2024-25 FPHL Season Thread

[JMCx4]

You want to be GM?

With AJ Galante on board as "senior advisor", they got this.

 

[VaCaps Fan]

Trashers night?

 

[JMCx4]

Trashers night?

Put the Trash back in The Fed!

 

[VaCaps Fan]

Tulsa King should have him own a fphl team…

 

[sabremike]

"Promoting from within" takes a hard drift in Danbury ...

You have no idea just how happy I am knowing just how angry this is going to make certain people I need not name.

 

[JMCx4]

From: The Hudson Valley Venom ('memba them?)

Jim Cerny Named 'Voice of the Venom'
September 16, 2024
by Venom Media

[Newburgh, NY] – Hudson Valley's first professional hockey team, The Hudson Valley Venom, are thrilled to announce that veteran broadcaster Jim Cerny has been named the official Voice of the Venom. Cerny, who brings three decades of professional hockey experience, will serve as the lead play-by-play broadcaster for the team’s inaugural season. In addition to his broadcasting duties, he will create exclusive content for the Venom's website and social media platforms, including interviews, insider blogs, and stories that will bring fans closer to the action. ...

Cerny’s career includes notable roles as the radio play-by-play voice for the New York Islanders and digital content producer/in-house beat reporter for the New York Rangers. He also contributed to Rangers broadcasts alongside sportscaster Kenny Albert, covered hockey for The New York Times and Sporting News, and was managing editor for NHL.com. Cerny co-hosted NHL Live on Sirius/XM with radio personality Don Lagreca. Currently, he serves as Executive Editor and lead content creator for Forever Blueshirts, a website covering the Rangers. ...

In addition to his hockey expertise, Cerny has earned five championship rings during his career – four from his time as a minor league baseball broadcaster and executive, and his most recent in 2022-23 with the Danbury Hat Tricks of the FPHL. A proud Hudson Valley native, Cerny resides in Westchester County with his wife, Lisa, and their son, Ryan. ...

Read more at: News: Jim Cerny Named 'Voice of the Venom' - Hudson Valley Venom

 

[JMCx4]

That Fed League Flash fella keeps crankin' out his best ... This series previews the 2024-25 FPHL teams in regional groupings of unknown origin ...

• SA 9/21 TEAM PREVIEWS: Hudson Valley, Watertown, Danbury and Binghamton
• SU 9/22 TEAM PREVIEWS: Baton Rouge, Mississippi and Monroe
• SA 9/28 Team previews: Dashers, Prowlers and Rockers
• SU 9/29 Team previews: Blue Ridge, Athens. Carolina and Columbus

 

[VaCaps Fan]

Blue ridge is looking up and up as a market.

 

[JMCx4]

Blue ridge is looking up and up as a market.

As long as those over-the-road truckers keep the goods flowin' down I-77 & I-81, the Cats got a chance.

 

[VaCaps Fan]

Have you ever driven those roads, they are terrifying….

 

[Dingo44]

Have you ever driven those roads, they are terrifying….

Terrifying? I've done them probably a hundred times and it's more annoying than terrifyingly with the truckers in the left lane.

 

[JMCx4]

The Hudson Valley Venom have added one of the best all-time hockey player names to their inaugural roster ... and he's not named Parker NOR Butler ...

Hudson Valley Venom sign 2 players after tryout camp

October 7, 2024​

by Jim Cerny

Newburgh, NY – The Hudson Valley Venom of the Federal Prospects Hockey League (FPHL) signed forward Kodiak Whiteduck and goalie Parker Butler to professional tryout contracts (PTO).

Each was signed after attending the Venom’s tryout camp this past weekend.

Whiteduck has 54 games of FPHL experience over the past four seasons. The 25-year-old from Quebec had his best season in 2021-22 with the Danbury Hat Tricks, when he totaled 16 points (five goals, 11 assists) and 27 penalty minutes in 43 games.

On March 23, 2022, that season, Whiteduck recorded three points (one goal, two assists) in a game against the Watertown Wolves.

The 6-foot-1, 185-pound forward has also played with Mentor and Elmira.

“Kodiak is a smart player who has gotten stronger over the years,” Venom coach Josh Newberg said. “We were pleased with what we saw from him in the tryout camp.” ...

Read more at: News: Hudson Valley Venom sign 2 players after tryout camp - Hudson Valley Venom

 

[JMCx4]

From: The Federal Prospects League

FPHL Announce Rule Changes Ahead of 2024-25 Season Openers
October 7, 2024

Binghamton NY - The Federal Prospects Hockey League has announced that the Board of Governors has approved some new rule and changes for the 2024-25 FPHL Season. The 2024-25 FPHL Rulebook has been Officially Released and is now available. Link: 2024-25 FPHL RULEBOOK The new season kicks off Friday October 11th.

The following changes and additions have been added to the Official FPHL Rulebook:

Changes to discipline for the Following:

Lewd & Inappropriate Gestures – Any player caught during the game (either on or off the ice by an official or if evidence shows in a review) giving a lewd gesture of a threatening, demeaning, or sexual nature shall be assessed the following disciplinary action:

- 1st Offense (Category 1) - player will be assessed a 2 game suspension “per each offense” during that stoppage or incident and the team will have their eighteen-man game night roster reduced by one (1) player per occurrence until such time the suspension(s) expire.

Multiple infractions on the same stoppage or incident shall result in a category 1 offense (for a first time offender) and will result in a 2 game suspension for each offense but it does not rise to a category 2 offence.

- 2nd Offense (Category 2) - player will be assessed a 4 game suspension “per each offence” Head Coach will be assessed a 1 game suspension and the team will have their eighteen-man game night roster reduced by one (1) player per occurrence until such time the suspension(s) expire.

