The 2009 Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Pioneers season is the team's eighth season of arena football. The Pioneers made another attempt to return to the ArenaCup after falling out of the playoff race for ArenaCup IX. The team signed many key players from the 2008 campaign, including quarterback Ryan Vena and defensive lineman Alan Barnes.
The Pioneers returned to the ArenaCup, but lost to the Spokane Shock 74-27.
Read more about 2009 Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Pioneers Season: Team Staff, Final Standings, Attendance
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