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The Peoria Rivermen are set to compete in the SPHL President's Cup Finals for the sixth time, facing the defending champions, Evansville. They secured their spot by defeating Knoxville 1-0 in Game 5 of the semifinals.
The Peoria Rivermen are headed to the SPHL President's Cup Finals for the sixth time in their history and sixth time in 10 seasons.
They beat Knoxville 1-0 in a decisive Game 5 of the semifinals at Carver Arena on Sunday. Evansville, the league's defending champions, awaits in the finals for Peoria.
Here is everything to know about that best-of-5 series schedule and tickets:
A group of boys appear to enjoy themselves immensely as they watch the Rivermen battle Evansville in the third period of their SPHL hockey game Saturday, March 28, 2026 at Carver Arena in Peoria. The Rivermen defeated the Thunderbolts 3-1.
(1) Peoria Rivermen vs (4) Evansville Thunderbolts
(best-of-5 series)
Tickets go on sale at 9 a.m. Monday for the Rivermen games in Peoria.
They can be purchased online via Ticketmaster, or in person at the team offices in the Civic Center or via phone with the team at (309) 676-1040.
The schedule for the Peoria Rivermen's SPHL Finals series against Evansville is a best-of-5 format, though specific game dates have not been detailed.
Tickets for the Peoria Rivermen SPHL Finals can be purchased through the team's official website or at the Carver Arena box office.
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Glass seats are $33. Lower bowl premium seats are $27. Pilot House seats are $21. Upper bowl seats are $20. Select upper bowl seating areas are $15 (includes sections 218, 219, 220, 206, 207, 208).
Dave Eminian is the Journal Star senior writer and sports columnist, and covers Bradley men's basketball, the Rivermen and Chiefs. He writes the Cleve In The Eve sports column for pjstar.com. He can be reached at deminian@pjstar.com. Follow him on X.com @icetimecleve.
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