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About Knoxville Ice Bears

Knoxville Ice Bears at Knoxville Civic Coliseum

The Knoxville Ice Bears hit the ice for another exciting season in the Southern Professional Hockey League. The Knoxville Ice Bears play out of the General James White Memorial Civic Auditorium and Coliseum (usually shortened to Knoxville Civic Coliseum), which opened in 1961 and has a capacity of 5,937. Coach Jeff Carr replaced Mike Craigen before the beginning of the 2017-18 season. The Ice Bears are one of five teams playing in the SPHL, including the Birmingham Bulls, the Huntsville Havoc, the Macon Mayhem and the Pensacola Ice Flyers.

History of the Knoxville Ice Bears

The Marble City has had a decades-long love affair with hockey, with the Knoxville Knights playing in the Eastern Hockey League from 1961 to 1968, and the Knoxville Cherokees of the East Coast Hockey League from 1988 to 1997. Mike Murray was the Cherokees’ all-time leader in points, goals and assists before becoming the Ice Bears’ general manager in 2006. The Knoxville Speed of the United Hockey League played from 1999 until 2002, after which the Ice Bears were founded as a charter member of the Atlantic Coast Hockey League. After one season, the ACHL split into the SEHL (of which the Ice Bears were a member) and WHA 2, with the surviving teams from each league rejoining for the 2004-05 season as the Southern Professional Hockey League.

The Knoxville Ice Bears have been the most successful franchise by far in the SPHL, winning President’s Cup championships in 2006, 2008, 2009 and 2015, and William B. Coffey trophies as the team with the best regular-season record in 2005, 2006, 2008 and 2009. UFC fighter Scott “Hot Sauce” Holtzman, who hails from Knoxville, played two games with the Ice Bears in the 2007-08 season, before pursuing a career in mixed martial arts.

Reviews

Rating: 4.4 out of 5 based on 190 reviews
  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Wiener dog race

    by Nathan on 2/21/23Knoxville Civic Coliseum - Knoxville

    Both kids first time going they loved the whole experience. I think the kids would enjoyed the whole experience even without the dog races.

  • Rating: 3 out of 5

    Seats had obstructed view.

    by Kevin on 2/21/23Knoxville Civic Coliseum - Knoxville

    The seats I purchased were behind the goal. It was not possible to see the goal or any of the endzone from this vantage point. Any time there was action at my end of the rink, it could not be seen. I do not recall there being any sort of warning on the Ticketmaster site about the obstructed view from the endzone seating. I rated the event 3 out of 5 stars because I could only see about 3/5 of the hocky match.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    So much fun!

    by Cis on 2/21/23Knoxville Civic Coliseum - Knoxville

    Good game. Good entertainment (weinie dog races) and good food. We had a great time!

  • Rating: 4 out of 5

    Lots of fun, audio needs work.

    by Amber H on 2/1/23Knoxville Civic Coliseum - Knoxville

    When playing music or person talking hard to understand

  • Rating: 3 out of 5

    Those seats are less than desirable

    by Sore rear on 2/1/23Knoxville Civic Coliseum - Knoxville

    While the Ice Bears barn is…..vintage, those seats are not the comfiest seats I’ve ever sat in. Other than that, and only having two spots to purchase adult beverages that aren’t beer, the place has a cool old school feel to it. It’s really just the seats. Oh and no railings going up the aisles was a little peculiar, but hey, it is what it is. Great game Knoxville, you deserved the win.

  • Rating: 4 out of 5

    Great

    by LCollett on 1/31/23Knoxville Civic Coliseum - Knoxville

    Great experience! Buy parking pass at the garage though to save over $5

  • Rating: 1 out of 5

    Fan base is extremely rude. Worse is the SPHL

    by HockeyFan on 1/30/23Knoxville Civic Coliseum - Knoxville

    Was cussed out as leaving the arena and flipped off before we had jerseys of the opposing team.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Had a great time!

    by P. A. on 1/30/23Knoxville Civic Coliseum - Knoxville

    Went to hockey game and had a good time. Met nice fans up there and we be going back.

  • Rating: 4 out of 5

    Last Minute Seats

    by LMack on 1/24/23Knoxville Civic Coliseum - Knoxville

    Got GG. Limited view but overall a great experience. Don’t click in insurance. It charged me $40 even though it didn’t show at the end of my transaction.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    LOVE IT

    by Kwill on 1/24/23Knoxville Civic Coliseum - Knoxville

    Icebears games are our new favorite thing to do as a family...the announcer's voice is annoying, but not a deal breaker. Also, if you have trouble with stairs, stay away from the upper deck.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    We had such a great time we bought tickets for another game

    by R leight on 1/10/23Knoxville Civic Coliseum - Knoxville

    First hocky game for my family we loved it,we got tickets for another game before we left,Go Icebears.

  • Rating: 4 out of 5

    Fun for everyone!

    by GoogleAsmartA on 1/10/23Knoxville Civic Coliseum - Knoxville

    First time going to a hockey game. Not everyone else's though. Some awesome hockey fans in the crowd yelling at the other team and referees. It was highly entertaining. They also had fun interactive moments throughout the game that kept littler kids entertained. The star deduction came from long lines waiting to pay for anything at the arena whether it was merch, popcorn, or beer. My husband spent almost an entire period waiting in line for popcorn for one of our kids. Another lady asked other customers behind her to put back her shirts, because she decided she didn't want to wait in line anymore. The other "complaint" I have is a more long-term issue: It seems that the arena is outdated with small wooden stadium seats. Could do with some renovations (but minor complaints over all)! In other words, I recommend this event!

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Great game

    by Poonpruner on 1/10/23Knoxville Civic Coliseum - Knoxville

    First hockey game experience. Knoxville does sports right. Would definitely go again

  • Rating: 3 out of 5

    Fun, but...

    by Deb on 1/4/23Knoxville Civic Coliseum - Knoxville

    I wish you would announce that the event is family friendly, and to please refrain from chanting curse words and vulgar language. I like to bring my grandchildren but I may not do so again because of the fan language.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    👍

    by Hoo on 1/2/23Knoxville Civic Coliseum - Knoxville

    Great seats, can't wait to come back. Drinks are a little pricey. But overall good experience

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    2023 Family time adventure

    by R. G. on 1/1/23

    Wow!! What an amazing match between Ice Bears and Birmingham, although the Bears did not get a win they played their hearts out and gave it their all. It was our first time and to say we didn’t enjoy the breakout fights .. well would be an understatement! We loved everything about the match. Thanks for an exciting first time, we will definitely be back ❤️ P.s. The seats are more comfortable than the Seats at the Smashville arena! Go Ice Bears until next time… keep it cool 🥶

  • Rating: 3 out of 5

    Decent facility, awesome announcer!

    by Danmaster8 on 12/24/22Knoxville Civic Coliseum - Knoxville

    We are out of towners. The facility is decent. Food lines are excesively slow. The store area is located in a super awkward spot on a second floor hallway. Spectators always walking around/in front while game play is happening. Team play is great and quick though.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Great time

    by J on 11/29/22Knoxville Civic Coliseum - Knoxville

    Always a great time, my whole family can enjoy! Kids that each game is always different.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Awesome game

    by Elvispooh7 on 11/28/22Knoxville Civic Coliseum - Knoxville

    Game was pretty awesomenand they won which made it even better! The seats were great 👍

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Always fun for the whole Family!

    by Angie on 11/21/22Knoxville Civic Coliseum - Knoxville

    My 2 Teenage Daughter’s and I enjoy going to the Ice Bears games. They make it a lot of fun for everyone.