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March 1, 2012 · 12:06 pm

IronPigs Star on NBC Sitcom!

I have to admit that I’ve never seen this show. I was a fan of That 70’s Show and saw a post this morning that caught my eye. Two of That 70’s show stars have a new sitcom (well one of them is a guest star for this episode) so when I saw Fez sporting an IronPig’s jacket I really paid attention. I won’t spoil the outcome of the show but have linked the video below. (Note- there are some commercials and there is a slight Brian Gordon twist to the story)

For those who are wondering who the IronPigs are.. look here – Who are the IronPigs.

http://www.nbc.com/assets/video/5-0/swf/DirectWidget.swf?CXNID=1000004.10045NXC&widID=49d06ba1523528c3&configXML=http://www.nbc.com/service/videowidget/params/dmlkZW9faWQ9MTM4ODE2Nw==/%3FpageURL%3Dunknown%26referrerURL%3Dunknown

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February 29, 2012 · 1:07 pm

Steelhawk Named IFL Defensive Player of the Week!

Defensive Back Records 6 total tackles, One INT, One Fumble Recovery, and a Defensive TD

Bethlehem, PA: In release made today, the league office of the Indoor Football League announced that Lehigh Valley Steelhawks Defensive Back Marvin Johnson was selected as the Week One VidSwap.com Defensive Player of the Week for his efforts in the team’s opening week 30-28 victory over the Chicago Slaughter.

Johnson becomes the first Steelhawks player this season to be awarded for his on field performance. . The former Oregon Duck was all over the field in his very first professional game. In the opening quarter, Johnson recovered a blocked field goal and raced 25 yards into the endzone for the teams first score of 2012. Later in the game, he intercepted a key Perry Patterson pass in his own endzone which turned the momentum of the contest. On top of all that, he also recorded another fumble recovery and six tackles on the night. Look for Johnson to once again be a force in the secondary as the Steelhawks take on the Cedar Rapids Titans in Iowa. Fans interested in watching the game can log onto http://www.b2livetv.com and stream the game live. Game time is scheduled for 8:05 p.m. EST.

The league also announced that Sioux Falls Storm Quarterback Chris Dixon and Allen Wranglers Kick Returner Frankie Solomon Jr. were selected as the Offensive and Special Teams Players of the Week respectively.

Two Flyers to Print and Use

From our Lehigh Valley Rollergirls:

Help out the Rollergirls

From our Lehigh Valley Steelhawks:

IronPig Movie Release Date

Last week a friend asked if I knew when the PBS 39 documentary on the IronPigs would be released. Tonight I got an answer. When I asked for a description of how the movie turned out I was told this:

“It’s a love story. The love shared between the team and the fans”

You saw the film crews all over Coca Cola Park last season. Interviewing fans, catching the action on and off the field and following our beloved players into the finals. Their hard work will culminate in a movie release party… or so the word on the street say it will.

What I got is that the day before Opening Day (April 5th) and the day after the exhibition (April 3rd in Reading) that the IronPigs will open the gates to The Coke for an IronPig documentary viewing party. There is also supposed to be an opportunity to watch the team work out at the park on this day as well.

Granted, this probably won’t be a free, thank you for being a loyal customer, day. Expect a nominal charge that will be put towards IronPig’s Charities. They help kids in the community so who could complain about that? (Yeah, I know there are some out there but don’t complain here) I am an avid supporter of and absolutely love IronPig’s charities for what they do. That aside, I’d guess around $5.

Again, this hasn’t been confirmed but I believe the person who told me.

One thing to keep an eye on until April 4th is the PBS 39 website. We can expect a teaser/preview segment to be posted there soon. Another good place to watch for announcements is the PBS 39 Facebook page.

I have to say I enjoy PBS programming a lot. It should be supported as well.

Many thanks goes out to those involved in the making of this documentary for their hard work and tireless efforts to document how fans can support a local team.

OinK!

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February 27, 2012 · 11:51 am

Looking Back – As The Bacon Turns – Video

Some memories from the 2008 season..

