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Yubay Falcons
The Yubay Falcons, known colloquially as Sava Side, are a professional hockey team based in Yubay, Tamokeva. They compete in the Torland Hockey League as a member of the Rankin Division. The team is owned by Dwight Dietrich and plays their home games at the Yertas Arena.
Founded in 1960 by Leo Rankin as the Trowburgh Lions, the Falcons are considered one of the league's premier teams. The Falcons have won 3 Marcotte Cup championships (1965, 1969, 1970).
Team history
Team culture
Fan base
The Falcons have a strong and very supportive fanbase, known for their intensity and blue collar sensibilities. The Sava Side regularly sells out the Yertas Arena.
Rivalries
Yubay Glaciers
The Falcons have a fierce rivalry with their in-city neighbors in Niko Side the Glaciers. Fans of both teams have engaged in numerous infamous brawls, especially in the late 60's when both teams went deep into the playoffs and made it to the Finals. The two sides of Yubay have a strong mutual dislike for each other that carries over into all of their sports teams.
Kirkenport Captains
Team information
Ownership
Dwight Dietrich is the current owner of the Falcons, which he purchased in 1982. Leo Rankin founded the team in 1960 originally as the Trowburgh Lions before moving to Yubay to become the Falcons in 1962. Rankin suffered a major health crisis in 1973 which rendered him incapacitated and triggered a clause that gave control to his former business friend Barry Boyle in 1974. Boyle proceeded to make wholesale changes, much to the chagrin and ire of Rankin's wife Lynette and the fans in Sava Side. After a long legal battle, Lynette regained control of her husband's estate and took over team operations in 1975. Lynette ran the team for 10 years until she retired in 1982 and put the team up for sale. Local Yubay businessman Dwight Dietrich purchased the team.
Home ice
The Falcons play their home games at the Yertas Arena in Yubay, Tamokeva.
Logos and uniforms
The Falcons' colors are black, red, and silver.
Minor league affiliates
The Falcons are affiliated with the Sava Side Blazers of the West Coast Hockey League (WCHL).
Players & personnel
Current roster
Team captains
Note: this list includes team captains from the Trowburgh Lions.
- Rey Redden, 1960-1961
- Geno Pasternak, 1962-1973, 1977-1985
- Shane Galbraith, 1974
- Casey Holt, 1975-1976
- Malcolm Jackson, 1986-present
Staff and coaches
Head coaches
Note: this list includes head coaches from the Trowburgh Lions.
- Larry Kirkpatrick, 1960-1961
- Rudolph Nichols, 1962-1973
- Wayne Hooper, 1974
- Blaine Burchette, 1975-1990
- Kip Weller, 1991-present
| Name | Years Employed | Playoffs | Cups | Awards |
|---|
Assistant coaches
General managers
- Dave McEwen, 1973, 1975-1990
- Bart Alcorn, 1974
- Rusty Sykes, 1991-present
Drafts
Seasons
Trowburgh Lions
| Season | GP | Record (W-T-L) | Points | Finish | Playoffs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 60 | 9-11-40 | 38 | 5th, THL | Missed playoffs |
