2009 Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Pioneers season

Arena football season January 2025 Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Pioneers 2009 13–3 2nd NC West Rich Ingold Cosmo DeNicola Joe Shaughnessy Wachovia Arena at Casey Plaza Won First Round 78–21 (Firebirds)Won American Conference Semifinals 82–49 (Horsemen)Won American Conference Championship 72–67 (Blizzard)Lost ArenaCup X 27–74 (Shock) true The 2009 Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Pioneers season was the team's eighth season of arena football. The Pioneers made another attempt to return to the ArenaCup after falling out of the playoff race for ArenaCup IX. The team signed many key players from the 2008 campaign, including quarterback Ryan Vena and defensive lineman Alan Barnes. The Pioneers returned to the ArenaCup, but lost to the Spokane Shock 74–27. Rosters Training camp Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Pioneers 2009 training camp rosterQuarterbacks 15 Joe DeLuise  5 Ryan Vena Receivers    Irving Campbell    James Lukowiak  4 Rich Musinski  9 J. J. Outlaw    Jarrett Smith Kickers  3 David Davis Offensive linemen    Mike Butterworth 70 Jaden Volchoff Defensive linemen 78 Troy Blackwell  8 Justin Parrish Offensive/Defensive linemen    Brandon Cook    Randy Degg    Kalani Heppe 49 Jacob Hobbs 56 Eugene Newsome 50 Joe Villani    Monroe Weekley    Deon McPhee Fullbacks/Linebacker 30 Jason Acquaye    Brett Albanesius    Matthey Brunck    Charles Bryant  7 Kirby Griffin    Cory Lacek  6 Darius Leak    Adam Lipiski Wide receivers/Defensive backs 28 Allan Barnes    LaBrose Hedgemon    Joshua Taylor Wide receivers/linebackers 25 Larry Kendrick    Jermaine Moye Defensive backs    Darrell Carlton 23 Barry Drakeford    Clay Hamblin    Dionte Henry    Raymond Lamb  1 Micheaux Robinson Injured reserve 7px Week 1 Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Pioneers 2009 Week 1 rosterQuarterbacks  5 Ryan Vena 15 Joe DeLuise Receivers  4 Rich Musinski  9 J.J. Outlaw 23 James Lukowiak 81 Irving Campbell Kickers  3 David Davis Defensive linemen  8 Justin Parrish 78 Troy Blackwell Offensive/Defensive linemen 50 Joe Villani 56 Eugene Newsome 70 Jacob Hobbs 74 Royce Morgan 94 Brandon Cook 98 Deon McPhee 99 Keith Glover Fullbacks/Linebacker  6 Darius Leak  7 Kirby Griffin 44 Cory Lacek 64 Adam Lipski 30 Jason Acquaye Wide receivers/Defensive backs  2 LaBrose Hedgemon 28 Allan Barnes Wide receivers/linebackers 25 Larry Kendrick Defensive backs  1 Micheaux Robinson 22 Darrell Carlton Injured reserve 7px Final roster Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Pioneers RosterQuarterbacks 15 Joe DeLuise  5 Ryan Vena Fullbacks  7 Kirby Griffin Wide receivers 81 Irving Campbell  4 Rich Musinski  9 J. J. Outlaw  2 Antwun Williams  Offensive linemen 70 Jacob Hobbs 56 Eugene Newsome 50 Joe Villani Defensive linemen 78 Troy Blackwell 99 Keith Glover 98 Deon McPhee 74 Royce Morgan  8 Justin Parrish  Linebacker 25 Larry Kendrick  6 Darius Leak Defensive backs 28 Allan Barnes 44 LaBrose Hedgemon  1 Micheaux Robinson 23 Christopher Royal Kickers  3 David Davis Inactive 30 Jason Acquaye LB 22 Tutu Ferguson 23 James Lukowiak 44 Cory Lacek 94 Brandon Cook Source: https://archive.today/20070430004415/http://www.wbspioneers.com/team/index.php Roster Updated 2009-07-11 Team staff Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Pioneers 