(no sound)

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February 26, 2012 · 10:12 am

More on Steelhawks Win – 2/26/2012

Bethlehem, PA: The Lehigh Valley Steelhawks, intent on setting a new tone in 2012, did just that in their season opener yesterday in the Windy City as they defeated the Chicago Slaughter by a score of 30-28. The victory gives the Steelhawks the franchise’s first winning record in team history at 1-0 and sets the tone for the rest of the 2012 season.

The Slaughter came into the game at 1-0 after defeating the Bloomington Edge 54-30 in the IFL’s kickoff classic last weekend, and hoped to once again put the first points of the game on the board. The Steelhawks Defense had other plans, as Chris Medina exploded up the middle on a field goal attempt by Chicago’s Chris Nendick and blocked the kick. Former Oregon Duck Marvin Johnson was there to then scoop up the loose ball and race into the endzone for the game’s first score.

Chicago was able to answer back on a Perry Patterson to Ernest Jackson touchdown to know the score at seven a piece. The Steelhawks regained the lead on the following possession courtesy of a John Halman 33 yard field goal.

A second Ernest Jackson Tocuhdown gave the Slaughter their first lead 14-10, but new Steelhawks Quarterback Dixie Wooten was able to march the team right back down the field, culminating in a passing touchdown to Wide Receiver Aaron Higdon to start off the second quarter. On the Slaughter’s next possession, Cornerback and Lehigh University product John Kennedy III intercepted a Perry Patterson pass in the endzone and returned it 39 yards to set up excellent field position with a minute remaining in the half. Wooten was able to once again capitalize, hitting WR Jeff Willis for a score to go up 24-14. Patterson responded quickly before the half on a TD to Daniel Dufrene to make the score 24-21.

“It was an exciting, back and forth battle in that first half,” stated Head Coach Chris Thompson. “We made some mistakes and were able to shake some of the jitters inside the locker room. I can’t say enough about how our guys all rallied around each other. We have a tight knit group here.”

Coming out of the half, the Steelhawks were able to force yet another turnover as Linebacker Sam Maxwell stripped Tony Taylor after a ten yard gain, which was recovered by Marvin Johnson. The ‘hawks then went back to the running game with Veteran Ryan Leafey. On 4th and 2 from the Steelhawks own 13 yard line, Leafey found a gaping hole and took it to the house for a 37 yard touchdown. He finished the evening with 68 yards rushing on ten carries for an average of 6.8 yard per attempt.

The Steelhawks defense took over the rest of the game, often causing the Slaughter to go three and out on three possessions. A late Jackson touchdown score allowed them to get within two points with under one minute to play, but the Slaughter were unsuccessful on an onsides kick attempt and the Steelhawks were able to run out the clock to seal their first victory.

The team will return to the Lehigh Valley for a few days of practice before heading out to face the Cedar Rapids Titans next Saturday, March 3rd, in Iowa. Kickoff is slated for 7:05 p.m. (CST). For those who wish to view the game online, please visit http://www.b2livetv.com and look up the Lehigh Valley Steelhawks under the “TEAMS” Section. Fans unable to watch the games live can purchase a season viewing pass. Steelhawks 2012 home games will be broadcast live on Service Electric TV2 Sports.

The Steelhawks return to the Lehigh Valley for their Home Opener, on Sunday, March 11th at 4 p.m. to square off against the Bloomington Edge. Tickets for the game are still available and 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 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!

Steelhawks Take Down Slaughter in Season Opener!

Our Steelhawks made a statement to the league tonight defeating the Chicago Slaughter by a final score of 31-28!

I was able to watch the game online (with a lot of help from Ron) and the team looked great. More details to come tomorrow…

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February 24, 2012 · 2:03 pm

296 Games is a Good Run – IronPig Memories

I have mixed feelings when I think about this. 296 IronPig games. Most home. Some away. Some playoffs, some exhibition. All are fantastic memories for me and while the results varied, the friendships did not. One particular mainstay was my first purchase of IronPig gear. I’m not one for team apparel. I bought an IronPig’s team jacket one evening when it turned out to be unusually cold… but my first purchase was weeks before the Pigs first took the field on that cold March morning in 2008.

Soon after I ordered my first season ticket, I bought this:

Heading for retirement. 2007-2012

4+ seasons did a number on this hat. A lot of fading from the sun and the occasional washing. It was sewed back together 3 times. I was very leary about new hats and even turned down an offer from Michael Schwimer to buy me a new one. I love this hat. Fits like a glove and has been there for just about every big IronPig moment good and bad.

