Brigade Today - April 17, 2019
April 17, 2019 - Arena Football League (AFL)
Baltimore Brigade News Release
Baltimore Brigade training camp
(Baltimore Brigade)
Five-Time All-Arena Joe Hills Signs with Brigade
The Baltimore Brigade announced the signing of the 2017 Arena Football League Wide Receiver of the Year and five-time All-Arena player Joe Hills. Hills is one of the most accomplished wide receivers in the AFL. In 2016 and 2017, he led the AFL in touchdowns, receptions and receiving yards. In 2018, despite missing one game, Hills still led the AFL in points per game (18.2), receptions per game (8) and reception touchdowns (33). Hills has scored a touchdown in the last 92 consecutive games he has played, which is an active streak and an AFL record. The seven-year veteran has an impressive 814 catches for 9,910 yards and 263 touchdowns during his career, earning him numerous First Team All-Arena (2018, 2017, 2016, 2013) and Second Team All-Arena honors (2015). In 2017 he was named the AFL Wide Receiver of the Year and in 2016 he was named both the Under Armour Offensive Player of the Year and Cutters Receiver of the Year.
"Joe Hills is an outstanding football player and has been one of the more dominant wide receivers in the AFL in the past several years. We expect Joe to add a different dimension to our team that we haven't had in the past." - Brigade Head Coach Omarr Smith
"All I can do is come in and play the game I love the best way I know how. I leave it all on the field and that's one thing Baltimore can expect from me. I'm here to compete at the highest level and represent Baltimore by playing hard in every game." - Joe Hills, Wide Receiver
Open House Event on Thursday, April 18th:
The Baltimore Brigade will host an open house this Thursday, April 18th from 6-7:30 p.m. at Royal Farms Arena. The event is free and open to the public. Fans will have the opportunity to participate in games and activities on the field and meet members of the Brigade team and coaching staff. Ticket sales representatives will be on hand to answer any questions about ticket packages for the 2019 season, which kicks off on Friday, April 26th at 7 p.m. at Royal Farms Arena.
Teammate Talk During Week 2 of Training Camp
"We are having a good time at practice. It's tough and it's not easy, but we are pushing through every day to get better for the fans in Baltimore. I can't wait to see everyone at our first game. "- Shane Boyd, Quarterback
"Everyone knows what we want. We almost had it last year. We're here at training camp together going after it. We want it. You can feel it."- Joe Powell, Defensive Back
"This team is competitive. Most athletic team I have ever been a part of. We have guys out here who can do it all. It's going to be a great year."- Robert Hayes, Defensive Lineman
"I'm excited to be here in Baltimore and play on the d-line. These guys play hard and I'm ready to get after it."- Darryl Cato-Bishop, Defensive Lineman
Training Camp Wraps Up This Week
This is the final week of the Brigade training camp. The last day of camp is this Friday, April 19th . Final cuts to the roster will be made from 35 to 24 players.
Baltimore Brigade Season Schedule
The Baltimore Brigade host their first three - and four of their first five- games at home in Royal Farms Arena. Check out the schedule below to not miss any of the action. The season home opener is Friday, April 26 at 7:00 p.m.
GAME INFORMATION:
Season Opener: vs Washington Valor at Royal Farms Arena on April 26 at 7 p.m.
May 3 // 7 p.m. @ home vs Philadelphia Soul
May 10 // 7 p.m. @ home vs Columbus Destroyers
TICKETS:
Full season ticket memberships are currently on sale for the 2019 season and start as low as $10 per game. For additional information about joining the Battalion full season ticket membership club, as well as other group and all-inclusive ticket packages, call the Brigade Ticket Sales office at 667-930-0200 or email ticketsales@baltimorebrigade.com.
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