The Peoria Rivermen greet fans from atop a Peoria Fire Department ladder truck as they head to the public celebration of the SPHL Hockey Championship at the Peoria Civic Center on Friday, May 3, 2024.
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Rivermen captain Alec Hagaman holds up the SPHL President's Cup as he is introduced during the team championship celebration on Friday, May 3, 2024 at the Peoria Civic Center. The Peoria native was named MVP of the SPHL playoffs in his final year of professional hockey.
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Team introductions took place during the SPHL Presidents Cup Hockey Championship Public Celebration held at the Peoria Civic Center on Friday, May 3, 2024, featuring Peoria players including a group of enthusiastic youth at the forefront. Rivermen fans cheer on their team.
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Peoria Rivermen defenseman Zach Wilkie sings “We Are the Champions” to the audience during the SPHL Presidents Cup Champions Public Celebration on Friday, May 3, 2024 at the Peoria Civic Center. Bring to a boil.
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More than 1,000 fans gathered for a public celebration honoring the Peoria Rivermen and their SPHL Hockey Presidents Cup championship on Friday, May 3, 2024 at the Peoria Civic Center.
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Peoria Rivermen and others join the crowd after captain Alec Hagaman speaks at the public celebration of the SPHL Presidents Cup Hockey Championship on Friday, May 3, 2024 at the Peoria Civic Center. (17) gave applause.
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Peoria Rivermen captain Alec Hagaman smiles as the accolades flow during the SPHL Presidents Cup Hockey Championship public celebration Friday, May 3, 2024, at the Peoria Civic Center.
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JM Piotrowski of the Peoria Rivermen smiles as he speaks to fans during the team's SPHL Presidents Cup Hockey Championship public celebration on Friday, May 3, 2024, at the Peoria Civic Center.
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A young fan hugs Zach Wilkie of the Peoria Rivermen after speaking during the public celebration of the SPHL Presidents Cup Hockey Championship on Friday, May 3, 2024, at the Peoria Civic Center.
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SPHL Presidents Peoria Rivermen Hall of Famer and Peoria City Council member Dennis Seal stands on a pedestal during the team's championship public celebration on Friday, May 3, 2024 at the Peoria Civic Center. Cup speaks his mind.
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The Peoria Rivermen present Peoria Mayor Rita Ali and Peoria City Councilman Dennis Seal during the SPHL Presidents Cup Hockey Championship Team Public Celebration on Friday, May 3, 2024 at the Peoria Civic Center. go on stage with him.
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Peoria poses with fan Kelly Audi of Roanoke during an autograph session during the team's SPHL Presidents Cup Hockey Championship public gala on Friday, May 3, 2024, at the Peoria Civic Center. – Kayden Cahill of the Rivermen.
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Tristan Trudel of the Peoria Rivermen signs Joe Hart's hockey jersey during an autograph session during the team's SPHL Championship public celebration on Friday, May 3, 2024 at the Peoria Civic Center. .
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A crowd of spectators lined up for autographs from the Peoria Rivermen during the public celebration of the SPHL Presidents Cup champions on Friday, May 3, 2024, at the Peoria Civic Center.
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A fan poses for a photo with the SPHL Presidents Cup during the champion Peoria Rivermen public celebration on Friday, May 3, 2024 at the Peoria Civic Center.
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The Peoria Rivermen greet fans from atop a Peoria Fire Department ladder truck as they head to the public celebration of the SPHL Hockey Championship at the Peoria Civic Center on Friday, May 3, 2024.
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Peoria Rivermen fans celebrate as the team passes over a Peoria Fire Department ladder truck during a public celebration of the SPHL Presidents Cup Hockey Championship held at the Peoria Civic Center on Friday, May 3, 2024. Tachi.
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