July 7, 2011

POCONO SNOW SOCCER CLUB DEFEAT BUXMONT TORCH, 2-1

Roshane Eillison scores both Snow goals in first half; Snow riding 1-0-2 record in last three games

Two first half goals scored one minute apart by Roshane Ellison proved to be the difference in a 2-1 Pocono Snow win over BuxMont Torch, last night. The win, the Snow's final home match to be played at East Stroudsburg University's Eiler-Martin Stadium, has given the club a 1-0-2 record in their last three matches (5 points total), and much confidence going into this Sunday's match against the New Jersey Blaze.
           
The first goal scored by Ellison came in the 24th minute off a cross by Nezir Alic. Alic beat the Buxmont defender deep into the Snow's offensive half, then sent a low driving cross that caused BuxMont's goalkeeper, Jonathon Valerio, to dive. As Valerio was not able to get to the ball, Ellison had no problem settling and putting the ball away into an open net.
           
Ellison's second goal would come just moments later, in the 25th minute, when the Snow's captain would put home a corner kick from Roy "Uppa" Thompson. Thompson's high floating corner, found Ellison, whose stab at the ball just got by the BuxMont keeper.

BuxMont would get one goal back in the 67th minute of the match, when Matt Edgar would score for the away team. The Snow outshot BuxMont 13-11 on the day. Snow goalkeeper, Bob Pipech, a Pleasant Valley graduate, made seven saves, while Jonathon Valerio made 10 saves for BuxMont Torch.

The Pocono Snow play their final regular season home match this Sunday, July 10th. The match will be played at the University of Scranton's Fitzpatrick Field. Kickoff will be at 5pm. Tickets for this Sunday's match against NJ Blaze are $5 per person, with all tickets for kids under 14, being $3. Parking is free.


June 21, 2011

STROUDSBURG HIGH SCHOOL STADIUM TO HOST POCONO SNOW SOCCER MATCH THIS SATURDAY, JUNE 25th

Match vs. FC Buffalo, originally scheduled for Eiler-Martin Stadium at ESU, switched to Stroudsburg High School's Ross-Stulgaitis Stadium
           
The Pocono Snow Soccer Club, the area's only minor league soccer team, will be facing off against FC Buffalo this Saturday, June 25th at 6:30pm. The match, originally scheduled for Eiler-Martin Stadium on the campus of East Stroudsburg University, has been moved to Stroudsburg High School's Ross-Stulgaitis Stadium.
           
Tickets for the match against FC Buffalo are $5 per person, with all tickets for kids under 14, being $3. Parking is free. Concessions will be provided by the "Stroudsburg Varsity S."

For further information about the Pocono Snow, check out their official website at: www.gosnowsoccer.com, or contact General Manager, Dan Snyder at: dsnyder9@myway.com or 570-620- 9823. Pocono Snow Press Officer Jim Shoopack, can be reached at jimshoopack@yahoo.com or 570-350- 6210. For more information on the National Premier Soccer League, please check out their website at: www.npsl.info.


May 28, 2011

POCONO SNOW SOCCER CLUB FALL TO AC CRUSADERS, 3-1

Area's only minor league sports team scores second half goal to tie game; sees potential draw slip away after allowing two second half goals

The Pocono Snow Soccer Club, the area's only minor league soccer team, fell 3-1 to AC Crusaders of Southern New Jersey tonight at a match played at East Stroudsburg University's Eiler-Martin Stadium.

The Snow got off to a slow start in allowing a goal to AC Crusader's Adam Williamson 25 seconds into the match following a defensive breakdown. The goal came when Williamson, who had beaten the defender, lofted a ball over an onrushing Ryan Lantzy in the Pocono Snow goal.
           
The Snow would tie the game at 1-1, early in the second half, when Pocono's Joey Scanlon ripped a low driving shot from about 15 yards out past AC Crusaders goalkeeper Richard Stainsby.

In the 55th minute of the match, the visiting AC Crusaders would once again take the lead, this time for good, when Adam Williamson again scored – this goal coming on a volleyed shot just inside 18 yards. The final goal for AC Crusaders came in the 80th minute, when substitute James Totczyk scored for the visitors.
           
The AC Crusaders outshot hosts Pocono Snow 8-3 on the day, with the visiting Crusaders also holding a 9-3 advantage in corner kicks. Pocono Snow goalkeepers Ryan Lantzy and Andrew Chongaway shared in making six total saves on the night, while their counterpart in the Crusaders goal, Richard Stainsby, made two.

