Last Minute Gift Ideas

Happy Holidays!

Are you looking for last minute gift ideas? Swing by the Cove for a variety of options including gift certificates, merchandise and tickets. We'll be open Monday and Tuesday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m and Wednesday from 8:30 a.m. to noon.

For more information or to order over the phone, call us at 574-235-9988.

~Swoop

Silver vs. Gold - NEW DATE

Brrr!

While it looks like winter is officially upon us, we're still thinking baseball here at the Cove. I just received word this week that there is a date change for the annual Silver vs. Gold exhibition game which slates the Silver Hawks against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish... the new date is Monday, April 5th, 5:30 at the Cove. Rumor has it that individual game tickets will be going on sale early this year!

I had a great time last Saturday out at the WNDU station with Rob & AJ from U93. We were helping with the annual Toys for Tots drive. Tonight I'm heading out to the Goshen Boys & Girls Club for their annual Christmas party... can't wait!

Don't forget the Silver Hawks have great ideas for holiday gifts... souvenirs, gift certificates and ticket packages to fit any budget!

~Swoop

Swoop's Reading Club

Call all area students! I want YOU to join my Reading Club! Last year we had over 14,000 area students join my Reading Club.

It's easy - teachers just need to contact the Silver Hawks at 574-235-9988 and we'll sign up your classroom. Teachers set the reading goals and each goal corresponds to a base on the baseball diamond. Students will receive prizes from the Silver Hawks and area businesses for each goal they complete. Hit a homerun and you'll receive a free ticket for one of the designated Reading Club games next season.

Registration deadline is December 18 so give us a call today!

~Swoop

Hales Back for 6th Season!

Greetings Silver Hawks Fans!

The Arizona Diamondbacks announced that Mark Haley will be back as the Silver Hawks manager for a 6th season. Haley will be joined by hitting coach Francisco Morales, pitching coach Wellington Cepeda, athletic trainer Brian Czachowski and strength & conditioning coach Jordan Wolf.

Definitely some familiar faces around the Cove... this will be Morales third season and Cepeda is returning to the Cove after two seasons with the Dbacks High A team in Visalia.

It's never too early to start thinking about next season... Season seats and a variety of ticket packages are already on sale for the 2010 season. You can also buy gift certificates in any denomination to be used for tickets or Silver Hawks merchandise.

Check out our website SILVERHAWKS.com for all the latest information (sign up for our newsletter too) and you can also follow us on Twitter and Facebook!

~Swoop

Online Souvenir Sale

Greetings!

The Silver Hawks baseball season may be over, but we're already gearing up and thinking about next season!

The 2010 Silver Hawks schedule is now available online at SILVERHAWKS.com. Game times will be added shortly.

Also, check out the website for our special Online Fall Souvenir Sale - select items are now up to 33% off. Don't miss out on your chance to do a little early Christmas shopping.

Swoop

Hawks End Regular Season with a Win!

Greetings!

The Silver Hawks wrapped up the regular season on Monday afternoon with a 4-3 victory over the Lansing Lugnuts. The players had a delayed celebration for clinching a playoff spot following the game... I stayed clear of all the champagne spraying.

So, we're headed to the playoffs for the 7th straight year and the players seem pretty excited about it. I am too - I just wish we had more fans turn out to help me cheer on the guys during the playoffs!

We'll take on the Fort Wayne TinCaps this Wednesday (tomorrow!) here at the Cove. Game time is 6:30 p.m. and the gates will open at 5:30 p.m. Mike's Car Wash is providing the first 500 fans with a FREE $10 car wash! Do the math... you'll actually be saving money if you buy a ticket and are one of the first 500 fans through the gates.

GO 'HAWKS!

~Swoop

Playoffs Here We Come!

Greetings Silver Hawks Fans!

Despite a disappointing 10-11 loss to the Lansing Lugnuts on Sunday afternoon, the Silver Hawks have clinched their playoff spot (thanks to Dayton's loss to the Great Lakes Loons) and will be making their 7th consecutive playoff appearance!

We'll wrap up the regular season with Dollar Monday today at 2:00 p.m. against the Lugnuts with $1 reserved seat tickets, hot dogs and soft drinks.

The 2009 MWL Playoffs start on Wednesday and we'll take on the Fort Wayne TinCaps at the Cove. Game time is 6:30 p.m. Games 2 and 3 (if necessary) will be played in Fort Wayne on Thursday and Friday.

In addition to the regular Dollar Monday festivities, the first 1,200 fans will receive a free $10 car wash from Mike's Car Wash today!

