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Williamsport Outlaws Ceases Operations

January 24, 2013 Sam Jordan

The Federal Hockey League has officially announced they have taken over the management of the Williamsport Outlaws hockey team. This relates only to the on ice aspect of the team. This action by the Federal Hockey League Board of Governors is a result of the decision by the Williamsport Outlaws ownership refusing to play their remaining 12 road games. The FHL has restructured the schedule for the remaining 5 teams and have filled all game slots. No games for any FHL team have been lost or rescheduled, only some opponents…

2013 Eastern Sports & Outdoor Show Coming In February

January 8, 2013 Sam Jordan

HARRISBURG, PA — The 2013 Eastern Sports & Outdoor Show, February 2-10, (State Farm Show Complex, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania) has always been the place for manufacturers and distributors to showcase new products and innovations. “At the 2013 Show, we are excited to welcome LHR Sporting Arms LLC to our family of exhibitors where they will be unveiling their very first rifle,” said Chris O’Hara, Event Director for the Eastern Sports & Outdoor Show. LHR Sporting Arms LLC recently announced their intent to unveil the “Redemption” rifle to the general public at…

Danbury Defeat Outlaws, 3-2

January 4, 2013 Sam Jordan

by Nick Magoulas DANBURY, CT – The Danbury Whalers started the second half of the 2012-2013 campaign on a high note, defeating the Williamsport Outlaws 3-2. Richard Vanderhoek scored the game winner and Nick Niedert made 33 saves as the Whalers continued their dominance of the Outlaws at home (4-0). The Whalers would fall behind 2:24 into the first period on former Whaler Martin Moucha’s 17th goal of the season. The score would stay that way until 3:30 of the second when Kamil Vavra connected on his 12th goal of…

Pittsburgh Penguins & Johnstown Tomahawks To Play Charity Hockey Game On Wednesday

January 4, 2013 Sam Jordan

By Matt Maisel – WJAC TV / 6Sports The Johnstown Tomahawks will play members of the Pittsburgh Penguins in a charity hockey exhibition, 6Sports has learned. The game, called the Johnstown Tomahawks Charity Classic, will take place at the Cambria County War Memorial on Wednesday, January 9 at 7 p.m. According to Tomahawks President Rick Bouchard, this game has no bearing to the future of the NHL season, currently in a player lockout. Members of the Penguins expected to play include Matt Cooke, Pascal Dupuis, Brooks Orpik, Derek Engelland, Joe…

Prada Named Crosscutters Manager for 2013

January 4, 2013 Sam Jordan

PHILADELPHIA, PA – The Philadelphia Phillies officially announced that Nelson Prada will manage the Williamsport Crosscutters, the Phillies short-season class A affiliate, in 2013 as part of an all-new coaching staff. A former catcher, Prada has managed in the Minnesota Twins organization for the last 8 seasons, first with the Gulf Coast Twins (2005-2007) and for the last 5 seasons with the Beloit Snappers (Class A-Midwest League). He has compiled an overall record of 436-418. Prada will be joined on the Cutters staff by pitching coach Les Lancaster and coach…

Lady Monarchs Edge Out Lady Warriors

January 4, 2013 Sam Jordan

WILKES-BARRE, PA – Junior Julia Antonelli (Hanover, Pa./New Oxford) and sophomore Ali Derr (New Columbia, Pa./Milton Area) combined for 31 points and 14 rebounds to lead the Lycoming College women’s basketball team, but 2012 NCAA Division III Sweet 16 team King’s (Pa.) was able to overcome a second-half deficit and take a 71-66 decision at Scandlon Gymnasium on Thursday, Jan. 3. Antonelli posted 16 points, eight rebounds, two assists, two blocks and two steals to lead the Warriors (2-9 overall), while Derr had a breakthrough game, notching a season-high 15…

Outlaws Survive Scare With Bluefins

January 4, 2013 Sam Jordan

WILLIAMSPORT, PA – In the first game after the All Star Game the Williamsport Outlaws found themselves in a close game against the New York Bluefins early. The Outlaws would survive the early scare and skate away with a 7-4 win over the Bluefins. Williamsport got on the board when Brian Yanovitch found the twine for the first time since joining the Outlaws at the 12:30 mark of the period. The assists were credited to Tyler Matheson and Brett Needham. New York would tie it up with a Michael Guerra…

Lady Bison Win 64-39 Over Cornell At Sojka Pavilion

January 2, 2013 Sam Jordan

LEWISBURG, Pa. – Audrey Dotson (Vienna, Va./Flint Hill School) and Lindsay Horbatuck (Avon, Conn./Avon) each put up standout performances for the Bison, but it was a team defensive effort that pushed Bucknell women’s basketball to a 64-39 victory over Cornell at Sojka Pavilion on Wednesday night. Dotson led all players with 22 points and Horbatuck added a career-best 19 rebounds. The Bison (8-5) also held the Big Red (6-6) to 22.4 percent shooting and 23 boards, both lows for a Bucknell opponent this year. Cornell shot 11-for-49 from the floor…

FHL All Star Game Was Fun Filled For The Fans, Players and Anyone Else

January 2, 2013 Sam Jordan

WILLIAMSPORT, PA – The city of Williamsport hosted the first ever outdoor hockey all-star game in North America and there was a show put on by the players of the Federal Hockey League All Stars and the Williamsport Outlaws. Danbury Whalers forward Tyler Noseworthy of the FHL All Stars would skate away with the All Star Game MVP honors in an 18-13 win over the Outlaws in front of almost 1,500 fans at Airmen Pond at Historic Bowman Field. In a game in which there was a combined 31 goals…

Watch The 1st Annual FHL All Star Game LIVE

January 2, 2013 Sam Jordan

WILLIAMSPORT, PA – Can’t make it to the game in person? You can catch the Skills at 4 PM, the Pre-Game at 6:30 followed by the game at 7 PM for all the hard hitting, great saves and smooth skating of the FHL All Stars who take on the reigning FHL Commissioner’s Cup Champion, OUTLAWS! Join Marco Cerino, Chris Erickson, Nick Magoulis and Matt Ryan as they bring the game to you LIVE on the FHL Sports Network. The cost is just $6 for both the skills and game. Click…