But always make sure that people know your word is good. She is committed to keeping her word to Vermilion County and the surrounding areas, knowing that together we can do so much. On February 5, 2023, the Bobcats were scheduled to host the Quad City Storm, but no Bobcats players or coaches were in the arena. } possesses all of the qualities weve looked for in a head coach. Do not play a game Votes: 2 11.1% Do not play a home game Votes: 4 22.2% Fold midway through the season . Quad City and officials lined up at the center of the ice and the game was ultimately called off. Presuming the Boobcats last long enough to reschedule. If this is the end for the latest attempt at minor professional hockey in the Eastern Illinois city of just under 30,000 located 93 miles (150 kilometers) from Indianapolis, the Bobcats went out in viral fashion. DANVILLE The Vermilion County Bobcats made national headlines after. They still got to do it and hope that can kind of keep that hockey interest up and see if they can move forward getting things, a little more stability, I guess, there in Vermilion County moving forward.. DANVILLE The Vermilion County Bobcats made a necessary change on Thursday. "I'm very excited and honored to lead Vermilion County," said Watt. How does something like this even happen! Posted: February 07, 2023. This bizarre scene unfolded over the weekend at what wassupposed to be a Southern Professional Hockey League gamein Danville, Illinois, between the visiting Quad City Storm and host Vermilion County Bobcats. I think she probably saw it as a cant miss as Danville was supposedly getting a casino, but that never happened and they have been paddling in the deep end from day 1. .mytheme-mejs-container .mejs-controls .mejs-time-rail .mejs-time-loaded { I cant even imagine what the players have had to go through.. content: ''; Video and review of the match Vermilion County Bobcats - Peoria Rivermen. Always remember, your word is your bond. Watt spent five seasons in the NHL, playing 157 games with the Edmonton Oilers, New York It's a step up from Sarcona's Midget AA coaching experience, but not by much. Sun and clouds mixed. The Vermilion County Bobcats of the Southern Professional Hockey League have signed defenseman Dante Suffredini to a Training Camp Agreement contract for the 2021-22 season. .mytheme-mejs-container .mejs-controls, Thunderbolts unveil new logo, colors, more, Clarke named 7th head coach in Ice Bears history. background-color: #fff; She also credits lessons learned from her father, Lou Mervis, and coaches shes met along the way with shaping her approach for the VC Bobcats. DANVILLE After a wild week last week, new Vermilion County Bobcats coach Chris Blaisius is starting to find his footing. Discuss this story on the Southern Professional Hockey League message board August 12, 2021 - Southern Professional Hockey League (SPHL) - Vermilion County Bobcats News Release. Vermilion's stats have been entered for the 41-0 loss @ Port Clinton on 9/30/2022 7:00 PM. He was also a member of Team Canada's Gold Medal winning World Junior That would reduce the number of teams from 11 to 10 in the SPHL, which is a rung below the ECHL in the North American hockey hierarchy, after the NHL and American Hockey League. FAC Announced. Copyright 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. All rights reserved. See more of Vermilion County Bobcats on Facebook. or Deb Edwards | Commercial-News Loren Tate writes for The News . 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"Hockey has been an integral part of my life for as long as I can remember as both a competitive player and a passionate coach. DANVILLE, Ill. The Vermilion County Bobcats are proud to announce that T.J. Sarcona has been named the head coach of the organization. ago Posted by Duffleman0609 FLA - NHL It's not clear what caused the fire, located at A.J. } After a 2-minute delay of game penalty and 5-minute waiting period, the game was declared a forfeit. . Donate today >>. He is committed to player development and keeping the team active in the community, said Ellen Tully, Bobcats owner. Head Vermilion girls soccer coach Dan O'Brien was named division 2 Lorain County coach of the year by the Lorain County Soccer Coaches Association. She does count herself a fan of the NHLs Florida Panthers and the University of Denver Pioneers ice hockey teams. Those who are season ticket holders will have to talk to the team about getting their money back. Follow our sports newsletter for daily updates, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. .mytheme-mejs-container .mejs-controls .mejs-time-rail .mejs-time-current { You are using an out of date browser. They ceased operations