Multiple infractions on the same stoppage or incident shall result in a category 2 offense (for a repeat offender) and will result in a 2 game suspension for each offense but it does not rise to a category 3 offence.

- 3rd Offense (Category 3) – player will be assessed a 365-day suspension, Head Coach will be assessed a 3 game suspension (This will be appealable to BOG).

Any player with multiple infractions on the same stoppage or incident shall result in a category 1 offense and will disciplines accordingly per the category for each separate offense but it does not rise to a category 2 offence. This applies to both category 1 & category 2 offenses. ...


Read more at:

News: FPHL Announce Rule Changes Ahead of 2024-25 Season Openers - Federal Prospects Hockey League

www.federalhockey.com

 

[JMCx4]

What could possibly beat an FPHL head coaching job in the "exciting new career opportunity" vein?

Motor City Rockers Announce Coaching Change!
October 9, 2024

Fraser, MI - October 9, 2024 - Fraser Michigan's Single A Professional Hockey team, the Motor City Rockers announce the departure of Head Coach Gordie Brown. Brown has resigned to pursue an exciting new career opportunity. Motor City Rockers team president, Scott Brand said, “First and foremost, we wish Gordie the best of luck in his new endeavors, this organization will always be grateful for the commitment and the groundwork he has laid out. We are very happy he will be able to spend more time with his family and his new opportunity will put him and them in a better position.” Brown lead the team to the division finals last season.

Looking ahead, The Rockers are excited to welcome Steve Shannon as their new Head Coach. Shannon is considered “legendary” to many in the hockey world. With an impressive 48 years of coaching experience, Steve has a wealth of knowledge across all levels of the sport—from pro hockey to youth and adult leagues. His coaching journey began in 1971, and he has since coached for teams like the Motor City Mechanics, Port Huron Fighting Falcons, and Belle Tire Lightning as well as spending many years coaching in the Midget Major levels. ...


Read more at: News: Motor City Rockers Announce Coaching Change! - Motor City Rockers

 

[jabberoski]

What could possibly beat an FPHL head coaching job in the "exciting new career opportunity" vein?

The same Steve Shannon who of course was suspended by the UHL for over 20 games once for “allegedly” placing bounties on opposing players.

Coach benched for bounty offer

DETROIT -- Motor City Mechanics coach Steve Shannon understands the United Hockey League's decision to suspend him for the rest of the season even though he denies offering players a $200 bounty to t…

www.southcoasttoday.com

 

[JMCx4]

FPHL regular season play begins tonight, with 2 games (Black Bears @ Wolves, Rock Lobsters @ Moccasins) & 1 exhibition (Sea Wolves @ Bobcats).

Each of the 14 teams has a You Tube channel for free FPHL Live! webcasts. The Fed is back for another season.

 

[jabberoski]

It appears Monroe has made a coaching change after just one game

Breaking News: Monroe Moccasins facing coaching change after season opener

MONROE, La. (KTVE/KARD) — Changes coming to coaching staff for Monroe Moccasins after just one game. According to the Federal Prospects Hockey League, the Monroe Moccasins have dismissed Todd…

www.google.com

 

[JMCx4]

THAT should get the hockey-starved Monroe fanbase something to flood social media with.

 

[VaCaps Fan]

You get offered the job?

 

[JMCx4]

You get offered the job?

 

[JMCx4]

First weekend in the books, links to game & exhibition summaries below.

• Game Recaps 10/11/24
• Game Recaps 10/12/24

 

[JMCx4]

These FPHL Player Safety suspension reports are ... how should I put it ... down-to-Earth?

PLAYER SAFETY ANNOUNCES SUSPENSIONS FOR Week 1
October 13, 2024

From The FPHL Department of Player Safety

Binghamton, NY – The FPHL Department of Player Safety today have announced the following suspensions follow the compl(e)tion of the league(')s first weekend of play including exhibition. ...

Monroe Mocassins Many Guns, SUSPENDED
Monroe forward Trygve Many Guns has been suspended for One Game as a result from his actions during FPHL Game No. 3 in Monroe, LA on Saturday, October 12th. FPHL Director of Player Safety Dave Jackson stated, "This is an aggressor. Mr. Many Guns opponent had zero initial interest in fighting after receiving a crosscheck. Mr. Many Guns took it upon himself to throw punches at his opponent's head that were designed to punish. His opponent was extremely lucky to have dodged the last roundhouse or this could have been an entirely different conversation. The fact that his opponent eventually defended himself has no bearing on the original actions. I appreciate how the officials took control early and assessed a differential to set the standard. Mr. Many Guns will be suspended ONE (1) Game for being the Aggressor" ...
Read more at: News: PLAYER SAFETY ANNOUNCES SUSPENSIONS FOR Week 1 - Federal Prospects Hockey League

 

[jabberoski]

These FPHL Player Safety suspension reports are ... how should I put it ... down-to-Earth?

All the typos certainly give them a homey feel, eh?

 

[JMCx4]

Won't be long before we read: "FPHL Director of Player Safety Dave Jackson stated, 'That is an aggressor if I ever f-in' saw one. Dude put a beat-down on the other dude, like a UFC match between Jon Jones & that midget in Game of Thrones. His opponent was extremely lucky to have tripped on a bad spot in the ice as soon as his shift began. I appreciate how the officials took control early, after a quick rock-paper-scissors best-of-three to see which linesman would grab the dude on top. Dude will be suspended ONE (1) Game for being the Aggressor, giving him free time to get the fight video posted on his IG account then hit the bar with his teammates to brag about his victory' ..."

 

[VaCaps Fan]

Yeah bro-jmcx4!