Fayetteville Marksmen

The Fayetteville Marksmen are a minor league ice hockey team in the Southern Professional Hockey League. The team is based in Fayetteville, North Carolina.

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About The Team

The Fayetteville Marksmen have been playing in the SPHL with their current name since 2017. Prior to this, they were named the Fayetteville FireAntz since the 2004 season. For the two seasons prior to 2004, they played as the Cape Fear FireAnts in the former ACHL (2002-2003) and then in the SEHL (2003-2004).
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What do players say?

"Fayetteville was a nice place to play hockey in the minors. Having played in a number of other orgs in the states, it was one of the better ones. We always had a rowdy crowd and passionate fan base. When you scored there, that place got loud!"

Crown Coliseum

Fayetteville plays home matches out of the Crown Coliseum arena. Opened in 1997, the arena can seat 4500 people and is the main place where all sporting events there are held. With an average fan attendance for home games in the SPHL at over 3,500+ per game, it's quite the atmosphere to be in for a hockey game.
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How many championships do the Fayetteville Marksmen have?

The Fayetteville Marksmen have won the President's Cup once, taking home SPHL hardware in:

  • 2006-2007 (Fayetteville FireAntz)

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Notable/Cult Players

A few notable players and point leaders in Marksmen history are:

  • Mike Fournier (#34 jersey is retired)
  • Chris Leveille (2008-2013)
  • Rob Sich (2006-2011, 2011-2012)
  • Bobby Reed (2009-2014)
  • Josh McQuade (2011-2013, 2014-2016)

Off The Ice in Fayetteville, North Carolina

Fayetteville, North Carolina is a city located in the southeastern part of NC. Fayetteville is known for its scenic beauty, core ties to the U.S. Military (Fort Liberty), and its welcoming community feel.

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Interesting Facts

Fayetteville is home to one of the largest military installations in the world, Fort Liberty (formerly named Fort Bragg). Fort Liberty plays an essential role in the U.S. Army and is known for its special ops forces, including the Green Berets. Due to this, the city naturally has a deep connection to the military and a strong sense of patriotism.

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