effective February 9, 2023. The. } } You can see the list of players in the squad, head coach and upcoming matches. [1] The operators decided to void their contract with the Dashers and go forward with a new team owned by Ellen Tully, a local business owner and hockey photographer,[2] called the Vermilion County Bobcats in the Southern Professional Hockey League (SPHL). Hockey is like the only thing that we had going in this town to do with like a family.. After what happened (Sunday) and what they did to the fan base, theyre done.. Danville has a history of hosting hockey teams going back to the Danville Dashers of the semi-professional Continental Hockey League of the early 1980s, and the junior Danville Wings of the United States Hockey League between 1994 and 2004, and another Danville Dashers of the Federal Prospects Hockey League (FPHL) between 2011 and 2020. Get involved by following your favorite players and watching their progress over the course of each season. She supports small non-profit rescues including Rock Cats Rescue, Jersey Kitty Nonprofit, Friends for Life Rescue Network, and Orphan Kitten Club. Spectators say the road team came around 4 p.m. and took the ice for warmups at the David S. Palmer Arena; there was no sign of the home team. Farrah Anderson is a journalist and student at the University of Illinois. Krijo nj llogari t re. The National Read Across America Day takes place every year on March 2, Geisels birthday. Vermilion County Bobcats - Peoria Rivermen match result , Ice Hockey, SPHL, and series. Bobcat Country, please welcome Mike Watt to Vermilion County! Crouch comes to Gloucester with a dozen years of coaching experience. Danville has a history of hosting hockey teams going back to the Danville Dashers of the semi-professional Continental Hockey League of the early 1980s, and the junior Danville Wings of the United States . Peoria was leading 4-1 as the final period started and Gurtler was able to get his second goal of the game at 1:30 into the third and he was able to get an assist for a three-point night. .mytheme-mejs-container.mejs-container, The only public announcement read: The Southern Professional Hockey League (SPHL) on Sunday announced the Quad City at Vermilion County game scheduled for Sunday, February 5 has been declared a forfeit in favor of Quad City pursuant to Rule 73.3 of the SPHL Rule Book., NEVER MISS A MOMENT:Follow our sports newsletter for daily updates. What does the start of Missouri recreational marijuana sales mean for the Metro East? Web site: Bobcats Update Coach Situation . The High School Baseball Staff and members of the baseball team worked with the campers to develop and perfect their baseball skills. October 14, 2021. Coach Mask was inducted into the Alabama High School Athletic . On March 9, 2021, the operators of the David S. Palmer Arena held a meeting to determine whether to keep the FPHL Dashers as a tenant or give a contract to a new team. The Yext script you entered is empty or incorrect: . The Bobcats have amicably parted ways with previous coaching hire Brent Hughes amidst strict Smaller arenas, like the Knoxville Civic Coliseum, have also been known to hold Vermilion County Bobcats tickets. Vermilion 0 Port Clinton 41 Final Box Score The Bobcats scored 83 goals, worst in the league and conceded 267, most in the circuit. She helps with medical costs for special handi-cats around the world. Ke harruar llogarin? Head coach: N/A: Website: www.vcbobcats.com: Franchise history; 2021-2023: Vermilion County Bobcats: The Vermilion County Bobcats were a professional ice hockey team in Danville, Illinois, that began play in the 2021-22 season as a member of the Southern Professional Hockey League. Bloomington Thunder. It hurt me so bad to watch the arena, which was not their fault, keep selling tickets to a game that they had a gut feeling and knowing darn well it wasnt going to happen, he said. Vermilion County Bobcats 2021-22 roster and statistics League Search Page -> SPHL -> 2021-22 -> Vermilion County Bobcats -> Roster & Statistics Player Register Photo Gallery [18 photos of 68 players] Game Results Head Coach: Mike Watt (5-46-0-5) Assistant Coach: Nick Niedert Trade Key 1: From Birmingham 2: From Knoxville 3: To Macon text-align: left; } They'll be ok until the director of team security's paycheck bounces. height: auto; Follow her on Twitter, 217 Today: What Missouris new recreational marijuana sales mean for dispensaries across the river in Illinois. [11] Head coach Watt left the team on October 28 after a 04 start and was replaced by Nick Niedert on November 2 before the team's home opener on November 4.