Troy Bruins Hockey Team Released Official Logo & Head Coach
Troy, OH – The Troy Bruins Hockey Team has officially released their official logo for the upcoming 2009-2010 season, as well as formally announcing their first head coach, Shane Hicke.
Shane Hicke has a vast knowledge of hockey from the youth level to the pros. Shane is a college grad and three sport athlete from the University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire with a degree in Advertising and Marketing.
Shane spent last season in Canada coaching the Innisfil Lakers Jr. A Tier II hockey team. The Lakers had the best record in the regular season, sent 7 players to the All Star Game and in addition to Shane being selected to coach the all-star team, set many season records for the club. Prior to last season, Shane coached with the Helena Big Horns Jr. A Tier III club in the Norpac League winning a championship.
Before coaching at the Junior Hockey level, Shane spent several seasons helping to start up and coaching AAA programs in the West Coast, while winning many State Championships and Tournaments across US and Canada. Shane also has coaching experience at the USA Hockey regional selects program and at the US National Selects festival.
Shane is also the son of former NHLer Ernie Hicke. Ernie played his Jr. Hockey with the Regina Pats and then moved to the Montreal Canadians of the NHL where he was traded to the Oakland Seals for Guy Lafleur. Ernie also played for the Atlanta Flames, New York Islanders, Minnesota North Stars and the LA Kings during his career.
For more information on the Bruins, and the upcoming Troy Tryout Camp set for June 19, 20 & 21 at Hobart Arena, visit www.TroyBruins.com
MADISON, Wis.—The Wolfpack got one step closer to the final playoff berth in the Western Division, defeating visiting Miami Valley on Saturday night. Wisconsin (6-4) snapped a two-game slide by beating the Silverbacks 53-30 at the Alliant Energy Center in Madison, Wis.
Wisconsin could secure the league’s final playoff spot by beating Chicago, who defeated the Wolfpack 67-22 last week, next week.
Miami Valley fell to 0-8 with the loss. More information on this game will be available soon.
Troy, OH- The Troy Bruins Hockey Team has announced they will compete at historic Hobart Arena for the upcoming 2009-2010 season, bringing competitive and exciting hockey back to the Northern Miami Valley.
The Bruins will play as a Junior “A” team, operating as a developmental program for some of the best amateur hockey talent in the country, while providing the Miami Valley with an affordable and family-friendly winter entertainment destination.
Junior “A” hockey is regarded as one of the top levels of amateur hockey in both Canada and the US, intent on preparing players for the next levels of collegiate and professional hockey, with ages ranging from 16 to 21 years old.
“We wanted to pay homage to the great hockey history in Troy and the Miami Valley, of course with the original IHL Troy Bruins introducing our region to the sport over fifty years ago” noted Bruins President & General Manager Rick Szabo, who also played for the Troy Sabres in the 1980’s and coached Troy’s High School hockey program for over a decade. He added “As a Junior A program, we would like to provide players who are committed and wish to pursue collegiate or professional careers with the opportunity to develop their skills and abilities on and off the ice, as well as gain exposure from higher levels of the game.”
The Bruins will host their first-ever tryout camp on June 19,20 & 21 at Hobart Arena in Troy. The camp open to the public, as they are invited to get a first glimpse at their new Troy Bruins. Additionally, there will be a media conference during the camp to formally introduce the staff and coach, with more information on date, time and itinerary to be released shortly.
Ticket information, sponsorship packages, game schedule and more information will be released in the coming weeks as the Bruins continue to take shape, as well as being available on the newly launched website www.TroyBruins.com.
TROY, Ohio—The Fort Wayne Freedom became the third team in 2009 to secure a berth in the Continental Indoor Football League playoffs. The Freedom secured their spot in the postseason with a 56-28 road victory over MiamiValley at Hobart Arena in Troy, Ohio. The Freedom (5-4) remained two games back of the Mayhem in the Eastern Division standings with three games left. Home-field advantage in the Eastern Division Championship game could be decided next week when the Mayhem and Freedom meet in Fort Wayne on May 23.
Miami Valley raced ahead 14-0 in the contest and looked as though they were in full control.
Bill Skelton, who was filling in under center for Randy Hutchison, led the Freedom back into the game, knotting things up at 14-all in the second quarter.
The two teams then traded scores down the stretch of the second, sending the game to the break tied at 21-21.
