Lehigh Valley’s PIFL Schedule Released and Local Product Signs Contract

Bethlehem, PA:  The Lehigh Valley Steelhawks are excited to announce their 2013 PIFL schedule. At a press conference held earlier today at the Steelhawks Official Team Hotel, Comfort Suites – Allentown/Dorney Park, it was revealed that the Steelhawks first ever PIFL game will be Friday, March 8^th in Alabama when they take on the Hammers.

The PIFL has a 15 week schedule, containing three bye weeks, six home games, and playing primarily on Saturday nights. The Steelhawks season kicks off in Alabama but the team returns home the next week for their Home Opener against the Knoxville Nighthawks at 4pm inside Stabler Arena on Sunday, March 17^th.  Lehigh Valley’s newest rival, the Richmond Raiders, are on the schedule twice, the first in Richmond on April 13^th and then the Raiders will be making their first trip to the Valley on April 27^th.  Another highlighted game on the Steelhawks schedule comes in Week 11 when the defending PIFL Champions, the Albany Panthers, come to town to face the Steelhawks on May 18^th for the first of two meetings. 

The Lehigh Valley Steelhawks full 2013 schedule is as follows:

Week 1 – Fri. 3/8         Lehigh Valley @ Alabama 8:00pm

Week 2 – Sun. 3/17     Lehigh Valley vs. Knoxville 4:00pm

Week 3 – Sat. 3/23      Lehigh Valley @ Louisiana 8:00pm

Week 4 – Sat. 3/30      Lehigh Valley @ Charlotte 7:00pm

Week 5 – BYE

Week 6 – Sat. 4/13      Lehigh Valley @ Richmond 7:00pm

Week 7 – Sat. 4/20      Lehigh Valley vs. Alabama 7:00pm

Week 8 – Sat. 4/27      Lehigh Valley vs. Richmond 7:00pm

Week 9 – Sun. 5/5       Lehigh Valley vs. Columbus 4:00pm

Week 10 – Sat. 5/11    Lehigh Valley @ Knoxville 7:00pm

Week 11 – Sat. 5/18    Lehigh Valley vs. Albany 7:00pm

Week 12 – Sat. 5/25    Lehigh Valley vs. Charlotte 7pm

Week 13 – BYE

Week 14 – BYE

Week 15 – Sat. 6/15    Lehigh Valley @ Albany 7:30pm

Other exciting news announced today was the addition of a local product in former Bethlehem Catholic High School star quarterback Adam Bednarik, who signed his Steelhawk contract this afternoon. Bednarik played his college ball in the Big East where he was the signal caller for the West Virginia Mountaineers.

Today’s press conference also included the announcement of the Steelhawks and Comfort Suites new partnership going forward.  The Comfort Suites-Dorney Park will be the new “HOME OF THE LEHIGH VALLEY STEELHAWKS”.  With its perfect location to many Lehigh Valley attractions, its friendly staff, and impeccable, spacious, and comfortable rooms, the Comfort Suites-Dorney Park is the premier location for Steelhawks players, visiting teams, and friends, family, and supporters of the Steelhawks to lodge.  The Steelhawks will hold many events throughout the coming season at the hotel and its fantastic bar and restaurant, LINX.  Further event information will be made available via www.lvsteelhawks.com .

The Steelhawks will be holding an open tryout for the 2013 season on Saturday, November 17^th at Iron Lakes Sports Complex. Registration is now available online, at the Steelhawks website. The team is hard at work recruiting for the 2013 season. For further information please call Lehigh Valley Steelhawks Executive Vice President and General Manager Mike Clark at (610) 282-3100, or visit our website at www.LVSteelhawks.com for the latest Steelhawks news!

Fans are reminded that 2013 season ticket deposits are being accepted now to reserve your seats for the 2013 PIFL season. You can reserve your seats by calling the Steelhawks front office at 610-282-3100.  Ticket packages start as low as $48!