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Celebrating 10 years of Building Hockey Up and Down the River!

WHO ARE THE RIVERKINGS?

The Wisconsin Rapids Riverkings, a Junior Hockey team with the United States Premier Hockey League (USPHL), began operations on May 1, 2014. 

Led by Head Coach/GM Paul Pechmann, a man with drive, determination and dedication, the Wisconsin Rapids Riverkings look forward to many successful season while focusing on the development and advancement of our players to the next level.

The Riverkings home ice is at the South Wood County Recreation Center in Wisconsin Rapids.

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home opener 2024

UPCOMING GAMES

October 26 2024

vs hudson havoc

South Wood County Rec Center

7:00 PM

Halloween Night! Wear your costume!

7:00 PM

October 27, 2024

vs Hudson Havoc

South Wood County Rec Center

Noon Tailgate party starting at 10 am!

12:00 PM

12:00 PM

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2024-2025 TEAM LEADERS

Emil O

POINTS

Emil Obstfelder

#22 · Position: Forward

13

POINTS

1. Emil Obstfelder

13

2. Owen Tutich

12

3. Cayden Sweitzer

11

4. Owen Tutich

10

5. Bryce Cooper

8

ASSISTS

Owen Tutich

#8 · Position: Forward

9

ASSISTS

1. Owen Tutich

9

2. Cayden Sweitzer

9

3. Emil Obstfelder

7

4. Bryce Cooper

6

5. Lucas Whitehead

6

Emil O

PIM

Emil Obstfelder

#22 · Position: Forward

35

PIM

1. Emil Obstfelder

35

2. Owen Atkins

23

3. Xavier Beauchamp

23

4. Owen Tutich

10

5. Jacob Chevier-Alexander

8

SV%

Kevin Pogdurney

#29 · Position: Goalie

.932

SV%

1. Kevin Podgurny

.932

2. Deaken Shaw

.918

3. Guillaume Turcot

.849

4. Ruari McGibbon

1.00

NORTH DIVISION STANDINGS

PosTeamGPWLOTLPTS
1Minnesota Mullets1072115
2Minnesota Squatch1073014
3Wisconsin Rapids Riverkings1063113
4Northwest Express1141113
5Dells Ducks761012
6Minnesota Blue Ox1165012
7Steele County Blades114619
8Isanti Outlaws92704
9Hudson Havoc71602
PosTeamWL
2Minnesota Squatch73
4Northwest Express41
1Minnesota Mullets72
6Minnesota Blue Ox65
8Isanti Outlaws27
3Wisconsin Rapids Riverkings63
5Dells Ducks61
7Steele County Blades46
9Hudson Havoc16

2023-2024 ALL STARS

Midwest West Division

COACH PECHMANN'S LATEST INTERVIEWS

January 29, 2024

Playmakers Podcast

January 22, 2024

Playmakers 4th Period Podcast

January 15, 2024

Playmakers 4th Period Podcast

January 8, 2024

Playmakers 4th Period Podcast

December 11, 2023

Playmakers Podcast

December 4, 2023

Playmakers 4th Period Podcast

November 27, 2023

Playmakers 4th Period Podcast

November 13, 2023

Playmakers Podcast

November 6, 2023

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October 23, 2023

Playmakers Podcast
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August 28, 2023

Playmakers Podcast

July 31, 2023

Playmakers Podcast

May 29, 2023

Playmakers Podcast

April 24, 2023

Playmakers Podcast

March 20, 2023

Playmakers Podcast

March 6, 2023

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February 27, 2023

Playmakers Podcast

February 20, 2023

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February 13, 2023

Playmakers Podcast

LATEST NEWS

RIVERKINGS USPHL PREMIER HOCKEY TEAM RECEIVES 2023 BEST OF WISCONSIN RAPIDS AWARD

August 30, 2023 — Wisconsin Rapids Riverkings – USPHL Premier Hockey has been selected for the 2023 Best of Wisconsin Rapids Award in the Ice hockey club category by the Wisconsin Rapids Award Program…

