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1777:. Cyberlink and Erie Times-News. June 12, 2012
1751:. Cyberlink and Erie Times-News. June 11, 2012
1745:"Explosion stumble, lose top seed in playoffs"
1719:"Debut dynamite for Erie Explosion QB McKenna"
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1692:"Erie Explosion count on new QB to lead way"
1610:Director of player personnel – Jeremy Liotta
2002:2012 Ultimate Indoor Football League season
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1807:. Cyberlink and Erie Times-News
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1698:. Cyberlink and Erie Times-News
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