See YOU at the Cove!

~Swoop

Celebrate the holiday weekend at the Cove!

Good Morning!

The Silver Hawks magic number is now 1 - with a win today or tomorrow or a Dayton loss, the Silver Hawks will clinch the final spot in the 2009 MWL Playoffs. The Silver Hawks take on the Lansing Lugnuts today and tomorrow at 2:00.

Sunday is Fan Appreciation Day and lucky fans will have the chance to win great prizes throughout the game. It's also Canines at the Cove, Wendy's Scratch 'n Win and Post Game Run the Bases.

We'll wrap up the regular season with a U93 and Pepsi Dollar Monday with $1 reserved seat tickets, hot dogs and soft drinks.

Hope to see you at the Cove!

~Swoop

We're Not Done Yet!

Good Morning!

While it may seem like everyone in South Bend is talking about another sports team, we still have more exciting Silver Hawks Baseball coming up. We're still fighting for the final playoff spot after dropping two to Dayton. We've got one more game tonight in Dayton before heading home for the weekend.

Plan to celebrate the Labor Day weekend at the Cove - we'll take on the Lansing Lugnuts Sunday and Monday at 2:00 p.m. We sure have a lot of exciting things going on...

Sunday is Fan Appreciation, Canines at the Cove, Comcast Free Kid's Meal, Wendy's Scratch 'n Win, Post Game Run the Bases followed by our final regular season home game on Monday. It's a U93 and Pepsi Dollar Monday with $1 reserved seat tickets, hot dogs and soft drinks.

SEE YOU AT THE COVE!

~Swoop

Great Night!

Good Morning!

What a great night at the Cove last night! The Silver Hawks had a come from behind win to beat the Lansing Lugnuts 6-3. We also collected over 400 pounds of food for the Food Bank of Northern Indiana - way to go!

The team left early this morning for three games on the road against the Dayton Dragons. We currently have a game and a half led over the Dragons for the final playoff spot. Tune into ESPN Radio 1620 so you can cheer on the Hawks.

We'll be back home for the final two regular season home games this Sunday and Monday. Games are at 2:00 p.m. both days.

Keep cheering for a 2009 MWL Playoff Spot! GO HAWKS!

~Swoop

Food Bank Night at the Cove

Good Morning!

The Hawks return home tonight for a one-game series against the Lansing Lugnuts at 6:30 p.m. It's Food Bank Night at the Cove, which means you will receive a FREE ticket to the game just for donating items to the Food Bank. They'll be on hand outside the stadium to collect your donations. Help us support a great organization and cheer on the Silver Hawks for FREE!

It's also WAOR Twofer Tuesday and KRAFT Singles 2 for 1 night, which means you can receive two reserved seat tickets for the price of one with an online coupon from WAOR.com or by bringing a KRAFT Singles wrapper to the box office.

The Silver Hawks are still fighting for a playoff spot and need your help! A victory comes much easier with fans cheering in the stands!

It's a beautiful day today so come out to the Cove for one of the final regular season home games of this year.

GO HAWKS!

~Swoop

Hawks at Great Lakes

Greetings!

The Silver Hawks are still up in Midland, MI for the last of four games against the Great Lakes Loons. It's been a struggle as the Hawks have dropped three in a row, but are still in the chase for the final playoff position with a one game lead over Dayton.

The Hawks return home for one game on Tuesday, September 1st against the Lansing Lugnuts. Game time is 6:30 p.m. and it looks like it will be a beautiful day at the Cove!

~Swoop

Hawks on the Road

It's another rainy day, but the Hawks hit the road to play Great Lakes.

Tune into ESPN Radio 1620 AM to catch all the action.

Go Hawks!

~Swoop

Three in a Row!

Greetings Silver Hawks Fans!

Despite a one hour rain delay at the start of the game, the Silver Hawks were able to get things going for the third straight night with a 3-1 win over the Dayton Dragons. We now own a two game led over Dayton for the final playoff spot - Way To Go!

It's another rainy day at the Cove, but we're hoping the weather clears in time for tonight's 6:30 p.m. game. It's Thirsty Thursday with $2 draft beers and all my favorite Pepsi products. We're also celebrating our Hispanic community with Fiesta at the Cove and the final FIREWORKS show of the season.

Hope to see you out here tonight cheering on the Hawks!

~Swoop

Another Great Win!

Good Morning!

It was another exciting evening of Silver Hawks Baseball at the Cove last night - thanks to Jake Elmore's walk-off two run double, the Hawks defeated the Dayton Dragons 4-3 and now own the final playoff spot.

