By BRIAN JENNINGS STAFF WRITER The Bristol Blues (33-23) played their last regular season game at home on Sunday, Aug. 9. They enter the postseason as the winners of the West Division and the No.2-seed in the league, but the celebration was tempered. The Blues will also enter the postseason with a new captain navigating the ship. This past week, the Blues released manager Barry Lyons, which as the result of a mutual agreement between Bristol Blues General Manager Rick Muntean and team owners Elliot Scheiner, David Lindland, and Steve Lindland. The Blues’ front office issued a statement upon Lyon’s departure from the organization. “The Blues have decided to part ways with Barry Lyons due to a lack of commitment that we signed a contract for,” officials said in the statement. “As the Blues finish their inaugural season we expect all hands on deck as we make an attempt to deliver a championship to the dedicated Bristol Blues community. The Blues would like to wish Barry Lyons the best of luck as he heads forward.” Lyons was absent for two games during the regular season. Reports say that the team waited for Lyons when they were preparing to travel up to […]
By BRIAN JENNINGS STAFF WRITER The Bristol Blues (33-23) played their last regular season game at home on Sunday, Aug. 9. They enter the postseason as the winners of the West Division and the No.2-seed in the league, but the celebration was tempered. The Blues will also enter the postseason with a new captain navigating the ship. This past week, the Blues released manager Barry Lyons, which as the result of a mutual agreement between Bristol Blues General Manager Rick Muntean and team owners Elliot Scheiner, David Lindland, and Steve Lindland. The Blues’ front office issued a statement upon Lyon’s departure from the organization. “The Blues have decided to part ways with Barry Lyons due to a lack of commitment that we signed a contract for,” officials said in the statement. “As the Blues finish their inaugural season we expect all hands on deck as we make an attempt to deliver a championship to the dedicated Bristol Blues community. The Blues would like to wish Barry Lyons the best of luck as he heads forward.” Lyons was absent for two games during the regular season. Reports say that the team waited for Lyons when they were preparing to travel up to […]