Rivermen Announce 2026-27 Protected List
May 22, 2026 - 11:35 am
PEORIA, IL – The Peoria Rivermen announced their 13-man protected list for the 2026-2027 season, their 45th in Peoria, on Friday morning. The protected list serves as a key step in formulating next season’s roster and prevents any other SPHL team from signing those players listed.
The Rivermen have protected forwards Garrett Devine, Mike Gelatt, Kullan Daikawa, Jordan Ernst, Griffen Fox, Michael McChesney, Dylan Massie, and Connor Szmul. On defense, the Rivermen have protected Kylar Fenton, Tyler Ryder, Josh Martin, and Gunner Moore. Finally, at the goaltender position, the Rivermen have protected goaltender Jack Bostedt.
The Peoria Rivermen have protected 13 total players; these players are unable to sign with any other SPHL team in the 2026-27 season. Players that are unprotected may sign with other SPHL teams or again with the Rivermen after August 1.
