Throughout the 2006 af2 season, the Green Bay Blizzard defied the
odds and overcame all obstacles in their path on their way to
ArenaCup7, the arenafootball2 Championship Game in San Juan, Puerto
Rico. However, when all was said and done, the Blizzard was unable
to take the final step in their phenomenal journey, and their
Cinderella season ended Saturday night with a 57-34 loss to the
Spokane Shock in front of 5,658 fans at the Coliseo de Puerto Rico.

While the Shock was an expansion franchise in 2006, their team
certainly wasn't "new": Head Coach Chris Siegfried is the winningest
coach in af2 history with 57 victories, QB Kyle Rowley has spent 4
seasons with 6 different teams in the af2, and several of the
players on the Shock roster has previously played for Siegfried when
he was the Head Coach of the Cape Fear (now South Georgia) Wildcats.

In the first quarter, the Shock struck first with a 16-yard TD pass
from Rowley to WR/DB Charles Frederick. The Blizzard would answer
with a 2-yard TD run by WR/DB Luke Leverson, and at the end of the
first quarter the score was tied at 7-7.

Spokane came out strong in the second quarter and put up 34 points
in the frame. Their defense also chipped in, stopping the Blizzard
on their first possession of the 2nd quarter, and then OL/DL Neil
sacked MacPherson, forced a fumble, recovered it and scored a TD
just before halftime. At intermission, the Blizzard was down 41-14.

Just as they had done all season, the Blizzard came out swinging in
the second half. Quick TDs by WR/DB Gerald Harris and FB/LB Peter
Lazare brought them back into the game at 41-28, but the Shock's
lead proved to be too much to overcome. Rowley would add another TD
pass, this time to WR/LB Kevin Beard, and then DS Rob Keefe
intercepted MacPherson deep in Spokane territory.

The 4th quarter would not be much different, as the teams traded
scores and the Shock ran out the clock to seal the 57-34 victory to
become the first-ever expansion team to win a league championship
with a final record of 17-2. Rowley finished 29-of-36 for 264 yards,
with 6 TDs and no INTs, and WR/LB Kevin Beard led the Shock in
receiving with13 catches for 122 yards and 2 TDs.

For the Blizzard, MacPherson completed 17-of-23 passes for 256 yards
with 2 TDs and 1 INT, and Harris had 5 receptions for 92 yards and 1
TD. The Blizzard finished the 2006 season with a 12-7 overall record
and the team's first-ever American Conference Championship.

Game Awards:
Schutt Offensive Player of the Game: SPO QB Kyle Rowley
ADT Defensive Player of the Game: SPO OL/DL Neil Purvis
U.S. Army Ironman of the Game: SPO WR/LB Kevin Beard
Cutters Catch of the Game: SPO DS Rob Keefe (3rd quarter INT)

The 2006 season may be over for the Blizzard, but even though it
ended with a loss it does not mean that it was not a successful
year. At the onset no one would have picked the Blizzard and Shock
to represent their conferences in ArenaCup7, and certainly not after
the Blizzard started out 2-4. As unpredictable and thrilling as this
season has been, it was even moreso for the Blizzard, who have built
their franchise up from an expansion team in 2003 to the
Championship Game in just 4 years.

When the 2006 season began, the Green Bay Blizzard looked to improve
upon their 9-7 record and first-ever playoff appearance in 2005. By
the time the final gun sounded in Florida on Saturday night, they
had done a whole lot more than that: they were on their way to
Puerto Rico as the 2006 af2 American Conference Champions.

By posting a 60-47 win over the #1-seeded Florida Firecats (14-4) in
front of 5,410 fans at Germain Arena, the #2-ranked Blizzard (12-6)
advanced to ArenaCup7, which will be played next Saturday, August
26th at the Coliseo de Puerto Rico in San Juan, Puerto Rico. The win
is the next in a succession of Blizzard firsts: their first 10-win
season, their first Division Title, and the first time they've
reached the Championship Game.

In ArenaCup7, the Blizzard will face the National Conference
Champion Spokane Shock (16-2) , who advanced to the championship
with a 48-30 win over the Arkansas Twisters (12-7) on Saturday
night. The Shock are helmed by 2006 af2 Head Coach of the Year Chris
Siegfried, who led the expansion team to the league's best regular
season record at 14-2. Siegfried is also the af2's all-time
winningest coach with a career record of 55-26. Prior to joining the
Shock this year, he had already won back-to-back Division
Championships with the Cape Fear (now South Georgia) Wildcats in
2002 and 2003.

Against the Firecats, the Blizzard offense came out swinging and
never let up. QB James MacPherson started out completing 17 of his
first 18 passes, and finishing 23-of-28 for 282 yards and 7 TDs. He
would go on to win Schutt Offensive Player of the Game honors for
his performance. His favorite target on the night was OS Brent
Holmes, who paced all Blizzard receivers with 8 receptions for 103
yards and 2 TDs.

The Blizzard drew first blood on their opening possession, scoring a
TD and taking a 6-0 lead. They then extended the margin to 13-0
after picking off the Firecats' first pass of the game, setting the
stage for MacPherson to hit Holmes for an 11-yard TD.

Firecats QB Chris Wallace answered with a 4-yard TD pass to WR/LB
Brittney Tellis to get on the scoreboard, but the Blizzard kept the
offensive train rolling with TDs on their next two possessions to
take a 27-6 lead. Both teams then traded scores, and at halftime the
Blizzard led 40-20.

Though the Blizzard never trailed in this game, they did have to
work for the win. The Firecats chipped away at the Blizzard lead to
come within 6 points, 53-47, with less than a minute to play. On the
ensuing onside kick attempt, WR/LB Robert "Superman" Garth scooped
up the kick and returned it for a TD, sealing the 60-47 victory for
the Blizzard.

Blizzard DS Randee Drew led the defense with 7.5 tackles and an INT
on his way to being named ADT Defensive Player of the Game. WR/DB
Luke Leverson had 4 catches for 17 yards, plus 2 tackles, 2 pass
break-ups and an INT of his own, and was named US Army Ironman of
the Game for his efforts.

The Green Bay Blizzard came one step closer to the American
Conference Championship game Friday night as they beat the reigning
ArenaCup Champion Memphis Xplorers in front of 6,005 rowdy fans at
the Resch Center.

Memphis was the first to draw blood on a 13-yard pass from QB Brian
Jones to OS Kevin Prentiss. The Blizzard answered right back with a
42-yard pass of their own from QB James MacPherson to OS Brent
Holmes. Memphis fired right back and served up two unanswered TDs to
the Blizzard, the first coming from a 58-yard kickoff return from
Prentiss and the second a 39-yard pass from Jones to WR/DB Adrian
Burnette. As the first quarter wound down the Blizzard was able to
score once more on WR/DB Dontrell Jackson's 4-yard run and after the
failed kick from K Dallas Pelz, the first quarter would end with the
score 20-13.

The second quarter started with a bang as the Blizzard scored two
straight TDs. The first was a 27-yard pass as MacPherson connected
with Holmes in the end zone and the second was 12-yard fumble
recovery by WR/LB Robert "Superman" Garth. Memphis would not be
silenced and Jones scored again with a 1-yard run, tying the score
at 27-27. The Blizzard fired right back with a 40-yard TD pass from
MacPherson, this time to WR/DB Gerald Harris. K Steven Azar came in
as the half wound down to kick a field goal for the Xplorers. As the
teams headed into the locker room the Blizzard led 34-30.

The third quarter was a back-and-forth battle. The Blizzard struck
first on a bruising 7-yard run by FB/LB Jeff Cogell. Jones again
helped himself out by scoring on a 1-yard run, but Holmes quickly
answered with a 58-yard kickoff return of his own. With 3:30 left in
the third quarter FB/LB Joshua Rue scored on a 16-yard run, and the
quarter ended with the Blizzard leading 47-43.

The fourth quarter proved to be more of the same as the Blizzard
took a commanding lead as they scored two consecutive TDs, extending
their lead to 17 points. The Xplorers were able to score only one
more time as Jones hooked up with Prentiss for a 12-yard pass. The
Blizzard put the last nail in the coffin as they scored one more
time on 10-yard pass from MacPherson to Harris. That would close out
the scoring, and as the clock wound down the Blizzard faithful kept
the Resch Center rocking as the Blizzard would leave the field 67-50
winners over the defending af2 Champions.
With the win the Blizzard improves to 11-6, while the Xplorers
finish the 2006 campaign with a record of 12-6. It was Head Coach
Danton Barto's last game at the Xplorers' helm, as he moves on to
become the Head Coach of the AFL's Las Vegas Gladiators.

Next up for the Blizzard is a match-up with the winner of tomorrow
night's game between the #1-ranked Florida Firecats and the #4
Manchester Wolves. The game is in Florida, and if the Firecats win,
the Blizzard will travel there for the American Conference
Championship Game. If Manchester wins, they will come to Green Bay
next Friday. The winner of next week's game will advance to
ArenaCup7 in San Juan Puerto Rico on Saturday, August 26th to play
the National Conference Champions.

The American Conference Eastern Division title was up for grabs
Friday night at the Resch Center as Green Bay Blizzard squared off
against the Louisville Fire. Both teams came into the game with
identical 9-6 records, but it was much more than a Division Title
that was hanging in the balance. Multiple playoff scenarios that
were question marks before the game were to be answered upon the
conclusion. All eyes around the af2 focused in on this pivotal match
up that drew 7,184 rowdy Blizzard fans. The game was billed "The
Showdown in Titletown," and it well-exceeded expectations.

Louisville received the opening kickoff and drew first blood when QB
Brett Dietz followed his line for a 1-yard TD run. Green Bay
answered Louisville's call on their first possession, as FB/LB Jeff
Cogell plowed his way into the end zone to tie up the game at 7-all.
Louisville jumped out ahead on their following possession when a
former Blizzard player, WR/DB Lance Taylor, took a pitch from Dietz
and scored on a 2-yard run. The Blizzard were only able to answer
with a 26-yard field goal from K Dallas Pelz, and at the end of the
first quarter, the Fire led 14-10.

The Fire offense ignited in the second quarter, scoring three
consecutive TDs before allowing the Blizzard to get in the end zone.
QB Brett Dietz accounted for all three of those scores as he hit
WR/LB Dennis Fryzel for a 25-yard score and then followed that up
with a 10-yard strike to OS Rob Mager. He finished off the offensive
explosion with a 1-yard scoring run of his own. As halftime
approached, the game looked bleak for the Blizzard, but they would
reverse the trend in the second half.

To open the third quarter, Blizzard QB James MacPherson matched
Dietz on the ground as he rushed his way into the end zone to cut
the Fire lead to 15. Green Bay then looked to catch the Fire Special
Teams off guard as K Dallas Pelz attempted an onside kick. The
Blizzard played it well but the Fire were quick to react as DS
Kabote Sikyala fielded the bouncing kick at the 14-yard line and
returned it for a TD, giving the Fire a 39-17 lead. Both teams
traded scores one more time before the end of the third quarter, and
going into the final quarter, Louisville led by 16, 46-30.

The Fire opened the fourth quarter as Dietz hooked up with Fryzel
for the second time, putting Louisville ahead by 23. Then the
Blizzard came to life. The home town faithful didn't let up for even
a minute, as the Resch Center shook with more than 7,000 people
cheered their Blizzard on to a comeback.

