Barons Season Preview: The Prospectus

Prospectus

Three division championships and an IHL championship distinguish The Barons as an elite example of program consistency par excellence.  As a result, this season sees the Barons honored to form part of the IHL’s pioneering Tuesday 11:15 Division, pitted home and away against traditional foes the Wanderers and the Silver Seven.  Undaunted by this challenge and motivated by the Barons Winter 2011 championship, the members of this spring’s campaign share a similar resolve and unwavering aspirations: to establish their own deserved legacy within the program’s rich history and to restore its place atop the IHL’s throne.

Like the myth of the Phoenix, each successive season seems to be born from the ashes of its recent past.  The graduation of last year’s two Gentlemen/women-Warriors means that the challenge of reassembling now lies primarily at the feet of the 18 battle-ready players who return to the Barons roster this season, all of whom saw action in all seven games last year. In addition, this season welcomes a maturing prospect to the Barons. All of the new additions are certain to step in and satisfy the team's role-playing and depth needs. This interdependent group is determined to display the traditions of excellence and pride that have become trademarks both within and outside of Barons Nation.

The squad enters the fall devoted, having acquired a wealth of experience from intensive off-season individual training regimens, as well as unique club and camp opportunities..  Consequently, this year's Barons stands atop the platform built by its predecessors, boasting collective mettle, team-first moral fiber, and a proud battle cry. A shrewd understanding of the game's intricacies and an unquenchable competitive thirst make this squad inventive in the attack and tireless on defense. Led by the triumvirate Captain Ryan Schwepfinger, the Spring 2011 Barons is resolute in its desire to leave its own enduring imprint this season.

Barons Nation can expect an electrifying campaign comprised of early exponential growth, followed by some exciting conquests and culminating in the arduous climb to the IHL Championship.