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SPOKANE, Wash. - The Spokane Shock announced today that WR Huey Whittaker, OL Branden Hall, DB Alex Teems and WR Markee White will join the 2010 roster, pending league approval.
Whittaker spent the 2008 season as a member of the potent Utah Blaze offense with the biggest season of his three-year career. Whittaker recorded 126 receptions for 1,541 receiving yards with 32 touchdowns in 2008. Whittaker also added eight rushing touchdowns and was recognized as a member of the 2008 All-AFL first-team.
In addition to his experience in the AFL, Whittaker has experience in the NFL with the New York Jets (2009), the Jacksonville Jaguars (2005), the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2004) and the Pittsburgh Steelers (2004).
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| Huey Whittaker has experience with the New York Jets (2009), Jacksonville Jaguars (2005), Tampa Bay Bucaneers (2004) and the Pittsburgh Steelers (2004) |
Hall,6-4 330, spent the 2008 season with Los Angeles where he started in 16 straight regular season games and two playoff games for the Avengers. Hall was one of only three players who started in all of the Avengers games in 2008.
Prior to the joining the Avengers, Hall gained NFL experience with the Philadelphia Eagles in 2004 and 2005. In 2004, the year the Eagles advanced to the Super Bowl, Hall was a member of the practice squad. Hall resigned with the Eagles in 2005, but was released one game into the regular season.
"Branden Hall is an aggressive lineman who is very athletic," Keefe said. "When you combine his physical gifts with his knowledge of the game you have an outstanding football player."
In 2008, Teems, 6-0 195, played for the Cleveland Gladiators and collected 82.5 (66 solo tackles and 33 assists) with one interception in his AFL rookie-season. Teems spent the previous season, 2007, with the Spokane Shock and set single season franchise records in tackles (98) and pass break-ups (30).
"We are ecstatic to have Alex come back to Spokane," Keefe explained. "He has played at a high level of football and excelled. Not only is he a talented athlete, but he is also one of the most physical defensive backs I have ever seen. "
White, 6-6 215, was an integral part of the ArenaCup Champion Shock's offense. In 11 regular season games, White recorded 57 receptions for 602 yards with 18 touchdowns. In the post-season, White added 13 receptions for 170 yards with six touchdowns, including one in the ArenaCup victory over the Wilkes/Barre Pioneers.
"It's a good start to be back and to renew our Championship from last year, but this is a higher level of football," White explained. "Each year, I want to get better; I don't want to be the same player I was last year, I want to be greater."
A 6-foot, 187-pound defenseman from Russia, Arbuzov played 22 games for CSKA Moscow in the Russian under-17 league last season, scoring eight goals and 13 points.
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More >>Hamaliuk, 19, recorded career highs with the Chiefs in games played (71), goals (4), assists (12), points (16), and +/- (8) last season.
More >>Hamaliuk, 19, recorded career highs with the Chiefs in games played (71), goals (4), assists (12), points (16), and +/- (8) last season.
More >>Former Spokane Chiefs forward Hudson Elynuik has signed an AHL pact with the Toronto Marlies, the AHL affiliate of the NHL’s Toronto Maple Leafs, as announced by the Marlies on Tuesday, July 3.
More >>Former Spokane Chiefs forward Hudson Elynuik has signed an AHL pact with the Toronto Marlies, the AHL affiliate of the NHL’s Toronto Maple Leafs, as announced by the Marlies on Tuesday, July 3.
More >>The U.S Under-18 Men’s Select Team will compete Aug. 6-11 at the Hlinka Gretzky Cup in Red Deer and Edmonton, Alberta in an international tournament that will also feature Canada, Russia, the Czech Republic, Finland, Switzerland, Sweden and Slovakia.
More >>The U.S Under-18 Men’s Select Team will compete Aug. 6-11 at the Hlinka Gretzky Cup in Red Deer and Edmonton, Alberta in an international tournament that will also feature Canada, Russia, the Czech Republic, Finland, Switzerland, Sweden and Slovakia.
More >>He added one assist in seven games with Krasnaya Armiya Moscow of the Russian MHL junior league, along with a goal in seven games with the Russian U17 international team.
More >>He added one assist in seven games with Krasnaya Armiya Moscow of the Russian MHL junior league, along with a goal in seven games with the Russian U17 international team.
More >>Fafrak, a 1999-born forward from Martin, Slovakia, played 66 games for the Chiefs last season, scoring nine goals and adding 10 assists for 19 points.
More >>Fafrak, a 1999-born forward from Martin, Slovakia, played 66 games for the Chiefs last season, scoring nine goals and adding 10 assists for 19 points.
More >>For his career, the Calgary native played 280 regular season games (245 as a Chief) scoring 84 goals and 223 points, adding 269 PIM.
More >>For his career, the Calgary native played 280 regular season games (245 as a Chief) scoring 84 goals and 223 points, adding 269 PIM.
More >>On Wednesday, the Spokane Empire announced that they will cease operations and not play football in 2018. This news came as a surprise to many players, including running back Trevor Kennedy, who said he was appreciative for all the support Spokane has given the Empire.
