RICHMOND, Va. – In keeping with the SPHL’s desire to develop officials as well as players, Commissioner Jim Combs announced in early October that the league would utilize four-person officiating crews in a limited number of games this season to … Continue reading
Author Archives: Tom Brandt
Arthur Kiyaga: “I am lucky!”
RICHMOND, Va. – Fairly or unfairly, the novelty of being the only Ugandan native to play professional ice hockey may garner Richmond Renegade Arthur Kiyaga an inordinate amount of attention. Following two complete seasons in the UHL and CHL respectively, … Continue reading
Renegades set to face off for third season
RICHMOND, Va. — Hockey season has finally arrived, and the Richmond Renegades are among the six teams preparing for the SPHL’s fifth season of competition. Head coach Brian Goudie returns to lead the team after a busy summer recruiting quality … Continue reading
ESPN, we need you
RICHMOND, Va. — Sorry Doc… sorry Eddie… sorry Keith. I must say that I, as an NHL fan, have enjoyed the work of each of you, as well as that of a whole bunch of other fine people at … Continue reading
Play by play with John Emmett
RICHMOND, Va. — Through modern technology, sports broadcasting has evolved into a world of ever-present video coverage. That transition has passively ushered us away from the dwindling number of game callers who can paint the whole picture with their words. … Continue reading
A Royal Welcome Home for Maj. James Dyke, U.S. Army
RICHMOND, Va. — Competitive sports rank near the top of our nation’s favorite pastimes, from attending pro games to watching the kids play. This, like many freedoms we enjoy as Americans, might not be possible without the sacrifices of our … Continue reading