QB James MacPherson found WR/LB "Superman" Robert Garth for a 3-yard
touchdown pass and then the two hooked up again for a 2-point
conversion as Garth took the handoff from MacPherson and ran it in.
Green Bay refused to let the game slip away, as not only the
Division Title was on the line, but also a first round bye and home
field advantage through to the American Conference Championship
game.

WR/DB Luke Leverson was the man called upon for a 3-yard scoring
run, and once again, the Blizzard proved that the reward outweighs
the risk as they converted a second consecutive two point
conversion. MacPherson then hit WR/LB Gerald Harris to put the
Blizzard within seven, 53-46.

With a head of steam and maximum momentum behind them from the
electric crowd inside the Resch Center, the Blizzard attempted
another onside kick and recovered it. They hit pay dirt one more
time as MacPherson delivered a 7-yard strike once again to Garth.
Needing only an extra point to tie up the game at 53 apiece, the
Blizzard special teams pulled a gutsy call to take advantage of a
reeling Fire defense. MacPherson settled down to one knee to accept
the snap, and instead of placing down the hold, took it himself
around the end and dove from three yards out, stretching across the
goal line to convert the two point try and put the Blizzard ahead
for the first time in the game, 54-53.

The already ecstatic crowd reached a deafening crescendo looking for
a defensive stop – and the Blizzard delivered. With only 34 seconds
remaining in the game, the 7,184 fans inside the Resch Center made
the foundation shake as Louisville set up for a game-winning 34-yard
field goal. As the kick sailed wide left, the thousands inside the
arena nearly blew the roof off the Resch. All the Blizzard players
and coaches jumped for joy as the clock showed triple zeros and
Green Bay was crowned American Conference East Division Champion for
the first time in franchise history.

The win gave the Blizzard a final regular season record of 10-6,
giving them their best-ever record and highest win total in
franchise history. They will enter the playoffs as the #2 seed, and
will enjoy a first-round bye in the playoffs. They will return to
the Resch Center on Friday, August 11th for their first-ever home
playoff game, as they set their sights on ArenaCup7. The af2
Championship game is being held for the first time ever in San Juan,
Puerto Rico on Saturday, August 26th.

On an evening when the stars were seemingly aligned for a storybook
ending, the Everett Hawks failed to stay alive for a postseason bid,
falling 55-52 to the Green Bay Blizzard at the Everett Events
Center.

With the defeat Everett (4-10) was officially eliminated from any
possibility of qualifying for the playoffs in its first season in
the arenafootball2 league. Green Bay (9-6) remained in contention
for the American Conference East Division title with the victory.

Everett had a chance to tie the score and force overtime, but Craig
Hawley's 25-yard field goal attempt with four seconds remaining came
out low - it might have been partially blocked -and missed right.

The Hawks trailed throughout the game, but rallied from a 10-point
deficit and took their only lead, 52-48, when J.R. Thomas - who
paced the offense with 13 receptions for 228 yards - caught his
fourth touchdown pass with 50 seconds remaining in the game.

The TD was set up by Toure Butler's diving interception and 24-yard
return with a minute to play.

The Blizzard stormed back into the lead when Luke Leverson got
behind Everett's Ruschard Dodd-Masters and Green Bay quarterback
James MacPherson found him wide open for a 39-yard TD pass that
stunned the 3,885 fans in attendance and made the score 55-52 with
35 seconds remaining in the game.

Everett advanced the ball deep into Green Bay territory, but after
having converted three out of four times on fourth down, Wells opted
for the field goal try and the tie, but the kick never had a chance.

After leading by a point at the end of the first half, Green Bay
extended the margin to 34-26 on the first play of the third quarter
when MacPherson dumped a short pass to Robert Garth who broke
through three defenders and rambled 29 yards for a touchdown.

Everett battled to within 34-32 when Thomas caught his second TD
pass of the game and had an opportunity to take the lead when the
defense stopped the Blizzard on downs on its next possession, but
settled for a missed field goal.

On Friday night, the Green Bay Blizzard lost a heart-breaker to the
Manchester Wolves, 62-58 in front of 5,016 fans at the Resch Center.

The Wolves scored the first points of the game on 25-yard pass to
WR/LB Wendell Williams from QB Steve Bellisari. Manchester was able
to capitalize on a fumble on the kick off with Bellisari scoring on
a 6-yard run giving them the lead 14-0. The Blizzard scored their
first point of the quarter on 7-yard pass to OL/DL Robert Boss from
QB James MacPherson, making the score 14-7. The Wolves were able to
score one more time in the quarter on a 12-yard pass to WR/DB Steve
Gonzalez from Bellisari. K Dylan Pohlman missed the extra point
ending the quarter at 20-7 Manchester.

The Blizzard entered the 2nd quarter looking to make up for lost
ground. The Blizzard scored first on a 6 yard pass to WR/DB Robert
Garth from MacPherson. The Wolves wouldn't back down however, and
Gonzalez scored on a 41-yard pass from Bellisari to make the score
27-14. The Blizzard would not be shut out and came with a 21 yard
pass from MacPherson to OS Brent Holmes. The Blizzard were able to
recover a fumble letting FB/LB Jeff Cogell score on a 2 yard run and
with the extra kick by K Dallas Pelz, the Blizzard took the lead 28-
27. As the quarter wound down each team scored one more time and the
teams headed into the locker room with Green Bay winning 35-34.

The beginning of the 3rd quarter looked good for the Blizzard as
they increased their lead 38-34 on a 17-yard field goal by Pelz. The
Wolves turned the ball over on downs and the Blizzard was able to
capitalize once again on an 8-yard run by OL/DL Larry Brown,
increasing their lead to 45-34. Manchester fired right back on 29-
yard pass to Williams from Bellisari. Before the quarter ended the
Blizzard was able to increase their lead even more on an 8-yard pass
to Holmes from MacPherson, bringing the score at the end of the 3rd
quarter to 51-41.

The Blizzard seemed to be assured a win as the 4th quarter started
after a 16-yard pass from MacPherson to Holmes put the Blizzard up
by 17 points, 58-41. The Wolves would not be put down however,
scoring three more times in 4th quarter with the final blow being
delivered with 40 seconds left on the clock. Bellisari again hooked
up with Gonzalez on a 6-yard pass and after the extra point the
final score would be Manchester Wolves 62, Green Bay Blizzard 58.

"#1." "Top-ranked." "The best team in the league." These terms and
many more were used to describe the Florida Firecats heading into
Saturday night's game against the Green Bay Blizzard. The Firecats
had certainly earned their ranking, as well as their reputation for
being one of the toughest teams in the af2. Looking down the barrel
at such a daunting foe could make a lot of teams skittish about
their chances, especially on the road.

Not the Blizzard.

Oozing with confidence after last week's big win over the Division-
leading, 4th-ranked Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Pioneers, the Blizzard
knew that they would be in for a fight against the Firecats. The
prevailing philosophy in a street fight is simple: hit first, hit
hard, hit often. The Blizzard took this credo to heart as they
refused to back down to the Firecats, not even during pre-game warm-
ups. A fair amount of pride was on the line in this game – as well
as playoff position – so neither team wanted to be intimidated.

The history between these two teams is short, but storied. In the
2005 Blizzard home finale, the Firecats came into Green Bay and won
in dramatic fashion, 48-47, in the wildest finish of the season.
Scoring a TD after the final gun had sounded, the Firecats were down
47-46, and instead of attempting a PAT to tie the game and send it
to OT, they tried a 2-point conversion – and succeeded. The win gave
the Firecats home-field advantage throughout the playoffs, and sent
the Blizzard on the road for their first-ever post-season game.

Right from the start the Blizzard showed no signs of being in awe of
their hosts. On the strength of TDs by WR/LB Robert "Superman" Garth
and FB/LB Peter "The Animal" Lazare, and a defensive stop on a
fumble forced by DLS Asa "The Assassin" Francis, the Blizzard opened
up a 14-0 first quarter lead, shutting out the 2004 af2 Champions
for the entire frame. Even when the Firecats finally got on the
board early in the 2nd quarter the Blizzard rained on their parade:
OL/DL Robert Boss blocked the PAT.

Though the Firecats had cut the lead, the Blizzard didn't blink.
WR/DB Luke Leverson returned the ensuing kickoff all the way for
another quick TD. K Dallas Pelz would convert the PAT, giving the
Blizzard a 21-6 lead.

While things were certainly going their way, the Blizzard were not
the only team having their mettle tested that night. The Firecats
drove down the field and tallied their second TD, this time on a
pass from QB Chris Wallace to OS Magic Benton that would bring the
score to 21-13, Blizzard.

The Blizzard would find out just how opportunistic the Firecats can
be on the next series, when a botched snap would put the ball on the
turf. When the smoke cleared and the bodies came off the pile, the
Firecats came up with the turnover.

On the following drive, tempers began to flare. There had already
been several instances of pushing and shoving following plays, but
it escalated into numerous personal fouls against both teams. When
cooler heads prevailed and play resumed, it came down to the
Firecats needing to convert a 4th-and-goal from the 4-yard-line.
They made the most of the turnover by scoring not only a TD, but a 2-
point conversion as well, knotting up the score at 21-21 with only
22 seconds remaining in the first half.

The Blizzard would quickly find themselves in position to attempt a
23-yard field goal with only 7 seconds left in the half, but Pelz
would hit the upright and former Blizzard OL/DL Antonio Dingle would
recover the missed FG and set sail for the end zone. After a fumble
and a scrum the Blizzard would dodge a bullet by bringing down the
Firecats' ballcarrier at the 5-yard line. The two teams would head
into the locker room tied at 21 apiece.

It didn't take long for the Firecats to take the lead, as only 30
seconds into the second half, on their first play from scrimmage,
Wallace hit WR/DB Brent Burnside for a long TD to take a 28-21 lead.

The Blizzard would drive to score once again, but were unable to
convert the PAT. Down by 1 at 28-27 they managed a defensive stop,
but their ensuing drive would end in another missed FG. The Firecats
would again make the most of the Blizzard miscue, scoring another
long TD. Though a bad snap would lead to a missed PAT, they would
extend their lead to 34-27.

The Blizzard would not give in, though, as they would storm down the
field to score again. QB James MacPherson would hit OS Gerald Harris
along the sideboards for a TD, and Pelz would convert the PAT to tie
the score at 34-34.

The Firecats would answer the Blizzard score with another Wallace-to-
Benton hookup, which would again give the Firecats a 7-point lead,
41-34. That would be the score as the teams headed into the 4th
quarter.

And so the game would go on, with both teams trading punches, trying
to deliver the knockout blow. And, it would seem, the football gods
are not without a sense of irony. As the clock wound down to the
final moments of the game, the Blizzard found themselves in a very
familiar and unsettling place: up by 7 points (48-41) and having to
defend against the potent Firecats' offense, again the #1 team in
the league. Just like last season, the Firecats came down the field
and scored a TD. And just like last season, they had no intention of
going into OT against the Blizzard. They would again attempt a 2-
point conversion to end it in regulation.

But this time was different.

