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    The RedZone Podcast: April 24, 2025 RedZone

Bloomington Bison

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Record Crowd Not Enough to Lift Bison Past Iowa Heartlanders in Overtime Loss at Home

IMAGE COURTESY OF BLOOMINGTON BISON MEDIA TEAM NORMAL, Ill. — In front of a record crowd of over 4,700 fans at Grossinger Motors Arena, the Bison's season opener ended in heartbreaking fashion after multiple comeback efforts throughout the night. The visiting Iowa Heartlanders came out strong, striking early with a power-play goal to open the scoring in the first period. But the Bison responded just 20 seconds later, as Kyle […]

todayOctober 22, 2025

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The Stampede Is Back: Bloomington Bison Gear Up for Season Opener

Image courtesy of bloomingtonbisonhockey.com NORMAL, Ill. — The countdown is officially on for the start of the Bloomington Bison's second ECHL season, as they will play host to the Iowa Heartlanders this Saturday, October 18, at Grossinger Motors Arena. Head Coach and Vice President of Hockey Operations Phillip Barski’s squad returns from training camp with an intriguing mix of NHL-signed firepower, returning scoring ability, and an embrace to become a big, […]

todayOctober 17, 2025

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Director of Arts and Entertainments reflects on the community impact of the Bloomington Bison

BLOOMINGTON, Ill. – One of the reasons the Bloomington Bison got brought to town was to boost inner city spending. Now, with their inaugural season in the books, Bloomington’s Director of Arts And Entertainment, Anthony Nelson, is already seeing the impact. "Downtown businesses and the arena’s anchor tent have done wonders for foot traffic before and after games,” Nelson said. “Restaurants and hotel revenue are up. We’re projecting the team’s […]

todayApril 14, 2025 1

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Bloomington Bison Media Director reflects on inaugural season and beyond

Image courtesy of the Bloomington Bison BLOOMINGTON, Ill. – With the first-ever Bloomington Bison season coming to a close, Director of Media Relations & Broadcasting Andy Zilch is reflecting on the team’s first year and shares what’s next for the franchise. “With this being the first season, it obviously posed different challenges. I think our front office staff responded to those challenges very well and were able to deal with […]

todayApril 6, 2025

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Early stage check-in with Coach Barski and the Bison

Image courtesy of the Bloomington Bison BLOOMINGTON, Ill. — The Bloomington Bison stand one game below .500 at a record of 6-5 throughout the first month of play in the inaugural season.   "The important thing is our game is trending the right trajectory," Head Coach Barski said. "I think our guys are coming together, and we are developing a solid culture here in Bloomington."   The team got back into the […]

todayNovember 21, 2024

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Bison battle, come up winless in first weekend of the season

Image courtesy of Bloomington Bison BLOOMINGTON, Ill. — The Bloomington Bison were unable to get in the win column against the Toledo Walleye on Friday and Saturday at Grossinger Motors Arena. Game One: Walleye 2, Bison 0 Head Coach Phillip Barski's squad was outshot 34-24 by the Walleye in total shot attempts, 14 of which came in the second period. "We are a work in progress right now," Barski said. […]

todayOctober 23, 2024

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Bloomington Bison: A New Chapter Begins with Preseason Play

BLOOMINGTON, Ill. — The Bloomington Bison held its first preseason season in history from Oct. 7 -11 and wrapped up with an exhibition match against the Indy Fuel on Oct. 12 at Grossinger Motors Arena. Preseason Week Newly appointed Head Coach Phillip Barski and his staff spend the summer months scouting players to fit the caliber of the program. "We were hoping to already have bonds before they come into […]

todayOctober 17, 2024

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Barski and Bison gear up for first season

Image courtesy of Bloomingtonbisonhockey.com BLOOMINGTON, Ill. —Newly appointed Bloomington Bison Head Coach and General Manager Phil Barski spoke at the Bloomington City Council meeting on Monday night. Barski stressed the difficulty of having a new inaugural team in the East Coast Hockey League (ECHL) be successful in their first season. He provided a game plan to rise to the challenge. "Historically, if you look in the ECHL, the expansion team's have […]

todayAugust 23, 2024