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- ↑ Keith Groller (April 8, 2016). "Lehigh Valley Steelhawks set a record for largest margin of victory with a 72-8 whipping of Winston". www.mcall.com. Allentown Morning Call. Retrieved April 11, 2016.
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- ↑ Keith Groller (April 30, 2016). "Lehigh Valley Steelhawks lose first game of the season; fall 65-56 to Central Penn Capitals at PPL Center". www.mcall.com. Allentown Morning Call. Retrieved May 4, 2016.
- ↑ Keith Groller (May 15, 2016). "Steelhawks clinch fifth straight playoff berth; extinguish the Torch 68-19 at PPL Center". www.mcall.com. Allentown Morning Call. Retrieved May 16, 2016.[ permanent dead link ]
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