The Blizzard "D" would hold, and when the final gun sounded, the
scoreboard would read Blizzard 48, Firecats 47. The Blizzard, the
10th-ranked team in the af2, had gone into one of the toughest
arenas in the league and beaten the #1 team on their home turf.

The win raises the Blizzard to 8-5, only a half-game behind the 8-4
Pioneers, who have a bye this week. The Firecats fall to 9-3, but
still hold a half-game lead over their South Division rivals, the
Memphis Xplorers (9-4), who lost to the Macon Knights (5-7) on
Friday night.

When the Green Bay Blizzard faced off against the Wilkes-
Barre/Scranton Pioneers on Saturday night, it was supposed to be a
clash of titans. The two closely matched teams would square off with
their A-games as the Pioneers' potent offense would take on the
highly-ranked Blizzard defense. It was supposed to be a battle for
the Division as the playoffs draw near. It was supposed to be the
game of the year for both teams.

It wasn't even close.

The tension before the second meeting of the season between the
Blizzard and Pioneers was so thick that you could cut it with a
knife. The emotional buildup before this heated affair was well
known, as both teams made their feelings known in the press in the
week leading up to the game. In what was a much-anticipated match-up
in the af2, the game turned out nothing like it appeared it would on
paper. Before a spirited crowd of 4,324 at the Resch Center, the
Blizzard handed the Pioneers their worst loss of the season, 65-35.
The win would bring the Blizzard (7-5) to within one game of the
Pioneers (8-4) for the American Conference East Division lead.

On their first possession of the game, the Blizzard struck paydirt
as QB James MacPherson hooked up with WR/DB Luke Leverson for a 21-
yard TD. After a stout defensive stop, MacPherson connected with
Leverson again, this time from 7 yards out for another TD. At the
end of the first quarter, Green Bay led 14-0 and would never look
back.

Just 10 seconds into the second quarter, the Pioneers marched
downfield and got on the board as QB Mike Granieri found WR/LB Leroy
McFadden for a TD. Undaunted, the Blizzard regained control on their
next possession as FB/LB Jeff Cogell plunged his way up the middle
for a 4-yard touchdown. Following the TD and another defensive stop,
K Dallas Pelz kicked a 32-yard field goal, giving Green Bay a 24-7
lead. The Pioneers fired back as Granieri scored on a 5-yard TD run.
The Blizzard answered right back, and with only 3 seconds left in
the half, QB James MacPherson found WR/LB Gerald Harris in the end
zone for a 16-yard touchdown pass. At halftime, the Blizzard led the
Pioneers 31-14.

In the second half, Green Bay did not relinquish the momentum. On
back-to-back possessions, the Blizzard found the end zone: first it
was Cogell with a 1-yard TD run, and then it was a 17-yard touchdown
reception by OS Brent Holmes. Late in the quarter, Granieri scored
on a 5-yard run, but it would prove to be too little too late for
Wilkes-Barre.

Green Bay put up three more TDs in the 4th quarter: MacPherson
scored on a 5-yard run, WR/DB Dontrell Jackson pulled in a 14-yard
TD reception, and backup QB Zeke Dixon's saw his first action of the
year, posting a 7-yard rushing TD.

Following last week's bizarre overtime loss to the Stockton
Lightning, the Green Bay Blizzard could have used the deflating
experience as an excuse to hang their heads and point fingers at one
another, and they could have looked past a 1-8 opponent to next
week's rematch with the division-leading Wilkes-Barre/Scranton
Pioneers. But all week long the coaches preached one thing in
practice: amnesia. Forget what happened in the last game and get
ready for the South Georgia Wildcats. That's exactly what they did,
going into the Albany Civic Center and coming out with a heart-
stopping 52-50 win.

The Wildcats have struggled all season, and were 1-8 coming in to
Saturday night's game against the Blizzard. Still, they came out
swinging and gave the Blizzard just about al they could handle.
Right off the bat, the 'Cats won the toss, received the ball and
took a 7-0 lead on a quick 2-yard TD run. The Blizzard, however,
were just as game, and they came right back as FB/LB Peter "The
Animal" Lazare would even the score at 7-7 with his 12th rushing TD
of the season.

The Blizzard would come up with a defensive stop and tally another
quick score to take a 14-7 lead, but the Wildcats would answer with
another TD of their own. This time 'Cats K Dan Burnett would miss
the PAT, and the Blizzard would remain in the lead 14-13.

On the ensuing Blizzard possession, the 'Cats would seemingly turn
the tide by intercepting QB Ronnie Gordon deep in their own
territory, but an illegal defense penalty would give the Blizzard a
second chance. The penalty would only prolong the same outcome, as
the 'Cats defense would hold and force a long FG attempt, which was
missed by K Dallas Pelz. At the end of the 1st quarter, the Blizzard
would hold a slim 14-13 lead.

It wouldn't last long, as the Wildcats would score less than a
minute unto the 2nd quarter on a long TD reception by WR/LB Chris
McKinney. The PAT would be blocked, and the 'Cats would only lead by
5 points, 19-14.

The Blizzard response would be quick and decisive, as Lazare would
bull his way through the Wildcats defensive line only a few plays
later for a 1-yard TD and a 21-19 Blizzard lead.

The next series would underscore the overall theme of the night.
Both teams suffered numerous untimely penalties, dropped passes and
missed opportunities, and on this series the Blizzard would give the
Wildcats chance after chance to score with several penalties.
Following a roughing the passer penalty on 3rd down on the 7-yard
line, the 'Cats would score another TD, but their third missed PAT
in a row would leave them leading 25-21 with less than 4 minutes
left in the first half.

A long return on the ensuing kick by WR/DB Dontrell "Quick" Jackson
would put the Blizzard in excellent field position. On the very next
play QB James MacPherson, who came into the game in relief of an
injured Gordon, hit OS Brent Holmes with a 21-yard TD strike. Pelz
would convert the PAT and the Blizzard would be back in the lead, 28-
25.

The see-saw battle would continue as the 'Cats would score a TD to
take a 32-28 lead with only 42.8 seconds remaining in the first
half. This would not daunt the Blizzard, as only 10 seconds later
MacPherson would hit WR/DB Luke Leverson in stride for a long TD and
a 35-32 lead.

The Wildcats would try to notch another score before intermission,
but OL/DL Jason Hardee would repeatedly harass Wildcats QB Julian
Reese into hurried passes and incompletions. His pressure would pay
off, as with only 10.6 seconds left "Quick" would pick off a Reese
pass and give the Blizzard an important defensive stop. The Blizzard
would go into the locker room with a 35-32 lead, the momentum, and
the first offensive possession of the second half.

The Blizzard took the field posed to pull away, and another long
return put them in position to do just that. They would quickly
extend their lead to 42-32 on Lazare's third rushing TD of the night
less than 2 minutes into the second half.

What happened next would remove any doubt about Green Bay's desire
to go for the throat, as Pelz would execute a textbook onside kick
and the Blizzard would recover and be back in business – or so it
would seem. Only two plays into the drive MacPherson would loft a
pass to Holmes that would be intercepted, and with the change in
momentum the South Georgia faithful would get behind their Wildcats
and try cheer them on to a score.

The Blizzard D was up to the challenge, and would again hound Reese
into numerous mistakes, including several incompletions and a
coverage sack. Burnett would attempt a field goal, but the kick
would fall short and the Blizzard D would hold.

Looking at a disheartened Wildcats D, the Blizzard would march 45
yards down the field for yet another TD, giving them a 49-32 lead.
That would be the score at the end of the 3rd quarter, and since the
Wildcats had taken a 32-28 lead near the end of the first half, the
Blizzard had run off 21 unanswered points.

The final stanza would feature more of the back-and-forth of the
first half, as the Wildcats would consistently chip away at the 18-
point deficit. They would get back on the scoreboard with a TD less
than 2 minutes into the 4th quarter, and a successful 2-point
conversion would bring the score to 49-40 in favor of the Blizzard.

The Wildcats D would show some mettle, as they would hold the
Blizzard to a field goal attempt at the end of their next series.
Pelz' kick would not find the mark, and the 'Cats would find
themselves in position to make it a one-possession game. Reese would
make the most of the opportunity, pulling the ball down and taking a
QB-keeper nearly all the way, giving the 'Cats a first-and-goal from
the 6. The Blizzard D would stiffen, and the Wildcats would manage
only a field goal. That would bring the score to 49-43, Blizzard.

Right out of the gate, MacPherson hit WR/LB Gerald Harris for a 17-
yard gain, and the Blizzard would seem to be in business once again.
Disaster would nearly strike again for the Blizzard, as a fumble by
MacPherson was narrowly recovered by the Blizzard. The near-takeaway
would reenergize the Wildcats D, who would force the Blizzard into
another field goal attempt, which Pelz would miss.

With 2-and-a-half minutes to play, the Wildcats would take over at
their own 16-yard line. The Blizzard would immediately apply
pressure, but this time the Wildcats were able to handle it. Reese
would stand in against the onrush, and lay in a perfect pass for a
34-yard TD. The PAT was good, and the Wildcats would take an
astonishing 50-49 lead with only 1:08 left to play.

MacPherson showed no signs of panic, as he would calmly loft a 40-
yard bomb to Leverson, who would haul it in and be taken down at the
2-yard line. With 5.6 seconds left to play, Pelz would take the
field for a game-winning field goal. The snap, hold and kick were
perfect, and with only 2.8 seconds left to play, the Blizzard would
take the lead, 52-50.

The Wildcats would have one last chance to pull the game out, but
Reese's desperation pass would be intercepted as time ran out. The
Blizzard narrowly escaped with the 52-50 win, but it brings them
back above .500 with a record of 6-5 heading into next week's
matchup with the American Conference East Division-leading Wilkes-
Barre/Scranton Pioneers, who were 8-3 following their 55-52 defeat
of the Quad City Steamwheelers on Saturday night.

In what would be the first-ever home overtime game in franchise
history, the Green Bay Blizzard dropped a heartbreaker, 68-62 to the
Stockton Lightning in front of 4,832 fans at the Resch Center. The
loss meant the end of their season-high three game winning streak,
and with the win the Lightning bounced back after losing their last
two.

Early in the first quarter, the Blizzard struggled offensively as QB
James MacPherson was named as the starting quarterback for the
injured QB Ronnie Gordon, but the team only managed two field goals.
The Lightning went up 14-6 at the end of the first period with
Lightning QB Josh Blankenship hitting WR/LB Phil Goodman for the
first TD and FB/LB Tupo Tuupo rushing for a 3-yard score for the
second.

The Lightning went right back on the attack in the second quarter as
Blankenship found FB/LB Chris Harris from ten yards to make it 20-6.
The next two Blizzard scores however, came in little time and from
far out. MacPherson tallied two touchdowns in the quarter, the first
for 38 yards to OS Brent Holmes, and the second to WR/DB Dontrell
Jackson for 43 yards. Stockton again took the lead 29-19 on a field
goal by K Marc Hickok and a touchdown pass from Blankenship to WR/DB
Kenyatte Morgan. At the end of the quarter though, MacPherson threw
a soft touch pass over the middle that was caught in the end zone by
WR/LB "Superman" Robert Garth. The Blizzard headed into the locker
room down by only four points, 29-25.

