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]
Rivermen Outlast Griffins 4-3
Mar 4th, 2010
The Peoria Rivermen turned the page on February with a victory to begin the month of March. Pascal Pelletier’s goal with 4:19 remaining in the third period broke a 3-3 tie and sent the Rivermen to the 4-3 win over the Grand Rapids Griffins on Thursday at Carver Arena. [READ MORE]
Bowling and Breakaways :: Ice Time Online :: Episode 17
Mar 4th, 2010
On this week's show, goaltender Ben Bishop and forward Aaron Palushaj share their expertise on handling shootouts and breakaways, and the Rivermen pay a visit to Peoria's Town and Country Bowl for their annual charity bowling event. [READ MORE]
Rivermen Finish Season Series With Griffins :: 7 P.M.
Mar 4th, 2010
In their first game following the NHL trade deadline, the new-look Rivermen take to the ice to take on the Grand Rapids Griffins. After falling in their first three meetings, the Rivermen have taken the last four from the Red Wings affiliate. Click here for a game preview. [READ MORE]
Blues Assign Derek Armstrong to Peoria
Mar 3rd, 2010
Derek Armstrong played for the Blues in Colorado on Tuesday night and was reassigned to the Rivermen on Wednesday. Armstrong has 22 points in just 30 games for the Rivermen this season while he has appeared in six contests for St. Louis. [READ MORE]
Blues Assign Armstrong to Peoria
Mar 3rd, 2010
In order to view this page you need JavaScript and Flash Player 9+ support! ST. LOUIS – St. Louis Blues President John Davidson announced Wednesday the club has assigned forward Derek Armstrong to the Blues’ American Hockey Leagu... [READ MORE]
Deadline 'Not Overly Busy' for Blues
Mar 3rd, 2010
John Davidson said the Blues weren't "overly busy" when it comes to... [READ MORE]
Pierre-Cedric Labrie Headed to Peoria for Yan Stastny
Mar 3rd, 2010
St. Louis Blues President John Davidson announced today the club has acquired forward Pierre-Cedric Labrie from the Vancouver Canucks in exchange for Yan Stastny. Labrie will report to the Peoria Rivermen. Labrie has played in 45 games this season with the AHL's Manitoba Moose, recording six points including five goals and one assist to go along with 69 penalty minutes. [READ MORE]
