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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: 4 out of 5

    It’s not NHL, but it’s fun

    by Packdaddy on 11/8/22Knoxville Civic Coliseum - Knoxville

    I took my daughter and granddaughter to the game. It was entertaining and fun. The skill level is moderate but that’s to be expected. Go and have fun.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Great

    by Kelsiem on 11/8/22Knoxville Civic Coliseum - Knoxville

    Such a great game and awesome athletes. Met the owner as well such a kind woman!

  • Rating: 3 out of 5

    Dis Bears

    by Ranlor on 11/7/22Knoxville Civic Coliseum - Knoxville

    Actually felt sorry for the Ice Bears - it really seemed that they are extremely under funded. The venue is like 100 yrs old and if you closed your eyes long enough you could hear and smell the rodeo going on. I mean these guys are playing a sport they love and not getting the financial support they deserve. Of course, they do lack some talent but not heart or desire.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Let's Go Bears!

    by Wane Greetsky on 11/3/22Knoxville Civic Coliseum - Knoxville

    First time attending an Ice Bears game. Terrific service and accommodation by the Ice Bears staff. The atmosphere of game night and crowd enthusiasm made the experience special. The Ice Bears won 5-2. Great net minding by Poreda. Go see the Ice Bears play.

  • Rating: 4 out of 5

    Great fun

    by Liza on 10/24/22Knoxville Civic Coliseum - Knoxville

    We had a great time at the IceBears game. But the venue really needs to improve concessions availability. It takes a ridiculous amount of time to get a beer & a hot dog.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Wonderful game, loved it!

    by Brenda on 10/24/22Knoxville Civic Coliseum - Knoxville

    Enjoyed the opening night game. This was our first time back in a few years and we had a wonderful time. Can’t wait till the Nov 4th game.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    An event to remembet

    by Robbie on 4/20/22Knoxville Civic Coliseum - Knoxville

    A great season. Sorry to see them get knocked out of the playoffs. Don’t want to let that overshadow a season of great games and wins.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Excellent

    by Bubba on 4/16/22Knoxville Civic Coliseum - Knoxville

    Could not ask for a better team that plays their hurts out n have the most respect for the fans

  • Rating: 3 out of 5

    Below standards

    by Knox man on 4/16/22Knoxville Civic Coliseum - Knoxville

    Chairs are hard and out dated. Bag check employee was rude! This place is below standards for any event.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Fun! What a great experience.

    by Shannon on 4/12/22Knoxville Civic Coliseum - Knoxville

    Toy car racing was pretty funny. As was the hot dog race. I think you should have adults don those costumes (hot dog, pretzel, popcorn, etc) to race. Now THAT would be super funny. Just great. Personal. Up close. If you leave your credit card at the bar, they actually CALL OUT YOUR NAME!!!! That wouldn’t happen everywhere. Yep, good work. The ads are cute, music is good. I can’t think of anything I’d change. Thank you for making me laugh and have fun from beginning to end on a really dark day. Oh and by the way, hockey is fun. So fast. Ice Bears ROCK!!!!!

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Icebears game

    by Greg on 3/29/22Knoxville Civic Coliseum - Knoxville

    I was never into hockey. A friend from work invited my wife and I and I really enjoyed it. Ive already been to two more games, and will more than likely be at the next one. Also debating on getting a memBearship for next season. Really enjoying the hockey games

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Ice Bears Never Disappoint

    by Jessica on 3/28/22Knoxville Civic Coliseum - Knoxville

    Ice Bear games are always entertaining and fun! Win or lose, the experience is well planned for fun for the whole family.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    It was our first but not our last time coming!!! Loved it!!!

    by IRON HORSEMAN on 3/28/22Knoxville Civic Coliseum - Knoxville

    We came with friends and ran into other friends to watch the Ice Bears and to see Mayor Glenn Jacobs in action. We will be back!!!

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Awesome time tons of fun

    by Korndogg7196 on 3/23/22Knoxville Civic Coliseum - Knoxville

    The game was great there isn’t a bad seat anywhere lol n the arena and it’s very interactive. Would definitely go again and plan too many times next season

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Always an amazing sports atmosphere

    by Logan Lequire on 3/23/22Knoxville Civic Coliseum - Knoxville

    The staff and team are always very friendly and accommodating. All in all it’s a wonderful experience and I will continue to provide my business to this franchise in of itself

  • Rating: 3 out of 5

    Food lines

    by Satch on 3/20/22Knoxville Civic Coliseum - Knoxville

    I missed a period of hockey waiting to get a burger basket. Not enough locations for quality food. Settled for hot and popcorn

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Fun Family Entertainment

    by Andy on 3/18/22Knoxville Civic Coliseum - Knoxville

    Hockey is about as good as you will find. Guys playing their hearts out. Great intermission engagement activities, such as the puck toss for gift cards. The silent auction downstairs was neat. The food is better than the average game food. Excellent view of hockey game that you do not get in arena hockey. Crowd is extremely engaging.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    IceBears vs Quad

    by Dede on 3/14/22Knoxville Civic Coliseum - Knoxville

    Our first experience in Coliseum and an IceBear game. My only complaint is not enough accommodations for handicapped.Everything else was awesome! We had a great time and a wonderful experience! We will definitely come back.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Had a great time.

    by Robbie on 3/14/22Knoxville Civic Coliseum - Knoxville

    The game was interesting and we won which is a major plus. Loved the peanuts theme. It is one of my favorite cartoons.

  • Rating: 4 out of 5

    An Ice Bears game is always a fun time!

    by Pneal56 on 3/14/22Knoxville Civic Coliseum - Knoxville

    Great crowd enthusiasm, the Ice Bears won and we definitely will be going again.