We're back again tonight with another 6:30 game vs. Dayton. Tonight is the final Unused Ticket Night of the season. Look around for any unused tickets or vouchers from this season and you can redeem them for a free reserved seat ticket to the game.

We're also celebrating the 100th Anniversary of the St. Joseph County Chamber of Commerce. Chamber members can print off a voucher good for up to 4 reserved seat tickets from the Chamber's e-newsletter.

Just 5 more regular season home games left - hope to see you at the Cove.

~Swoop

Great Win, Tied for Playoff Spot

Good Morning!

Last night was another fantastic U93 & Pepsi Dollar Monday that ended with an exciting 7-3 Silver Hawks win over the Dayton Dragons. The Silver Hawks and Dragons are now tied for the final playoff spot.

The action continues tonight at the Cove with WAOR Twofer Tuesday and KRAFT Singles two for one. Bring the online coupon from WAOR.com or a KRAFT Singles wrapper and you'll receive two reserved seat tickets for the price of one!

I've also heard there is some exciting Silver Hawks news coming later today so stay tuned!

~Swoop

Happy Monday!

Greetings Silver Hawks Fans!

It's Monday and the Silver Hawks are still in town so that means it's another Dollar Monday at the Cove. AND the today's weather is perfect!

Boogie on down to the Cove tonight for Disco Night too - dress the part and you'll even receive a free ticket to the game. As with all Dollar Mondays, reserved seat tickets, hot dogs and soft drinks are all just $1... thanks to U93 and Pepsi!

Save time and skip the lines at the ticket windows... the ticket office is open now so feel free to stop by and purchase tickets, give us a call or order online!

Looking forward to see YOU at the Cove tonight!

~Swoop

Sunday is Family Fun Day!

Good Morning!

It's another Fun Sunday at the Cove today! Check out what we have going on...

Canines at the Cove - dogs receive free admission and the chance to participate in the pre-game Pooch Parade. The first 100 dogs will even receive a free dog dish from Paw Mart.

Comcast Free Kid's Meal Sunday - all kids age 12 and under receive a coupon good for a free kid's hot dog and soft drink.

Wendy's Scratch 'n Win - the first 1,500 fans will receive a Wendy's scratch-off card and everyone is a winner (but you might have to share with me!)

PHP Day - PHP purple card members receive a ticket discount when they show their card at the ticket window.

Riley Kids Day at the Cove - Kids of all ages (young and old) that have benefited from Riley Children's Hospital receive a special discount and invitation to sit in the Riley Kids Section.

Post Game Run the Bases - Be sure to stick around after the game for your chance to run the bases!

I'm hoping for a little warmer weather today - last night was down right chilly. Hope to see you at the Cove!

~Swoop

Fallen Heroes Night, Jersey Auction & Fleece Blankets

It's an exciting Saturday at the Cove!

Tonight is Fallen Heroes Night, presented by Midland Engineering. Police, Fire and EMS personnel will receive a free reserved seat ticket to the game when they present their badge at the ticket window. The Corporal Paul Deguch Community Service Award will be presented to a Silver Hawks player that has demonstrated outstanding service to our community.

Fans are sure to arrive early for the Silver Hawks Fleece Blanket Giveaway, sponsored by Michelob Ultra and WRBR The Bear 103.9 FM. The first 1,500 fans age 21 and over will receive a FREE Silver Hawks Fleece Blanket - just in time for the chilly temps that are predicted for tonight.

A silent auction and raffle will be held for the Silver Hawks road jerseys with proceeds benefiting the Center for Hospice. Winning bidders will receive their jerseys after the season (the guys still need the jerseys for a few more road games!).

Stay tuned... we're home through Thursday and have more exciting Silver Hawks baseball and special events to come!

~Swoop

Hawks are Home!

Greetings Silver Hawks Fans!

The Silver Hawks are back home for another exciting 8-game series which includes the final two fireworks shows of the season.

Visit silverhawks.com for all the latest information!

Go Hawks!

~Swoop

Hawks Win Series!

Greetings!

Congrats to the Silver Hawks for winning the series 3-1 over the Fort Wayne TinCaps. Fort Wayne is currently the best team in all of minor league baseball - lets keep it going!

Tonight is Twofer Tuesday and Employee Appreciation Night. You can go to WAOR.com and print off a coupon good for two for one pricing on reserved seats or bring in a KRAFT singles wrapper and receive the same discount.

Tonight is also our Employee Appreciation Night - this is our chance to thanks all the great people that work with us during the season and the employees have a chance to invite friends and family out to the game for free. Employees also have the chance to win some great prizes throughout the night.

