Rivermen celebrate opening night with win against Pee Dee
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 25, 2026, 7:49 AM
Last updated Oct 25, 2026
The Peoria Rivermen opened their 45th season with a 4-1 victory over Pee Dee on October 24 at Carver Arena. The game remained scoreless for nearly 40 minutes until Rivermen winger Mike McChesney scored twice in quick succession during a power play in the second period. The victory improved Peoria's all-time record in home openers to 10-3-0 in the SPHL. The event featured new arena renovations and the introduction of a third mascot, Digger. This win marks a hopeful start to the season for the Rivermen, who have won league championships in the past and aim to repeat that success.
- •Rivermen won 4-1 against Pee Dee on October 24.
- •Mike McChesney scored two goals in the final minutes of the second period.
- •Peoria's home opener record improves to 10-3-0 in the SPHL.
- •New mascot Digger introduced; extensive arena renovations completed.
- •Crowd of 6,539 witnessed the opening night festivities.
- 7:49 AMYahoo Sports — Opening Night: Colored smoke, mascots, fights, goals and a feel-good Rivermen win
"A new mascot. Colored smoke. Five guys in a penalty box. Big crowd, goals, joy. All that, with pictures, video, interviews from Rivermen opener win.
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