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SPHL
- League status: Active
- English name: Southern Professional Hockey League
- Administered by: Southern Professional Hockey League
- Head manager: Jim Combs
- Year of start: 2004
- WWW: http://www.thesphl.com/, http://twitter.com/sphl, league web page 3
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| 29 Jun 2013 | |  Brayden Metz
(F)
|  Dayton Demonz |  | Louisiana IceGators |
| 24 Jun 2013 | | Marco Emond
(G)
| Fayetteville FireAntz | | Briercrest College |
| 15 May 2013 | | Patrick Knowlton
(F)
| Pensacola Ice Flyers | |  Tønsberg Vikings |
| 24 Apr 2013 | | Jordan Braid
(F)
| Columbus Cottonmouths | |  Canberra Knights |
| # | Player name | Pos | Team | GP | G | A | P | PIM | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Josh McQuade | RW | Fayetteville FireAntz | 55 | 42 | 37 | 79 | 49 | 20 |
| 2. | Ryan Salvis | C | Pensacola Ice Flyers | 56 | 25 | 39 | 64 | 108 | 14 |
| 3. | Matthew Robertson | C | Louisiana IceGators | 56 | 27 | 29 | 56 | 20 | -1 |
| 4. | Matt Whitehead | F | Mississippi RiverKings | 56 | 23 | 33 | 56 | 26 | 15 |
| 5. | Eric Satim | F | Knoxville Ice Bears | 51 | 20 | 36 | 56 | 31 | 24 |
| 6. | Emery Olauson | F | Knoxville Ice Bears | 56 | 13 | 41 | 54 | 18 | 0 |
| 7. | Matthew Gingera | F | Columbus Cottonmouths | 46 | 28 | 22 | 50 | 76 | 12 |
| 8. | Tyler Fernandez | LW | Knoxville Ice Bears | 42 | 21 | 29 | 50 | 32 | 20 |
| 9. | Jordan Chong | C | Pensacola Ice Flyers | 56 | 13 | 37 | 50 | 4 | 6 |
| 10. | Robbie Short | F | Louisiana IceGators | 51 | 13 | 36 | 49 | 79 | 1 |
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League standings
stage:
| # | Club | G | W | L-OT | L | Score | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fayetteville FireAntz | 56 | 35 | 3 | 18 | 195:154 | 73 |
| 2 | Louisiana IceGators | 56 | 34 | 5 | 17 | 172:167 | 73 |
| 3 | Pensacola Ice Flyers | 56 | 33 | 5 | 18 | 171:149 | 71 |
| 4 | Knoxville Ice Bears | 56 | 33 | 4 | 19 | 180:157 | 70 |
| 5 | Columbus Cottonmouths | 56 | 28 | 4 | 24 | 149:138 | 60 |
| 6 | Mississippi Surge | 56 | 25 | 8 | 23 | 152:156 | 58 |
| 7 | Mississippi RiverKings | 56 | 24 | 8 | 24 | 165:183 | 56 |
| 8 | Huntsville Havoc | 56 | 21 | 6 | 29 | 135:179 | 48 |
| 9 | Augusta RiverHawks | 56 | 19 | 6 | 31 | 150:186 | 44 |
Last updated: 19 May 2015, 17:57
2011 Playoff Format:
The top six (6) finishers in the league standings will make the playoffs:
ROUND 1
Series A - #1 Seed will play #6 Seed in a best-of-five series with the #1 Seed hosting Games 1, 3 and 5 (if necessary)
Series B - #2 Seed will play #5 Seed in a best-of-three series with the #2 Seed hosting Games 1 and 3 (if necessary)
Series C - #3 Seed will play #4 Seed in a best-of-three series with the #3 Seed hosting Games 1 and 3 (if necessary).
ROUND 2
Winner of Series A gets a bye to Championship Round
Winner of Series B plays winner of Series C in a best-of-three series with the highest-seeded team hosting Games 1 and 3 (if necessary)
PRESIDENT'S CUP FINALS
The highest remaining seed will host Games 1, 3 and 5 (if necessary) in the best-of-five Championship.
"By far, the playoff format was the most discussed topic of the meeting," stated President Jim Combs. "The Board evaluated several different scenarios in trying to come up with a format that gave equal weight to competition and economics. Ultimately, the Board voted to retain the playoff format that was used last season and while not perfect, we feel it offers the best overall balance for the teams involved."