Midway through the third quarter, MacPherson found Garth one more
time. This time it was a 35-yard scoring play that put the Blizzard
up for the first time in the game, 32-29. The Lightning answered
right back as Blankenship found Morgan again, this time from 14
yards out.

In the fourth quarter, each team traded scores, one-upping the other
the entire time. It was not until the end of the fourth quarter
though when it looked bleak for the Blizzard, who were trailing 56-
46. They scored on a MacPherson touchdown pass from 11 yards out to
WR/LB Gerald Harris, and then with no time remaining in regulation,
K Dallas Pelz kicked a 22 yard field goal to send the game into
overtime with the score tied 56-56. The game would be the first-ever
home overtime game for the Blizzard, and the extra frame would prove
to be as wild as regulation.

In the extended quarter, each team scored on their first possession,
sending the game into sudden death. The Blizzard scored first, but
missed their PAT. The Lightning evened the score at 62-62, but their
PAT was blocked by Garth. Stockton attempted an onside kick, which
would provide the final blow to the Blizzard. Initially, they lined
up for the onside, then changed formation to a standard kickoff,
then kicked it onside anyway. The maneuver paid off, as the Blizzard
was caught by surprise and the onside kick was recovered by
Lightning DS Clyde Surrell and taken back 44 yards for the winning
TD, clinching the game for the Stockton Lightning.

Only 3 weeks ago it looked like the Green Bay Blizzard was in
serious trouble. After starting the 2006 season 2-1, they had
dropped 3 straight to fall to 2-4 and were looking at a very
difficult schedule the rest of the way. But their troubles did not
break their spirit, and the Blizzard has steadily climbed their way
back with a 3-game winning streak, capped by Saturday night's 56-51
victory over the Albany Conquest.

The Blizzard opened the 2006 season at home against the Conquest,
who handed them a 48-40 defeat in front of the largest home crowd in
franchise history. When the Blizzard headed to Albany on Saturday,
they had payback on their minds.

Continuing with their practice of opening up early leads, the
Blizzard staked themselves to a 14-0 advantage in the 1st quarter,
but the Conquest was game, tying the score at 14 apiece by the end
of the first period.

In the 2nd quarter, the Blizzard extended their lead to 28-14 with a
pair of TDs, and then the teams traded scores to make the score 35-
28. Just before halftime, the Conquest were threatening score again,
but a strong defensive showing held them to only a FG, and the
Blizzard went into the locker room with a 35-24 lead that they would
never relinquish.

The 3rd quarter was relatively uneventful, with each team scoring
only once. The real action came in the 4th quarter, when the
Conquest put on a rabid comeback attempt. The Conquest was able to
cut the lead to 42-38 and was poised to take the lead when the
Blizzard D forced an INT, returning it for a TD and a 49-38 lead. On
the ensuing kickoff the Blizzard would strike again, forcing a
fumble that led to yet another TD, which stretched their lead to 56-
38.

The Conquest would not go quietly, as they mounted another near-
comeback. A quick TD, a recovered onside kick and another TD brought
the Conquest to within 5, but after a failed 2-point conversion
attempt and an unsuccessful onside attempt, the Blizzard stood
strong and closed out the game 56-51.

As the Green Bay Blizzard prepared for their Friday night game
against the Quad City Steamwheelers they knew that it was going to
be a good game with a lot of excitement, but by the time the final
gun sounded, it had become unlike anything the franchise had ever
seen before. A rock-solid performance and last-second heroics in the
form of a stout defensive stand helped the Blizzard to a thrilling
40-35 victory over their arch-nemeses in front of 6,234 rabid fans
at the Resch Center. It marks the first time in franchise history
that the Blizzard has swept their rivals in a season series.

In addition to a great game against their division foes, fans were
treated to a number of special events: the Piggly Wiggly "Stomp Out
Hunger" Food Drive was taking place as fans entered the arena; Green
Bay Packers FB Vonta Leach was the game's Honorary Captain and
flipped the coin to begin the game; the 1st Annual J.J. Keller &
Associates "High School Tug-of-War Challenge" was held at halftime,
with a very moving trophy dedication ceremony before the tournament;
the University of Wisconsin Marching Band played the National
Anthem, a rousing set at halftime, and then absolutely rocked the
house with their famed "5th Quarter" after the game; the Xavier High
School Band played from the stands during breaks in the action;
even "Mr. Pig," the loveable mascot for Piggly Wiggly, was dancing
in the stands and hanging out in the concourse with Bruiser having a
good time!

While each and every one of those events was certainly worth the
price of admission, the game was one of the most exciting contests
ever played by the Blizzard. A close battle right from the start,
the Blizzard was behind 28-20 at halftime and did not lead at any
point in the game prior to scoring their final points with only 4:46
left on the clock. Despite trailing virtually the entire game, the
Blizzard never showed any signs of panic; rather, they played like a
team that knew they were going to win.

The fans were certainly behind them. During the stretch run in the
game's final moments, every fan in the arena was on their feet,
slamming their Piggly Wiggly ThunderStix together, stomping their
feet and screaming at the top of their lungs. The deafening roar was
enough to inspire the Blizzard into the most important defensive
stand of the season. The 'Wheelers had a 1st-and-goal inside the 5-
yard-line, and on 4 consecutive plays, the Blizzard stopped them in
their tracks. The game came down to one final play, 4th-and-goal
from the 1, and the Blizzard line stoned the 'Wheelers blockers,
standing strong on the play and sealing the victory.

It marked the second week in a row that the Blizzard put together a
complete effort. QB Ronnie Gordon was efficient once again, going 12-
of-21 for 175 yards, 1 TD passing, 2 TDs rushing, and no INTs. FB/LB
Peter "The Animal" Lazare was a force on both offense and defense,
rushing for 20 yards and 2 TDs on only 5 carries, and adding a
fumble recovery, a pass defensed and 2.5 tackles, including a solo
shot on the decisive 4th down play to preserve the win. OS Brent
Holmes is still making a splash in his second game since returning
to the Blizzard, hauling in 5 receptions for 97 yards and 1 TD,
including receptions of 32 and 38 yards each.

On defense, DS David Crocker continues to deal out bone-crushing
hits at every turn, prompting the PA Announcer to proclaim each of
his shots as "hitting the shepherd," in reference to his now-famous
quote "If you strike the shepherd the sheep will scatter." Well, he
struck and the 'Wheelers scattered, to the tune of 8.5 tackles (7
solo) and a pass defensed. FB/LB Jermaine Petty also made hi
presence known by picking off a pass by Steamwheelers QB Tim Hicks
and returning it 42 yards for a TD. Petty would also add 5.5 tackles
(5 solo).

As exciting as the game was, the night's events were just as
electric. The ceremony dedicating The Bradley Williams Memorial
Trophy prior to the J.J. Keller "High School Tug-of-War Challenge"
was poignant and moving, and the tournament itself was full of
excitement and energy. The most moving part of the event came when,
after Oconto defeated Green Bay West in the Championship match, all
of the participating schools gathered around Joel and Deanna
Williams as they presented The Bradley Williams Memorial Trophy to
the victors.

Then it was showtime! The University of Wisconsin Marching Band
played a full set after the tournament, and then put on their
famous "5th Quarter" after the game. Fans were treated to a whole
string of hits, and the show ended with the traditional "When you
say `Wisconsin,' you've said it all!" chant. The Badger Band's
appearance was presented by Piggly Wiggly, who also announced after
the game the results of their "Stomp Out Hunger" Food Drive:
Blizzard fans donated more than 3,000 pounds – that's one-and-a-half
tons – of food to benefit The Salvation Army and the DePere
Christian Outreach Center.

All in all, the night was one of the biggest ever for the fourth-
year Arena Football franchise. Jim Foster, the man who created Arena
Football on the back of a manila envelope more than 20 years ago,
was at the game and congratulated Blizzard President Brian Noble
after the game for his team's showing on the field and his
franchise's successful efforts to make the game an event. The team
is back to .500 with a 4-4 record and has won their last 2 games in
dramatic fashion, and the fans are seeing top-quality football and
some great entertainment.

All season long, the Green Bay Blizzard has struggled to find its
identity. Unable to put two halves of good football together
consistently, the team had started games out strong, only to fall in
the end.

Well, on Saturday night in front of a crowd of 5,104 at the Resch
Center, the Blizzard not only put together a complete effort against
the struggling Macon Knights, they were firing on all cylinders all
night long. In the end it would be the Blizzard getting back on
track with a resounding 53-19 victory.

As they had done in three of their previous games, the Blizzard (3-
4) opened up a 13-0 lead over the Knights (2-4), but this time they
would hold onto that lead. QB Ronnie Gordon was rock-solid, going 16-
for-26 for 255 yards, with 4 TDs passing, 1 TD rushing, and no INTs.
He was the main beneficiary of the long-awaited return of OS Brent
Holmes, who made an impact right from the start by catching a 21-
yard TD pass in the 2nd quarter.

WR/DB Luke Leverson also had a stellar night, hauling in 7 passes
for 98 yards and a TD, while adding 3 kick returns for 85 yards.
FB/LB Peter "The Animal" Lazare imposed his will on the Knights all
night long, piling up a whopping 39 yards and 2 TDs on 10 carries.
Lazare was also a beast on defense, menacing his way to 3.5 tackles
on the night.

The win was not merely a collection of solo performances, as the
entire team would collaborate on the effort. OS Randall Lane would
score 2 TDs, one on a 5-yard run and the other on a 12-yard pass
from Gordon. WR/LB Robert "Superman" Garth would muscle out a
defender for a 17-yard TD grab, and then perform his
signature "flight" into the stands. The defense got in on the act as
well, as DS Ronnie Kaymore would snag his 2nd INT of the season and
FB/LB Jermaine Petty would register his first sack of the year.

Perhaps the most impressive performance of the night came from DS
David Crocker, who led the team with 8.5 tackles and 2 passes
defensed, but it was not his statistics that would tell the tale –
it was his generous distribution of bone-jarring hits. On no fewer
than 4 occasions, Crocker announced his presence to opposing players
with thunderous hits. His first haymaker came on Macon's first
possession, thus setting the tone for the entire game.

The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Pioneers were the #1-ranked team in the
af2 heading into Friday night's game against the Green Bay Blizzard,
and they showed why as they overcame a 7-point halftime deficit to
defeat the visiting Blizzard 42-27. The loss dropped the Blizzard to
2-4 on the season, while the Pioneers improved to an af2-best 5-0.

In a game marred by miscues, penalties and dust-ups, the Blizzard
started out strong and led the Pioneers 27-20 at the half. That
would be all the scoring that the Blizzard could muster as the
Pioneers pitched a shutout in the second half, outscoring the
Blizzard 22-0.

The wheels started to come off after the Pioneers took the first
possession of the 2nd-half right down the field for the tying TD.
Even a holding penalty on the PAT that moved them back 10 yards
didn't stop them from evening the score. On the ensuing Blizzard
possession, a false start penalty and two blocked passes backed the
Blizzard up under the shadow of their own nets. As K Wade Tydlacka
prepared to attempt a FG from his own 1-yard-line, the snap was
mishandled and the ball was forced out-of-bounds for a safety. The
Pioneers took the lead 29-27 and never looked back.

