The Steelhawk’s 2012 home opener will soon be here and word is the game is almost sold out! Get your tickets and come help the Noise Nation cheer our team on to a big home win!
With more details of the exciting opening day, first some Breaking News!
As seen on the Richmond Raiders Blog, it appears the Steelhawks have aquired, via trade with the Allen Wranglers, Quarterback Bryan Randall. You may remember the Wranglers as the team that gave partial ownership to Terrell Owens to join the team and Randall was the Quarterback who tossed those 3 touchdown passes to Owens in their opening game this season. (Terrell Owens trading away a quarterback.. imagine that) Anyways, the post also notes Randall as Randall the 2010 IFL player of the year and former ACC player of the year when he started for Virginia Tech. Hoping this provides a boost to the Steelhawk’s offense who struggled to find the end zone last week. No word if Randall will be active for the upcoming home opener or who’s spot on the roster he would take. Stay tuned for more details.
More on the Sunday game:
In their first home game of the 2012 season, the Lehigh Valley Steelhawks take on the visiting Bloomington Edge. After two weeks on the road, the Steelhawks finally return to Pennsylvania for a Sunday afternoon game at 4:05 p.m. with a goal of climbing above .500.
The Edge(2-1) , come to the Valley after claiming victories against Reading and Chicago at home, but falling to Chicago on the road in the IFL’s Kick Off Classic. Bloomington comes into the game with a dual threat offensively between QB Dusty Burk (10tds, 2int) and RB Andre Raymond (72yds, 4tds). Their Defense is led by 2011 IFL Defensive player of the Year Antonio Ficklin who has two sacks on the year thus far.
The Edge will be up against a stingy Steelhawks (1-1) defense that is only giving up 29.5 points per game (3rd best in the league) thus far in 2012. Leading the defense is rookie DB Marvin Johnson (16tacs, 2ints) who was IFL’s Defensive Player of the Week in Week One. Offensively, the Steelhawks are lead by RB Ryan Leafey (89 yds on 14 carries for 6.4ypca and 1td), who will look to again be a force to be reckoned with in front of the home crowd.
Before the game, fans are invited to come out and tailgate with live music as the Birds of Prey will be performing. A special halftime performance will feature Drummers with Attitude, a local bucket-drumming group, and lots of prizes and giveaways will happen throughout the evening.
The Steelhawk Booster club will also have a huge stash of horns, bells and beads available for purchase as well as a raffle to win a team signed Steelhawks helmet. Many thanks to the Steelhawks for providing this great raffle prize!
Kickoff is lined up for 4:05 p.m. (EST) and will be broadcast on Service Electric TV2 Sports, as will all home games for the 2012 season.
A quick view of the current Steelhawks Roster, if you truly want to meet them come to a game. They hang around to chat and sign autographs for fans.
Defensive Backs
Isiejah Allen – Fordam University
Jarard Cribbs – Lehigh University
Calvin Harrison – University of Kentucky
Marvin Johnson – University of Oregon
John Kennedy III – Lehigh University
Derel Williams – North Iowa Area Community College
Defensive Line
Gerard Bryant – St. Lawrence University
Bryan Tarkington – Washington State University
Chris Medina – Kutztown University
Kicker
Chris Hazley – Virginia Tech
Linebacker
Matt Cohen – Lehigh University
Adrian McLeod – Western Carolina University
Sam Maxwell – University of Kentucky
Offensive Line
Michael Byrne – University of Delaware/NFL-Dolphins
Chris Knechel – King’s College
Chris Nunn – Glenville State University
Mark Stout – California State University,Sacramento
Kyle Johnson – Benedict College
Quarterback
Dale Fink – Sacred Heart University
Dixie Wooten – UTEP
Running Back
Ryan Leafey – Rowan University
Wide Receiver
Irani DeAraujo – University of Albany
John Halman – Concordia College/NFL-Redskins
Jeff Willis – Langston University
Aaron Higdon – University of Charleston
Tickets for the current weeks game are still available but going fast. DON’T MISS YOUR CHANCE TO GET A FIRST HAND LOOK AT YOUR 2012 STEELHAWKS! Tickets can be purchased by calling the Steelhawks front office at 610-282-3100, via the Steelhawks Website (www.lvsteelhawks.com), or by visiting the Stabler Arena Box Office at 124 Goodman Drive in Bethlehem. For further information on the Lehigh Valley Steelhawks please contact Executive Vice President Mike Clark at 610-282-3100.
Season ticket packages, starting as low as $8 per game, are still available but great seats are limited so reserve your seats close to the action and call the team’s front office at 610-282-3100. Don’t miss out on the fun and exciting atmosphere that is Steelhawks Professional Indoor Football!
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