Slow Start, Strong Finish in 4-3 Win Over Aeros
Mar 12th, 2010
The Peoria Rivermen trailed the Houston Aeros 2-0 in the opening 10 minutes but rallied to win 4-3 at the Toyota Center on Friday night. Chris Porter’s goal with only 3:13 remaining in regulation broke a 2-2 tie while Nicholas Drazenovic added his second of the night minutes later on an empty net. [READ MORE]
Blues Go Silver, Green for Mar. 16 Game
Mar 12th, 2010
The Blues will honor Erik Johnson and David Backes prior to the Mar. 16 game ... [READ MORE]
Game No. 66 Tonight in Houston :: 7:35 P.M.
Mar 12th, 2010
After starting the Texas swing 0-1-1, the Rivermen try to get back on the winning track against the Houston Aeros. Peoria is nine points out of a playoff spot and just three points ahead of the Aeros in the standings. Click here for a preview of tonight's game... [READ MORE]
Rivermen Legends Invade Ice Time Online :: Episode 18
Mar 11th, 2010
This week Ice Time Online gives you inside access to Saturday night's Legends Game at Carver Arena. Watch and listen as Duane Derksen and Jason Christie wear microphones during the game. Plus a look at the Rivermen record setting Free Food Night which brought in 10,129 fans [READ MORE]
Rivermen Announce Clear Day List
Mar 11th, 2010
The Peoria Rivermen, proud American Hockey League affiliate of the St. Louis Blues, have announced to their 2009-10 Clear Day roster. It is comprised of the maximum 20 players and two goaltenders. According to AHL by-laws, only those players listed on a team’s Clear Day roster are eligible to compete in the remainder of the 2009-10 AHL regular season and in the 2010 Calder Cup Playoffs, unless emergency conditions arise as a result of recall, injury or suspension. [READ MORE]
Stars Slip Past Peoria 3-2
Mar 10th, 2010
The Peoria Rivermen had seven chances on the power play Wednesday night but converted just once in a 3-2 loss to the Texas Stars at Cedar Park Center. The Rivermen held leads of 1-0 and 2-1 but Aaron Gagnon’s goal at 5:26 of the third broke a 2-2 tie to send his team to victory. Lars Eller (above) stayed hot and extended his point streak to five games. [READ MORE]
Texas Trip Moves to Cedar Park Center :: 7:30 P.M.
Mar 10th, 2010
One night after a disappointing 6-5 overtime loss to San Antonio, the Rivermen move down the road to Cedar Park to face the Texas Stars tonight. The Rivermen are just seven points out of a playoff spot and are 4-1-0-1 against Texas this season. Click here for a preview of tonight's game... [READ MORE]
Four-Goal Comeback Ends in 6-5 Overtime Loss to Rampage
Mar 9th, 2010
The Peoria Rivermen scored the final four goals of regulation to force overtime but fell 6-5 to the San Antonio Rampage at the AT&T Center on Tuesday night. Pascal Pelletier (goal, two assists) and Brett Sonne (three assists) led the attack for the Rivermen while Joe Fallon made 22 saves in relief of Ben Bishop in goal. [READ MORE]
Rivermen and Rampage Faceoff Tonight in San Antonio :: 7 P.M.
Mar 9th, 2010
After winning their first three meetings, the Rivermen have dropped back-to-back contests to the San Antonio Rampage. Peoria and San Antonio are tied for fifth place in the standings with 67 points, eight back of the final playoff spot. Click here for a preview of tonight's game... [READ MORE]
Rivermen Weekly Release 03.08.10
Mar 8th, 2010
The Rivermen put together their first perfect week since December with three wins against Grand Rapids, Lake Erie and Milwaukee. Lars Eller led the way with six points over the three games and the Rivermen set a new team attendance record with 10,129 fans at the game on Saturday night. Click here for a look back at the week that was and a glance ahead to Peoria's four games in Texas this week. [READ MORE]
Rivermen Rattle Off Third Straight Win to Start Trip
Mar 7th, 2010
The Peoria Rivermen moved within eight points of a potential playoff spot with a 4-2 victory over the fourth-place Milwaukee Admirals at the Bradley Center on Sunday afternoon. Cam Paddock gave Peoria two different two-goal leads in the third period as Joe Fallon stopped 29 shots in his Rivermen debut. [READ MORE]
Rivermen Set Attendance Record in 3-1 Win Over Monsters
Mar 6th, 2010
A 15-year-old attendance record fell on Saturday night as the 10,129 fans watched the Peoria Rivermen defeat the Lake Erie Monsters 3-1 at Carver Arena. The previous attendance record for professional hockey in Peoria was 9,427 set back on March 4, 1995. Lars Eller had a hand in all three Rivermen goals, as he scored the first and assisted on the final two. [READ MORE]
Pietrangelo Named Top Prospect
Mar 6th, 2010
In order to view this page you need JavaScript and Flash Player 9+ support! Blues defenseman Alex Pietrangelo was selected by The Hockey News as the No. 1 NHL prospect in it's Future Watch 2010 feature. According to Brian Costello of THN,... [READ MORE]
Rivermen Pack the House Against Monsters :: 7 P.M.
Mar 6th, 2010
A record crowd is expected for the Rivermen and the Lake Erie Monsters tonight. Peoria is in search of back-to-back wins in their last home game before a seven-game road trip while the Monsters are 1-1-0 in the first two games of their seve-game swing. Peoria is a perfect 4-0-0-0 against Lake Erie all-time at Carver Arena. [READ MORE]
Limited Seats Remaining for Saturday's Game
Mar 5th, 2010
Peoria Rivermen COO Josh Morin announced today that Saturday’s game between the Rivermen and the Lake Erie Monsters has less than 200 tickets remaining. The game, which features free food for everyone in attendance, has an expected crowd of close to 10,000 fans. For tickets contact the Rivermen office at 309-676-1040. [READ MORE]