Things would not go much better for the Blizzard for the remainder
of the 2nd half, as the Blizzard were called for numerous penalties
ranging from false starts to unsportsmanlike conduct. All night long
the Pioneers played on a much shorter field than the Blizzard, as
Tydlacka had trouble with the low-hanging scoreboard; he hit it on
all 5 of his kickoffs. The corresponding penalty would give the
Pioneers the ball on their 20-yard-line, giving them only 30 yards
to traverse to reach the end zone.

In a pre-game interview Pioneers Head Coach Rich Ingold praised the
Blizzard for their hard-nosed, tough-as-nails style of play,
describing them as "the most physical team we'll play. They're a lot
like us. They've got a bunch of bullies." While this was surely
meant figuratively, the fans at Wachovia Arena took it to heart, and
showered the visiting Blizzard with a cacophany of barbs as they
left the field after the game. After a near-incident with a rowdy
fan, the Blizzard did their best to keep their cool, even though
they needed to be escorted off the field to safety by arena
security.

The Green Bay Blizzard played a game of two halves Saturday night
against the Louisville Fire, starting out slow and coming on strong
in the second half. However, a late flurry of scoring was not enough
to tally a win as they fell to their division rivals 45-39 at
Freedom Hall in Louisville. The loss was the first road defeat
suffered by the Blizzard, who had been perfect on the road in 2006,
winning both of their previous away games against the Manchester
Wolves and Quad City Steamwheelers, also divisional foes.

Louisville opened up a 21-6 lead as QB Brett Dietz threw touchdown
passes of 2, 37 and 20 yards to veteran OS Rob Mager on the home
team's first three possessions, and the Fire appeared ready to
deliver the knockout punch in the second quarter, but the Blizzard
switched into high gear. The Fire went nearly two full quarters
without a TD and scored just three points during that span as the
Blizzard climbed back into the game.

Down 24-6 early in the second quarter, Green Bay sliced the deficit
to 24-19 when OS Randall Lane ran in from the Fire 5-yard line with
4:11 left in the 3rd quarter.

The Fire answered again as Mager caught a 13-yard TD pass from Dietz
for a 31-19 advantage. Dietz threw two more TD passes, the fifth to
Mager from 3 yards out and another 3-yarder to Dennis Fryzel.

Dietz completed 24 of 34 passes for 219 yards, and Mager finished
with 8 passes for 87 yards and 5 TDs.

OL/DL Shelton Conner recorded an INT and helped provide consistent
pressure on Green Bay's QBs. The Blizzard switched QBs in the first
quarter, replacing starter James MacPherson with Ronnie Gordon.
Gordon completed 16 of 27 passes for 176 yards, and scored on an 18-
yard run as he followed the blocking of FB/LB Peter Lazare.

The Blizzard would pull to within 6 points with only 6 seconds left
on a TD pass from Gordon to WR/LB Robert "Superman" Garth, but the
Fire recovered the ensuing onside kick attempt and ran out the clock
to seal the victory.

Despite playing in front of the second-largest crowd in team
history, the Green Bay Blizzard dropped another heart-breaker, 44-32
to the Oklahoma City Yard Dawgz in front of 6,576 fans Friday night
at the Resch Center. The Blizzard offense – which had come alive the
past two weeks – didn't come together, and the defense was simply
overmatched by the high-powered Oklahoma City offense.

The Blizzard started off strong by opening up a 12-0 lead in the
first quarter. The highlight of the quarter was a gorgeous rainbow
42-yard TD pass from QB Ronnie Gordon to WR/DB Bobby Boyer. The Yard
Dawgz came right back in the second quarter with a 33-yard TD pass
from QB Craig Strickland to WR/LB Anthony Dingle. The Blizzard was
able to extend their lead with a 13-yard TD pass from QB Gordon to
WR/LB Robert "Superman" Garth, and the first half would end with the
Blizzard holding an 18-13 lead.

The second half was dominated by the Yard Dawgz, as Strickland
tossed 4 more TD passes to 3 different receivers. In the 3rd quarter
OS Jarrail Jackson came on strong, hooking up with Strickland for TD
receptions of 22 yards and 8 yards.

The Blizzard, who had been firing on all cylinders in road wins the
past two weeks, seemed one step behind the Yard Dawgz all night
long. Miscues certainly didn't help, as K Wade Tydlacka went
scoreless on the night, missing all 5 of his PAT attempts and a FG
attempt. The Blizzard also committed 9 penalties, including a costly
call that took a TD reception by OS Randall Lane off the scoreboard.

Blizzard fans turned out in near-record numbers to show their
support for the Donald Driver Foundation for Hurricane Katrina
Relief. The "Coins for Katrina" promotion was a great success, and
the fans used their change-filled Morning Glory Dairy "Grip It. Sip
It." chocolate milk bottles as noisemakers all night long. The
raffle for Green Bay Packers memorabilia autographed by Bart Starr
and Donald Driver also had a strong response.

Most impressive of all were the exhilarating performances of the
Southern University Marching Band, who performed the National Anthem
before the game, then treated the fans to full sets at halftime and
after the game. The stands remained full even after the final gun,
as the fans were treated to a show the likes of which they had never
seen.

The fans were certainly behind their hometown Blizzard on Friday
night, but even a late scoring push couldn't get the Blizzard over
the top. The loss dropped the Blizzard to an even 2-2, while the
Yard Dawgz improved to a perfect 3-0.

Lane led all Blizzard receivers with 9 receptions for 111 yards and
2 TDs, and Boyer added 3 receptions for 67 yards and 1 TD. Gordon
finished the game 16 of 38 for 230 yards and 4 TDs, with no INTs.

WR/LB Anthony Dingle led Oklahoma in receiving with 10 catches for
118 yards and 2 TDs. Strickland went 19 of 33 for 248 yards and 6
TDs, also with no INTs.

The Blizzard hits the road again for the next two weeks, heading to
Louisville for a Saturday, April 29th meeting with the Fire, and
then on to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton for a Friday, May 5th tilt with the
Pioneers. When they finally return home, it will be for "Ladies
Night" on Saturday, May 13th against the Macon Knights.

The Blizzard, known primarily for their stifling defense in an
overwhelmingly offense-driven league, showed that they can also put
points on the board, as they did early and often in their 57-34 win
over the Steamwheelers. Blizzard QB Ronnie Gordon had a stellar game
against his former team, as he threw 5 TD passes and ran for 2 more
scores on his way to being named Schutt Offensive Player of the
Game.

Gordon got things started right away, when he teamed up with OS
Randall Lane – another former 'Wheeler – less than 5 minutes into
the game for a 10-yard TD. Only 3 minutes later, Gordon scored again
on a 4-yard TD run to give the Blizzard a 13-0 lead. (A model of
consistency, the Blizzard has begun all three of their games this
season with a 13-0 first quarter lead over their opponents.)

The Steamwheelers would come back strong, and the teams would trade
scores through halftime: a 20-yard TD pass from Steamwheelers QB Tim
Hicks to OS Tim Dodge; a 21-yard TD pass from Gordon to WR/DB Luke
Leverson for the Blizzard; Hicks to Dodge for an 8-yard TD; another
Gordon rushing TD, this time from 6 yards out; Hicks to WR/DB Bo
Smith for a 6-yard TD; Gordon to WR/DB Bobby Boyer for a 23-yard TD.

The Blizzard would go into the locker room up 33-20, and whatever
Head Coach Bob Landsee said during intermission inspired them to
come out swinging. The Blizzard would score 17 straight points to
open the second half, breaking the game open with a 24-yard field
goal by K Wade Tydlacka, a 16-yard scoring strike from Gordon to
WR/LB Robert "Superman" Garth and a 6-yard TD pass from Gordon to
Leverson. The flurry of points led to a 50-20 lead and a shell-
shocked Steamwheelers team.

Hicks would get the 'Wheelers back in the scoring swing with a 24-
yard TD pass to WR/LB Jack Walker, Jr., but the Blizzard would
answer in a flash, unleashing a one-man wrecking crew on
the 'Wheelers defense: FB/LB Matt Pagel. In only 2 plays, Pagel
would put the Blizzard back on the scoreboard, first by exploding
with a 30-yard run to the QC 3-yard-line, then hammering his way
into the end zone on the very next play. The TD would close out the
scoring for the Blizzard, putting them ahead 57-27.

The 'Wheelers would add one more score, a 14-yard TD pass from
backup QB Matt Pike to WR/LB Alfonso Pugh with just :41 seconds left
on the clock. It proved to be too little, too late, however, as the
final gun would sound and the Blizzard would come away with the 57-
34 victory and a 2-1 record. With the loss the Steamwheelers would
fall to 0-2 for only the second time in their history, and the first
time since 2003.

  The Blizzard didn't just get the job done on the offensive side of
the ball – the defense did their part as well. They snared 3 INTs,
one each by WR/DB Dontrell "Quick" Jackson (32-yard return), OL/DL
Jason Hardee (no return), and DS Edward Kwaku (15-yard return), who
also added a fumble recovery (no return). After recording no sacks
in the win over the Wolves, the Blizzard opened the floodgates with
5 against the 'Wheelers: OL/DL Robert Boss had 1.5, OL/DL Terence
Taylor and WR/DB Covell Crosby each had 1.0, and OL/DLs Whitney
Bell, Brett Huyser and Jason Hardee had 0.5 each.

Gordon finished the game a rock-solid 15-of-25 for 177 yards and 5
TDs, with no INTs. Lane led the Blizzard in receiving, with 5
catches for 69 yards and 1 TD, and Pagel's 2 rushes for 33 yards and
1 TD paced the Blizzard running game.

For the Steamwheelers, Hicks went 21-of-36 for 244 yards and 4 TDs,
with 3 INTs. Walker led Steamwheelers' receivers with 9 catches for
122 yards and 1 TD, while FB/LB A.J. Novak could muster only 2
rushes for 3 yards and no TDs.

Never has this been truer than when a team overcomes adversity and
pulls together as a singular unit to achieve victory where it was
unlikely that it could be won.

On Friday night, the Green Bay Blizzard showed their character by
defeating the Manchester Wolves 48-34 in front of 7,521 fans at
Manchester's Brady Sullivan Field at the Verizon Wireless Arena.

The Blizzard went into Manchester on the heels of a season-opening
loss to the Albany Conquest, who had finished the 2005 season with a
4-12 record, but they left with a resounding victory over the
defending American Conference East Division Champion Wolves, who
were ranked second in this week's af2 Weekly Coaches Poll.

In their loss to the Conquest, the Blizzard could not overcome their
own miscues, which included several turnovers and numerous
penalties. Against the Wolves, the Blizzard showed their character
by learning from their previous mistakes, capitalizing on four
Manchester miscues while keeping their own to a minimum.

For the second straight week the Blizzard jumped to a 13-0 first
quarter lead, but this time they didn't squander it. After opening
up a 31-7 lead early in the 4th quarter, the Blizzard held off a
furious Wolves comeback attempt to preserve the win.