The Freedom pulled away in the second half. They outscored the Silverbacks 35-7 in the half, cruising to a comfortable victory.
Cincinnati Dockers Australian Rules Football Team falls to Chicago
FAIRFIELD, OH - The Cincinnati Dockers Australian Rules Football Club started their first regular season game in impressive fashion, but could not carry that energy into the second half as they fell to Chicago United, defending Mid American Australian Football League (MAAFL) champions, 111-43 last Saturday afternoon at Point Pleasant Park in Fairfield, OH.
Cincinnati made the game interesting in the first half, sending the ball into a very active forward line and actually held a small lead over the reigning MAAFL champions at the first quarter break. At halftime, Chicago made up some of that difference, but the Dockers were still on fire and brimming with confidence, going into the halftime break tied with Chicago at 43 points each.
However, the Dockers would have very few looks at the goals in the second half, as Chicago made a tactical change in the second half that the Dockers could not overcome. The United took a 20 plus point lead into the third quarter, yet the Dockers were still not phased, as teams can score quickly in this game. Unfortunately, it was Chicago who would prove that fact, turning on the afterburners and putting away the Dockers with plenty of forwards and much fresher legs. The final score read Chicago with 16 goals and 15 behinds for 111 points to Cincinnati with 7 goals and 1 behind for 43 points.
Cincinnati will next take the field on June 20th in Louisville, as the Dockers will host their historic rivals in the Nashville Kangaroos. The match will take place at Champions Park at 2050 River Road, just south of the Ohio River. Nashville are currently 1-1 this season, winning a home match against the Baton Rouge Tigers 143 to 45, and losing to Florida United in Ft. Lauderdale 73 to 39.
The Cincinnati Dockers are an Australian Rules Football club based out of Fairfield, Ohio. Established in 1996, they are the oldest club of its kind in the United States. Last year, the Dockers were co-winners of the USAFL division 4 national championship. For more information about the Dockers please visit their website at www.cincinnatidockers.com. To contact the Dockers, please send an e-mail to dockers@cincinnatidockers.com.
Scoring note: In Australian Rules Football, a goal is worth 6 points, and a behind is worth 1 point.
Note: The Cincinnati Dockers combine with the Louisville Kings for all 2009 MAAFL games.
Troy, OH- The Miami County Post, a free online news and information resource for the communities of Miami County and beyond, is pleased to announce that Sunday’s Miami Valley Silverbacks pro indoor football game against the Fort Wayne Freedom will be televised live online at www.miamicountypost.com starting at 3pm.
The third live broadcast of the season, MCP TV continues to be the official broadcaster of the Silverbacks, who are now in their fourth season of play in the Miami Valley, and a proud member of the Continental Indoor Football league (CIFL).
In the prior live broadcast on April 25 in Fort Wayne, Indiana, the Silverbacks battled to what has been their best performance so far this season, eventually falling to the Freedom in the closing seconds with just yards to go. This Sunday’s divisional rematch pits the Silverbacks in position to avenge the last minute loss, and secure their first victory of the season.
Kickoff for Sunday’s game is set for 3pm at Troy’s historic Hobart Arena. Tickets are still available at the Hobart box office or online at HobartArena.com
Fans not able to be there can tune into the 3pm live broadcast for free, anywhere on earth by accessing MiamiCountyPost.com. No downloads, media players, popups or buffering is needed to view the game.
Cincinnati Australian Football Team Hosts Chicago in Regular Season Opener
FAIRFIELD, OHIO - The Cincinnati Dockers Australian Rules Football Club continue their 13th consecutive season on May 16th at Point Pleasant Park in Fairfield as they host Chicago United to kick off play in the Mid American Australian Football League (MAAFL).
In what will be the only true home game for the Cincinnati Dockers this season, they will once again combine with the Louisville Kings and form the Ohio Valley River Rats, the reigning United States Australian Football League Division 4 National Champions. Ohio Valley will have their hands full this Saturday, as they will face off against the reigning champions of the MAAFL, Chicago United. The match will take place at Point Pleasant Park on Resor Road in Fairfield, with a start time of 2 PM.
The last time the Dockers took the field, they defeated the Nashville Kangaroos and fell to the Columbus Jackaroos at the John Harrell Memorial Cup Tournament in Louisville. Meanwhile this will be the first match of the season for Chicago United.
