PIFL Lehigh Valley Steelhawks

Steelhawks Collins Earns Player of the Week Honors

May 7, 2013 - Professional Indoor Football League (PIFL)
Lehigh Valley Steelhawks News Release


Bethlehem, PA: In release made today, the league office of the Professional Indoor Football League announced that Lehigh Valley Steelhawks Wide Receiver Tyrone Collins was selected as the Week Nine Offensive Player of the Week for his efforts in the team's 60-51 victory over the Columbus Lions.

Collins (6'0 195, Wagner) was all over the field on Sunday Afternoon.Literally. Not only did the standout receiver haul in 13 passes for 140 yards and a touchdown, he also was forced to play defensive back for over three quarters when the team lost Devin Duggan early in the game to injury. He accounted for a tackle and a defended pass on defense, effectively shutting down his side of the field. Collins also played on the majority of the Special Teams units in the game. He has been a force since his arrival to the Team in Week Three, and now ranks fifth in the league in catches with 43 for 458 yards and nine touchdowns.

The Steelhawks hit the road this weekend as they take on the Knoxville Nighthawks Saturday night at 7 p.m. The team defeated Knoxville back in March by a score of 63-48. The Steelhawks return home the following weekend for their first meeting with the defending champion Albany Panthers on Saturday, May 18th at 7 p.m. inside Stabler Arena. The game will be deemed Non-Profit Night with in game raffle proceeds going towards the RACE FOR ADAM. Tickets are available by visiting the Steelhawks website at www.lvsteelhawks.com or by calling the Stabler Arena Box office at 866-734-6204.

The Steelhawks have been working hard, both on and off the field, filling their roster with a ton of talent and adding great partners to the Steelhawk family. The Steelhawks' 2013 PIFL schedule is now available online and season ticket flex plans are also available. Get yours now and you will get a FREE Steelhawk 9th Man jersey, and be entered to win a FREE vacation from Boscov's Travel! For further information please call Lehigh Valley Steelhawks Executive Vice President and General Manager Mike Clark at (610) 282-3100, or visit our website at www.LVSteelhawks.com for the latest Steelhawks news!

Fans are reminded that 2013 season ticket deposits are being accepted now to reserve your seats for the 2013 PIFL season. You can reserve your seats by calling the Steelhawks front office at 610-282-3100. Ticket packages start as low as $48!



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