Don't forget, we're home through Friday and have fun stuff going on each night. Visit our website for all the latest information!

~Swoop

Hawks Home for a Week!

Greetings!

It's finally starting to feel like summer around here with the warmer temps! We were rained out last night and just won the first game of a doubleheader tonight against the Fort Wayne TinCaps. It's Super Hero Night - Super Girl and I just defeated the others in a competitive game of tug of war.

The Hawks are home for the next week and here's a quick rundown of what we have going on:

Sunday, August 9 - Bellies & Baseball (pregnant women receive a free ticket, bring a pack of diapers for the Diaper Bank and receive a coupon good for two free tickets!)

Monday, August 10 - Dollar Monday with $1 reserved seat tickets, hot dogs and soft drinks. Come out early for the pre-game concert with Set In Color.

Tuesday, August 11 - WAOR Twofer Tuesday and KRAFT Singles two for one.

Wednesday, August 12 - Sport the gear of your favorite college football team for College Football Night and you'll receive a free reserved seat ticket!

Thursday, August 13 - Thirsty Thursday with $2 draft beers and soft drinks. Join us for a special appearance by the Famous San Diego Chicken and post-game Fireworks!

Friday, August 14 - Friday Fireworks!

Visit SILVERHAWKS.com for all the details.

~Swoop

Wiener Winner Wednesday

Greetings Silver Hawks Fans!

The weather put a damper on Christmas in July last night, but we're coming back with another exciting evening tonight with two games for the price of one! The suspended game resumes at 5:00 in the top of the 4th and will be followed by a second 7-inning game.

Tonight is Wiener Winner Wednesday - buy any hot dog and win a prize!!

See you at the Cove tonight!

Swoop

Another Sellout Crowd

Good Afternoon!

Last night was another great Dollar Monday with U93 and Pepsi - we had over 5,800 fans in attendance which another sellout crowd for us. Once the game was underway, only hill side seats remained.

The Silver Hawks played well, but ultimately lost to the Bees. Today is a rare off day for the team before heading out on Wednesday for a 3-game series with the Clinton LumberKings followed by another 3 with Cedar Rapids.

The Hawks will be back home July 28th through August 2nd which all kinds of crazy stuff going on each night. Get this - we're celebrating Christmas in July next Tuesday and will be busy making the Cove look Christmasy. Stay tuned for more details!

~Swoop

Busy Weekend

Good Morning!

We're gearing up for another busy weekend at the Cove. We've got Friday Fireworks and the Boy Scout Sleepover tonight - I'm looking forward to watching a movie on the video board with all the Scouts.

Saturday will be an early morning - I'll in the College Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Parade so be sure to look for me and say hi!

It's another 7:00 game on Saturday night when the Hawks take on the Burlington Bees followed by a 2:00 after game on Sunday. AND it's MY BIRTHDAY! I've invited all my mascot friends out to help me celebrate and the Applebee's Fun Zone will be free to all kids in attendance.

Check out our website at SILVERHAWKS.com for all the latest details. Hope to see you at the Cove this weekend!

~Swoop

Exciting Silver Hawks Baseball

Greetings!

What a great day for baseball - too bad the Hawks are on the road today playing the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers. It's a day game so tune into ESPN Radio 1620 or log on to silverhawks.com to listen to the play-by-play. Let's hope for a win!

The team returns from the long 10-day roadtrip tonight and will have a much needed day off tomorrow before starting a six game homestand at the Cove on Wednesday night. We've got a ton of stuff going on this week, including Soccer Night, Thursday afternoon game, Friday Fireworks and most importantly... my birthday party on Sunday!

I'll be celebrating my birthday this Sunday at the Cove with all my mascot friends. And guess what - I'm opening up the Applebee's Fun Zone and it will be free for all kids in attendance! I also heard a rumor that those front office folks might be surprising me with a DQ ice cream cake... I can't wait!

See you at the Cove!

~Swoop

Hawks Win!

Good Morning!

Well the Hawks snapped the losing streak with a 4-1 win over the Whitecaps. It was AJ Pollock's (former Notre Dame standout) professional debut and everyone was on hand for an enthusiastic welcome. Last night was also the first of our Fourth of July Holiday Fireworks!

Great seats are still available for Wednesday, Thursday and Friday!

I'm off to check out the Silver Hawks Hitting Academy taking place today... wonder if I'll get a turn in the batting cage!

~Swoop

Hawks Back Home

Good Afternoon!

