[Holygoalie]

Just wondering how active these boards really are and also, did anyone know that Liberty will be housing two hockey teams this year? The second team will be playing in D2 of the ACHA. They have an 18 game regular schedule. not sure if thats set in stone yet. Details of this second team are almost non existent. Just wondering what everones comments are towards this second team

[SuperJon]

It's pretty cool. The only hard part would be having the money to go to both team's games.

[Sly Fox]

We were just launching midseason so this hockey board was just picking up steam as you guys rolled into the playoffs. Our membership size has easily doubled since your run to the finals. Hopefully by the time your season starts we'll have any stronger following for you on here.

And I hadn't heard about the dual clubs. It sounds like you are getting even more talent coming to school now that we have our own ice.

BTW if the team wants to use this board as a way to get the word out about the program then by all means help yourself. Coach Dunton drops by here during hoops season to reach the fanbase. Your welcome to follow suit from the hockey perspective.

[Holygoalie]

Some news at least on the D2's first home game. It is October 6th and it will be played right after the D1's game. Hopfully more info will come in as it gets closer the the start of the season. Would also like to add that the team has almost been picked, first cuts were made last night. Only another 1 or 2 more cuts left to be made and the team will be finalized.

Tenative roster will be 15 forwards 6 d-men an 3 goalies. I'll keep trying to post more info as things go a long

[Sly Fox]

Its great to be in a position where cuts are necessary. I can remember back int he daty that if you could skate they wanted you on the squad.

[bigsmooth]

two teams?? good stuff!! i need my hockey jones this winter since im not in raleigh anymore to see my stanley cup champion canes!

[PAmedic]

That is great! There's a lot of guys on this board pumped about the team (s) and its sweet to hear we have another club now. Be great to see the day when we have an NCAA squad and a club team to feed it. Excellent news- get us the schedule and we'll add it at the top!

[Holygoalie]

just an FYI this is not Dalton just an enthusiastic Canadian who loves his hockey:D

[PAmedic]

thanks for the clarification HG

[thesportscritic]

just an FYI this is not Dalton just an enthusiastic Canadian who loves his hockey:D

I didn't think you were Dalton but thanks for the confirmation

[PAmedic]

the reason for confusion: we have 2 posters w/ similar names.

Holygoalie, joined 06 Sep 2006

HolyGoalieDalt33 , joined 04 Sep 2006

[Holygoalie]

Another bit of info I should let everyone know that Liberty's own Jon Fitter is the bench boss this year for the Flames. As you all know Fitter played with the team last year so its quite excited to have an ex-Flame take on this role


Edite # 1 I also want to add that Liberty has started up the womens program again and will be playing this year. Unfortunatly I have zero information on them. I will see what I can dig up though concerning the womens team.

[PAmedic]

good news about the ladies team. Now I have to go back and find the thread where I pushed for that and everyone else laughed at me

[thepostman]

they started the women's team up shortly last year, my girlfriend's roommate played. they had like 4 or 5 scrimmages or something, but she has said they plan on more this year, not sure what that entails though

[SuperJon]

I was told today that season tickets were like $20. I can definitely afford that and be able to go to a lot more games than paying $5 individually.

HolyGoalie, if you guys do have a season ticket package like this, push it and push it hard. Not many students know about it. Students LOVE hockey games but can't afford to go to them all. Twenty bucks for season tickets pays for itself in two weekends.

[Holygoalie]

Deffinatly a seasons ticket package would be cheaper then paying for 18 individual games. There is still a lot that needs to be done in terms of sponsership, schedule and just a bunch of other things. I'll do what I can though to supply everyone with information. Its fun to play hockey but its even more fun to play infront of a full house

[HolyGoalieDalt33]

think seasons passes were more like 60.....not 20....but not sure....but either way it will save people money

[PAmedic]

unless I missed it- was there any new word on the D2 team and/or the ladies club?

[SuperJon]

think seasons passes were more like 60.....not 20....but not sure....but either way it will save people money

I saw today they were $50.

[ruberg8]

hey guys - just fyi - the second team has been finalized and i have the tentative sched here...

Oct. 6th - VMI @ LU
Oct. 13th - UNC @ LU
Oct. 20th - VMI @ LU
Oct. 21st - LU @ Georgetown
Oct. 27th - LU @ NC State
Oct.28th - NC State @ LU
Nov 3-4th - LU @ William and Mary
Nov. 10th - LU @ University of Penn
Nov. 17th - LU @ UVA
Dec. 8th - VMI @ LU
Jan. 20th - LU @ UVA
Jan. 26th - LU @ Duke
Feb. 2nd - LU @ Radford
Feb 17th - Georgetown @ LU

for right now, only a handful of home games as you can see. most of the time they will be after the D1 squad games and are 3$ to get into. we're trying to get word around for the team, since most people don't know/care for us. we'd love to see everyone at the games!!!

p.s. - the oct 6th game may not happen. VMI has cancelled on us. we are trying to get another team to fill the slot. will keep you posted.

[Sly Fox]

Thanks for the heads up and registering. There more info the better as far as those of us on FlameFans are concerned.

[PAmedic]

thanks, ruberg8- schedule has been updated- sorry for the delay!

we need to support this team as well, guys!

[ruberg8]

sorry about the delay in getting you this info, got a couple of our games dropped for numerous reasons, here is the new sched. Trying to get more games, but we need some money in order to do that. So if anyone knows anyone that wants to donate money, don't hesitate to contact me.

Oct 6 Exhibition @ Liberty
Oct 13 UNC @ Liberty
Oct 20 VMI @ Liberty
Oct 27 Liberty @ NC State
Oct 28 NC State @ Liberty
Nov 10 Liberty @ University of Penn
Nov 17 Liberty @ UVA
Dec 8 VMI @ Liberty
Jan 20 Liberty @ UVA
Jan 26 Liberty @ Duke
Feb 10 Liberty @ Penn State
Feb 17 Georgetown @ Liberty

[PAmedic]

no prob- thanks for the update, sorry to hear about the cancellations, esp the W/M and Radford matches.

can you provide any additional info on team captains, uni's, coaching staff, players?

also, any info on Ladies club hockey? THANKS

[FlameDad]

Forwards: Ian Baxter, Joel Delancey, Jarell Gillens, Jake Klaus, Ryan Knight, Grant Laird, Erik Nicholls, Chris Pearce, Cory Rice, Dan Ruberg, Kevin Schular, Caleb Sifft, Brian Soule, Jason Todd, Aaron Wills.
Defense: Scott Bloomfield, Todd Eckert, Justin Forth, Andy Masterton, Eric Stiber, Josh Tucker.
Goalies: Jon Barbour, Averett McGibbons, Josh Smyth.
Head Coach: Jon Fitter (LU Class of 2006)