The Tri-Cities Fever roster added another familiar face Friday, signing linebacker/receiver Chris Hemphill.
Hemphill played in seven games for the Fever last season, and finished fifth in total tackles. He was also second on the team with five interceptions, including one in each of the last four games.
The University of Washington product also caught the game-winning touchdown pass against Stockton -- ending the Fever's six-game losing streak to start the season.
Hemphill is the fourth place to sign with coach Pat O'Hara for the upcoming season, joining defensive backs DeVon Walker, Jamie Hattley and Ray Little.
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Killeen re-signs with Fever
Killeen re-signs with Fever
The Tri-Cities Fever has added some talent to its defense for the upcoming 2012 Indoor Football League season.
Defensive lineman Jake Killeen has re-signed with the Fever. The 6-foot-3, 255-pounder had 36 tackles, ranking seventh on the team, in eight regular-season games last year. He also had three tackles-for-loss and one interception. Killeen played in all four playoff games, recording six tackles.
The Fever also signed former Iowa State defensive lineman Bailey Johnson. Johnson (6-3, 280) started eight games for the Cyclones in 2010, recording 20 tackles, five tackles-for-losses and one forced fumble.
Fever opens season Feb. 25 at home
Fever opens season Feb. 25 at home
KENNEWICK -- The Tri-Cities Fever will get another shot with the 2011 Indoor Football League champion Sioux Falls Storm.
Not once, but twice during the 2012 season.
The 2012 IFL schedule was released Monday, and for the Fever, there are plenty of highlights.
Tri-Cities Fever nabs ex-NFL corner
Tri-Cities Fever nabs ex-NFL corner
KENNEWICK -- The Tri-Cities Fever signed former NFL player Stoney Woodson, a cornerback out of South Carolina who was selected in the seventh round of the 2009 draft by the New York Giants.
Woodson played in two preseason games for the Giants before an ankle injury ended his season. He was placed on injured reserve by the Giants and later released. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers signed him to a future reserve contract in 2010.
Woodson is known as a speed guy in the secondary, recording 40-yard dash times of 4.53 and 4.57 seconds during his draft workouts.
Fever sign quarterback
Fever sign quarterback
The Tri-Cities Fever added another quarterback to its roster this week, signing Kasey Peters out of Rocky Mountain College in Montana.
The Fever had already re-signed last season's starting quarterback, Houston Lillard, last week.
Peters, a three time NAIA All-American, is 6-foot-3 and weighs 225 pounds. He passed for just over 10,000 yards in the three years he played from 2008-10.
Fever announces 2012 IFL schedule
Fever announces 2012 IFL schedule
The Tri-Cities Fever released its 2012 Indoor Football League schedule today, and it’s pretty interesting.
Among the highlights:
The team’s season and home opener is set for Saturday, Feb. 25, in the Toyota Center against the Everett Raptors.
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