The Hawks are back home and after an off day yesterday, they are ready to hit the field and snap their losing streak. Tonight also kicks off the first of four Fireworks nights. Game time each night is 7:30 p.m. and gates will open at 6:00 p.m.

Cheer on your Silver Hawks and celebrate the Fourth of July Holiday with fireworks at the Cove June 30 through July 3rd!

Don't forget, John Mellencamp, Bob Dylan and Willie Nelson come to town this Saturday, July 4th and tickets are still available at the Silver Hawks Box Office and over the phone at 574-235-9988.

See you at the Cove!

~Swoop

Play Ball - Second Half Underway

Greetings Silver Hawks Fans!

The second half of the season starts tonight as the Silver Hawks once again face the Fort Wayne TinCaps on the road tonight. Tune into 1620 AM for the live broadcast with Owen Serey.

The Hawks will be back in town next Tuesday through Friday for four straight night of July 4th Fireworks. Do you have your tickets yet?

See you at the Cove soon!

~Swoop

Fireworks Tonight!

Good Morning!

Last night's rain may have put a damper on the game, but we still managed to have fun with our Cow Bells, thanks to Chick-fil-A.

We'll resume the game tonight at 6:00 followed by a second 7-inning game and we're doing Saturday Fireworks since we missed out last night!

Great seats are still available so visit SILVERHAWKS.com to order now.

Don't forget - you can celebrate Father's Day at the Cove tomorrow with Prizes for Pops. Gates open at 1:00 followed by the game at 2:00.

See you at the Cove!

~Swoop

Cow Bell Night!

Tonight is Chick-fil-A Cow Bell Night at the Cove! The first 1,500 fans will receive a FREE Cow Bell from Chick-fil-A. We'll be cheering on the Hawks with Cow Bell themed music through the game.

It's also Friday Fireworks so we'll have a spectacular fireworks display following the game. Great seats are still available.

See you at the Cove!

~Swoop

This Weekend at the Cove

Greetings Fans!

We have another action packed weekend at the Cove...

Thursday 6/18 - Hat Giveaway sponsored by Ridge NAPA Auto Parts and 103.9 The Bear. The first 1,000 fans age 16 and over will receive a pretty cool yellow Silver Hawks baseball hat.

Friday 6/19 - I can't wait for this one... It's Chick-fil-A Cow Bell Night and the first 1,500 fans will receive a FREE Cow Bell to cheer on the Hawks. It's also another Friday Fireworks.

Saturday 6/20 - We're helping out our local Ronald McDonald Family Room tonight and the guys will be wearing special jerseys that will make Ronald proud. You'll have the chance to bid on jerseys during the game with the proceeds benefiting the Ronald McDonald Family Room.

Sunday 6/21 - It's Father's Day so celebrate with Silver Hawks Baseball and Prizes for Pops. The first 1,000 guys age 16 and over will receive an envelope with a surprise prize inside. Prizes include concert tickets, airline tickets, tickets to sporting events, local attractions, restaurant gift certificates and much more.

Order your tickets today!

See you at the Cove

~Swoop

Youth Baseball & Softball Night

Greetings!

The Silver Hawks are home for an action packed week. Tonight is Youth Baseball & Softball Night sponsored by Subway. Players and coaches in uniform will receive a free reserved seat ticket. Players will be invited down to the field for a pre-game clinic with the Silver Hawks players and coaches. Make sure you arrive early - gates open at 6:00 p.m. and the clinic starts at 6:15!

Check out our website at SILVERHAWKS.com and signup for our newsletter Hawk Talk to keep yourself up to date with the latest Silver Hawks and promotional information.

See you at the Cove!


~Swoop

TGIF

Don't forget this Monday is another U93 and Pepsi Dollar Monday with $1 reserved seat tickets, hot dogs and soft drinks! We're expecting a huge crowd so be sure to by your tickets in advance so you don't get stuck waiting in line at the ticket windows. Tickets are available online at SILVERHAWKS.com, over the phone at 235-9988 or in person at the Silver Hawks box office - we'll be open on Saturday from 10-2 and back open at Monday at 8:30 a.m.

Tuesday, June 9th is going to be another exciting day - my buddy The Famous San Diego Chicken comes to town! Great seats are still available for Tuesday's game - don't miss out!

~Swoop

Happy Monday!

What a great weekend at the Cove! I had a great time checking out the Principal Financial Group Family Fun Fest on Sunday and can't wait for them to come back again next year.

It's a rare off day for the team today before they leave for a six-game roadtrip with four games in Dayton and two in Fort Wayne. Lucky me has a bit of a break to rest up for Dollar Monday in a week!

