Fayetteville FireAntz
FireAntz fall in 1-0 hole with playoff-opening loss to Pensacola
Date:04/12/2017 Source:Fayetteville FireAntz
By Thomas Pope Sports editor of the Fayetteville Observer The Fayetteville FireAntz team that showed up Tuesday night looked more like the one that lost six games in a row early in the season than the one that would go on to set franchise records for wins and points. Pensacola, the No. 7 seed in the best-of-three playoff series, upended the second-seeded FireAntz 3-1 with a solid all-...
FireAntz play Pensacola in SPHL playoffs
Date:04/10/2017 Source:Fayetteville FireAntz
By Thomas Pope Sports editor of the Fayetteville Observer Fayetteville hasn’t played Pensacola, its first-round playoff foe, since back-to-back weekends in mid-January. Fayetteville won the season series 4-2-0, winning three of four in Florida and splitting the lone twinbill at the Crown Coliseum. The FireAntz put at least five goals on the board in three of those wins against t...
Fayetteville FireAntz sold to ownership group run by former Fort Bragg soldier
Date:04/10/2017 Source:Fayetteville FireAntz
By Thomas Pope Sports editor of the Fayetteville Obeserver The Fayetteville FireAntz will head into the final weekend of the Southern Professional Hockey League’s regular season with new owners. A former Fort Bragg soldier, Chuck Norris, and a partner, Jeff Longo, have purchased the franchise from the seven-person ownership group that has fielded FireAntz teams since 2002. Norris, w...
FireAntz rally to secure No. 2 seed in playoffs
Date:04/10/2017 Source:Fayetteville FireAntz
By Thomas Pope, Fayetteville Observer A season-best Crown Coliseum crowd of 5,226 couldn’t have asked for more out of the Fayetteville FireAntz on Saturday night. With two very odd scoring plays in the third period, the FireAntz rallied to beat Huntsville 4-3 and claim the No. 2 seed for the Southern Professional Hockey League playoffs. The Antz open the best-of-3 first round Tuesday at 7 ...
Playoff Packages ON SALE NOW
Date:04/10/2017 Source:Fayetteville FireAntz
We are offering "Pay as we Play" playoff packages. The playoff package allows you to secure the same great seats for all home playoff games. The best seats are only $15 per game and we only charge your card when we have a home playoff game. Contact our office at (910) 321-0123 to order your playoff package today. ...
FAN APPRECIATION WEEKEND CONTINUES WITH MILITARY NIGHT
Date:03/31/2017 Source:Fayetteville FireAntz
SATURDAY, April 8th is MILITARY NIGHT at the FireAntz hockey game! Use code BRAGG at www.CapeFearTix.com to get the best seat available for only $5. Also available with a valid military ID at Crown box office or Leisure Travel Office on Fort Bragg. LET'S FILL THE ANT HILL and MAKE SOME NOISE for our great team! Last regular season game of the year before playoffs. ...
FAN APPRECIATION WEEKEND
Date:03/31/2017 Source:Fayetteville FireAntz
Fan Appreciation weekend kicks off on April 7th with $1 dog night. The game begins at 7:30. Get your tickets at Capefeartix.com or by calling 910-321-0123. ...
2017-18 Season Tickets!
Date:03/22/2017 Source:Fayetteville FireAntz
Season ticket packages are here for the 2017-18 season and it has never been easier to enjoy the year long benefits of FireAntz hockey. With a $50 deposit on new season tickets before April 8th, patrons will receive free tickets to our April 7th and 8th weekend against Huntsville. If you wish to pay in full before that date, you will receive 10% off your season tickets. In addition to saving ...
Weekend Recap: New and Old School
Date:03/14/2017 Source:Fayetteville FireAntz
The FireAntz came into the weekend sporting the best home record in the SPHL having won 9 of their last 10 in the Crown Complex. Fayetteville played host to the Knoxville Ice Bears over the weekend who were right on their tail in the season standings. Friday night also marked the honoring of former Fayetteville player Rob Sich, as his number 67 was raised to the rafters joining Mike Fournier and C...
