Peoria Rivermen hire equipment manager and revise home opener date
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 11, 2026, 12:56 AM
Last updated Aug 11, 2026
The Peoria Rivermen announced the hiring of Kyle Harden as their new equipment manager on August 11, 2026. Harden previously served at Huntsville and has experience in junior hockey. The team also changed their home opener for the 2026-27 season from October 23-24 to October 24, now hosting Pee Dee. The updated schedule includes games against Pee Dee on October 30 and 31. Harden expressed enthusiasm about joining the Rivermen, highlighting the strong culture within the organization.
- •Kyle Harden starts as the new equipment manager for the Rivermen.
- •Revised home opener set for October 24 against Pee Dee.
- •Peoria previously scheduled opening weekend for October 23-24.
- •Harden has experience from his time at Huntsville.
- •Rivermen will play a two-game series against Pee Dee on October 30 and 31.
- 12:56 AMYahoo Sports — Peoria Rivermen add to on-ice staff and make change to home opener
"The Peoria Rivermen hired an equipment manager and made a change to their 2026-27 SPHL schedule as a new home opener is set.
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