Entries by Fayetteville Marksmen

Tight Contest Favors RiverKings

March 24, 2018 Fayetteville, NC– The Fayetteville Marksmen continuously clawed their way back from early deficits but couldn’t find the game-tying goal late, dropping a 5-4 decision to the Mississippi RiverKings on Saturday night at the Crown Coliseum. The opening frame looked as though it would play out much like the night before, but the […]

Power Play Struggles Prove Costly for Marksmen

March 23, 2018 Fayetteville, NC– Despite nine power play opportunities, the Fayetteville Marksmen couldn’t strike while on the man-advantage, and fell to the Mississippi RiverKings, 7-4, on Friday night at the Crown Coliseum. Both teams generated quality chances throughout the first period, but both goaltenders stood tall against the task, as the teams skated to […]

Marksmen Sign NHL Bloodline, Doyle and Jeke Added to Roster

March 23, 2018 Fayetteville, N.C-  The Marksmen continue to add pieces to the lineup, agreeing to terms with defenseman Andrew DeBrincat, brother of current Chicago Blackhawks forward, Alex DeBrincat. In addition, the Marksmen have signed forward Andrew Doyle out of York University, and Travis Jeke has been returned from loan to the Jacksonville IceMen of […]

Spano’s 44 Saves Not Enough, Marksmen Fall 4-1

March 17, 2018 Fayetteville, NC– Patrick Spano makes 44 saves, but the Fayetteville Marksmen could not overcome an early three goal deficit, falling to the Macon Mayhem 4-1 on Saturday night contest at the Crown Coliseum. The Mayhem got on the board first, 9:33 into the game. On the power play, Dakota Klecha made a […]

Milestone-Filled Night Snaps Winless Streak

March 16, 2018 Fayetteville, NC– Jake Hauswirth earned his 200th SPHL career point, Carl Greco recorded his first professional goal, and John Bierchen registered his first win as head coach, to lead the Fayetteville Marksmen over the Knoxville Ice Bears, 6-4, at the Crown Coliseum on Friday night. The lone goal of the opening frame […]

Marksmen Ink Rookie Forward

March 14, 2018 Fayetteville, N.C-  With college seasons ending all across the country, the Fayetteville Marksmen have begun adding rookie talent as the season winds to a close. Forward Trent Durocher is the latest signee to agree to an amateur tryout, the team announced on Wednesday. Durocher, 25, joins the Marksmen after concluding his collegiate […]

Mahoney Signed to Amateur Tryout

March 13, 2018 Fayetteville, N.C-  The Fayetteville Marksmen have added rookie forward Tommy Mahoney, the team announced on Tuesday. Mahoney, 23, joins the Marksmen after concluding his collegiate career with Assumption College. This season with the Greyhounds, the 6-foot-3, 194-pound native of Braintree, Massachusetts skated in 27 contests registering 27 points (13G, 14A), while being […]

Shinkaruk and Fazio Lead Thunderbolts Past Marksmen

March 11, 2018 Fayetteville, NC- The Evansville Thunderbolts rode a 35 save performance by Ryan de Melo, while Carter Shinkaruk (2g, 1a) and Mike Fazio (3a) each had a three-point night, as the Thunderbolts took the 6-1 victory and swept the weekend series against the Fayetteville Marksmen at the Crown Coliseum on Sunday afternoon. Evansville […]

Power Play Propels Thunderbolts to Victory

March 10, 2018 Fayetteville, NC– Powered by three power-play goals, the Evansville Thunderbolts extended the Fayetteville Marksmen’s winless streak to 12-games, with a 6-3 victory on Saturday night at the Crown Coliseum. Patrick Spano made several acrobatic saves, keeping the game scoreless, until the Thunderbolts took the 1-0 lead 9:50 into the contest. Robbie Hall […]