Red Stripe FC

Red Stripe FC is a Hattrick club based in Rockland, New York that plays in USA VI.281. They are owned by Kevin Wetzel and managed by Ladislav Oravec. Currently, their home field is named the Special Events Lot. The 12,000 seat stadium was named after an tailgating venue which Wetzel used to frequent with his college friends while attending the University at Buffalo.
Red Stripe FC takes its name from the Jamaican beer, Red Stripe. Wetzel created/managed/played for Red Stripe Hockey, a roller hockey team based out of Buffalo, New York. The team, who is in entering their fourth season, is marred in a league worst sixteen game losing streak. Wetzel hopes to bring an air of consistancy to hattrick by taking over Red Stripe FC.

About the Owner

Kevin Wetzel is a graduate student at the University at Buffalo School of Education. The aspiring teacher was referred to Red Stripe FC by Rochester United owner Timothy Burrows.

About the Team

Franchise Firsts

Red Stripe FC played and won their first game under new management on January 20, 2008 against Winder Degand. Steven Kolff tallied the first goal in franchise history with his mark at the 38th minute. He added a second at the 52nd minute. Svens Virbulis added a pair of his own at the 58th and 72nd minutes. Goaltender Andre Roll earned the shut out for Red Stripe FC. The three heros coincidentally were acquired moments prior to kickoff.

Rivalry

Begining January 23rd, 2008, Red Stripe FC and Rochester United have signed a friendly agreement in hopes of creating a friendly rivalry between the two squads. Red Stripe will visit Rochester's Burrows Square Park in the team's second game, first on the road, under new management.

Franchise Statistics

Season

League (ID)

Pos

Pld

W

D

L

GF

GA

GD

Pts

Result

34

VI.281 (27617)

3

11

6

2

3

30

-

22

+8

20

In Progress

NOTE: Wetzel assumed control of FC zamora at the week 10 mark of season 34, the two team's stats are combined to calculate stats for the season.