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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 223 reviews
  • great family time

    by m4life on 2/7/22Knoxville Civic Coliseum - KnoxvilleRating: 5 out of 5

    It was a great time from start to finish. Even if the Bears lose, we still love hockey

  • Enjoyable Night with Family

    by Sara on 1/26/22Knoxville Civic Coliseum - KnoxvilleRating: 5 out of 5

    Seeing the Ice Bears play live was a really fun time with my family. The tickets were a little bit more expensive than we thought they would be, but the fun from watching the game made up for it. We did sit next to some pretty intense fans, but you have to expect that especially if you were going to see a hockey game. I would not recommend for young children unless you sit in the family section (I think it is section L but not sure) because there is drinking and cussing, but like I said, that’s hockey for you. Our seat location was great but the physical seats themselves were narrow and wooden, which was a little uncomfortable after sitting for almost 3 hours. Overall a good night and we are planning to go back

  • Best Hockey Night Experience

    by Shell on 1/26/22Knoxville Civic Coliseum - KnoxvilleRating: 5 out of 5

    This was our second time at this venue for this event. It is the best overall experience for a nice family friendly environment, but they still have some alcoholic beverages as well. Not once did I feel like anyone was getting too out of hand. And if it did, they were well supplied with plenty of security officers. Love their concessions and drink selection, little pricier than some, but still more affordable than I have seen at other venues. Cannot wait for our next game!

  • Won’t be back

    by Erin on 1/25/22Knoxville Civic Coliseum - KnoxvilleRating: 1 out of 5

    Didn’t know about all the fighting. Not interested in that at all. People yelling rude things. Not a good environment

  • Exciting

    by Dwebb on 1/25/22Knoxville Civic Coliseum - KnoxvilleRating: 5 out of 5

    The game was great lots of action. The whole family enjoyed it. Can’t wait to go see another game.

  • Icebears

    by Jk on 1/25/22Knoxville Civic Coliseum - KnoxvilleRating: 5 out of 5

    Game was good. They played great. Only gripe was the temp inside the arena. It was hot. Was borderline uncomfortable hot. Beyond that I would highly recommend going.

  • Fun time

    by J. S. on 1/24/22Knoxville Civic Coliseum - KnoxvilleRating: 5 out of 5

    Always fun no real bad seats. No real need to get close seats as the 2nd level is probably better. You can flow puck with ease

  • Excellent

    by John on 1/24/22Knoxville Civic Coliseum - KnoxvilleRating: 5 out of 5

    First game for my son. Great game and fun experience. We will be back!!!

  • I always enjoy going to game

    by Buzz67 on 1/19/22Knoxville Civic Coliseum - KnoxvilleRating: 5 out of 5

    I've been going to Icebears hockey games for years and i always have a good time

  • Always a Good Time!

    by D. D. on 1/19/22Knoxville Civic Coliseum - KnoxvilleRating: 5 out of 5

    Ice Bears games are always a good time! I've been to a handful and am never let down. Whether you're there for a date, with the family, or with a group of friends, you will not be let down. Affordable, fun, close to downtown!

  • Freaking Awesomeness

    by Smitty on 1/12/22Knoxville Civic Coliseum - KnoxvilleRating: 5 out of 5

    A really competitive game. Hate to say but enjoyed the fight to.

  • Excellent Night Out for the Family!

    by MommaKap on 1/11/22Knoxville Civic Coliseum - KnoxvilleRating: 5 out of 5

    This was a great and affordable evening out for our family when we visited Knoxville. Great hockey and fun entertainment between periods. Would highly recommend.

  • It was fantastic.

    by Atom on 1/11/22Knoxville Civic Coliseum - KnoxvilleRating: 5 out of 5

    The seats were great. The energy was great. Got a hockey stick signed for my son, thanks to the staff. An overall fun time.

  • Great Time

    by Cody on 1/9/22Rating: 5 out of 5

    Ice Bear games are a blast. The coliseum is easy to find, easy to park and leave, and easy to find your way around. It's a pretty small venue, so there really isn't a bad seat. The athletes and the staff always put on a great show. The only complaint I have is the team store. It is insanely cramped and poorly laid out, but that's a very minor problem overall. Buy tickets online before you go to skip the lines and know what you're getting beforehand.

  • Great Time

    by Hockey Fan on 1/6/22Knoxville Civic Coliseum - KnoxvilleRating: 5 out of 5

    Very nice old arena. Easy to get in and out of arena. Traffic control officers did a great job. Rink fogged up a bit but game play was excellent. These guys play very hard trying to make it to the next level. Great fan atmosphere! Lots of security, felt safe. Souvenir area is too small & lines are too long. Overall I’d absolutely return for a game!

  • Great time little cramped

    by greg on 1/4/22Knoxville Civic Coliseum - KnoxvilleRating: 4 out of 5

    Had a great time. Had 2 seats by the glass, seats are alittle cramped to stand and cheer but fun time for sure.

  • Amazing Experience

    by JB on 12/21/21Knoxville Civic Coliseum - KnoxvilleRating: 5 out of 5

    I went with my mom, sister, and girlfriend, and we all absolutely loved it. Not only is hockey a fun sport to watch but the whole scenery was amazing. They way they got the crowd hype and the way the did funny memes on the Jumbotron was amazing, overall this was an amazing event.

  • Hockey

    by Dan on 12/21/21Knoxville Civic Coliseum - KnoxvilleRating: 5 out of 5

    Love this game, this franchise, and all the people who work at the coliseum. Great atmosphere and a lot fun.

  • First Experience

    by Jim on 11/29/21Knoxville Civic Coliseum - KnoxvilleRating: 4 out of 5

    Over all a very positive experience! The game was great, enjoyed kids as well adults. First time using Ticketmaster. A bit rough at first, but worked through it. Better prepared for the next game. Thanks for asking.

  • AMAZING

    by Eamon on 11/29/21Knoxville Civic Coliseum - KnoxvilleRating: 5 out of 5

    Me and my best friend had an awesome time at the game and thanks to you all, we were able to skip the line and get amazing seats!!!