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COACH PECHMANN NOMINATED FOR 2023 SPORTS COMMISSION MVP AWARD

Each year, the Wisconsin Rapids Area Sports Commission MVP Award acknowledges an individual that demonstrates commitment, creativity, and dynamic energy toward the growth of sports tourism in our community…

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WISCONSIN RAPIDS RIVERKINGS USPHL PREMIER HOCKEY TEAM RECEIVES 2023 BEST OF WISCONSIN RAPIDS AWARD

August 30, 2023 — Wisconsin Rapids Riverkings – USPHL Premier Hockey has been selected for the 2023 Best of Wisconsin Rapids Award in the Ice hockey club category by the Wisconsin Rapids Award Program.

Each year, the Wisconsin Rapids Award Program identifies companies that we believe have achieved exceptional marketing success in their local community and business category. These are local companies that enhance the positive image of small business through service to their customers and our community. These exceptional companies help make the Wisconsin Rapids area a great place to live, work and play.

Various sources of information were gathered and analyzed to choose the winners in each category. The 2023 Wisconsin Rapids Award Program focuses on quality, not quantity. Winners are determined based on the information gathered both internally by the Wisconsin Rapids Award Program and data provided by third parties.

 

About Wisconsin Rapids Award Program

The Wisconsin Rapids Award Program is an annual awards program honoring the achievements and accomplishments of local businesses throughout the Wisconsin Rapids area. Recognition is given to those companies that have shown the ability to use their best practices and implemented programs to generate competitive advantages and long-term value.

The Wisconsin Rapids Award Program was established to recognize the best of local businesses in our community. Our organization works exclusively with local business owners, trade groups, professional associations and other business advertising and marketing groups. Our mission is to recognize the small business community’s contributions to the U.S. economy.

COACH PECHMANN NOMINATED FOR 2023 SPORTS COMMISSION MVP AWARD

Each year, the Wisconsin Rapids Area Sports Commission MVP Award acknowledges an individual that demonstrates commitment, creativity, and dynamic energy toward the growth of sports tourism in our community. A committee of previous MVP Award winners selects the next recipient. Past recipients of the MVP Award were chosen because they are the movers and shakers in our sports community. For more information about the Sports Commission and the MVP Award, visit http://www.VisitWisRapids.com/sportscommission.

 

The purpose of the award presentation is to increase awareness of local athletic / sport resources and highlight the impact of sports on our community and economy.

Reasons for Coach Paul Pechmann’s Nomination

Paul Pechmann has been and continues to be an advocate for both youth and men’s hockey, as well as the Wisconsin Rapids Area community overall. He works relentlessly to advocate for both local sports and the people in our community.

Through Paul’s leadership, the Wisconsin Rapids Riverkings, a Junior Hockey team with the United States Premier Hockey League (USPHL). have been engaged with several local charities and events. Some of these initiatives include taking part in United Way Day of Caring, supporting the Downtown Grand Affair Festival, visiting local schools, hosting a blood drive, participating in the Nekoosa Giant Pumpkin Fest, serving as mystery readers at Our Lady Queen of Heaven School and other local community and sporting events.

Coach Paul actively works with the local teams and the Sports Commission to support the local hockey program. He has contributed by sponsoring mini mite/mite program skates, youth hockey camps and opportunities for local youth to skate with the Riverking players.

Paul continues to seek opportunities to increase local participation, develop new teams, and one day bring larger hockey events, tournaments and showcases to the area. This also requires finding ways to improve and develop new facilities that will make Wisconsin Rapids a premier hockey destination.

While his positions as General Manager and Head Coach of the Wisconsin Rapids Riverkings, Paul’s credentials and results speak for themselves. Perhaps a better testament to his successes are the praise and support he and the team have received from the community. In addition, Riverkings players are actively recruited by college, NCDC, NAHL and various pro hockey leagues; a true testament to his coaching abilities and leadership skills.