Weekend Recap: Redemption and Rough Play
Date:03/07/2017 Source:Fayetteville FireAntz
The word that may have been floating around the FireAntz locker room this weekend would be redemption. Peoria had beaten the FireAntz in last year's playoffs to deny them an opportunity to play in the final against Pensacola. This weekend marked the first time the two teams had met since last year and the series did not disappoint the fans. A crowd of nearly 2,300 filed into the Crown on Satu...
Weekend Recap: Playoffs Within Reach
Date:03/06/2017 Source:Fayetteville FireAntz
The top three teams in the SPHL standings had an opportunity to clinch their positions in the President's Cup playoffs this weekend, and the FireAntz faced off against one of them to begin their three in three weekend. The Huntsville Havoc were looking for their revenge from a 7-1 loss on Fayetteville's Military Night back on February 17th. Kristaps Nimanis began the scoring with a ...
Thompson and Bonar win Player of the Month Honors
Date:03/03/2017 Source:Fayetteville FireAntz
The Southern Professional Hockey League (SPHL) today announced Tayler Thompson and Sean Bonar of the Fayetteville Fire- Antz are the Bauer Co-Players of the Month for February as they led the FireAntz to a 9-2-1 record for the month. Thompson (pictured, top) paced all SPHL players with 19 points in 12 games, scoring 7 goals, adding 12 assists and finishing with a +11 rating. A native of Bredenbur...
Tuesday Recap: Hello Highlight Reel
Date:03/01/2017 Source:Fayetteville FireAntz
Despite a series in which the FireAntz had won 7 of the previous 9 meetings, Roanoke had always presented a challenge for the FireAntz. They consistently had to fight for control of the offensive zone and get the Dawgs back on the heels when they were hanging around in close contests. Tuesday was not one of those nights as the FireAntz got on the board early on their way to a 4-1 win. Just about ...
Trade Alert: Nieuwendyk sent to Evansville
Date:02/28/2017 Source:Fayetteville FireAntz
At the time of the SPHL trade deadline, the FireAntz and head coach Jeff Bes have made a move, sending Chase Nieuwendyk to the Evansville Thunderbolts in exchange for defenseman Brandon Lubin. The acquisition will now give Fayetteville a full core of six defenseman, as Nieuwendyk had been shifted from a forward role due to a few injuries and call ups. After missing a good chunk of games due to in...
Weekend Recap: All About Attitude
Date:02/26/2017 Source:Fayetteville FireAntz
Although February is the shortest month of the year, it's felt as long as ever for the FireAntz as they've had to deal with many games in consecutive days and long roadtrips. Friday was the beginning of another test as Fayetteville took on the Knoxville Ice Bears, a team known for their physical play and top notch scorers. It was a slow start for the Antz as Kyle McNeil and Core...
Acquisition Alert: FireAntz pick up Green
Date:02/23/2017 Source:Fayetteville FireAntz
This afternoon, the FireAntz and head coach Jeff Bes acquired goaltender Tyler Green from the Peoria Rivermen in exchange for future considerations. Green now joins Sean Bonar and Nick Kohn as part of Fayetteville's already elite unit to man the net. With the Rivermen this season, Green posted a 10-4-4 record with a goals against average of 2.77 and a .907 save percentage. The 25 year old nat...
Stat Masters
Date:02/22/2017 Source:Fayetteville FireAntz
The FireAntz have won 10 of their last 12 games heading into this coming weekend, making them arguably the hottest team in the SPHL over the last month. Every single forward line has stepped up while two men have lead the charge. Taylor Thompson is the league leader in points at 42 with Jake Hauswirth now right behind him at 36. Hauswirth is also the SPHL leader in total goals (22) and power play ...
Weekend Recap: Three Game Threats
Date:02/20/2017 Source:Fayetteville FireAntz
Three games in as many days has become a common theme for the FireAntz in the month of February. So far, they haven't looked worse for the wear, as shown by an 8 game winning streak and cosistently play from the offense and goaltender. This past weekend, the FireAntz would have their toughest test by going up against the top two teams in the SPHL standings. On Friday, the Huntsville Havoc mad...
Military Night draws largest crowd of the year
Date:02/14/2017 Source:Fayetteville FireAntz
The Crown was rocking for many reasons Friday night, but it wasn't just because the FireAntz got out to a 5-0 lead early. The SPHL daily report confirmed that the matchup against the Huntsville Havoc was the most attended game in the SPHL that night with a crowd of just under 4,000 patrons. We thank the fans for their amazing support and we hope you're able to join us again as the season c...
