2022–23 SPHL season
The 2022–23 SPHL season was the 19th season of the Southern Professional Hockey League (SPHL). The Peoria Rivermen won their fifth William B. Coffey Trophy during the regular season, while the Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs earned their first President's Cup, defeating the Birmingham Bulls in four games. League business
The same 11 teams from the 2021–22 season returned. The Vermilion County Bobcats officially ceased operations on February 9, 2023. Regular season

Standings
As of April 8, 2023.

 indicates team has clinched William B. Coffey Trophy (regular season champion) and a playoff spot
 indicates team has clinched a playoff spot
 indicates team has been eliminated from playoff contention

Statistical leaders

Leading skaters 
The following players are sorted by points, then goals. Updated as of April 10, 2023. GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; PIM = Penalty minutes

Leading goaltenders 
The following goaltenders with a minimum 1,320 minutes played lead the league in goals against average. Updated as of April 10, 2023. GP = Games played; TOI = Time on ice (in minutes); SA = Shots against; GA = Goals against; SO = Shutouts; GAA = Goals against average; SV% = Save percentage; W = Wins; L = Losses; OT = Overtime/shootout loss

Postseason
For 2023, the format returned to the top eight teams at the end of the regular season qualifying for the playoffs. Playoff bracket

Quarterfinals

(1) Peoria Rivermen vs. (8) Pensacola Ice Flyers

(2) Birmingham Bulls vs. (7) Fayetteville Marksmen

(3) Huntsville Havoc vs. (6) Knoxville Ice Bears

(4) Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs vs. (5) Evansville Thunderbolts

Semifinals

(1) Peoria Rivermen vs. (4) Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs

(2) Birmingham Bulls vs. (3) Huntsville Havoc

President's Cup Final

(2) Birmingham Bulls vs. (4) Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs

Statistical leaders

Skaters 
The following players are sorted by points, then goals. Updated as of May 2, 2023. GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; PIM = Penalty minutes

Goaltenders 
The following goaltenders with a minimum 350 minutes played lead the playoffs in goals against average. Updated as of May 2, 2023. GP = Games played; TOI = Time on ice (in minutes); SA = Shots against; GA = Goals against; SO = Shutouts; GAA = Goals against average; SV% = Save percentage; W = Wins; L = Losses; OT = Overtime/shootout loss

Awards

All-SPHL selections

References

External links
Southern Professional Hockey League website

Southern Professional Hockey League seasons
SPHL