Eau Claire Express Unveil ‘Sweet 16’ Season Logo

The Eau Claire Express (Summer Collegiate, Northwoods League) have announced the team’s 2020 season-long promotion with the unveiling of their ‘Sweet 16’ season logo and promotional update.  Celebrating their 16th season as a team in 2020, 16 games throughout the upcoming season will recognize and celebrate the franchise’s key accomplishments — one year and game at a time.  Read more here.

Momentum Builds for $3.5 Million in Renovations for Carson Park

Fundraising efforts for $3.5 million in renovations to Carson Park Baseball Stadium, home of the Eau Claire Express (Summer Collegiate, Northwoods League), have hit a major milestone according to project stakeholders.  Read more and watch news report here.

Eau Claire Considering Carson Park Renovations

The City of Eau Claire (WI) is considering $3.5-million in upgrades to Carson Park, home of the Eau Claire Express (Summer Collegiate, Northwoods League).  The updates would include artificial turf and replacing rusty, portable aluminum bleachers from the 1960’s with safer permanent ones.  Watch news report and view renderings here.  Read more here.

Express Name New General Manager and Assistant General Manager

PRESS RELEASE – In a development of front office roles, the Eau Claire Express baseball team today announced a new General Manager and Assistant General Manager.

Eau Claire Express Protect Fan Deck Value After New Lease Limits Free Beers

As you might recall, a new five-year lease allowing the summer collegiate Eau Claire Ex­press (Northwoods League) to continue using Carson Park limits fans to four free beers with the purchase of a fan deck ticket.  Overblown concerns by some city officials about potential excessive drinking that could come with previously allowed all-you-can-drink fan decks (even after 10 years of responsible

Eau Claire Express Announce Promotion, Additions to Front Office

PRESS RELEASE – The Eau Claire Express front office announced today three additions and one promotion within the team’s full-time staff. New to the Express staff are Spencer Larson (Director of Ticket Sales), Pete Knutson (Director of Broadcasting & Media Relations) and Chris Thompson (Group Sales Manager). Brittany Stark takes on a newly created position of Director of Marketing

Limiting Beer Sales at Carson Park?

The city of Eau Claire (WI) is considering limiting all-you-can-drink beer specials on the fan decks at Carson Park as part of a new lease with the summer collegiate Eau Claire Express (Northwoods League).  First, it’s not a problem (just like it isn’t at every other ballpark in America), so leave the team alone.  Second, when did the team add a new second-tier deck down the right foul line?  Read more and watch news report here.

Express Launch Mascot Naming Contest

PRESS RELEASE – The Eau Claire Express announced today a naming contest for a new mascot to be unveiled at Carson Park on Opening Night, May 27 at Carson Park. The new mascot unveiling will be a key event in kicking off the team’s 10th Anniversary season in the Northwoods League. The winner will receive a General Admission season ticket and a chance to participate in the unveiling ceremony.

Express Hire New PA Announcer

PRESS RELEASE – The Express front office today announced the hiring of Eric Nielsen as the new public address announcer for the 2014 season. Nielsen replaces Paul Schommer, who had been the PA voice of the Express since the 2006 season.

Express Name New Radio Broadcaster

PRESS RELEASE – The Express front office today announced the hiring of Pete Knutson as the fifth radio broadcaster in team history. Knutson replaces Doug Raftery, who departed from the Express in November of 2013 after serving as Play-by-Play Announcer in 2012 and Director of Broadcasting and Media Sales in 2013. Knutson enters his first season in the Northwoods League but has a variety

Anti-Binge Drinking Group Opposition Forces Express to Withdraw Proposal for Decks

Facing opposition from an anti-binge drinking group and doubts the Eau Claire (WI) City Council would approve plans, the summer collegiate Eau Claire Express (Northwoods League) withdrew their request to add two small group decks within the grandstand at Carson Park.  Read more here.  View rendering of proposed deck here.  Don’t get us started!

Express Decks on Deck

A request by the summer collegiate Eau Claire Express (Northwoods League) to install two small fan decks within the grandstand of historic Carson Park will be voted on this week by the Eau Claire (WI) City Council.  Read more here.  We assume the decks will be similar in nature to the primitive suite decks built and used by the NWL’s Madison Mallards before Warner Park underwent major renovation.

