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For more information, contact: Joel Silverberg, Director of Broadcasting (865) 525-7825, joel@knoxvilleicebears.com.
The Knoxville Ice Bears have signed rookie defenseman Spencer Bellina for the 2026-27 season. Bellina joins the Ice Bears after wrapping up his college career at SUNY-Plattsburgh, where he was a four-year letterman for the Cardinals.
Across his time at Plattsburgh State, Bellina appeared in 108 games in four years, scoring seven goals and adding 32 assists. He posted a +27 rating throughout his career. He notched a career-high 13 points in 26 games as a senior to help the Cardinals boast the fourth-lowest goals against average in the SUNYAC. He won a SUNYAC title in 2023.
Prior to college, Bellina spent his last junior season in the NAHL, spending time with Maine, El Paso and Chippewa, appearing in a total of 54 games with three goals and 20 assists. He has also played in the NCDC.
The Ice Bears open their 25th anniversary season Friday, October 16 at home against Evansville at the Knoxville Civic Coliseum.
ABOUT The Knoxville Ice Bears: The Knoxville Ice Bears organization began in 2002 and was an inaugural charter member of the Southern Professional Hockey League (SPHL) in 2004. As four-time SPHL Champions and five-time regular season champions, the Ice Bears are an experienced and established organization, offering the city and its visitors a balanced product of highlight-reel hockey, unique and exciting intermission activity and endless fan interaction, presenting the most affordable, family-friendly way to enjoy sports and entertainment. Season, Partial Season and Flex Tickets are now on sale. For more information, visit www.knoxvilleicebears.com or call (865) 525-7825.
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