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April 20, 2018 - ALBANY - The Albany Empire announce that Joe Hills, a four-time All-Arena wide receiver, has been assigned to the team roster. Per League and team rules, terms are not disclosed.
"Joe Hills is one of the most electrifying receivers in our game today," said Rob Keefe, Head Coach of the Albany Empire. "Having played with Grady in Jacksonville, I can't wait to see the rapport between Grady and Hills come together to not only help our team win football games, but to 'wow' fans as the two rack up big numbers."
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April 16, 2018 - ALBANY - The Albany Empire announced today that the team's Week 2 road game scheduled for Saturday, April 21, has been moved to Friday, May 11 at 7 p.m. at Capital One Arena to accommodate the NBA and NHL playoffs.
The next game scheduled for the Albany Empire (0-1) will be in Week 3, on Saturday, April 28, in Baltimore against the Brigade (1-0). The Baltimore Brigade won their season opener against the Washington Valor 61-56 on Friday, April 13, and face the Philadelphia Soul (1-0) this Saturday in Philadelphia.
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April 14, 2018 - The Albany Empire (0-1) opened their inaugural season with a loss to the Philadelphia Soul (1-0), 56-35, Saturday night in front of a sold-out crowd at the Times Union Center. Soul quarterback Dan Raudabaugh, threw for six touchdowns on his way to winning the Offensive Player of the Game award. Torez Jones was named Defensive Player of the Game with five tackles, a fumble recovery and an interception.
The Empire offense was led by quarterback Tommy Grady, who tossed for 529 yards and five touchdowns. His top target Greg C... Full Story
April 12, 2018 - ALBANY, NY- The Albany Empire announce that this Saturday's inaugural game vs the back-to-back defending ArenaBowl Champion Philadelphia Soul has been sold out.
"The atmosphere at the Times Union Center is going to be electric," said head coach Rob Keefe. "Our guys are jacked up and can't wait to play in front of what we will know be the loudest, craziest fans in the Arena Football League."
To accommodate fans that were unable to secure a ticket for the game, the pre-game block party presented by Miller Lite and Hein... Full Story
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Albany Empire Add Elite, All-Arena Wide Receiver
April 20, 2018 - ALBANY - The Albany Empire announce that Joe Hills, a four-time All-Arena wide receiver, has been assigned to the team roster. Per League and team rules, terms are not disclosed.
"Joe Hills is one of the most electrifying receivers in our game today," said Rob Keefe, Head Coach of the Albany Empire. "Having played with Grady in Jacksonville, I can't wait to see the rapport between Grady and Hills come together to not only help our team win football games, but to 'wow' fans as the two rack up big numbers."
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Empire Week 2 Game vs Washington Moved to May 11
April 16, 2018 - ALBANY - The Albany Empire announced today that the team's Week 2 road game scheduled for Saturday, April 21, has been moved to Friday, May 11 at 7 p.m. at Capital One Arena to accommodate the NBA and NHL playoffs.
The next game scheduled for the Albany Empire (0-1) will be in Week 3, on Saturday, April 28, in Baltimore against the Brigade (1-0). The Baltimore Brigade won their season opener against the Washington Valor 61-56 on Friday, April 13, and face the Philadelphia Soul (1-0) this Saturday in Philadelphia.
The ... Full StorySoul Defeats Empire 56-35 in Albany's Inaugural Game
April 14, 2018 - The Albany Empire (0-1) opened their inaugural season with a loss to the Philadelphia Soul (1-0), 56-35, Saturday night in front of a sold-out crowd at the Times Union Center. Soul quarterback Dan Raudabaugh, threw for six touchdowns on his way to winning the Offensive Player of the Game award. Torez Jones was named Defensive Player of the Game with five tackles, a fumble recovery and an interception.
The Empire offense was led by quarterback Tommy Grady, who tossed for 529 yards and five touchdowns. His top target Greg C... Full StoryAlbany Empire Announce Inaugural Game Sold Out
April 12, 2018 - ALBANY, NY- The Albany Empire announce that this Saturday's inaugural game vs the back-to-back defending ArenaBowl Champion Philadelphia Soul has been sold out.
"The atmosphere at the Times Union Center is going to be electric," said head coach Rob Keefe. "Our guys are jacked up and can't wait to play in front of what we will know be the loudest, craziest fans in the Arena Football League."
To accommodate fans that were unable to secure a ticket for the game, the pre-game block party presented by Miller Lite and Hein... Full StoryAlbany Empire News
- Albany Empire Add Elite, All-Arena Wide Receiver - April 20, 2018
- Empire Week 2 Game vs Washington Moved to May 11 - April 16, 2018
- Soul Defeats Empire 56-35 in Albany's Inaugural Game - April 14, 2018
- Albany Empire Announce Inaugural Game Sold Out - April 12, 2018
- Albany Empire Unveil Team Uniforms at Media Day - April 9, 2018
- Lower Level Sold out for Inaugural Game - April 5, 2018
- Season Ticket Holders to be Entered to Win Meet and Greet with Antonio & Eddie Brown - April 5, 2018
- Antonio and Eddie Brown Named Honorary Captains for Inaugural Game - April 3, 2018
- Albany Empire Land Elite AFL Quarterback Tommy Grady - April 3, 2018
- Empire to be Featured in Eight Nationally Televised Games and New Apps Added for League - April 2, 2018
- Empire Name "Levack and Goz" Official Emcees - March 30, 2018
- Albany Empire Reigns Supreme - March 27, 2018
- Albany Empire Add Two More Elite Players to Defense - March 27, 2018
- Empire Announce Additional Info for Inaugural Game - March 26, 2018
- Albany Empire Names Beau Bell as Director of Player Personnel - March 26, 2018
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League: Arena Football LeagueHome: Albany, New York
Class: Arena
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| Sat., Apr 14 | L | Philadelphia 56 at Albany 35 | Final |
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Albany Empire Headlines
- Albany Empire still optimistic following loss - AFL Capital News 9 (April 17)
- Albany Empire road game Saturday at Washington postponed - AFL Albany Times-Union (April 17)
- Albany Empire road game Saturday at Washington postponed - AFL Albany Times-Union (April 16)
- Rodger's Quick Take - AFL Albany Times-Union (April 16)
- Touchdown Eddie Brown reflects on his time in Albany - AFL Capital News 9 (April 16)
- Photo Gallery: The Empire make history - AFL Capital News 9 (April 15)
- Albany Empire welcomed with a sell-out crowd in opener - AFL Troy Record (April 15)
- Albany a winner off the field - AFL Albany Times-Union (April 15)
- Empire open with defeat - AFL Albany Times-Union (April 15)
- Empire, fans partying like it's 1999 - AFL Schenectady Daily Gazette (April 15)
- Albany Empire fall in inaugural game - AFL Capital News 9 (April 15)
- Albany Empire open season on Saturday - AFL Capital News 9 (April 14)
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