Peoria Rivermen secure Halloween win over Pee Dee in SPHL matchup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 1, 2026, 6:16 AM
Last updated Nov 1, 2026
The Peoria Rivermen defeated the Pee Dee Ice Cats 3-2 on Halloween night at Carver Arena. Peoria jumped to an early lead, scoring three goals in the first two periods. Rookie T.J. Koufis recorded his first professional goal, which ended up being the game-winner. The Rivermen’s defense held off a late rally from Pee Dee, defending against two goals scored within the final minutes. Peoria remains strong with a perfect penalty kill rate this season and will host Pee Dee again on November 6.
- •Peoria leads early, scoring three goals in first two periods.
- •T.J. Koufis scores first pro goal and game-winner.
- •Rivermen defense withstands late Ice Cats rally.
- •Pee Dee scored two goals in final minutes of game.
- •Rivermen return to action against Pee Dee on November 6.
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