MORE BREAKING NEWS FROM THE DEN AT THE DAVID S. PALMER ARENA VERMILION COUNTY BOBCATS TAB T.J. SARCONA AS HEAD COACH DANVILLE, Ill. The Vermilion County Bobcats are proud to announce that T.J.. Aside from working as an intern with WILL, she is an investigative reporter and editor at The Daily Illini. The worst part is, this will give the people that dont want hockey in the arena a talking point with how embarrassing this all has been. top: 19px; Rothenberger said the league told the Storm to go about their regular business and take the ice as usual because that was standard procedure. That is really what minor pro sports is all about, Rothenberger said, adding the team stopped for McDonalds and some cold beverages for the ride home. We welcome partnerships from around the community and across the nation. The Danville, Illinois native has been involved with all levels of hockey for over 20 years. padding: 1px; Discuss this story on the Southern Professional Hockey League message board The Bobcats can say, with an open heart: Learn more about Ellen Tully, the team owner, and the front office of the Vermilion County Bobcats. 2023 SPHL Southern Professional Hockey League. [1] The operators decided to void their contract with the Dashers and go forward with a new team owned by Ellen Tully, a local business owner and hockey photographer,[2] called the Vermilion County Bobcats in the Southern Professional Hockey League (SPHL). The entire Bobcats organization would like to wish everyone in Vermilion County and all Bobcats nation a very happy holiday! [Leif Skodnick] The rumors are flying that the Vermilion County Bobcats have folded. FAC Announced. Peek behind the scenes to meet the coaches and managers who keep our team trained, organized, and equipped. Vermilion County Bobcats - Peoria Rivermen match result , Ice Hockey, SPHL, and series. margin-top: 18px The Yext Knowledge Tags are successfully installed and will be added to the website. The board of the David S. Palmer Arena voted unanimously Tuesday night, with board member Bill Black absent, to approve a three-year contract with Danville native Ellen Tully to bring a new team called the Vermilion County Bobcats to the arena, starting this fall. DANVILLE, IL - The Vermilion County Bobcats of the Southern Professional Hockey League font-size: 13px They still got to do it and hope that can kind of keep that hockey interest up and see if they can move forward getting things, a little more stability, I guess, there in Vermilion County moving forward.. Neither head coach TJ Sarcona nor the broadcaster or marketing guy who were hired during the season are listen on the website anymore. Peoria Rivermen. Vermilion County Bobcats Spectator Sports Danville, Illinois 37 followers Proud Member of the Southern Professional Hockey League Follow View all 5 employees About us Family-friendly sports. Copyright 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. All rights reserved. [3][4][5] The SPHL announced the Bobcats an expansion franchise on March 10. DANVILLE - The Vermilion County Bobcats made national headlines after failing to show at a game against the Quad City Storm on Feb. 5. Weve tried calling the phone number, cant get any response. .wp-caption p.wp-caption-text { Crouch comes to Gloucester with a dozen years of coaching experience. It is a sad day for hockey fans in Danville, but I want to personally thank them for their loyalty to the Bobcats over the past two seasons, wrote Bobcats owner Ellen Tully in the Bobcats Twitter statement. You are using an out of date browser. "I'm very excited and honored to lead Vermilion County," said Watt. I just remember tuning in on the home team's You Tube channel pre-game time & seeing one team on the ice warming up before disappearing. JavaScript is disabled. Hockey is like the only thing that we had going in this town to do with like a family.. In the fall of 2022, the Bobcats filed a lawsuit against David S. Palmer Arenas Operator, Vermilion County Metropolitan Exposition Auditorium and Office Building Authority. DANVILLE The Vermilion County Bobcats made national headlines after failing to show at a game against the Quad City Storm on Feb. 5. QC bused in, skated warmups, lined up national anthem/faceoff, skated a lap, then saluted "crowd" pic.twitter.com/5LN81QTEd2. Official Facebook of the Vermilion County Bobcats, newest member of the SPHL. Team roster Aviators Lineup Become an Aviator SPHL standings Mervis Industries. Confident, driven, and fearless, Ellen lives by a principle her father taught her: Always remember, your word is your bond. The Boob-cats must've fired their bus driver, too My home rink- what a mess. Don't forget our Job Fair will take place at the David S Palmer Arena this Friday February 11th from 2-5 pm! : r/hockey 6 min. . (SPHL) have officially tapped Mike Watt as head coach for the 2021-22 season. I think she probably saw it as a cant miss as Danville was supposedly getting a casino, but that never happened and they have been paddling in the deep end from day 1. Central OfficeHours: Substitute Teacher Vermilion parish school hoard Aug 2021 - Present1 year 6 months Teacher Vermilion Parish School Board Aug 1999 - Aug 201920 years 1 month Rene Rost Middle. The Vermilion County Bobcats of the SPHL didn't show up for their own game today. Prior to his professional playing career, Watt was an alternate captain at Michigan State LOREN TATE