RIVERMEN HEADLINES
David Backes Blowout Sale Starts Monday
Published: January 21, 2011
Former Peoria Rivermen David Backes is the first AHL Rivermen player to be named to an NHL All-Star team and Peoria will honor him with a canvas giveaway and discounted tickets to their game on Jan. 29 against the Grand Rapids Griffins. Beginning at 12 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 24, four-packs of tickets for David Backes Night will be on sale for just $25 in the upper bowl and $42 in the lower bowl. ... Read More>>
T.J. Hensick Added to All-Star Classic Roster
Published: January 21, 2011
T.J. Hensick has been added to the Western Conference All-Star roster and became the fourth Rivermen representative sent to Hershey. It will be his third all-star appearance in four seasons. ... Read More>>
Rivermen Welcome Back Chris Porter
Published: January 20, 2011
Chris Porter has played 25 games this season for St. Louis but on Thursday the Blues reassigned him to the Rivermen. He has 10 points in 18 games with Peoria.... Read More>>
Ian Cole Headed Back to the Blues
Published: January 19, 2011
With Carlo Colaiacovo on the shelf in St. Louis, the Blues have summoned Ian Cole from Peoria. This is Cole's fourth recall this season. ... Read More>>
Blues Return Ian Cole to Peoria
Published: January 16, 2011
After picking up nine penalty minutes in Saturday's 4-2 loss in San Jose, the Blues have reassigned Ian Cole to Peoria. ... Read More>>
Ethan Cox Signed to PTO by Peoria
Published: January 13, 2011
Ethan Cox has been added to the Rivermen roster on a PTO after joining Peoria from ECHL Alaska. He has also seen time this year with the AHL's Portland Pirates. ... Read More>>
New 4-Pack Offers Affordable Family Fun
Published: January 12, 2011
The Rivermen have come up with a new ticket deal that allows the entire family to come to the game without breaking the bank. The new Family 4-Pack features four tickets, four hot dogs and four sodas for as low as $60. ... Read More>>
Phil McRae and Ryan Reaves Get the Call; T.J Hensick Returns
Published: January 11, 2011
20-year-old rookie Phil McRae has been recalled by the St. Louis Blues for the first time along with rugged winger Ryan Reaves. The Blues have also returned T.J. Hensick to Peoria. ... Read More>>
Allen and Oystrick Named AHL All-Stars
Published: January 11, 2011
Goaltender Jake Allen has been named the starting goaltender for the Western Conference at the 2011 AHL All-Star Classic in Hershey, Pa. Defenseman Nathan Oystrick and head coach Jared Bednar will also represent Peoria. ... Read More>>
Meet Derek Nesbitt and Ian Cole at Casey's in Hanna City on Tuesday
Published: January 10, 2011
Rivermen stars Derek Nesbitt and Ian Cole will be signing autographs and meeting fans at Casey's General Store in Hanna City from 6-7 p.m. on Tuesday. ... Read More>>
Jared Bednar to Lead Western Conference at All-Star Classic
Published: January 8, 2011
First-year head coach Jared Bednar has punched his ticket to Hershey to represent the Rivermen at the 2011 All-Star Classic on Jan. 30. He has led the Rivermen to the best record in the Western Conference so far this season.... Read More>>
Blues Reassign Cracknell to Peoria; Recall Hensick
Published: January 7, 2011
The Blues swapped Adam Cracknell and T.J. Hensick on Friday, sending Cracknell back to the Rivermen after a seven-game stint in the NHL. ... Read More>>
T.J. Hensick Named World Painting Company Player of the Month
Published: January 6, 2011
T.J. Hensick has been honored as the World Painting Company Player of the Month for December after posting 12 points in just 11 games. He follows Graham Mink (October) and Jake Allen (November) to win the award. ... Read More>>
"Tip-A-Riv" Dinner Moved to March 16
Published: January 6, 2011
The date of the the "Tip-A-Riv" Dinner has been moved to March 16. The Rivermen players will be transformed into waiters and serve great food at Gracie's Sports Grille in Washington all to raise money for the Dax Locke Foundation.... Read More>>
Daryl Boyle Reassigned to Alaska
Published: January 4, 2011
The Rivermen have reassigned defenseman Daryl Boyle to the ECHL Alaska Aces. In 12 games with the Rivermen, Boyle recorded two assists. ... Read More>>
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