Post by 50yardfan on May 19, 2011 23:55:06 GMT -5
Bethlehem, PA: The Lehigh Valley Steelhawks welcome to the Stabler Arena this Saturday, the Fairbanks Grizzlies from the great state of Alaska. The two teams are the furthest west and furthest east teams in the league respectively. This will be the first meeting between the two non-conference opponents. The Grizzlies, who have won eight straight games since beginning the year 0-3, are fresh off a victory against the Reading Express last Sunday by a score of 60-45. The Steelhawks themselves were able to snap their seven game losing streak last weekend against the Richmond Revolution by a score of 38-35.
The Grizzlies currently sit in second place in the Pacific Division by just a half game behind the Tri-Cities Fever whose record is 8-2. They boast a talented squad with the IFL's leading Running Back Romandre Gibbs. On the season, the Fairbanks runner has 650 yards on the ground and ten scores and has been a catalyst for a Grizzlies offense which is built on physicality up front and speed on the outsides. The Steelhawks will have to account for Gibbs and talented Wide Receiver Tony Taylor at all times.
The Steelhawks running game has been their strength all year, and that was no different in last weekend's victory over the Richmond Revolution. Isaiah Grier added two more scores on the ground and Ryan Leafey and Dom Stewart added a rushing score each themselves as the three combined for over 130 yards rushing. The Steelhawks rank 6th in the league on the ground. New starting Quarterback Andre Sloan El will look to build the team's first winning streak as he goes under center this Saturday.
"We've had some success on the ground of late," stated Steelhawks Head Coach Rich Britt. "I don't see us shying away from throwing the ball this weekend either, even though the Grizzlies boast one of the league's top defensive units. We can't be intimidated by their record, and what they've done lately. We just need to go out there and play our game and give max effort for four quarters."
Kickoff for the game is slated for 7 p.m., Saturday May 21st with doors opening at 6 p.m. Fans coming to cheer on the Steelhawks are urged to wear their black and Vegas gold in support! Tickets for the game can be purchased by calling the Steelhawks front office at 610-282-3100, via the Steelhawks Website (www.lvsteelhawks.com), thru ticketmaster, 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.
The game, deemed Race For Adam Night, will serve as a fundraiser for the Race for Adam. The Race for Adam Foundation, a volunteer non-profit organization dedicated to funding research projects to find a treatment and cure for Niemann-Pick Type C disease (NP-C) and related neurodegenerative disorders, began in 2005. In July of that year, Sean and Amy Recke's seven-year old son, Adam, was diagnosed with NP-C, a genetic neurodegenerative disorder for which there is no cure. Due to the family's kindness and respect for everyone, the community came together to help them; they are a family who has shown great patience, strength and hope in this time of urgency. Adam has touched the lives of everyone he has met, and continues to embrace life with a perfect smile. With the support of the community, a seed of hope has grown and continues to branch through events that will promote awareness and funding for research into NP-C and related neuro-degenerative disorders. The Foundation is named in honor of Adam Recke.
Season ticket flex 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!
The Grizzlies currently sit in second place in the Pacific Division by just a half game behind the Tri-Cities Fever whose record is 8-2. They boast a talented squad with the IFL's leading Running Back Romandre Gibbs. On the season, the Fairbanks runner has 650 yards on the ground and ten scores and has been a catalyst for a Grizzlies offense which is built on physicality up front and speed on the outsides. The Steelhawks will have to account for Gibbs and talented Wide Receiver Tony Taylor at all times.
The Steelhawks running game has been their strength all year, and that was no different in last weekend's victory over the Richmond Revolution. Isaiah Grier added two more scores on the ground and Ryan Leafey and Dom Stewart added a rushing score each themselves as the three combined for over 130 yards rushing. The Steelhawks rank 6th in the league on the ground. New starting Quarterback Andre Sloan El will look to build the team's first winning streak as he goes under center this Saturday.
"We've had some success on the ground of late," stated Steelhawks Head Coach Rich Britt. "I don't see us shying away from throwing the ball this weekend either, even though the Grizzlies boast one of the league's top defensive units. We can't be intimidated by their record, and what they've done lately. We just need to go out there and play our game and give max effort for four quarters."
Kickoff for the game is slated for 7 p.m., Saturday May 21st with doors opening at 6 p.m. Fans coming to cheer on the Steelhawks are urged to wear their black and Vegas gold in support! Tickets for the game can be purchased by calling the Steelhawks front office at 610-282-3100, via the Steelhawks Website (www.lvsteelhawks.com), thru ticketmaster, 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.
The game, deemed Race For Adam Night, will serve as a fundraiser for the Race for Adam. The Race for Adam Foundation, a volunteer non-profit organization dedicated to funding research projects to find a treatment and cure for Niemann-Pick Type C disease (NP-C) and related neurodegenerative disorders, began in 2005. In July of that year, Sean and Amy Recke's seven-year old son, Adam, was diagnosed with NP-C, a genetic neurodegenerative disorder for which there is no cure. Due to the family's kindness and respect for everyone, the community came together to help them; they are a family who has shown great patience, strength and hope in this time of urgency. Adam has touched the lives of everyone he has met, and continues to embrace life with a perfect smile. With the support of the community, a seed of hope has grown and continues to branch through events that will promote awareness and funding for research into NP-C and related neuro-degenerative disorders. The Foundation is named in honor of Adam Recke.
Season ticket flex 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!