For immediate release
For more information, contact: Joel Silverberg, Director of Broadcasting (865) 525-7825, joel@knoxvilleicebears.com.
The Knoxville Ice Bears have signed Braeden McKinnon for the 2026-27 season. McKinnon comes to Knoxville after spending the past four years at Anna Maria College in Paxton, Mass., where he appeared in 95 games from 2022-26.
A native of Holland Landing, Ont., McKinnon began his college career with 19 points in 22 games as a freshman in 2022-23. The following season he scored 13 goals and finished with 21 points to earn First Team All-MASCAC honors as a sophomore. He totaled 20 points in 20 games as a junior and wrapped up his college career with career highs in goals (15), assists (16) and points (31) while helping Anna Maria to the MASCAC championship and his second First Team All-MASCAC honor.
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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