Team Rosters
Teams will still have an 18-man roster during the season, but will only be allowed to dress 17 players for games, one fewer than last season.
League Standings
For the 2010-2011 regular season, teams will no longer receive a point for an overtime or shootout loss. The winning team will still receive two points in the standings.
"We feel that eliminating the point for an overtime or shootout loss will increase the quality and intensity of play throughout the league," explained Combs. "In researching what effect the loss of the additional point would have had on past standings, we found that the point differential between teams actually decreased, making the overall standings much closer.
2009-2010 Standings (actual) 2009-2010 Standings (without OTL)
Team Points Team Points
xMississippi 76 Mississippi 68
xHuntsville 71 Huntsville 62
xFayetteville 65 Fayetteville 62
xKnoxville 63 Knoxville 60
xPensacola 58 Pensacola 50
xColumbus 51 Louisiana 46
Louisiana 48 Columbus 44
x-made playoffs
"In the past, teams that have been tied late in the game would change their style of play in order to finish the third period still tied, knowing they were getting a point by doing so," added Combs. "Now that it's either two points or none, the emphasis is back on playing to win instead of playing not to lose."
No promotions/relegations
- 2023-2024: Peoria Rivermen
- 2022-2023: Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs
- 2021-2022: Peoria Rivermen
- 2020-2021: Pensacola Ice Flyers
- 2018-2019: Huntsville Havoc
- 2017-2018: Huntsville Havoc
- 2016-2017: Macon Mayhem
- 2015-2016: Pensacola Ice Flyers
- 2014-2015: Knoxville Ice Bears
- 2013-2014: Pensacola Ice Flyers
- 2012-2013: Pensacola Ice Flyers
- 2011-2012: Columbus Cottonmouths
- 2010-2011: Mississippi Surge
- 2009-2010: Huntsville Havoc
- 2008-2009: Knoxville Ice Bears
- 2007-2008: Knoxville Ice Bears
- 2006-2007: Fayetteville FireAntz
- 2005-2006: Knoxville Ice Bears
- 2004-2005: Columbus Cottonmouths
Recent newsShow all news»
Mississippi Surge suspends operations
After five years, the Mississippi Surge of SPHL will indefinitely suspend hockey operations.
"We have done everything we can to keep hockey here" owner Jimmy Hodge said.
A steady but steep decline in revenue over the past five years effectively forced team ownership into the position of indefinite suspension. "We are still seeking opportunities for the following year, and if the right situation arises, hockey could return to Biloxi."
Bloomington, Peoria join SPHL for 2013-2014 Season
The Southern Professional Hockey League (SPHL) announced its Board of Governors has unanimously approved the Bloomington Blaze and Peoria Rivermen to join the league for the 2013-2014 season.
"We are excited to welcome Bloomington and Peoria into the league," added SPHL President Jim Combs. "The addition of two teams in the Midwest opens up a new range of opportunities for the SPHL."
The Rivermen were purchased at the end of March by the Vancouver Canucks, who intend to move the franchise to Abbotsford, B.C. and last week confirmed with Peoria Civic Center officials that they will not bring back the Rivermen franchise.
(17 May 2013)Augusta RiverHawks suspend operation due to lack of rink
The Southern Professional Hockey League (SPHL) announced the Augusta RiverHawks will be suspending play for the 2013-2014 season, due to the uncertainty surrounding repair of the ice system at the James Brown Arena.
The RiverHawks were forced to play their final eight home games at their practice facility after the system that cools the ice failed.
"We are disappointed that Augusta has been forced to make this decision," stated league President Jim Combs. "We will continue to work with (owner) Bob Kerzner and the arena to resolve the situation as soon as possible."
(14 May 2013)Leagues statistic
Past league results:
League standings:
Historic statistic:
Individuals records:
Fast factsseason 2012-2013
- Youngest player: Campbell Elynuik (20 years)
- Oldest player: Marco Emond (35 years)
- Shortest player: Kevin Willer (168 cm)
- Tallest player: Bill Baker (201 cm)
- Nationalities: Canada (146),
Czechia (1), 
Finland (1), 
Sweden (1), USA (129)
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