~Swoop

This Weekend at the Cove

Greetings!

Last night's extra innings made for a long game, but the Silver Hawks came out with a win. All the youth baseball and softball kids had a great time down on the field for the pre-game clinic. The players enjoyed meeting the kids and signing autographs too!

We've got an exciting weekend planned at the Cove...

Thursday 5/28 (Tonight) - Thirsty Thursday with $2 draft beers and soft drinks. Game time is 6:30

Friday, 5/29 - Friday Fireworks sponsored by 1st Source and WNDU... stick around after the game for a spectacular fireworks show! Game time is 7:30

Saturday, 5/30 - This is our last Saturday afternoon game and Edwardsburg Community Day. After today, Saturday games will move to the evening.

Sunday, 5/31 - The Principal Financial Group Family Fun Fest comes to town! This free celebration of baseball will be setup just outside the Cove and is FREE and open to the public from 11-2! There are all kinds of fun activities for the kids including batting and pitching cages, bungee runs, super slides and much more! I hear there is even a video game arcade... I'll definitely be there!

Hope to see you at the Cove this weekend!

~Swoop

Busy Week at the Cove

Greetings Fans!

It's another busy week at the Cove! We started off last night with a little rain which delayed the beginning and end of the game, but the Hawks won 4-1.

Tonight is Youth Baseball and Softball Night sponsored by Subway and the South Bend Tribune. Players and coaches in uniform will receive a free reserved seat ticket to the game. AND they get to go down on the field for a pre-game clinic with the Silver Hawks players and coaches! Can't make it tonight? The next Youth Baseball & Softball Night will be Tuesday, June 16th.

Thursday is Thirsty Thursday with $2 draft beers and soft drinks followed by my favorite... Friday Fireworks!

Saturday and Sunday are both 2:00 p.m. afternoon games and we have a ton of stuff going on for Sunday. Check the website or stay tuned for another blog later this week!

~Swoop

Hawks Home May 12-19

Greetings!

After a much needed day off, we are back at the Cove this Tuesday through Friday for an action-packed series...

Tuesday 5/12 - WAOR Twofer Tuesday
Wednesday 5/13 - School Day at the Cove
Thursday 5/14 - School Day at the Cove
Friday, 5/15 - Friday Fireworks

I'm also heading out to visit a few nursing homes this week for National Nursing Home Week - can't wait to visit all the residents and talk some baseball!

Be sure to check out our website and sign up for Hawk Talk - our newsletter will keep you up to date with the latest information all season long.

See you at the Cove!

~Swoop

School Days at the Cove

Wow - today was a great day at the Cove! We had the first of three School Days at the Cove with a special 10:30 a.m. start and had our largest crowd of the season so far. I had so much fun cheering on the Silver Hawks with all the students on hand... they sure were noisy and it worked... the Silver Hawks won 10-8 and everyone in attendance received a coupon for a free McDonald's Big Mac!

It will be another busy weekend here at the Cove. Tomorrow is the first Friday Fireworks and I can't wait! We'll be celebrating Mother's Day with Pink at the Cove on Sunday.

Check out SILVERHAWKS.com for all the latest info.

See you at the Cove!

~Swoop

Half-Way to Halloween

Tonight is Half-Way to Halloween and we have some great costumes at the Cove. I can't wait to see who wins the costume contest.

It's the last game of a four game series so the Hawks will hit the road tomorrow for six games. We have a big series coming up May 5-10 with Cinco de Mayo, the Albright's Bike Giveaway, Pink at the Cove and much more.

Stay tuned and I'll have more information coming up!

Visit our website and sign up for our weekly newsletter Hawk Talk for all the latest information.

See you at the Cove!

~Swoop

Opening Day - Take Two!

Well, the rain put a damper on last night's home opener so we'll try it again tonight! It's WAOR Twofer Tuesday with two reserved seat tickets for the price of one. You'll need a Twofer Tuesday coupon so be sure to visit WAOR or Silver Hawks.

Last night's game will be made up as part of a doubleheader on Wednesday. Plan to come out to the Cove early - the first game starts at 5:30. The Silver Hawks and Lugnuts will play two seven-inning games.

Get this - this will be a special one-time only Dollar Wednesday to make up for Monday's rainout. Reserved seat tickets, hot dogs and Pepsi products will be just $1.

See you at the Cove!

~Swoop

Opening Day!

