2024-2025	SPHL	56	25	24	-	-	7	152	186	57	1.02	6	Final loss
2023-2024	SPHL	56	16	36	-	-	4	128	231	36	0.64	10	Did not make playoffs
2022-2023	SPHL	57	32	22	-	-	3	221	199	67	1.18	6	Quarterfinal loss
2021-2022	SPHL	56	42	10	-	-	4	220	136	88	1.57	1	Quarterfinal loss
2020-2021	SPHL	42	24	14	-	-	4	128	103	52	1.24	2	Semifinal loss
2019-2020	SPHL	48	26	17	-	-	5	165	154	57	1.19	6	Playoffs Cancelled
2018-2019	SPHL	56	24	21	-	5	6	169	166	87	1.55	4	Semifinal loss
2017-2018	SPHL	56	30	20	-	-	6	205	182	66	1.18	5	Semifinal loss
2016-2017	SPHL	56	19	20	-	10	7	175	178	65	1.16	6	Quarterfinal loss
2015-2016	SPHL	56	29	21	-	-	6	163	165	64	1.14	5	Quarterfinal loss
2014-2015	SPHL	56	31	22	-	-	3	159	166	65	1.16	5	Champion
2013-2014	SPHL	56	25	24	-	-	7	157	163	57	1.02	7	Semifinal loss
2012-2013	SPHL	53	33	19	-	-	4	180	157	70	1.32	4	Semifinal loss
2011-2012	SPHL	56	32	16	-	-	8	208	170	72	1.29	3	Semifinal loss
2010-2011	SPHL	56	27	29	-	-	-	186	187	54	0.96	6	Quarterfinal loss
2009-2010	SPHL	56	30	23	-	-	3	228	199	63	1.13	4	Semifinal loss
2008-2009	SPHL	60	35	16	-	-	9	216	171	79	1.32	1	Champion
2007-2008	SPHL	52	32	16	-	-	4	199	169	68	1.31	1	Champion
2006-2007	SPHL	56	33	19	-	-	4	219	185	70	1.25	3	Semifinal loss
2005-2006	SPHL	56	36	14	-	-	6	262	192	78	1.39	1	Champion
2004-2005	SPHL	56	34	22	0	-	-	235	185	68	1.21	1	Semifinal loss
2003-2004	SEHL	56	26	30	0	-	-	201	195	52	0.93	2	Final loss
2002-2003	ACHL	59	36	21	-	-	2	231	186	68	1.15	2	Final loss

Knoxville Ice Bears Stars And Cult Players

Kevin Swider (F)

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