The Blizzard victory was a total team effort, and the squad's most
outstanding performances were rewarded with individual game honors.
QB James MacPherson was named Schutt Offensive Player of the Game
for throwing 3 TDs and executing Offensive Coordinator Mark Stoute's
game plan with efficiency and poise. WR/LB Robert Garth caught 7
passes for 76 yards and 2 TDs on his way to being named U.S. Army
Ironman of the Game. DS Ronnie Kaymore continued his solid play by
snagging an INT and recovering a fumble, which he returned 45 yards
for a TD. His performance earned him ADT Defensive Player of the
Game honors.

The win marks the first "W" of the year for the Blizzard, who even
their record at 1-1, while the Wolves drop to 0-1 to open the
season. It is also the first win for the Blizzard in their last 4
meetings with the Wolves.

Ralph Waldo Emerson once said, "What lies behind us and what lies
before us are small matters compared to what lies within us." And
that is character, which the Blizzard showed in pulling together to
overcome last week's defeat and achieve victory over the Wolves on
Friday night.

April 1, 2006 - The Green Bay Blizzard opened their 2006 season in
front of a record crowd of 7,256, but it was not enough to beat the
Albany Conquest. Despite a last-second INT by DS David Crocker, the
Blizzard fell to their division rivals 48-40. (The Resch Center
seating capacity for Arena Football is 7,995.)

The Blizzard started off strong with OS Randall Lane scoring on 2 TD
passes from QB James MacPherson. The Conquest fired right back on a
3-yd TD run by QB Ryan Vena, his first of 3 on the night. The
Conquest pulled ahead in the 2nd quarter, scoring 3 TDs, the final
coming with no time left on the clock. At the end of the half the
Conquest led 28-20.

The second half was a back-and-forth battle, with both teams scoring
several times. Blizzard WR/LB Robert "Superman" Garth scored on a 26-
yard pass from QB Ronnie Gordon to go along with another TD from
Randall Lane. Conquest QB Ryan Vena also added his third TD run.

Lane (6-65, 4 TDs) and Garth (5-88, 1 TD) led the Blizzard in
receiving. Starting QB MacPherson finished the game completing 12-of-
17 passes for 147 yards and 4TDs with 1 INT).

WR/DB Jim Jones led Albany's receivers with 6 catches for 84 yards.
QB Ryan Vena finished 18-for-31 for 183 yards and 5 TDs (3 rushing),
with 2 INTs.

Game Awards:
Schutt Offensive Player of the Game: QB Ryan Vena (ALB)
U.S. Army Ironman of the Game: FB/LB Peter Lazare (GBB)
ADT Defensive Player of the Game: Edward Kwaku (GBB)

March 30, 2006 - The Green Bay Blizzard is proud to announce that
they have finalized a partnership with Cumulus Broadcasting to air
their 2006 home games live in Northeastern Wisconsin.

"This is something we've been working on for a long time," said
Blizzard President Brian Noble. "We've had fans asking about our
games being on the radio for a couple years now, so we knew there
was a demand for it. It was just a matter of putting together the
right deal."

The right deal would ultimately become a 2-station broadcast
arrangement with Cumulus Broadcasting, who will air the games on
WDUZ 107.5 FM and 1400AM, "The Fan." Play-by-play will be provided
by The Rookie, with color commentary by Green Bay Packers Hall of
Fame member Johnnie Gray.

The Fan will start the pre-game show at 7:00pm, with kickoff for all
Blizzard home games at 7:30pm. The broadcast will feature interviews
with team owner Brian Noble, Head Coach Bob Landsee, other coaches,
players and more. There will also be features at halftime and a post-
game show.

Blizzard General Manager Jim Kraft, who worked with Cumulus Market
Manager Greg Jessen to formalize the deal, felt that the time was
right for radio. "This is another step in the right direction for
us," he said. "It's really exciting to see how this club has evolved
and how the fan base has grown over the last couple of years. The
fact that there is enough of a demand for us to put our games on the
radio is proof that we're doing the right things to help this sport
grow."

Jessen sees the partnership as a benefit to both
organizations. "It's great to be able to work with a quality
organization like the Blizzard," he said. "I've known Brian Noble
and Bob Landsee for many years and it's a thrill to be able to bring
our organizations together. The success of the Blizzard under Brian
and Bob is impressive, and it's clear from the team's performance on
the field and in the stands. We feel this is a great product to
bring to the listeners of The Fan."

0 Leverson, Luke WR.DB 6' 0" 185 lbs Minnesota Rookie
68 Bell, Whitney OL/DL 6' 1" 290 lbs Ferris State 2nd season
97 Boss, Robert OL/DL 6' 5" 296 lbs Northern Michigan Rookie
18 Boyer, Bobby WR/DB 5' 11" 170 lbs Wayne State Rookie
38 Brown, Larry OL/DL 6' 2" 289 lbs Central Florida Rookie
84 Conner, Jimmy OS 5' 11" 185 lbs Central Missouri State Rookie
19 Conteh, Musa K 5' 10" 155 lbs Virginia State (Int'l - Sierra
Leone) Rookie
24 Crocker, David DS 5' 11" 205 lbs Stephen F. Austin 2nd season
45 Dottin-Carter, Dennis FB/LB 6' 1" 245 lbs Maine Rookie
99 Francis, Asa DLS 6' 2" 240 lbs New Mexico Military Institute 3rd
season
10 Garth, Robert WR/LB 6' 4" 235 lbs New Mexico State Kansas City
Brigade
4 Gordon, Ronnie QB 6' 2" 220 lbs Vanderbilt 3rd season
98 Hardee, Jason OL/DL 6' 3" 285 lbs West Virginia Rookie
8 Holmes, Brent OS 5' 11" 170 lbs Texas A&M Kingsville 2nd season
52 Huyser, Brett OL/DL 6' 4" 310 lbs Air Force Rookie
3 Ivey, Carl WR/DB 5' 11" 185 lbs Kansas Rookie
6 Jackson, Dontrell WR/DB 5' 10" 190 lbs Ohio 2nd season
5 Kaymore, Ronnie DS 6' 0" 190 lbs Texas A&M Kingsville 2nd season
26 Kwaku, Edward DS 6' 0" 202 lbs Florida A&M (Int'l - Nigeria)
Rookie
1 Lane, Randall OS 6' 1" 205 lbs Purdue 3rd season
36 Lazare, Peter FB/LB 6' 2" 300 lbs C.W. Post 2nd season
16 MacPherson, James QB 6' 0" 195 lbs Wake Forest Rookie
22 Marker, Michael WR/DB 6' 1" 200 lbs Millikin Rookie
33 Pagel, Matt FB/LB 5' 11" 250 lbs UW Lacrosse Rookie
40 Petty, Jermaine FB/LB 6' 2" 250 lbs Arkansas Rookie
44 Taylor, Terence OL/DL 6' 4" 265 lbs Villanova Rookie
7 Thurman, Marcus DS 5' 10" 190 lbs Central Missouri State 2nd
season
31 Tyson, Gustavus FB/LB 6' 3" 250 lbs Virginia union Rookie
79 Zilka, Nick OL/DL 6' 6" 310 lbs North Dakota Rookie

For the second year in a row, the Green Bay Blizzard will travel to
Quad City to take on the Steamwheelers in the 2nd Annual Happy Joe's
Pizza Bowl.

This year's contest will again be held in Quad City, on Thursday,
March 23rd, with a 7:15pm kickoff. Training Camp begins on Sunday,
March 12th and goes through Monday, March 27th, so the trip will
take place right in the middle of preseason workouts. The Blizzard
will head down on Monday, March 20th and spend the week taking part
in joint practices with the Steamwheelers. The preseason game will
be the culmination of both teams' efforts to prepare for the start
of the regular season.

Last season, the Blizzard came away with a thrilling 48-47 victory
that literally was won on the last play, a dramatic 1-yard TD plunge
by FB/LB Marcus Green.

As the game neared the final gun, the Steamwheelers had taken a 47-
42 lead on a Scott Power 1-yard touchdown run, and were attempting
to go up by 7 by attempting a two-point conversion. However, WR/DB
Lance Taylor came up big by soaring through the air to bat away a
pass from QB Matt Pike.

With only 0:52 left on the clock, the Blizzard moved swiftly down
the field and into within striking distance. In a classic finish,
the Blizzard called their final timeout with 0:03 left on the clock.
Head Coach Bob Landsee sent in the play, which was executed
perfectly. FB/LB Marcus Green took the handoff from QB Jatavis
Sanders and stormed through the line for the touchdown, the 48-47
win, and the Pizza Pan Trophy as the winners of the inaugural Happy
Joe's Pizza Bowl.

The preseason game, which was the first in the history of the
Blizzard franchise, was the inaugural Happy Joe's Pizza Bowl. Held
at The MARK of the Quad Cities in Moline, Illinois, the game drew
nearly 2,500 fans, which were treated to an exciting game benefiting
those in need. Co-sponsored by Quad Cities F.I.S.T (Families in
Support of our Troops), every penny of the proceeds from the game
went to help ease the financial burden affecting the families of
soldiers serving abroad in the U.S. Armed Forces.

February 24, 2006 - The Green Bay Blizzard has been assigned 9
players by the af2 League Office, including a former QB Indianapolis
Colts, two players with AFL experience, and another member of the
2005 Blizzard squad that made the playoffs.

QB James MacPherson (6-0, 195 Wake Forest) spent the 2003 season
with the Colts as a backup to Peyton Manning after a solid career at
Wake Forest. As a collegian, MacPherson was one of only 10 QBs in
school history to pass for more than 3,000 yards. He was signed by
the Colts in 2003 and beat out some pretty stiff competition for the
Colts' backup QB spot, including former San Francisco 49ers first-
round draft choice Jim Druckenmiller, and Jim Kubiak, who has spent
several years in the AFL with the Buffalo Destroyers, Dallas
Desperadoes, and Georgia Force.

Also new to the Blizzard are two highly regarded college players
that spent time with teams in the in NFL and AFL, Arena Football
rookies Matt Pagel and Jason Hardee. FB/LB Matt Pagel (5-11, 250 UW-
Lacrosse) was signed as an undrafted free agent by the San Diego
Chargers in 2005. A native of Oconto now living in DePere, Pagel was
offered an af2 contract after his showing at the open tryout the
Blizzard held on February 19th.

OL/DL Jason Hardee (6-3, 285 West Virginia) was favorably compared
to Houston Texans DE Robaire Smith coming out of college, and has
the versatility to excel in Arena Football due to his experience as
both a Defensive End and Tight End. Hardee was in camp with the
Colorado Crush earlier this year, and was widely regarded by many
draft experts as an excellent pro prospect.


The Blizzard was also assigned 6 other players:

* FB/LB Peter Lazare (6-2, 300 C.W. Post), who played for the
Blizzard last season. Lazare joined the team mid-season and
contributed 2 rushing TDs, 10 tackles and 3 sacks while learning the
indoor game
* DS Ronnie Kaymore (6-0, 190 Texas A&M Kingsville), who has also
played for the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Pioneers of the af2 in 2005,
and was with the Las Vegas Gladiators of the AFL earlier this year.
* DS Edward Kwaku (6-0, 202 Florida A&M), an International player
from Nigeria (contract pending)
* WR/LB Russell Jessamy (6-0, 225 C.W. Post), who was a college
teammate of Peter Lazare
* WR/DB Harold Clewis (5-11, 190 Iowa State)
* OL/DL Nick Zilka (6-6, 310 North Dakota)

December 1, 2005 - Just in time for the holiday season, the Green
Bay Blizzard has announced a new contest for Season Ticket holders.
From now until January 31st, every season ticket purchased will
equal one entry into a drawing for Blizzard prizes. It's that
simple: buy two season tickets and receive two entries; buy four
season tickets, receive four entries, etc.

