The Ice Bears' first camp is Saturday, June 7th at Webster Groves Ice Rink in St. Louis. (10:00 a.m. and 7:15 p.m.) The second mini-camp will be held at Jordan Valley Ice Park in Springfield on Saturday, July 26th (4 p.m.) and Sunday, July 27th (9 a.m.) Both camps are open to returning players, incoming students, and high-school sophomores through seniors. Fees for the camp are $85 for both sessions (with a 7-day advance registration), $45 for an individual session (7-day advance), and $55 at the door. Participants will receive a free mini-camp jersey. PLEASE CLICK ON THE LINK BELOW TO REGISTER.

The Ice Bears' Annual Banquet will be held at the Bass Pro Shops White River Room on Saturday, April 5th. The evening will begin with a social hour at 6:30 p.m., followed by a buffet dinner at 7:15. Tickets are $25 per person in advance ($28 at the door) and are available to the general public. The Ice Bears will also have a group in attendance at the Springfield Cardinals game on Friday, April 4th. The team will sell tickets for $8 in advance and $9 at the door as part of its annual fundraising efforts. You are also invited to attend the annual Alumni/Coaches Game (CHANGED TO 4:00 p.m.) on Saturday, April 5th at Jordan Valley Ice Park. Admission is free. For more information on these events and to register, please contact team General Manager Stan Melton at 417-887-9762 or smsfpd@cebridge.net.

The Ice Bears' Annual Banquet will be held at the Bass Pro Shops White River Room on Saturday, April 5th. The evening will begin with a social hour at 6:30 p.m., followed by a buffet dinner at 7:15. Tickets are $25 per person in advance ($28 at the door) and are available to the general public. The Ice Bears will also have a group in attendance at the Springfield Cardinals game on Friday, April 4th. The team will sell tickets for $8 in advance and $9 at the door as part of its annual fundraising efforts. You are also invited to attend the annual Alumni/Coaches Game to be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 5th at Jordan Valley Ice Park. Admission is free. For more information on these events and to register, please contact team General Manager Stan Melton at 417-887-9762 or smsfpd@cebridge.net.

The Ice Bears' bid for a trip to the ACHA DII National Tournament fell just short, as the team lost to the Michigan Wolverines Saturday by a score of 5-3. The game was deadlocked with six minutes to go, when the Wolverines turned a blocked shot into a breakaway and ultimately the game-winning goal. The Ice Bears had several good chances late in the game, but were unable to find the equalizer. An empty-net goal in the last minute put the game out of reach. It's a tough loss to take, but it was still the most successful season in team history. The Ice Bears won the MACHA regular season and post-season tournament and also earned their highest-ever ranking in the ACHA Central region (#4). Congratulations to the players and coaches on an outstanding season.

The Ice Bears beat the Robert Morris College Eagles Friday night at the ACHA Central regionals in Chicago by a score of 5-3. The night started with a fury by the Ice Bears, who scored two goals in the first 35 seconds of the game. The teams then battled back and forth, but the Ice Bears held off the Eagles to earn a hard-fought victory. With the win, the #4 Ice Bears will face the #6 Michigan Wolverines tomorrow night at 7:00 p.m. A trip to the ACHA National Tournament in Estero, Florida will await the winner. Earlier in the day, Michigan defeated Lindenwood University by a score of 5-3. Listen to the game live at www.websportsradio.com.