ltate@news-gazette.com. Team statistics. Bloomington Thunder. .mytheme-mejs-container .mejs-time-marker, Margaret J. Wheatley described it best when she said, . You must log in or register to reply here. Tune in tonight on HockeyTV or on VCbobcats.com! Also it looks like most of the fans at least got the same memo the team did saying not to show up. So, were not sure whats going on yet.. Tully isthe daughter of the late Lou Mervis who founded Mervis Industries, a company in Danville that recycles materials. .wp-caption-text { .grecaptcha-badge { visibility: hidden; } Time to replace "Struggles" with "Demise" in this thread's title? Southern Professional Hockey League (SPHL), Southern Professional Hockey League message board, Mike Watt Named Head Coach of Bobcats for 2021-22 Season, Marksmen Add a Pair of Players to 2021-22 Team. Tall order for "a driver (and) an observer.". Noah Crouch has been named Gloucester High School's new varsity football head coach. .mytheme-mejs-container .mejs-time-float-current, (WJW)- Crews are on the scene of an active fire at a warehouse on Cleveland's west side. Macon Mayhem vs Vermilion County Bobcats (26 Mar) Head Coach . It was a very weird weekend, Quad City president Brian Rothenberger said. The full 2021-22 schedule is viewable by clicking here. For players and coaches, her focus is development. He also said those in a position of power are putting dollars and cents over season ticket holders by not telling them whats going on. ose. The Vermilion County Bobcats are a professional ice hockey team in Danville, Illinois, that began play in the 2021-22 season as a member of the Southern Professional Hockey League. After spending 2015 at Elyria Catholic, he returned to Vermilion under coach Matt Kobal and Colahan. }. We want to be active in the schools, library, hospital, youth hockey, etc. The team finished the regular season 11-5-1 and made a trip all the way to the district semi-final game. If so, that bolsters my opinion that significant blame should be shared by the League in today's unforgivable display of sports business practice in Danville. It has been called Dr. Seuss Day because of this. OurSports Central . But at the end of the day, it is business, Mitchell said. He is committed to player development and keeping the team active in the community, said Ellen Tully, Bobcats owner. But it wasnt all bad news. Its been a ride- the arena and the board are equally to blame, although Tully had no idea what she was doing and how deep over her head she was. If you say youre going to help someone, you help them. If you say youre going to do something, you do it. Follow her on Twitter, 217 Today: What Missouris new recreational marijuana sales mean for dispensaries across the river in Illinois. View: . FPHL suspends start of season after pregame altercation between Elmira and Watertown, Copa del Rey - Real Madrid vs FC Barcelona, Advanced Forum Stats, Ignore/Block Essentials by. SUPERIOR, Wis. - Yellowjacket men's hockey forward Levi Cudmore (Park River, N.D./Park River) has signed a professional contract to play with the Vermilion County Bobcats of the Southern Professional Hockey League (SPHL), it was announced Friday. ose. Fans filed into the rink for a minor league hockey game, vendors sold concessions and the visiting team took the ice for warmups. My dad instilled in me the importance of giving back to your community. Klub sportiv. background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5); Margaret J. Wheatley described it best when she said, There is no power for change greater than a community discovering what it cares about.. Its sad.. Instead of leaving early, Quad City decided to stay and skate with fans who were there. She does count herself a fan of the NHLs Florida Panthers and the University of Denver Pioneers ice hockey teams. This bizarre scene unfolded over the weekend at what was supposed to be a Southern Professional Hockey League game in Danville, Illinois, between the visiting Quad City Storm and host Vermilion. Season tickets for the Vermilion County Bobcats' first season are on sale now. A team that everyone from Georgetown to Hoopeston, Champaign to Veedersburg and everywhere in between can get behind and be proud of. Thunderbolts unveil new logo, colors, more, Clarke named 7th head coach in Ice Bears history. right: 0; Does anyone recall some semi-famous hockey exec-level guy being added to the Boob-cats' front office for awhile (early this year or maybe first season)? } Get involved by following your favorite players and watching their progress over the course of each season. August 12, 2021 - Southern Professional Hockey League (SPHL) - Vermilion County Bobcats News Release. ago Posted by Duffleman0609 FLA - NHL You are using an out of date browser. Head coach: N/A: Website: www.vcbobcats.com: Franchise history; 2021-2023: Vermilion County Bobcats: The Vermilion County Bobcats were a professional ice hockey team in Danville, Illinois, that began play in the 2021-22 season as a member of the Southern Professional Hockey League. In the statement, arena representatives said they are trying to find another hockey team to partner with as soon as possible. The Danville, Illinois native has been involved with all levels of hockey for over 20 years. Sarcona brings extensive hockey experience as both as a player and a coach to the Bobcats. There were multiple line brawls in the first seconds of