[12][13]. ; 710 Williamson Road, Roanoke, VA 24016, United States: Results, but only the., newest member of the SPHL with Vermilion County Bobcats /a > Family.! } Sarcona most recently served as head coach of the Westchester Express U16 AAA team, and as an assistant coach of the U15 and U18 teams. The only time I can remember something like this was in 1997 where Scotland went to Estonia for a WCQ and the Estonians never showed up so Scotland (which brought a large traveling support) won via forfeit. .grecaptcha-badge { Confident, driven, and fearless, Ellen lives by a principle her father taught her: Always remember, your word is your bond. We can finally turn out the lights on this sideshow? The girls scored 68 goals (4.25/game) this year which is a school . Welcome to TheSPHL.com - Official Website of the Southern Professional Hockey League Ellen has been inspired by working with some of hockeys greatest coaches and players. August 12, 2021. margin-top: 9px; Thats not easy for a player to get used to the system and then you have to learn another system, Marian said. This is a placeholder for the Yext Knolwedge Tags. The Yext Knowledge Tags are successfully installed and will be added to the website. The Boob-cats must've fired their bus driver, too My home rink- what a mess. #BobcatCountry But at the end of the day, it is business, Mitchell said. The team did not respond to requests for comment. The Bobcats announced Thursday they they are ceasing operations. Team roster Aviators Lineup Become an Aviator : r/hockey 6 min. Lorain County: Firelands High School . Then the YT feed went dark. Vermilion County Bobcats Quad City Storm 0 - 1 SPHL 2023-01-22T15:15:00-0600 Peoria Rivermen Vermilion County Bobcats 5 - 2 SPHL 2023-01-21T19:00:00-0600 Vermilion County Bobcats Quad City Storm 1 - 9 Off the ice, I hope we will be a unifying team for the area, she says. Now, Head Coach. Championships team in 1996, alongside fellow NHLers Jarome Iginla, Jose Theodore and Jason background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5); Fans filed into the rink for a minor league hockey game, vendors sold concessions and the visiting team took the ice for warmups. /* Progress and audio bars */ The Yext Knowledge Tags are successfully installed and will be added to the website. Wednesday, March 1, 2023 Todays headlines: Caterpillar and the United Auto Workers have reached a new tentative six-year agreement, averting a strike. Join with thousands of others to keep this important public media-based resource available to all. DANVILLE The Vermilion County Bobcats made national headlines after failing to show at a game against the Quad City Storm on Feb. 5. DANVILLE, Ill., (WCIA) The Vermilion County Bobcats were a no-show Sunday against the Quad City Storm. Most recently she assisted R.AW.R. Location: Vermilion High SchoolVHS Head Coach - Cross Country. QC bused in, skated warmups, lined up national anthem/faceoff, skated a lap, then saluted "crowd" pic.twitter.com/5LN81QTEd2. Vermilion County, we care about you and we are ready to help make changes for good. Coach O'Brien just completed his third year at the helm for the Sailors. [3][4][5] The SPHL announced the Bobcats an expansion franchise on March 10. The 30-year-old native of West Islip, NY turned a strong junior career with the Amarillo Bulls into four years at Niagara University. Click to secure your seats at The Den! He has a 211-107 record in 27 years as a head coach in the state of Alabama. [Leif Skodnick] The rumors are flying that the Vermilion County Bobcats have folded. The full 2021-22 schedule is viewable by clicking here. [15] The Storm were awarded a forfeit win. This message will not appear on the live site, but only within the editor. Find game schedules and team promotions. NHL level, with an additional 113 points in 194 AHL games, 89 points in 109 IHL games, 79 .mytheme-mejs-container .mejs-button > button { Weve tried calling the phone number, cant get any response. figcaption.wp-caption-text { Game Stats Season Stats Oct 1, 2022 @ 5:59am 41-0 (L) Vermilion @ Port Clinton On 9/30, the Vermilion varsity football team lost their away conference game against Port Clinton (OH) by a score of 41-0. As for the fans who paid to see a hockey game, an official for David S. Palmer Arena said you are entitled to a refund. .mytheme-mejs-container .mejs-time-handle-content { Can confirm- cool move by QC. Sarcona brings extensive hockey experience as both as a player and a coach to the Bobcats. Tully for providing this opportunity to me and all of the effort that she has put forth to secure the Noah Crouch has been named Gloucester High School's new varsity football head coach. (Rustic Acres Wildcat Rescue), in Rhode Island, in their completion of a second enclosure for two new Bobcats. