In search of their sixth straight win to close out the 2016 season, the Albany Rebels could not thwart a spirited Hartford comeback and had to settle for a 2-6, 2-6 draw in their final contest of the year. Despite not getting the win, the result means the Rebels finished their regular season with an undefeated record of five wins, one draw and no losses in full-sided games. Liam Stewart made his debut for the Rebels, showing a natural fit for the full-forward position. He sco

With a 2-11 (17) to 2-3 (9) victory on Saturday against Hartford, the James Connolly Albany Rebels made it five wins on the trot. Hartford, missing some of their usual lineup, brought a relatively inexperienced squad to Albany for the game at the Plumeri Complex. Hartford struggled at the outset with Albany's high press posing problems for their retention of possession from goal kicks. Albany successfully turned over possession a number of times and converted their early oppo

The James Connolly Albany Rebels have added a home and home series with Hartford on back-to-back weekends in September. The Rebels will host Hartford on Saturday, September 17 at 4:30 p.m. at Plumeri Sports Complex in Albany. A week later, the Rebels will travel to Glastonbury, Conn., for the second match to be played Saturday, September 24 at 1 p.m. Albany and Hartford have ignited a competitive rivalry since last year. The Rebels lost both matches last season and a tourname