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Ice Flyers Announce 2025-26 Protected LISt

May 6, 2025 - PENSACOLA, FLA. - The Pensacola Ice Flyers have taken their first step toward preparing their 2025-26 roster by submitting their 13-player protected list to the Southern Professional Hockey League (SPHL) Office. Under league rules, protected players cannot be signed by other SPHL teams, while unprotected players are ineligible to sign with their previous teams until August 1. Players remain free to pursue opportunities with affiliated teams, play overseas, or retire. The 2025-26 protected list can be found below: Fo... Full Story

Mayhem Announce 2025 Protected List

May 6, 2025 - (MACON, Ga.) - The Macon Mayhem, proud members of the SPHL, have released their 2025 protected list. The protected list contains 13 players whose SPHL signing rights are owned by the Macon Mayhem. The list is as follows: Forwards - Alex Cohen, Jacob Goldowski, John Kaljian, Justin Kelley, Zach Nazzarett, Conor Witherspoon, Matteo Ybarra, Yaroslav Yevdokimov Defensemen - Parker Allison, Bradley Jenion, Michael Krupinski Goaltenders - Josh Boyko, Bailey Brkin As a result of being on the protected list, these player... Full Story

Marksmen Unveil 2025-26 Protected List

May 6, 2025 - FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. - The Fayetteville Marksmen, proud members of the SPHL, announced its protected list for the 2025-26 season on Tuesday morning. The players on the list, which consist of eight forwards, four defensemen and one goaltender, will have their rights held by the Marksmen if they play in the SPHL next season. The 2025 Protected List: Forwards: Cayden Cahill, Trent Grimshaw, Alex Gritz, Kyler Head, Dalton Hunter, Austen Long, John Moncovich, Ryan Nolan Defensemen: Matt Araujo, Ryan Lieth, Nick Parody, ... Full Story

Ice Bears Announce 13-Player Protected List

May 6, 2025 - The Knoxville Ice Bears have finalized their 13-player protected list for the 2025-26 season. The list includes eight forwards, four defensemen and one goaltender. Players not placed on a protected list may not re-sign with their previous SPHL team until Aug. 1. FORWARDS: Jason Brancheau Sean Gulka Ryan Kuzmich Liam McCanney Dawson McKinney Eric Olson Jimmy Soper Tyler Williams DEFENSEMEN: Brendan Dowler Cale List Derek Raposo Cam Tobey GOALIE: Stephen Mundinger "[Assistant ... Full Story

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