Opening Day is finally here! The Silver Hawks will take on the Lansing Lugnuts tonight at the Cove. Game time is 6:30 p.m. and gates will open at 5:30 p.m. We lost the opening series on the road against West Michigan, but I know that the guys are home, I know we'll bring home a win... especially with me and all our great fans cheering the Hawks on.

Tonight is the first Dollar Monday of the year sponsored by Pepsi and U93 with $1 reserved seat tickets, hot dogs and soft drinks. We're also celebrating Dyngus Day with a special Dyngus Day ticket to the Upper Deck with an all-you-can-eat Polish Buffet. The Dyngus Day tickets are limited so don't wait until the last minute.

Check out the Silver Hawks website at silverhawks.com for all the latest information.

See you at the Cove!

~Swoop

TGIF!

It was certainly exciting last night to be able to tune into ESPN Radio 1490 and listen to Owen's broadcast of the game. It's been quite awhile since the Hawks have been on the air and it's great to be able to follow the team while their on the road.

It was a slow start as we lost to West Michigan last night, but it's a whole new ballgame tonight so remember to tune in or log onto www.SILVERHAWKS.com. The front office folks told me we still have some commercial spots open so for just $200 a month, you can have a 30-second commercial during every Silver Hawks broadcast. Call 574-235-9988 for more information.

If you haven't done so already, sign up for Hawk Talk, the Silver Hawks e-newsletter. Newsletter subscribers will receive special offers through the season... today it was an Opening Day Suite for just $100!

Don't forget - the Hawks return home for the home opener on Monday, April 13th! It's U93 and Pepsi Dollar Monday with $1 reserved seat tickets, hot dogs and Pepsi products. We'll also be celebrating Dyngus Day.

See you at the Cove!

~Swoop

Hawks Defeat Irish Face & Face West Michigan Tonight

Good Afternoon!

It was a bit chilly at the Cove on Tuesday, but the Silver Hawks defeated the Fighting Irish of Notre Dame for the 2nd straight year - way to go and thanks to everyone for coming out!

The Hawks open the regular season on the road tonight against West Michigan. Tune into ESPN Radio 1490 or silverhawks.com to listen to Owen's broadcast!

Play Ball!

Greetings Silver Hawks Fans!

It may be a little chilly outside today, but its warm and cheery at the Cove and we're ready to play ball! Tonight is the Chili's Battle of the Bend, Silver vs. Gold exhibition game against the University of Notre Dame. The team is ready to go and show their stuff against the Fighting Irish (the Hawks beat the Irish last year!)

Tonight's game is also a fundraiser for the Ara Parseghian Medical Research Foundation to Fight Niemann-Pick Type C. Great seats are still available and tickets are just $5 for reserved seats, $7 for box seats and children 5 and under are FREE! Students with a valid college ID will receive a reserved seat ticket for just $3.

Whether you're a Silver Hawks or Notre Dame fan, it's a great night to be at the Cove!

~Swoop

Dyngus Day at the Cove

This bird continues to learn something new every day! Turns out Opening Day is also Dyngus Day which is another great reason to come out to the Cove and celebrate the start of another season of exciting Silver Hawks Baseball.

Dyngus Day is well known in South Bend as a traditional Polish celebration of the end of Lent. Locally, it also signifies the start of the political season although it is a relatively quiet year for us.

So, now we have Opening Day, Dyngus Day and Dollar Monday all on April 13th! Reserved seat tickets, hot dogs and soft drinks will be just $1.00! There is also a special Dyngus Day ticket available for $10 which provides you with a ticket to the Upper Deck, an all-you-can-eat Polish buffet from 5:30 to 8:00 while waiting the exciting action on the field.

Get your tickets today!

See you at the Cove (soon!)

~Swoop

Silver vs. Gold

Greetings Silver Hawks Fans!

We have less than three weeks to go until the annual Chili's Battle of the Bend, Silver vs. Gold exhibition game against the University of Notre Dame on April 7th here at the Cove. Do you have your tickets yet?

Last year we beat the Irish 5-3, what is your prediction for this year?

We've even lowered the price for this year's Silver vs. Gold game - just $7 for box seats and $5 for reserved seats. Tickets are now on sale and available online at SILVERHAWKS.com, over the phone at 574-235-9988 and at the Silver Hawks box office Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and on Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

My buddy Owen, the Silver Hawks new play-by-play broadcaster is now blogging too. Check out Owen's Blog.

Stay tuned for more exciting news from the Cove!

~Swoop

Tickets on Sale This Week!

Greetings Silver Hawks Fans!

I've been so excited for the upcoming season that I've launched off on my blogging responsibilities, but I'm back now.

