Marksmen Honored as Southeastern United States Sports Team of The Year

FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. – 2020 started as a year of high-expectations for the Marksmen, holding the best record in the Southern Professional Hockey League and having their eyes toward a closely contested battle for the league championships. While the hopes of raising … Continue reading

Olivieri Onboard for Second Marksmen Season

FAYETTEVILLE, NC – After a successful first season in Fayetteville, D Donald Olivieri has re-signed with the Fayetteville Marksmen for the 2020-21 season. Olivieri marks the first veteran signing for the Marksmen, joining G Blake Wojtala and F Shane Bednard. … Continue reading

SPHL All-Rookie Team Bednard is Back for Sophomore Season

FAYETTEVILLE, NC – After an award winning season, F Shane Bednard has re-signed with the Fayetteville Marksmen for the 2020-21 season. Bednard, 25, started his professional career with the Marksmen after a four year collegiate career at Bowling Green University. Bednard was … Continue reading

Wojtala Signs On As First Marksmen of the 2020-2021 Season

FAYETTEVILLE, NC – After a stellar rookie season, goaltender Blake Wojtala has re-signed with the Fayetteville Marksmen for the 2020-21 season. Wojtala, 26, was one of the only Marksmen to stay from Training Camp to season-end and was one of the cornerstones of … Continue reading

Jesse Kallechy Hired as ECHL Assistant Coach; Melkert Named Head Coach

FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. – When Marksmen Head Coach Jesse Kallechy was hired in 2018, his opening statement to the Fayetteville community was of being “ready to hit the ground, build this team, and get a competitive group on the ice at … Continue reading

Marksmen Head Coach wins Coach of the Year

FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. – Leading the Marksmen from the basement of the Southern Professional Hockey League to finishing this shortened-season tied for first, second-year Head Coach Jesse Kallechy has been named the league’s Coach of the Year. A former player in the … Continue reading