All current season ticket holders are automatically entered into
this drawing.

The Grand Prize is the ultimate Arena Football experience: be a
professional football player! The Blizzard will sign you to an
official Arena Football league 2-day waiver, and you can attend a
Blizzard practice, and join the Blizzard on the sidelines Opening
Night, March 31st against the Albany Conquest. It's your chance to
live the dream – to be a professional football player!

Other prizes include an authentic, game-worn Blizzard helmet
(autographed by Brian Noble and Bob Landsee), an authentic, game-
worn Blizzard jersey, an autographed authentic AFL football, and
lots of official Blizzard merchandise.

Green Bay Blizzard season tickets make a great Christmas gift, and
the new, lower ticket prices are more affordable than ever. The best
seats are going fast, so don't delay. GET YOUR BLIZZARD SEASON
TICKETS TODAY FOR YOUR CHANCE TO WIN!

For more information on Blizzard season tickets, seat availability
and payment options, contact the Blizzard office at (920) 405-1264.

Here are just some of the prizes that can be won:

Grand Prize
"Be a Green Bay Professional Football Player"
Experience the life of a Green Bay Blizzard player! Sign an official
two-day waiver to be a member of the Green Bay Blizzard. Attend a
Blizzard practice and be on the sidelines for the 2006 Home Opener,
March 31st against the Albany Conquest!

First Prize
An authentic game-worn Blizzard helmet autographed by Team President
Brian Noble and Head Coach Bob Landsee

Second Prize
An authentic Blizzard game-worn jersey

Third Prize
An authentic AFL football autographed by Team President Brian Noble
and Head Coach Bob Landsee

Other Prizes
Official Blizzard merchandise: sweatshirts, t-shirts, mini-helmets
and more!

Green bay Blizzard Arena Football - Affordable Family Fun

November 23, 2005 - The Green Bay Blizzard has announced the addition
of 13-year Arena Football veteran Mark Stoute as the team's new
Assistant Head Coach/Offensive Coordinator.

Stoute, whose impressive resume includes time spent with 8 different
AFL teams, is rejoining Blizzard Head Coach Bob Landsee for the third
time. They had previously coached in the AFL together with the
Toronto Phantoms (2002) and Indiana Firebirds (2004). That
relationship was paramount in Stoute's decision to join the Blizzard,
as was the opportunity to work with team President Brian Noble.

"When Coach Landsee called and offered me the position, it was an
offer I couldn't refuse," said Stoute. "What's been happening in
Green Bay over the last year or so is really exciting. What [Landsee
and Noble] have done up there is lay the groundwork for a successful
future. I'm really looking forward to helping the franchise continue
its winning ways."

The experience that Landsee and Noble have in professional football
also played a role. "Both Landsee and Noble have played in the NFL,
and they've both been Arena Football Head Coaches," he said. "To have
that kind of experience and leadership in an organization is
invaluable."

About Coach Stoute:

The 2006 season will be Stoute's 13th season in Arena Football. He
served most recently as the Fullback/Linebackers Coach and Special
Teams Coordinator from the Tampa Bay Storm in 2005.

Prior to joining the Storm , Stoute was the Assistant Head Coach and
Offensive Coordinator for the Indiana Firebirds in 2004 where he also
served as the Director of Player Personnel, helping mold QB Adrian
McPherson into the league's Rookie of the Year.

In 2003, Stoute was the Head Coach of the Mohegan Wolves of the af2.
He guided that squad to a 10-6 record and the franchise's first-ever
playoff birth. Prior to Stoute taking over, the Wolves were 3-13.

Stoute's Arena Football career began in 1995 when he landed a job as
the Connecticut Coyote's assistant defensive coordinator and
defensive backs coach. A year later he switched over to the other
side of the ball, taking over as offensive coordinator and receivers
coach for the Charlotte Rage.

Stoute got his first front office opportunity in 1997 with the
Florida Bobcats, where he served a two-year stint as the team's
Director of Player Personnel and also was an offensive assistant. He
the took over as the New England Sea Wolves' Director of Football
Operations/Player Personnel in 1999 and stayed with the franchise
through its move to Toronto, where they became the Phantoms. He was
named the Phantoms' Head Coach and General Manager in 2001, guiding
them to a 13-15 record over two seasons and an Eastern Division
Championship in 2001.

A Barbados native, Stoute got his first coaching opportunity in 1992
when he was hired to work with the special teams at Southern
Connecticut State University.

Stoute was a four-year letterman as a kicker at Kentucky State
University. After graduating from college, he went on to play in the
now-defunct USFL with the Boston Breakers and New Jersey Generals.

For more information, contact the Blizzard office at (920) 405-1264.

2006 REGULAR SEASON SCHEDULE
ALL TIMES EASTERN



Week 1

Thursday, March 30, 2006

Stockton at Spokane 9:00 p.m.

Friday, March 31, 2006

Louisville at Wilkes-Barre/Scranton 7:00 p.m.

Arkansas at Quad City 8:15 p.m.

Albany at Green Bay 8:30 p.m.

Rio Grande Valley at Central Valley 10:30 p.m.

Saturday, April 1, 2006

Memphis at Tennessee Valley 8:30 p.m.

Sunday, April 2, 2006

Bakersfield at Everett 5:00 p.m.

Bye: Amarillo, Birmingham, Bossier-Shreveport, Florida, Macon
Manchester, Oklahoma City, South Georgia, and Tulsa



Week 2

Friday, April 7, 2006

Green Bay at Manchester 7:30 p.m.

Tulsa at Rio Grande Valley 8:30 p.m.

Spokane at Bakersfield 10:00 p.m.

Saturday, April 8, 2006

Albany at Macon 7:30 p.m.

Tennessee Valley at South Georgia 7:30 p.m.

Amarillo at Arkansas 8:00 p.m.

Everett at Birmingham 8:00 p.m.

Central Valley at Bossier-Shreveport 8:00 p.m.

Stockton at Oklahoma City 8:00 p.m.

Florida at Memphis 8:00 p.m.

Bye: Louisville, Quad City, and Wilkes-Barre/Scranton



Week 3

Friday, April 14, 2006

Wilkes-Barre/Scranton at Albany 7:00 p.m.

Manchester at Louisville 7:30 p.m.

Rio Grande Valley at Birmingham 8:00 p.m.

Saturday, April 15, 2006

Tulsa at South Georgia 7:30 p.m.

Florida at Macon 7:30 p.m.

Oklahoma City at Amarillo 8:00 p.m.

Arkansas at Bossier-Shreveport 8:00 p.m.

Tennessee Valley at Memphis 8:00 p.m.

Green Bay at Quad City 8:15 p.m.

Everett at Spokane 9:00 p.m.

Bakersfield at Central Valley 10:30 p.m.

Bye: Stockton



Week 4

Friday, April 21, 2006

South Georgia at Wilkes-Barre/Scranton 7:00 p.m.

Birmingham at Louisville 7:30 p.m.

Oklahoma City at Green Bay 8:30 p.m.

Saturday, April 22, 2006

Albany at Manchester 7:30 p.m.

Memphis at Florida 7:30 p.m.

Spokane at Amarillo 8:00 p.m.

Bossier-Shreveport at Tulsa 8:00 p.m.

Stockton at Quad City 8:15 p.m.

Macon at Tennessee Valley 8:30 p.m.

Arkansas at Rio Grande Valley 8:30 p.m.

BYE: Bakersfield, Central Valley, and Everett




Week 5

Friday, April 28, 2006

Macon at Memphis 8:00 p.m.

Saturday, April 29, 2006

Green Bay at Louisville 7:00 p.m.

Quad City at Albany 7:00 p.m.

Wilkes-Barre/Scranton at Manchester 7:30 p.m.

Birmingham at South Georgia 7:30 p.m.

Florida at Bossier-Shreveport 8:00 p.m.

Amarillo at Oklahoma City 8:00 p.m.

Rio Grande Valley at Tulsa 8:00 p.m.

Tennessee Valley at Arkansas 8:00 p.m.

Bakersfield at Stockton 10:00 p.m.

Sunday, April 30, 2006
Central Valley at Everett 5:00 p.m.

Bye: Spokane



Week 6

Friday, May 5, 2006

Manchester at Birmingham 8:00

Saturday, May 6, 2006

Green Bay at Wilkes-Barre/Scranton 7:00 p.m.

South Georgia at Macon 7:30 p.m.

Louisville at Memphis 8:00 p.m.

Arkansas at Amarillo 8:00 p.m.

Tulsa at Oklahoma City 8:00 p.m.

Florida at Tennessee Valley 8:30 p.m.

Bossier-Shreveport at Rio Grande Valley 8:30 p.m.

Bakersfield at Spokane 9:00 p.m.

Everett at Stockton 10:00 p.m.

Quad City at Central Valley 10:30 p.m.

Bye: Albany



Week 7

Friday, May 12, 2006

Spokane at Everett 10:30 p.m.

Saturday, May 13, 2006

Manchester at Albany 7:00 p.m.

Tulsa at Wilkes-Barre/Scranton 7:00 p.m.

Memphis at South Georgia 7:30 p.m.

Birmingham at Florida 7:30 p.m.

Amarillo at Bossier-Shreveport 8:00 p.m.

Oklahoma City at Arkansas 8:00 p.m.

Louisville at Quad City 8:15 p.m.

Macon at Green Bay 8:30 p.m.

Rio Grande Valley at Bakersfield 10:00 p.m.

Central Valley at Stockton 10:00 p.m.

Bye: Tennessee Valley



Week 8

Saturday, May 20, 2006

Albany at Louisville 7:00 p.m.

Florida at Manchester 7:30 p.m.

Wilkes-Barre/Scranton at Macon 7:30 p.m.

Everett at Tulsa 8:00 p.m.

Rio Grande Valley at Amarillo 8:00 p.m.

Bossier-Shreveport at Memphis 8:00 p.m.

South Georgia at Oklahoma City 8:00 p.m.

Birmingham at Tennessee Valley 8:30 p.m.

Quad City at Green Bay 8:30 p.m.

Stockton at Bakersfield 10:00 p.m.

Spokane at Central Valley 10:30 p.m.

Bye: Arkansas




Week 9
Saturday, May 27, 2006
Manchester at Wilkes-Barre/Scranton 7:00 p.m.

Green Bay at Albany 7:00 p.m.

South Georgia at Florida 7:30 p.m.

Arkansas at Tulsa 8:00 p.m.

Macon at Birmingham 8:00 p.m.

Oklahoma City at Bossier-Shreveport 8:00 p.m.

Louisville at Tennessee Valley 8:30 p.m.

Quad City at Spokane 9:00 p.m.

Stockton at Everett 10:00 p.m.

Bakersfield at Central Valley 10:30 p.m.

Sunday, May 28, 2006
Memphis at Amarillo 4:00 p.m.