I'm excited to announce that our individual game tickets will go on sale this week. You'll be able to purchase tickets online at silverhawks.com starting this Friday, March 13th at 10:00 a.m. Starting on Saturday, March 14th, you'll also be able to order over the phone and at the Silver Hawks box office. The box office will be open from 10-2 on Saturday.

Check out our website... you can actually order Mini Plans online and beat the rush on Saturday. We have some great packages put together for you.

I'm looking forward to a busy Saturday - after selling a few tickets, I'm heading over to the Women's Expo at the Century Center. Hope to see you soon!

~Swoop

Thanks!

Thanks to all the Silver Hawks Fans and job seekers that came out to the Cove last Saturday! The turnout was better than ever for all the fun jobs we have here this summer.

I also want to thank all the area students for signing up for my Reading Club - would you believe that we have over 14,000 participants. Talk about a lot of books! I'll have to step up my reading just to catch up. Don't forget - the more you read, the more prizes you'll receive. Most importantly, if you reach home plate, you will receive two free tickets and the chance to come out and see me at the Cove.

Opening Day is less than two months away!

~Swoop

Silver Hawks on the air!

Have you heard the exciting news? The Silver Hawks have partnered with ESPN Radio 1490 AM to broadcast all the Silver Hawks games this year - including the Silver vs. Gold exhibition game against Notre Dame and all playoff games. Now we will all be able to follow the team on the road!
Thanks to our new radio deal, we have a new face joining the front office staff! Owen Serey will be the "Voice of Silver Hawks Baseball" and will be joining the staff in March. We're pretty excited to have him on board - he knows the league and spent the last few season with the Dayton Dragons.

Have you visited our new website yet? If not, be sure to check it out as there is all kinds of great information. Be sure to sign up for our weekly newsletter while you're there - I heard the front office folks are getting ready to announce the new name.... I voted a couple of times so hopefully my favorite name wins!

Stay tuned... there is more exciting information about this season to come!

~Swoop

Red Shoes??

Greetings Silver Hawks Fans!

I was a little leery when those front office folks told me I needed to find a pair of red shoes for a press conference this morning, but I have to say, it was a nice change of pace.

We just made a big announcement this morning about a new event called the YWCA's Walk a Mile in Her Shoes in which men in our community will walk a mile in a women's red high heeled shows to raise funds and awareness about violence against women.

Now I tried to find some high heels in my size, but no luck! Hopefully I can find some actual heels for the event on April 4th here at the Cove.

I do have to say... Silver Hawks President Joe Kernan looks pretty good in his heels... what do you think?

It's for a great cause and I know I'm honored to be included in the event. Visit silverhawks.com or ywcasjc.org to learn more and register for the event.

Not Long Now!

Greetings Silver Hawks Fans!

Opening Day is just three months away from today and I am getting so excited for Silver Hawks Baseball!

Have you checked out my Facebook page yet? I'm finally starting to get some friends, but I want more! At least I have over 13,000 reading buddies with my new Reading Club.

Don't forget that Season Seats, Mini Plans and Group Tickets are already on sale - this is your chance to get the best seats in the house before they go on sale to the public. Give us a call at 574-235-9988!

~Swoop

BRRR!

Wow! It's hard to think about baseball when we have all this snow. Believe it or not, Opening Day is just 93 days away (check out my nifty countdown below), but the action on the field will actually start the week before with the 2nd Annual Silver vs. Gold Exhibition Game. The Silver Hawks will take on the University of Notre Dame Baseball Team. The Silver Hawks won last year and I know they can do it again - afterall, we're talking professional baseball here!

I know I keep talking about it, but I'm so excited about my new Reading Club! Close to 13,000 area students have joined and we are going to have so much fun. It's great that so many kids are excited about reading!

Things are getting pretty busy around the Silver Hawks office - you should give us a call! We have all kinds of great ticket packages, picnics, Field of Dreams and Birthday Party packages that you can book today.

Stay warm... baseball season is just around the corner!

~Swoop

2009!

Hey Silver Hawks Fans,

Happy New Year! I hope that everyone enjoyed their holidays - I know that I did. I took a little vacation and found some time to finally get around to creating a Facebook page so feel free to add me as your friend!

Now that 2009 is here, that means a new baseball season is just around the corner. Opening Day is just over 3 months away and I can't wait! We still have plenty of season seat and mini plan packages available for purchase so be sure to give us a call.

I don't know if you heard about my new Reading Club yet, but we're up to almost 11,000 participants... I'm so excited!

For more information, give us a call or visit www.silverhawks.com.

~Swoop