The excitement that accompanied the return of pro baseball to the Lehigh Valley.

The start of the 2008 season. Greg Luzinski saw me wearing this hat at Citizen’s Bank Park and chuckled as he asked if they had won a game yet. He signed the hat as well as Chris Coste. Both were long faded away.

It saw every game in the 2009 and 2010 seasons.

It remembers the old Ferrous and FeFe outfits.

It’s been to Scranton on multiple occasions and was there when the Pigs beat the PawSox to advance to the Governor’s Cup championship last fall.

In all, this cap (as a friend’s grandfather told me.. a hat has a brim all the way around, what I’m wearing is a cap) has seen 296 IronPig games.

So to say this hat, cap… is a part of me is an understatement. With that said I announce its official retirement.

Fear not, though… my rapidly expanding bald spot won’t be at risk for sun burn this summer. I have found, thanks to my humorous Ebay search, a near identical replacement.

This is what the cap looked like in 2007

Granted, it will take some time to get the new version broken in but hopefully it will be 4 more years before I have to go through this process again.

OinK!

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February 22, 2012 · 12:52 pm

Who’s Up for a Roadtrip this Summer?

We had a great time on our roadtrip last season to see the IronPig’s take on Pawtucket and advance to the Governor’s Cup finals.

This season we are looking forward to a few more.

So far we are looking at a group trip to see the Pig’s in the Bigs down in Philly, a trip to visit Andy Tracy for a game in Williamsport and trips to see the Steelhawks face the Reading Express.

What would you like to do?

If you’re interested in joining in trips to Williamsport, Phillies or Reading please send me an email at editor@LVNoiseNation.com.

We are no budget here at the Noise Nation so we try to keep things on the cheap.. we carpool, go for low cost and just have fun with friends.

If you’d like to join in the fun, let me know. If you have other ideas/comments/questions, feel free to post in comments.

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February 22, 2012 · 11:31 am

Steelhawks Get Season Started in Style

With the season opener coming up this weekend, the Steelhawks are holding their Kickoff party tonight at Roosevelt’s in Bethlehem at 6:00pm!

More on the season opener from the Steelhawks:

Bethlehem, PA: The Lehigh Valley Steelhawks head to the Mid-West to take on the Chicago Slaughter in the team’s 2012 IFL Season Opener. The new look Steelhawks, coming off a 4-10 record in 2011, have high hopes after a strong training camp, and are excited to finally hit the field for a meaningful game. The Slaughter upended the Steelhawks in a closely contested battle in 2011, and seek to extend a little revenge in the rematch. It will be the first of three times the two franchise’s face off against each other this season.

The Slaughter (1-0) are fresh off an impressive 54-30 victory against the Bloomington Edge last Sunday in the IFL’s Kickoff Classic. The one-two Quarterback punch of Perry Patterson and Juice Williams led the offense with three passing scores and one touchdown via the ground. Veteran Wide Receiver Tony Taylor will have to be monitored at all times by the Steelhawks secondary do to his impressive speed.

The Steelhawks (0-0) are trying to set a new tone for the 2012 season and don’t mind being a team that is under the radar heading into their opener. They return seven veterans from last season’s team, highlighted by Linebacker Adrian McLeod from Western Carolina University. In just 11 games last season, McLeod was among the top five in many defensive categories including total tackles (110), safeties (2), and sacks (6) from the linebacker position. Offensively, key trades to acquire All-IFL Offensive Lineman Chris Nunn, WR Jeff Willis, and Quarterback Dixie Wooten will help the Steelhawks to be a high powered offense right out of the gate.

Kickoff is slated for 7:35 p.m. (CST) with doors opening at 6:00 p.m. For those who wish to view the game online, please visit www.b2livetv.com and look up the Lehigh Valley Steelhawks under the “TEAMS” Section. Fans unable to watch the games live can purchase a season viewing pass. Steelhawks 2012 home games will be broadcast live on Service Electric TV2 Sports.

The Steelhawks return to the Lehigh Valley for their Home Opener, on Sunday, March 11th at 4 p.m. to square off against the Bloomington Edge.

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