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. The national anthem played, and officials were ready to drop the puck. Ellen: My dads values and guidance, along with my coaches experiences and knowledge of the game, paved the way for me to develop my philosophy and expectations for our organization., Ellen has two sets of goals for the VC Bobcats organization one for players and coaches and the other for the community. margin-top: 18px My expectation is to make a Jamie Gooch, who was [] Huge thanks to the Cincinnati Cyclones for hosting us! We tried their Facebook, they deactivated it. Sarcona was a point scoring machine on the 2013 Robertson Cup champion Bulls before joining the Purple Eagles for the 201314 season. Theyre absolutely done, he said. Krijo nj llogari t re. Its been a ride- the arena and the board are equally to blame, although Tully had no idea what she was doing and how deep over her head she was. We want them to not only be professionally prepared to advance on or off the ice and but be mentally strong as well, For Vermilion County and beyond, her goal is equally inspirational. Vermilion County Bobcats | Hockey Team | Danville, IL Quad City Sweeps Weekend Series Bobcats Fall 4-1 Saturday Night Storm Skim By Bobcats Bobcats lose 4-2 Quad City And Peoria Games Rescheduled Games Will Affect Schedule In February & March Tickets Season tickets and individual game tickets are on sale now! Does anyone recall some semi-famous hockey exec-level guy being added to the Boob-cats' front office for awhile (early this year or maybe first season)? Fayetteville Marksmen vs Vermilion County Bobcats (19 Nov) Head Coach . "Dante skates well and has a very good ability to jump into the play," explained Bobcats head coach Mike Watt. My dad instilled in me the importance of giving back to your community. The team did not respond to requests for comment. Fans were also disappointed the Bobcats never showed up for the post-game skate. The time was right in my life where I could make a difference in my hometown and the surrounding areas. bottom: 0; The Vermilion County Bobcats are a professional ice hockey team in Danville, Illinois, that began play in the 2021-22 season as a member of the Southern Professional Hockey League. Need a game worn to go along with my Florida Seals and Battle Creek Rumble Bees ones (my off the wall grail is a Hudson Valley Bears game worn). For players and coaches, her focus is development. This is a placeholder for the Yext Knolwedge Tags. But it wasnt all bad news. While the official attendance was listed at 0, fans who paid $7-13 per ticket for a game that never happenedstill got to step onto the ice to skate with visiting players from Quad Citywho stuck around to provide some entertainment. You must log in or register to reply here. The arena pulling the ice last April and violating the contract really sped this all up if ya ask me, its a complete mess on both sides. Sergent said the organization has been struggling to get fans in the arena for months. background-color: #efefef; .mytheme-mejs-container .mejs-time-float-corner, Federal Prospects Hockey League starts investigation into pregame incident between Enforcers and Wolves. Mitchell said he hopes this isnt a sign of more bad news. All Rights Reserved. Rothenberger and owner John Dawson accompanied players and coaches on this trip because they knew the circumstances might be a little bit strange. LOREN TATE ltate@news-gazette.com. The Danville, Illinois native has been involved with all levels of hockey for over 20 years. Team statistics. Web site: Vermilion County Falls To Quad City 3-2 In Inaugural Game . Don't forget this Friday is our Job fair from 2-5 pm! VERMILION COUNTY, Ill. (WAND) - After a no-show to a home game, the Vermilion County Bobcats are ceasing operations. So, were not sure whats going on yet.. The Bobcats will Meet the staff behind the Vermilion County Bobcats! Danville. The rumor is the team is folding effective immediately. top: 0; [10] The Bobcats played their inaugural game on the road in a 32 loss to the Quad City Storm on October 23. Blaisius just joined the team before Thanksgiving week to observe the team and help out in their trip to Fayetteville, N.C. on Nov. 18 and 19th, "I was approached and you have to be all in " I hope his many talents include treading in a cesspool of business mismanagement, small town politics, and an increasingly disgruntled customer base. "He can move the puck and be the fourth man in the . Hes dedicated, determined and driven to have the Bobcats be successful both on and off the ice. Islanders, Nashville Predators and Carolina Hurricanes.

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