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State Restrictions Force Season Cancellation for Marksmen, Several SPHL Teams

October 6, 2020 - FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. - Due to state government restrictions with mass gatherings and the on-going coronavirus pandemic, the Fayetteville Marksmen - along with four other teams - have been forced to forgo the 2020-21 Southern Professional Hockey League season. This decision was finalized and released today by League officials, and unfortunately means there will not be a 2020-21 season of hockey for the Marksmen. The announcement comes following North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper's Press Conference last Wednesday announcing t... Full Story

Leading Goal Scorer Bowen Re-Signs for 2020-21 Season

October 2, 2020 - FAYETTEVILLE, NC - After a season that saw Brian Bowen score 30 goals in a shortened season and make the All-SPHL First Team, Bowen is coming back to Fayetteville. The 6'0″, 220 lb goal scorer was acquired by Fayetteville in 2018 and the scoring did not stop. Brian was the leading goal scorer in the entire SPHL, netting 30 goals in a COVID-19 shortened season. With 58 total points, Bowen was a main factor to the Marksmen success this past season. "Bowen is a one of a kind player." said Head Coach Cory Melkert "... Full Story

Fan-Favorite Josh Victor Returns to Marksmen for Sophomore Season

September 10, 2020 - FAYETTEVILLE, NC - After a season that saw Josh Victor traded to Fayetteville, the defensemen would become a fan-favorite quickly. Following a successful rookie season, Josh Victor has re-signed with the Marksmen for the 2020-21 season. The 6'4″, 212 lb blue-liner was acquired by Fayetteville in a trade early in December of 2019. Victor became not only a fan-favorite but also a coach-favorite. With 6 points over 33 games played and 42 PIMS, Victor was one of the Marksmen best stay-at-home defensmen throughout the ... Full Story

Marksmen Honored as Southeastern United States Sports Team of the Year

September 1, 2020 - FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. - 2020 started as a year of high-expectations for the Marksmen, holding the best record in the Southern Professional Hockey League and having their eyes toward a closely contested battle for the league championships. While the hopes of raising banners in the Crown Coliseum faded as the pandemic rose, the Marksmen have been recognized for their accomplishments as an organization. The Fayetteville Marksmen have been named the "2020 Southeast United States Professional Sports Team of the Year" by Corporate... Full Story

• State Restrictions Force Season Cancellation for Marksmen, Several SPHL Teams - October 6, 2020
  
• Leading Goal Scorer Bowen Re-Signs for 2020-21 Season - October 2, 2020
  
• Fan-Favorite Josh Victor Returns to Marksmen for Sophomore Season - September 10, 2020
  
• Marksmen Honored as Southeastern United States Sports Team of the Year - September 1, 2020
  
• Olivieri Onboard for Second Marksmen Season - August 28, 2020
  
• SPHL All-Rookie Team Bednard Is Back for Sophomore Season - August 14, 2020
  
• Wojtala Signs on as First Marksmen of the 2020-2021 Season - July 31, 2020
  
• Jesse Kallechy Hired as ECHL Assistant Coach; Melkert Named Head Coach - July 14, 2020
  
• Marksmen Stay Active Within Their Community During Corona Virus Outbreak - May 20, 2020
  
• Marksmen Announce 2019-2020 Protected List - May 1, 2020
  
• Marksmen Head Coach Wins Coach of the Year - April 16, 2020
  
• Marksmen Announce Inaugural Jersey Contest - April 6, 2020
  
• Rule of Three: Building a Historic Season for the Marksmen, Fayetteville - April 6, 2020
  
• "Absolutely Devastating"; Marksmen Captain, Coaches React to 'Sudden' Season Cancellation - March 20, 2020
  
• 2019-20 Season Update - March 13, 2020
  
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Sat., Apr 4		Fayetteville at Knoxville	Cancelled
Fri., Apr 3		Knoxville at Fayetteville	Cancelled
Sat., Mar 28		Fayetteville at Quad City	Cancelled
Fri., Mar 27		Fayetteville at Quad City	Cancelled
Thu., Mar 26		Fayetteville at Quad City	Cancelled
Sat., Mar 21		Macon at Fayetteville	Cancelled
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• SPHL teams halved for 2020-21 season - SPHL Fayetteville Observer (October 6)
• Fayetteville Marksmen goalie Blake Wojtala returning for 2020-21 season - SPHL Fayetteville Observer (August 5)
• Coach Jesse Kallechy leaving Fayetteville Marksmen - SPHL Fayetteville Observer (July 14)
• Safety leads way in race to resume sports in Cape Fear region - SPHL Fayetteville Observer (May 28)
• Marksmen announce protected players for next season - SPHL Fayetteville Observer (May 2)
• Fayetteville Marksmen's Jesse Kallechy named SPHL Coach of the Year - SPHL Fayetteville Observer (April 16)
• Evansville's Plevy, Peoria's Neville win SPHL awards - SPHL Fayetteville Observer (April 14)
• Fayetteville Marksmen Brian Bowen, Max Cook named All-SPHL - SPHL Fayetteville Observer (April 10)
• Fayetteville Marksmen's Shane Bednard named to SPHL all-rookie team - SPHL Fayetteville Observer (April 10)
• NEW TODAY: Fayetteville area cancellations and postponements due to coronavirus threat - SPHL Fayetteville Observer (March 17)
• Fayetteville Marksmen in peril as SPHL cancels remainder of season - SPHL Fayetteville Observer (March 16)
• Fayetteville area cancellations and postponements due to coronavirus threat - SPHL Fayetteville Observer (March 16)
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