PELHAM, Ala. – The Birmingham Bulls are pleased to announce that Head Coach Craig Simchuk has agreed to a new multi-year contract, ensuring he will continue leading the Bulls behind the bench for years to come. Since joining the organization, Simchuk has established a culture built on accountability, professionalism, and a relentless commitment to winning. Under his leadership, the Bulls have remained one of the Southern Professional Hockey League’s most competitive organizat

HUNTERSVILLE, NC (April 21, 2026) – The SPHL announced Tuesday that Craig Simchuk of the Birmingham Bulls has been selected as the SPHL Coach of the Year in a vote of league coaches, staff, and broadcasters. Evansville’s Jeff Bes and Pensacola’s Jeremy Gates tied for second in the balloting. After sitting in last place on Christmas Day, Simchuk led the Bulls to the second-best record (22-12-2) over the remainder of the season, despite losing last season’s leading scorer, Fil

HUNTERSVILLE, NC (April 20, 2026) – The SPHL on Monday announced its All-SPHL First and Second Teams as selected by a vote of SPHL coaches, staff, and team personnel. 2025-2026 All-SPHL First Team G - Jack Bostedt, Peoria Rivermen D - Matt O’Dea, Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs D - Cory Dennis, Peoria Rivermen F - Joe Widmar, Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs F - Drake Glover, Birmingham Bulls F - Alec Baer, Peoria Rivermen Drake Glover of the Birmingham Bulls led the SPHL with 15 power-

HUNTERSVILLE, NC (April 17, 2026) – The SPHL on Friday announced its 2025-2026 All-Rookie Team: G - none D - Kevin Weaver-Vitale, Huntsville Havoc D - Kylar Fenton, Peoria Rivermen F - Sam Rhodes, Pensacola Ice Flyers F - Khaden Henry, Macon Mayhem/Peoria Rivermen F - Matt Wood, Birmingham Bulls Matt Wood of the Birmingham Bulls led all rookies in assists (23), power play assists (11), and power play points (12), while ranking third with 35 points. A native of Garnet