| 1961 | 60 | 4-7-49 | 19 | 6th, THL | Missed playoffs |
Yubay Falcons
| Season | GP | Record (W-T-L) | Points | Finish | Playoffs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | 60 | 14-8-38 | 50 | 5th, THL | Missed playoffs |
| 1963 | 60 | 21-16-23 | 79 | 4th, THL | Lost Marcotte Cup (2-4 vs. Whales) |
| 1964 | 60 | 20-17-23 | 77 | 4th, THL | Lost in semi-finals (1-4 vs. Heralds) |
| 1965 | 60 | 24-14-22 | 86 | 3rd, THL | Won Marcotte Cup (4-2 vs. Whales) |
| 1966 | 60 | 23-16-21 | 85 | 6th, THL | Missed playoffs |
| 1967 | 60 | 35-15-10 | 120 | 1st, THL | Lost Marcotte Cup (3-4 vs. Glaciers) |
| 1968 | 60 | 17-13-30 | 64 | 7th, THL | Missed playoffs |
| 1969 | 60 | 39-10-11 | 127 | 1st, THL | Won Marcotte Cup (4-2 vs. Glaciers) |
| 1970 | 60 | 32-12-16 | 108 | 2nd, THL | Won Marcotte Cup (4-2 vs. Captains) |
| 1971 | 60 | 25-11-24 | 86 | 4th, THL | Lost in semi-finals (1-4 vs. Captains) |
| 1972 | 71 | 28-19-24 | 103 | 4th, Hatch | Lost in quarter-finals (1-4 vs. Neptunes) |
| 1973 | 72 | 3-10-59 | 19 | 6th, Hatch | Missed playoffs |
| 1974 | 72 | 17-21-34 | 72 | 6th, Hatch | Missed playoffs |
| 1975 | 72 | 29-15-28 | 102 | 3rd, Hatch | Lost Marcotte Cup (2-4 vs. Captains) |
| 1976 | 72 | 27-18-27 | 99 | 5th, Hatch | Missed playoffs |
| 1977 | 72 | 27-18-27 | 99 | 4th, Hatch | Lost in quarter-finals (1-4 vs. Neptunes) |
| 1978 | 72 | 25-21-26 | 96 | 4th, Hatch | Lost in quarter-finals (2-4 vs. Neptunes) |
| 1979 | 72 | 41-14-17 | 137 | 1st, Hatch | Lost in quarter-finals (2-4 vs. Kodiaks) |
| 1980 | 76 | 33-16-27 | 115 | 3rd, Rankin | Lost in wild card round (1-3 vs. Kodiaks) |
| 1981 | 76 | 42-21-13 | 147 | 1st, Rankin | Lost Marcotte Cup (0-4 vs. Heralds) |
| 1982 | 76 | 51-18-7 | 171 | 1st, Rankin | Lost in quarter-finals (2-4 vs. Swans) |
| 1983 | 76 | 34-20-22 | 122 | 3rd, Rankin | Lost in quarter-finals (3-4 vs. Herons) |
| 1984 | 76 | 34-13-29 | 115 | 5th, Rankin | Missed playoffs |
| 1985 | 48 | 20-11-17 | 71 | 4th, Rankin | Missed playoffs |
| 1986 | 76 | 19-26-31 | 83 | 5th, Rankin | Missed playoffs |
| 1987 | 76 | 15-16-45 | 61 | 6th, Rankin | Missed playoffs |
| 1988 | 76 | 26-15-35 | 93 | 5th, Rankin | Missed playoffs |
Team and league honors
Banners and trophies
| Marcotte Cup | Louis Trophy | Division Title |
|---|---|---|
| 1965 Marcotte Cup | 1967 Louis Trophy | 1979 Hatch Division |
| 1969 Marcotte Cup | 1969 Louis Trophy | 1981 Rankin Division |
| 1970 Marcotte Cup | 1981 Louis Trophy | 1982 Rankin Division |
| 1982 Louis Trophy |
Retired numbers
| No. | Player | Position | Career | Retired |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Shane Galbraith | D | 1963-1974 | 1980 |
| 10 | Geno Pasternak | C | 1962-1973, 1977-1985 | 1986 |
| 33 | Von Wentz | G | 1960-1973 | 1979 |
Hall of Famers
Note: this list includes Hall of Famers from the Trowburgh Lions.
- Al Weatherford, assistant coach, 1969-1972, inducted 1981
- Von Wentz, G, 1960-1973, inducted 1981
- Shane Galbraith, D, 1963-1974, inducted 1983
- Rudolph Nichols, head coach, 1962-1973, inducted 1983
- Geno Pasternak, C, 1962-1973, 1977-1985, inducted 1989