Weekend Recap: Can't Win Forever
Date:02/13/2017 Source:Fayetteville FireAntz
Everything was going just about perfectly for the Fayetteville FireAntz in the month of February. Sean Bonar was the SPHL's best goaltender, multiple players had point streaks, and the team had climbed as high as 4th in the league standings. The FireAntz began their second conecutive 3 in 3 weekend with a victory against heated rival Roanoke, with Taylor Thompson providing much of the offense ...
Attention Fans: Tickets from January 7th will be honored this Sunday
Date:02/08/2017 Source:Fayetteville FireAntz
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Weekend Recap: The Winning Continues
Date:02/05/2017 Source:Fayetteville FireAntz
After beginning the grueling month of February with a 4-1 win over the Columbus Cottonmouths, the FireAntz were in a prime position to gain ground in the SPHL standings. Going into the matchups with Evansville on Friday and Saturday, less than ten points seperated the 6th seeded FireAntz from the second place Macon Mayhem. In the first game of the 2 day series, both teams struggled to find their ...
Bonar named Bauer Player of the Week
Date:01/31/2017 Source:Fayetteville FireAntz
The SPHL announced today that Sean Bonar had been named the Bauer Player of the Week for the period of January 23-29. Bonar won both of his starts during that stretch while posting a 1.99 goals against average and a .938 save percentage. The FireAntz took down the Knoxville Ice Bears twice and extended their winning streak to three games. Bonar now leads all SPHL goalies in wins, shutouts, ...
This Weekend: Teacher's Appreciation and (rescheduled) Ladies Night
Date:01/30/2017 Source:Fayetteville FireAntz
This coming Friday and Saturday, the FireAntz will look continue their success at home with two contests against the Evansville Thunderbolts. Friday will be Teacher's Appreciation Night, where all teachers with a proper school I.D. will receive tickets to the game for just $5. The same $5 admission will be true for any ladies coming to the Crown on Saturday. Ladies Night will be presented by ...
Saturday Recap: A Hot Second Period Fuels Victory
Date:01/29/2017 Source:Fayetteville FireAntz
The FireAntz scored 3 goals in the second period and Knoxville couldn't match their pace as the ended the Ice Bears' home winning streak in front of a sold out crowd. Fayetteville started the scoring in the first period, when Christian Horn picked up a failed clearing attempt and gave it to Evan Dixon who put a shot past goaltender Brian Billet. The game remained that way until the second...
Thursday Recap: Another OT winner at home
Date:01/27/2017 Source:Fayetteville FireAntz
Christian Horn still may not be considered one of the core FireAntz players. Last evening against the Ice Bears was just his 7th game in a Fayetteville uniform after being picked up from the Pensacola Ice Flyers. But in those contests, he has made his presense felt with a lethal combination of speed and awareness. It was Horn who scored the game winner just under a minute into the overtime ...
This Thursday: Autism Awareness Night against Knoxville
Date:01/24/2017 Source:Fayetteville FireAntz
On Thursday, January 26th, the FireAntz will play host to the Knoxville Ice Bears for Autism Awareness Night in the Crown! We will be recognizing the Special Olympics team of Cumberland County and we will also have an appearance by our local Fort Bragg sled hockey team. Get your group tickets at our discounted rate and come out in support of autism awareness! ...
Weekend Recap: 4 solid points through skill and agression
Date:01/23/2017 Source:Fayetteville FireAntz
The FireAntz have been used to momentum being at a premium this season, but that still didn't stop them from winning two of the three games they had over the weekend. It all started on Friday against the Pensacola Ice Flyers where Jake Hauswirth gave Fayetteville the lead just 32 seconds in, continuing a multi game goal streak. Pensacola made it an even game just 29 seconds after that goal whe...
This Weekend: Scout Night and Super Fan Night
Date:01/18/2017 Source:Fayetteville FireAntz
It's a hockey weekend in Fayetteville! And it all starts with our first Black Friday game of the year with our switch to dark home jerseys. Scouts in uniform can get tickets to that game for just $5. Saturday is Super Fan night and we hope to see the Crown filled with our loudest crowd of the year. Former FireAntz goaltender Chad Collins will also be in the building to be honored and mee...