Bye: Rio Grande Valley



Week 10

Saturday, June 3, 2006

Wilkes-Barre/Scranton at Louisville 7:00 p.m.

Tulsa at Manchester 7:30 p.m.

Tennessee Valley at Florida 7:30 p.m.

Macon at South Georgia 7:30 p.m.

Bossier-Shreveport at Arkansas 8:00 p.m.

Rio Grande Valley at Oklahoma City 8:00 p.m.

Albany at Quad City 8:15 p.m.

Central Valley at Spokane 9:00 p.m.

Amarillo at Bakersfield 10:00 p.m.

Memphis at Stockton 10:00 p.m.

Birmingham at Everett 10:30 p.m.

Bye: Green Bay



Week 11

Saturday, June 10, 2006

Spokane at Louisville 7:00 p.m.

Wilkes-Barre/Scranton at Albany 7:00 p.m.

Arkansas at Macon 7:30 p.m.

Oklahoma City at Tulsa 8:00 p.m.

Manchester at Quad City 8:15 p.m.

South Georgia at Birmingham 8:30 p.m.

Bakersfield at Tennessee Valley 8:30 p.m.

Stockton at Green Bay 8:30 p.m.

Amarillo at Rio Grande Valley 8:30 p.m.

Everett at Central Valley 10:30 p.m.

Bye: Bossier-Shreveport, Florida, and Memphis



Week 12

Saturday, June 17, 2006

Quad City at Wilkes-Barre/Scranton 7:00 p.m.

Louisville at Albany 7:00 p.m.

Green Bay at South Georgia 7:30 p.m.

Macon at Florida 7:30 p.m.

Rio Grande Valley at Arkansas 8:00 p.m.

Central Valley at Amarillo 8:00 p.m.

Bakersfield at Oklahoma City 8:00 p.m.

Tennessee Valley at Bossier-Shreveport 8:00 p.m.

Birmingham at Memphis 8:00 p.m.

Manchester at Tulsa 8:00 p.m.

Everett at Stockton 10:00 p.m.

Bye: Spokane




Week 13

Friday, June 23, 2006

Louisville at Manchester 7:30 p.m.

Florida at Birmingham 8:30 p.m.

Saturday, June 24, 2006

South Georgia at Memphis 8:00 p.m.

Tulsa at Amarillo 8:00 p.m.

Wilkes-Barre/Scranton at Green Bay 8:30 p.m.

Quad City at Tennessee Valley 8:30 p.m.

Oklahoma City at Rio Grande Valley 8:30 p.m.

Albany at Spokane 9:00 p.m.

Bossier-Shreveport at Stockton 10:00 p.m.

Central Valley at Everett 10:30 p.m.

Sunday, June 25, 2006
Arkansas at Bakersfield 6:00 p.m.

Bye: Macon



Week 14

Friday, June 30, 2006

Memphis at Macon 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, July 1, 2006
Green Bay at Florida 7:30 p.m.

Spokane at Arkansas 8:00 p.m.

Rio Grande Valley at Bossier-Shreveport 8:00 p.m.

Bye: Albany, Amarillo, Bakersfield, Birmingham, Central Valley,
Everett, Louisville, Manchester, Oklahoma City, Quad City, South
Georgia, Stockton, Tennessee Valley, Tulsa, and Wilkes-Barre/Scranton



Week 15

Friday, July 7, 2006
Manchester at Green Bay 8:30 p.m.

Saturday, July 8, 2006

Florida at Wilkes-Barre/Scranton 7:00 p.m.

Memphis at Louisville 7:00 p.m.

Macon at Albany 7:00 p.m.

Bossier-Shreveport at South Georgia 7:30 p.m.

Oklahoma City at Tulsa 8:00 p.m.

Tennessee Valley at Quad City 8:15 p.m.

Birmingham at Rio Grande Valley 8:30 p.m.

Amarillo at Spokane 9:00 p.m.

Bakersfield at Everett 10:30 p.m.

Stockton at Central Valley 10:30 p.m.

Bye:  Arkansas



Week 16

Friday, July 14, 2006

Wilkes-Barre/Scranton at Manchester 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, July 15, 2005

Quad City at Louisville 7:00 p.m.

Albany at Florida 7:30 p.m.

Birmingham at Macon 7:30 p.m.

Amarillo at Memphis 8:00 p.m.

Arkansas at Oklahoma City 8:00 p.m.

Tulsa at Bossier-Shreveport 8:00 p.m.

South Georgia at Tennessee Valley 8:30 p.m.

Central Valley at Bakersfield 10:00 p.m.

Spokane at Stockton 10:00 p.m.

Green Bay at Everett 10:30 p.m.

Bye: Rio Grande Valley




Week 17

Saturday, July 22, 2006

Manchester at Albany 7:00 p.m.

Louisville at Florida 7:30 pm

Tennessee Valley at Macon 7:30 p.m.

Bossier-Shreveport at Amarillo 8:00 p.m.

Wilkes-Barre/Scranton at Quad City 8:15 p.m.

South Georgia at Rio Grande Valley 8:30 p.m.

Memphis at Birmingham 8:30 p.m.

Tulsa at Arkansas 8:00 p.m.

Everett at Spokane 9:00 p.m.

Stockton at Bakersfield 10:00 p.m.

Oklahoma City at Central Valley 10:30 p.m.

Bye: Green Bay



Week 18

Friday, July 28, 2006
Quad City at Manchester 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, July 29, 2006

Albany at Wilkes-Barre/Scranton 7:00 p.m.

Florida at South Georgia 7:30 p.m.

Macon at Arkansas 8:00 p.m.

Amarillo at Tulsa 8:00 p.m.

Bossier-Shreveport at Oklahoma City 8:00 p.m.

Louisville at Green Bay 8:30 p.m.

Spokane at Rio Grande Valley 8:30 p.m.

Tennessee Valley at Birmingham 8:30 p.m.

Everett at Bakersfield 10:00 p.m.

Central Valley at Stockton 10:00 p.m.

Bye: Memphis

"Affordable Family Fun" is now available!

The Green Bay Blizzard has announced that 2006 season tickets are now
on sale! Fresh off their first-ever playoff appearance, the Blizzard
looks to go even further in 2006, and you can join them for the ride,
which begins on Friday, March 31st, 2006.

The Blizzard has lowered ticket prices to only $15, $9.50 and $7,
making season tickets affordable for everyone! The sooner you reserve
your season tickets, the closer you can be to the action. There are
only a few "In The Game" seats, and they are always the first to go, so
get your tickets right away!

Plus, if you thought last year's "Old School" Replica Leather Football
Helmets were cool, check this out: opening night will be Oneida
Casino "Brian Noble Talking Keychain Night" and "Buck Night," with $1
beer, soda and hot dogs!

Idea of switch KO'd by arena occupancy

By CHRIS UMPIERRE
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Published by news-press.com on September 28, 2005

The arenafootball2 league season won't be altered. The 2006 schedule
will run from April to August, the same time frame as the past six
af2 campaigns.

Af2 team owners voted last week not to move the start of the 2006
season to as early as late January, league spokesman Ron Deuter said
Tuesday.

Arena dates were too difficult to come by to make such a move.
Several af2 clubs, including the Florida Firecats, who play at
Germain Arena in Estero, told the league that they had few available
arena dates in February and March.

"That was an issue," Deuter said. "You've got to keep in
consideration that a lot of our teams share arenas with minor hockey
league and basketball teams.

"There was some interest in moving (the season) up. It went before
the full board and there wasn't enough support. That's not to say it
won't happen in the future."

The league considered starting its season earlier in order to avoid
summer competition from holidays and festivals. The af2 also wanted
to align itself with its parent league, the Arena Football League.
The AFL plays from January to May.

The af2 plans to release its 2006 schedule in mid-October.

"I think moving it up has its benefits. Maybe they can do it for
2007," Cats coach Kevin Bouis said. "It was such a last-minute deal
this year, I think we're better off using the old schedule. Arenas
are already booked up, especially ours."

The Cats share Germain Arena with the Florida Flame of the NBA
Development League and the Florida Everblades of the ECHL. The D-
League season runs from November to April. The ECHL regular season
runs from October to April, and its playoffs culminate in June.

Steve St. John, Germain Arena's vice president of operations, told
the af2 that the arena has limited dates available from January to
April.

EXTRA POINTS
The league granted the expansion Mississippi Headhunters a one-year
grace period because of the damage its Biloxi, Miss., arena sustained
during Hurricane Katrina. The Headhunters hope to play in 2007.
Mississippi's departure leaves the af2 with 23 teams for 2006.

Starting in 2006, the Blizzard ticket prices will be:

"Silver Seats" – In The Game (first 5 rows all the way around) – $15.00
"Green Seats" – Touchdown (rows 6 and up along sidelines) – $9.50
"White Seats" – End Zone (rows 6 and up on ends) – $7.00

Arena football: Noble's group buys Blizzard, cuts ticket prices
By Scott Venci of the Green Bay Press Gazette
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ASHWAUBENON — Coming off its first winning season in arenafootball2,
the Green Bay Blizzard has turned to a familiar figure to become the
new face of the team.
Former Green Bay Packers linebacker Brian Noble — who coached the
Blizzard in 2004 — is at the head of an investment group that has
agreed to buy the team from Lyle Reigel of Appleton, who reportedly
paid $1 million for the team in 2001. Terms of the sale to Noble's
group were not disclosed.
Noble will become the team's president. Bob Landsee, who led the
Blizzard to a 9-7 record and a playoff berth last season, will remain
as coach. Jim Kraft will continue as general manager.
This is not the first time Noble has tried to land an indoor team.
Last year, he looked into buying the Indiana Firebirds of the Arena
Football League and moving them to Milwaukee, but he balked at the
asking price. Noble also looked into buying an Arena League expansion
team but ran into roadblocks with the league.
Noble hasn't ruled out trying to buy an AFL team, but for now, he's
happy.
"There were points during the season last year that I thought maybe
this wouldn't come to fruition," Noble said.
"Our attendance wasn't where I was hoping it would be, even though we
were winning. This city is a Green Bay Packers town and a football
town, but for whatever reason, we weren't getting the numbers we
thought we could get."
A $5 ticket promotion during the Blizzard's home season finale
against the Florida Firecats, which drew 5,632 fans, gave Noble hope
the team could attract more people with lower ticket prices.
The Blizzard averaged 3,658 fans at its eight home games at the Resch
Center last season. The team's new leadership would like to draw
between 6,000 and 7,000 per game in 2006.
With that in mind, the Blizzard has cut its ticket prices for the
2006 season, with prices ranging from $7 to $15 per ticket with
discounts for groups of 20 or more people. Last season, the Blizzard
charged $27 for premium seats.
"I think we will do a good job of making sure the community can
afford to come to a football game and watch good football," Noble
said.
"Bob Landsee took over last year and took us to the playoffs. With
another year, and with the way we are going to get things done, I
think we will be championship caliber both on the field, off the
field and at the box office as well."
With Landsee set to return, the Blizzard will have the same coach in
consecutive seasons for the first time in its four-year existence.
Jose Jefferson led the team during its debut season in 2003, and was
followed by Noble.
"You try to get better players year in and year out," Landsee
said. "The issue will be keeping the right 24 people."