the game and the visiting team went to the locker room like the Russians did in Philly and refused to return. Do not play a game Votes: 2 11.1% Do not play a home game Votes: 4 22.2% Fold midway through the season . Sergent had a good idea, and he wanted to be at David S. Palmer Arena to talk to season-ticket holders he brought in during his stint with the club. .mytheme-mejs-container .mejs-embed body { Vermilion County Bobcats player Dante Suffredini moves the puck down the ice during the second half of the team's first home game on Nov. 5, 2021 against the Evansville Thunderbirds at the David S. Palmer Arena. Vermilion 0 Port Clinton 41 Final Box Score QC was classy and stayed to skate with the 20 fans since it was a skate with the team night. There was an FPHL game in my semi-recent memory (maybe last season or the one before?) .mytheme-mejs-container .mejs-time-current, Web site: Mike Watt Named Head Coach of Bobcats for 2021-22 Season . background: #db4e88; You can see the list of players in the squad, head coach and upcoming matches. Peoria was leading 4-1 as the final period started and Gurtler was able to get his second goal of the game at 1:30 into the third and he was able to get an assist for a three-point night. Wednesday, March 1, 2023 Todays headlines: Caterpillar and the United Auto Workers have reached a new tentative six-year agreement, averting a strike. So the Bobcats are done right? Vermilion County Bobcats season tickets are on sale now at vcbobcats.com. margin-top: 9px; Vermilion County Bobcats | Hockey Team | Danville, IL Quad City Sweeps Weekend Series Bobcats Fall 4-1 Saturday Night Storm Skim By Bobcats Bobcats lose 4-2 Quad City And Peoria Games Rescheduled Games Will Affect Schedule In February & March Tickets Season tickets and individual game tickets are on sale now! How long do the Vermilion County Bobcats last? Faqet e lidhura. schedule as the Vermilion County Bobcats get set for SPHL action! We want them to not only be professionally prepared to advance on or off the ice and but be mentally strong as well., For Vermilion County and beyond, her goal is equally inspirational. That lawsuit after last year really was the proverbial nail in the coffin, both sides wanted out, but this is just embarrassing. October 14, 2021. Bring your resume to the Bobcats table and get 2 free tickets for that nights game! Fans who werent paying close attention didnt know what was coming. Wherever you were sitting you could throw a stone and not hit anybody, Gooch said. DANVILLE The Vermilion County Bobcats made a necessary change on Thursday. DANVILLE, IL - The Vermilion County Bobcats of the Southern Professional Hockey League (SPHL) have officially tapped Mike Watt as head coach for the 2021-22 season. She is committed to keeping her word to Vermilion County and the surrounding areas, knowing that together we can do so much. If you stop by the Bobcats table with your resume you'll get 2 tickets for that night's game! SPHL HOCKEY: Blaisius settles in as Bobcats coach, Copa del Rey - Real Madrid vs FC Barcelona, Advanced Forum Stats, Ignore/Block Essentials by. Farrah Anderson is a journalist and student at the University of Illinois. about the Federal Prospect Hockey League. The 30-year-old native of West Islip, NY turned a strong junior career with the Amarillo Bulls into four years at Niagara University. On February 5, 2023, the Bobcats were scheduled to host the Quad City Storm, but no Bobcats players or coaches were in the arena. The Bobcats will be a member of the Southern Professional Hockey League, which . The visitors tried to give fans their moneys worth by inviting them onto the ice for what was supposed to be a postgame group skate before making the three-hour drive home. The Yext Knowledge Tags are successfully installed and will be added to the website. Web site: SPHL announces postponement of Bobcats' opening weekend . Vermilion County Bobcats live score (and video online live stream*), schedule and results from all . WILL and the Illinois Newsroom are committed to bringing you in-depth, relevant coverage that keeps you informed and engages you with our community and state. 564 were here. Vermilion County Bobcats and Huntsville Havoc takes part in the championship SPHL, USA. Thats not easy for a player to get used to the system and then you have to learn another system, Marian said. Botterill.if(typeof ez_ad_units != 'undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[250,250],'oursportscentral_com-medrectangle-4','ezslot_4',198,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-oursportscentral_com-medrectangle-4-0'); Since retiring from playing, Watt has become an accomplished coach at the junior level, serving Watt spent five seasons in the NHL, playing 157 games with the Edmonton Oilers, New York #BobcatCountry content: ''; Hes dedicated, determined and driven to have the Bobcats be successful both on and off the ice. The only time I can remember something like this was in 1997 where Scotland went to Estonia for a WCQ and the Estonians never showed up so Scotland (which brought a large traveling support) won via forfeit. text-align: left; } March 1, 2023 at 6:20 p.m. St. Ignatius announced Lenny Vandermade as the team's head football coach via a press release on Wednesday. Follow her on Twitter @farrahsoa. Presuming the Boobcats last long enough to reschedule. 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