Following the match, the Dockers will be hosting a post-match function at Christy’s Rathskeller and Biergarten on West McMillan Avenue in Clifton at 7 PM. The River Rats’ next contest will be against their historic rivals, the Nashville Kangaroos, in Louisville, Kentucky on June 20th.
The Cincinnati Dockers are an Australian Rules Football club based out of Fairfield, Ohio. Established in 1996, they are the oldest club of its kind in the United States. Last year, the Dockers were co-winners of the USAFL division 4 national championship. For more information about the Dockers please visit their website at www.cincinnatidockers.com. To contact the Dockers, please send an e-mail to dockers@cincinnatidockers.com.
The Wildcats blew open a close game in the second half to cruise to their second-straight victory over the Silverbacks.
After a scoreless first quarter, Wheeling marked the scoreboard first with a seven-yard pitch-and-catch from Rod Rutherford to David Dinkins. After Miami Valley blocked the PAT, the Wildcats led 6-0.
The Silverbacks (0-6) answered with a seven-yard touchdown of their own. Jeremy Greenleaf, who returned as the starter under center for Miami Valley after being injured two weeks ago, hit Josh Davis. Travis Johnson hit the PAT to give the Silverbacks a 7-6 lead.
Johnson then gave the Silverbacks a 10-6 lead when he nailed a 40-yard field goal.
Wheeling took the lead back for good on the ensuing possession when Dayon Chambers powered in from two yards out. Rutherford converted the two-point try with a run, giving Wheeling a 14-10 advantage.
Johnson nailed his second field goal of the game shortly thereafter, converting on a 32-yard try to make it 14-13 at the break.
The second half belonged to Wheeling. The Wildcats got a 50-yard missed field goal return from Vaughn Rivers to make it 20-13 with 1:40 to go in the third and followed that up with a Rutherford four-yard run to make it 26-13 with 9:12 left in the game.
Eric Wick’s capped the scoring with a minute remaining when he returned an interception to the house.
MARION, Ohio—In the second-lowest scoring game in CIFL history, the Marion Mayhem gained their second-straight victory and maintained their two-game lead in the Eastern Division. Marion used a pair of onside kick recoveries in the second half to pull away from Miami Valley for a 36-2 win at Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Marion, Ohio.
The 38 combined points is the second-lowest in league history. Chicago and Muskegon combined for 37 points during a Slaughter 27-10 win at LC Walker Arena on April 25, 2008.
Marion (5-2) took just three plays to score its first touchdown. Stanley Jackson, in just his second game back after being injured in the team’s opener, scrambled in from 12 yards out with just over two minutes into the game.
It would be the last Marion score of the first half and the lone touchdown of the first two quarters.
Midway through the second quarter, the Silverbacks (0-5) got their first, and only points, of the contest. Former MarionJackson in the endzone, resulting in a safety to make it 7-2 with 7:44 left in the first half. defensive lineman Emmanuel Dartey sacked
The score would stay the same heading to the half.
Marion intercepted Silverback quarterback Josh Davis on the first play of the second half, setting up the Mayhem offense at the Miami Valley 17-yard line. Marion cashed in on the turnover just over three minutes later when Jackson hit Ian Schmidt for an 11-yard score with 10:10 left in the third.
Marion recovered the ensuing onside kick and converted it into six more points with 6:38 left in the third. Calvin Weaver pounded in on a five-yard run, and Eric Schnatz nailed the PAT, to make it 21-2.
The Mayhem again recovered the onside kick on the ensuing kickoff and again cashed in on its opportunity. This time it was a Schnatz 16-yard field goal that made it 24-2 with 49 seconds left in the third.
A fumble recovery setup the next Marion score. Thomas McKenzie forced and recovered a fumble at the Miami ValleyJackson hit Brandon Price for a one-yard scoring aerial 40 seconds later to make it 30-2. one and
The final score of the night came on a Jackson to Tavares Woodley 10-yard scoring pass with 27 seconds left in the contest.
Jackson, the reigning VidSwap.com Offensive Player of the Week, finished 19-of-33 for 171 yards and three scores. Three different Mayhem wideouts had more than 50 yards receiving, including Schmidt (55), Maurice Douse (51) and Woodley (50).
The Silverbacks (0-5) now travel to Wheeling, WV to take on the Wheeling Wildcats on Saturday at 7pm.
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