The Pocono Snow will now take their show on the road for three consecutive away matches. This Tuesday, May 31st, the Snow will head east to face off against New Jersey Blaze. Next Saturday, June 4th, the Snow will shuffle off to Buffalo in facing FC Buffalo. The final match of the three game road trip, will be Wednesday, June 8th when the Pocono Snow will face off against expansion club BuxMont Torch.

The next home Pocono Snow match will be two weeks from today, on Saturday, June 11th, when the Snow will host in-state rival FC Revolution of Reading. Kickoff for that match will be 7:30pm. The match will be played at Eiler-Martin Stadium, on the campus of East Stroudsburg University.

Tickets for the match against FC Revolution of Reading are $5 per person, with all tickets for kids under 14, being $3. Parking is free. Concessions at all home games will be provided by Moe's Southwest Grill.



May 26, 2011

Join on us on June 11th for our first Pocono Snow Alumni Night

Meet the original snow players from the 1980's. More Info will be posted soon about this event.
           
The Pocono Snow Soccer Club, the area's only minor league soccer team, play their second home match of the season this Saturday, May 28th when they host AC Crusaders (2-0) of Southern New Jersey. The match will be played at Eiler-Martin Stadium on the campus of East Stroudsburg University. Kickoff is 6:30pm.



May 26, 2011

POCONO SNOW SOCCER CLUB HOST SECOND HOME MATCH OF SEASON THIS SATURDAY, MAY 28th

Area's only minor league sports team take on expansion club, AC Crusaders of Southern New Jersey, at Eiler-Martin Stadium at East Stroudsburg University
           
The Pocono Snow Soccer Club, the area's only minor league soccer team, play their second home match of the season this Saturday, May 28th when they host AC Crusaders (2-0) of Southern New Jersey. The match will be played at Eiler-Martin Stadium on the campus of East Stroudsburg University. Kickoff is 6:30pm.

The Snow, currently 0-1 on the season, are coming off a tough 2-0 loss to rival and 2010 National Professional Soccer League, Northeast Division-Keystone Conference Champion, FC Sonic of Bethlehem. The match, played last Saturday, saw the Snow equal FC Sonic in shots (11-11) on the day, however, their best chance to score came with a first-half shot that hit the crossbar.

Tickets for the match against AC Crusaders are $5 per person, with all tickets for kids under 14, being $3. Parking is free. Concessions will again be provided by Moe's Southwest Grill. The Snow also welcome "Pocono Blast Tournament" teams and fans at the match. The "Pocono Blast Tournament" is the annual Memorial Day weekend youth soccer tournament run by Pocono Snow supporter club, Keystone Athletic.

The Pocono Snow, entering their third season as a member of the National Premier Soccer League, will once again be a member of the NPSL's Northeast Division – Keystone Conference. The Snow's schedule will include home-and-away matches against the Keystone Conference's other clubs – AC Crusaders (of Southern New Jersey), FC Reading (PA) Revolution, Erie (PA) Admirals, New Jersey Blaze, FC Buffalo (NY), and BuxMont Torch (PA), as well as FC Sonic.

May 21, 2011

POCONO SNOW SOCCER FALL IN SEASON OPENER, 2-0

Area's only minor league team puts up brave battle, gives up a goal in each half

The Pocono Snow Soccer club, the area's only minor league soccer team, gave up a goal in each half in a 2-0 loss to 2010 National Premier Soccer League Northeast Division-Keystone Conference Champion, FC Sonic of Bethlehem.
           
Chrill Roell hit the side netting with a goal coming off a cross in the 37th minute of the first half. Daniel Odenwelder doubled FC Sonic's lead at the 59th minute with a goal coming from a shot about seven yards out.
           
The Pocono Snow fought valiantly throughout, coming closest to scoring with a first half strike by Jeff Natale, that hit the post. Shots were 11-11 on the day, with FC Sonic carrying a 7-0 advantage in corner kicks.

The Snow play again next this Saturday, May 28th when they host expansion club, AC Crusaders (of Southern New Jersey). The match will kickoff at 6:30pm and will be played at Eiler-Martin Stadium on the campus of East Stroudsburg University.
Tickets for that match, and all Pocono Snow matches, are $5 per person, with all tickets for kids under 14, being $3. Parking is free.

For further information about the Pocono Snow, check out their official website at: www.gosnowsoccer.com, or contact General Manager, Dan Snyder at: dsnyder9@myway.com or 570-620- 9823. Pocono Snow Press Officer Jim Shoopack, can be reached at jimshoopack@yahoo.com or 570-350- 6210. For more information on the National Premier Soccer League, please check out their website at: www.npsl.info.