UIFL Suspends Johnstown, Western PA

Published on May 15, 2012 under Ultimate Indoor Football League (UIFL) News Release

FT. MYERS, FL - The UIFL has decided to suspend the ownership of the Johnstown Generals and the Western PA Sting for the rest of the season.

It was a final step was necessary after the organization cancelled its second straight game without consulting the league. The ownership has stopped communicating with the league.

"We acknowledge that the 2012 season hasn't been what we expected when we kicked off in March," said league commissioner Jared Lorenzen. "We have worked diligently throughout the season to maintain the UIFL standards that were established last season, and that we plan on returning to in 2013."

The result of the Johnstown suspension leads to the cancellation of the June 2 contest with Erie, and sets the field for the North division. Cincinnati, Erie and Marion will spend the final four weeks of the season fighting for playoff seeding.

The Palm Beach Phantoms will replace the Sting for its two games in the Sunshine State; June 2nd at Lakeland and June 9th at Florida. The Phantoms, who are currently participating in an eight-man outdoor league, are applying for inclusion in the 2013 UIFL season.

Ultimate Indoor Football League Stories from May 15, 2012

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• UIFL Suspends Johnstown, Western PA - UIFL

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