More >>On Wednesday, the Spokane Empire announced that they will cease operations and not play football in 2018. This news came as a surprise to many players, including running back Trevor Kennedy, who said he was appreciative for all the support Spokane has given the Empire.
More >>The Spokane Empire have announced that they will cease operations and will not be be playing football in the 2018 season. The Empire's franchise began as the Spokane Shock in the summer of 2005 as a part of the af2 league. During their time in the af2, the Shock won the league championship in 2006 and 2009, while also making the playoffs every year in the league (2006-2009).
More >>The Spokane Empire have announced that they will cease operations and will not be be playing football in the 2018 season. The Empire's franchise began as the Spokane Shock in the summer of 2005 as a part of the af2 league. During their time in the af2, the Shock won the league championship in 2006 and 2009, while also making the playoffs every year in the league (2006-2009).
More >>Spokane native Brett Rypien was one of 146 student-athletes nominated for the Allstate AFCA Good Works Team, the American Football Coaches Association announced on Monday. The former Shadle Park Highlander and current Boise State Broncos quarterback has made a name for himself on the field.
More >>Spokane native Brett Rypien was one of 146 student-athletes nominated for the Allstate AFCA Good Works Team, the American Football Coaches Association announced on Monday. The former Shadle Park Highlander and current Boise State Broncos quarterback has made a name for himself on the field.
More >>Spokane, Washington – The Indoor Football League announced the All-IFL First and Second Team honors for the 2017 regular season. Two Empire players were selected. Both Empire players selected were members of the Empire defense that proved dominate throughout the 2017 season.
More >>Spokane, Washington – The Indoor Football League announced the All-IFL First and Second Team honors for the 2017 regular season. Two Empire players were selected. Both Empire players selected were members of the Empire defense that proved dominate throughout the 2017 season.
More >>The Spokane Empire (8-7, 7-4) will travel to Salt Lake on Friday to take on the Screaming Eagles (4-11, 3-8) and wrap up the 2017 regular season. This is a must-win game for the Empire if they want to make the Intense Conference playoffs.
More >>The Spokane Empire (8-7, 7-4) will travel to Salt Lake on Friday to take on the Screaming Eagles (4-11, 3-8) and wrap up the 2017 regular season. This is a must-win game for the Empire if they want to make the Intense Conference playoffs.
More >>Spokane Empire SPOKANE, WA - The Spokane Empire (8-7, 7-4) were defeated by the Iowa Barnstormers (13-2, 8-2) in Week 17 of the 2017 IFL regular season at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, IA by a score of 58-28. It only took three snaps for the Barnstormers to score, as quarterback Travis Partridge connected with Brady Roland to quickly go up 7-0. Spokane signal caller Aaron Wilmer took over and though having success running the ball himself, he could not connect with a pass t...
More >>Spokane Empire SPOKANE, WA - The Spokane Empire (8-7, 7-4) were defeated by the Iowa Barnstormers (13-2, 8-2) in Week 17 of the 2017 IFL regular season at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, IA by a score of 58-28. It only took three snaps for the Barnstormers to score, as quarterback Travis Partridge connected with Brady Roland to quickly go up 7-0. Spokane signal caller Aaron Wilmer took over and though having success running the ball himself, he could not connect with a pass t...
More >>The Spokane Empire (8-6, 7-4) will travel to Des Moines on Friday to take on the Iowa Barnstormers (12-2, 8-2), with their sights set on the playoffs. This will be the Empire's second-to-last game before they finish up the regular season against the Salt Lake Screaming Eagles on June 16th.
More >>The Spokane Empire (8-6, 7-4) will travel to Des Moines on Friday to take on the Iowa Barnstormers (12-2, 8-2), with their sights set on the playoffs. This will be the Empire's second-to-last game before they finish up the regular season against the Salt Lake Screaming Eagles on June 16th.
More >>The Spokane Empire (8-6, 7-4) are in danger of missing the playoffs after they fell to the Arizona Rattlers (10-4, 7-1) on Saturday, 33-16. With only two games remaining in the regular season, the Empire could miss the playoffs after appearing in the 2016 United Bowl.
More >>The Spokane Empire (8-6, 7-4) are in danger of missing the playoffs after they fell to the Arizona Rattlers (10-4, 7-1) on Saturday, 33-16. With only two games remaining in the regular season, the Empire could miss the playoffs after appearing in the 2016 United Bowl.
More >>The Spokane Empire (8-5, 7-3) will play their final home game of the season against the Arizona Rattlers (9-4, 6-1) on Saturday. The Empire snapped a three-game losing streak last week when they beat the Colorado Crush.
More >>The Spokane Empire (8-5, 7-3) will play their final home game of the season against the Arizona Rattlers (9-4, 6-1) on Saturday. The Empire snapped a three-game losing streak last week when they beat the Colorado Crush.
More >>The Spokane Empire (7-5, 6-3) dropped their third straight game when they lost to the Colorado Crush (3-9, 2-8) on Thursday. Turnovers were the demise for the Empire, as quarterback Charles Dowdell threw..
More >>The Spokane Empire (7-5, 6-3) dropped their third straight game when they lost to the Colorado Crush (3-9, 2-8) on Thursday. Turnovers were the demise for the Empire, as quarterback Charles Dowdell threw..
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