Bloomington Bison

At the first-of-its-kind fundraiser game for the Humane Society of Central Illinois, adoptable dogs and more than 100 pet dogs came out to see the Bloomington Bison hockey team.

The ice rink at Grossinger Motors Arena is back in service after an issue postponed Friday night’s Bloomington Bison game.

Heading into the second half of their debut season, the Bloomington Bison have put themselves in position for a potential playoff berth.

Manager of Bloomington Ice Center Michael Hernbrott will be inducted into the Illinois Hockey Hall of Fame under the coaches category in January.

A crowd of 4,027 fans witnessed the first game of the Bloomington Bison on Saturday night at Grossinger Motors Arena, a 2-0 loss to the Toledo Walleye.

Sports are on tap this weekend as the Bloomington Bison kick off their inaugural season and cowboys and girls descend on the Corn Crib.

The head coach of Bloomington's new hockey team says fans will see a much higher level of play than they saw with previous minor league teams. Philip Barski says the Bloomington Bison also are focused on the fan experience that will go beyond what happens on the ice.

The Special Commission on Safe Communities presented two years of findings to the city council on Monday, highlighting the dangers of volatile situations and easy access to firearms. In another matter, Bloomington Bison head coach Phillip Barski sounded hopeful ahead of the team's first season.

As the Bloomington Bison prepares for its inaugural season, the hockey organization is looking to fill the role of a mascot.

The partnership was unveiled at a news conference Thursday at Grossinger Motors Arena, where the minor league hockey team will play its inaugural season starting in the fall.