2009 team staff Executive Administration Owner – Cosmo DeNicola CFO-Susan DiBrango General manager – Joe Shaughnessy Executive assistant to the Owner – Natalie Scarantino Coaching staff Head coach/Director of football operations – Rich Ingold Assistant coach – Les Moss Assistant head coach and Defensive coordinator – Jake Grande Offensive and Defensive Line Coach – Joe DeMelfi Schedule Regular season Week Kickoff Date Opponent Result Record Game site af2.com Recap 1 7:30 PM EDT March 27, 2009 Manchester Wolves W 59-28 1-0 Wachovia Arena af2.com recapSeptember 2018 InternetArchiveBot yes 2 7:30 PM EDT April 3, 2009 Albany Firebirds W 70–28 2–0 Wachovia Arena af2.com recap3 7:00 PM EDT April 11, 2009 Kentucky Horsemen L 63–56 2–1 Rupp Arena af2.com recap4 7:30 PM EDT April 18, 2009 Mahoning Valley Thunder W 80–43 3–1 Wachovia Arena af2.com recap5 7:00 PM EDT April 25, 2009 Albany Firebirds W 70–26 4–1 Times Union Center af2.com recap6 7:30 PM EDT May 1, 2009 Manchester Wolves W 53–505–1 Wachovia Arena af2.com recap7 7:05 PM EDT May 8, 2009 Mahoning Valley Thunder W 73–37 6–1 Chevrolet Centre af2.com recap8 Bye9 7:30 PM EDT May 23, 2009 Green Bay Blizzard W 69–19 7–1 Wachovia Arena af2.com recap10 7:30 PM EDT May 30, 2009 Tennessee Valley Vipers W 48–34 8–1 Wachovia Arena af2.com recap11 8:00 PM EDT June 6, 2009 Tulsa Talons L 66–48 8–2 BOK Center af2.com recap12 7:30 PM EDT June 11, 2009 Manchester Wolves W 63–34 9–2 Verizon Wireless Arena af2.com recap13 7:30 PM EDT June 20, 2009 Central Valley Coyotes W 58–20 10–2 Wachovia Arena af2.com recap14 7:05 PM EDT June 27, 2009 Mahoning Valley Thunder W 62–47 11–2 Covelli Centre af2.com recap15 Bye16 10:00 PM EDT July 11, 2009 Spokane Shock L 56–52 11–3 Spokane Arena af2.com recap17 7:30 PM EDT July 18, 2009 Albany Firebirds W 49–40 12–3 Wachovia Arena af2.com recap18 7:30 PM EDT July 24, 2009 Manchester Wolves W 63–38 13–3 Verizon Wireless Arena af2.com recap Postseason Week Kickoff Date Opponent Result Record Game site af2.com Recap1 7:00 PM EDT August 1, 2009 Albany Firebirds W 78–21 1–0 Wachovia Arena af2.com recap2 7:00 PM EDT August 8, 2009 Kentucky Horsemen W 82–49 2–0 Wachovia Arena af2.com recap3 7:00 PM EDT August 15, 2009 Green Bay Blizzard W 72–67 3–0 Wachovia Arena af2.com recap4 10:00 PM EDT August 22, 2009 Spokane Shock L 27–74 3–1 Orleans Arena   Final standings American Conference East Division Team Overall DivisionWinsLossesPercentageWinsLossesPercentage Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Pioneers 12 3 .812 10 0 1.000 Manchester Wolves 7 9 .438 4 7 .364 Albany Firebirds 7 9 .438 4 6 .400Mahoning Valley Thunder 2 14 .125 2 7 .222 Attendance Week Opponent Attendance 1 Manchester Wolves 4,781 2 Albany Firebirds 5,067 4 Mahoning Valley Thunder 4,718 6 Manchester Wolves 4,913 9 Green Bay Blizzard 6,058 10 Tennessee Valley Vipers 5,472 13 Central Valley Coyotes 5,178 17 Albany Firebirds 7,050 Playoff Opponent Attendance1 Albany Firebirds 2,4742 Kentucky Horsemen 2,9803 Green Bay Blizzard 5,863 Total 54,554Average 4,960 External links ArenaFan Online 2009 Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Pioneers schedule ArenaFan Online 2009 af2 standings ArenaFan Online 2009 af2 attendance Category:Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Pioneers seasons Wilkes-Barre Scranton Pioneers Wilkes-Barre Scranton Pioneers