The Ice Bears threw a season-ending bash over the weekend and the event gave Knoxville fans the chance to congratulate the team on another successful season.
The Ice Bears often say their loyal fans are like skating with a 6th attacker, so the team showed their appreciation with a post-season party. Several hundred fans turned out on Saturday for the barbecue banquet, held at the Civic Coliseum Plaza.
“Oh, I think it's great!” Ice Bears fan Buddy Tharp said. “All the fans get together and I have a little eating session. there's nothing like it."
Ice Bears Forward, JJ Wrobel added, "It's nice to kind of be able to come out here and hang out with them, and let them know how much they meant to us in the playoffs." Players visited with fans, signed autographs and posed for plenty of pictures.
"I got to talk to several of the players” Ice Bears fan, Dave Weatherford, said. “Find out sort of what their going to do this summer, things like that." Another fan, Chris Hoosier, added “It's good to have a get-together before, before they all take off."
"it is just great for the city of Knoxville, and all our fans,” Ice Bears Forward, Mike Carter, said. “It's just a great time for us, and I am really happy, super happy that we won it again."
SPHL hardware was also on display - some fans made signs - others shared photos. this championship celebration is becoming an annual Ice Bears event!
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