Express Look to Add Decks to Carson Park, Unveil 10th Anniversary Logo

The Eau Claire (WI) Waterways and Parks Commission voted 7-5 Wednesday to allow the summer collegiate Eau Claire Express (Northwoods League) to construct two small fan decks within the upper grandstand at Carson Park.  Three rows (22 seats) of bench seating would be removed to accommodate the new decks.  The proposal will now go before the city council for final consideration.  Read more here.

Divisional Realignment for Northwoods League

PRESS RELEASE – The Northwoods League has announced that the Eau Claire Express will be moving to the North Division starting in 2014. The move was necessary with the expansion franchises in Kalamazoo, MI and Kenosha, WI joining the league next season.

Eau Claire Hosting Banquet Tonight, NWL All-Star Game Tuesday

The summer collegiate Eau Claire Express kicked off the Northwoods League All-Star Game festivities this evening with a banquet to honor the all-stars featuring two-time World Series champion and former Minnesota Twins Manager Tom Kelly.  Watch news report here.  On Tuesday, the Express host a fan fest, Home Run Derby, All-Star Game, and post-game fireworks at historic Carson Park.

Express Unveil All-Star Game Logo, Announce Festivities

PRESS RELEASE – The Eau Claire Express and Northwoods League today announced details for the 2013 league All-Star festivities, scheduled for July 22 and 23 in Eau Claire, Wis. The game will feature the Northwoods League’s top performers in the first half of the summer season.

Express to Host 2013 Northwoods League All-Star Game

The summer collegiate Eau Claire Express will host the Northwoods League’s 2013 All-Star Game on July 23 at historic Carson Park in Eau Claire (WI).  The franchise also hosted the game  in 2010.  Read more and view news report here.

Express Host Second Annual Hogs and Hops at the Ballpark

PRESS RELEASE – The Eau Claire Express baseball season may be over, but the team is excited to announce it will host a beer and barbecue festival, Hogs and Hops at the Ballpark, for the second consecutive year to celebrate the Labor Day weekend. The event, scheduled for 3:30-7:30 PM this Saturday, is sponsored in part by Charter, the Eau Claire Press Company and the Eau Claire

Carson Park Celebrates 75 Years

Historic Carson Park, home of the summer collegiate Eau Claire Express (Northwoods League), is celebrating its 75th anniversary this year.  Many players coming up through the ranks did their time at the old stadium, including home-run king Hank Aaron, who is honored with a statue on the front plaza, Joe Torre, and Bob “Mr. Baseball” Uecker.  Read more and view news clip here.

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Express Owner Withdraws Plan for Office, Museum at Carson Park

Eau Claire Express owner Bill Rowlett has withdrawn plans for an office and baseball museum at historic Carson Park, after the plan was rejected by two city commissions.  One claim is that the museum was just a ruse to place team offices on the property.  Read more here.

New Hall of Fame/Museum at Historic Carson Park?

Bill Rowlett, owner of the summer collegiate Eau Claire (WI) Express (Northwoods League) and architect Bill Anderson released more details yesterday of a proposed new baseball hall of fame and museum at historic Carson Park, one of our favorite ballparks.  Read more here.  View news clip here.

Express to Hold Second Annual Pre-Season Tailgate

PRESS RELEASE – Eau Claire Express baseball at Carson Park is just over two weeks away. To help you get ready for the 2011 season, United Bank is hosting a pre-season tailgate party in their parking lot on May 28 from 11AM – 1PM. The bank is located at 3625 Gateway Drive across from Kohl’s.

Express Hire New Radio Broadcaster

PRESS RELEASE – The Express front office today announced the hiring of Rob Silvers as the team’s next radio broadcaster, replacing Scott Montesano. The 2011 season will mark the first time the Express has had a change in the booth since 2006.

Rafters, Express to Play Exhibition Game in Marshfield

PRESS RELEASE – The Wisconsin Rapids Rafters and Eau Claire Express will provide fans an early taste of Northwoods League baseball as they are scheduled to compete in a May 31st exhibition game at Jack Hackman Field in Marshfield.  The gates to the 7 inning, pre-season contest will open at 6:35 pm with the first pitch slated for 7:35 pm.

Killebrew to Speak at All-Star Banquet

PRESS RELEASE – The Eau Claire Express is proud to announce that National Baseball Hall of Fame member Harmon Killebrew will be the guest speaker at this year’s Northwoods League All-Star banquet. The banquet, scheduled for Monday, July 19^th at the Florian Gardens, will precede the league’s 16^th annual all-star game which will be played at Carson Park on Tuesday, July 20^th.