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New York Titans Clinch Playoff Birth With Win Over Philadelphia Wings, 16-13

April 5, 2009 - National Lacrosse League (NLL)
Orlando Titans News Release


Philadelphia, PA - April 5, 2009 - The (8-6) New York Titans (www.nytitanslacrosse.com) clinched a National Lacrosse League (NLL) playoff birth this afternoon with a 16-13 win over the (6-8) Philadelphia Wings at the Wachovia Center. The Titans offense found their groove with nine players recording goals after falling to the Wings last evening 11-7 at the Prudential Center in Newark, NJ.

The Titans afternoon in Philadelphia got off to a slow start only scoring four goals in the first half and entering the locker room at half time down 8-4. However, the Titans came out determined to bounce back and fired off eight goals. The Titans scoring barrage was lead by team captain and the games MVP Casey Powell who recorded a hat trick for the third quarter and added an additional goal in the fourth for five goals and two assists on the afternoon. Brendan Mundorf bounced back this afternoon with a hat trick and three assists goals after being shut down in last evenings contest. Titans teammate Pat Maddalena registered two goals and three assists in the playoff clinching win. Today's Titans win was a total team effort with Steve Amman, Jarett Park, Ryan Boyle, Mike McLellan, Jordan Hall and Billy Greer each scoring a goal this afternoon. Goalie Matt Vinc had an impressive day between the pipes stopping 47 of 60 shots on goal.

The Titans' will take on the first place Buffalo Bandits next Saturday, April 11th at 7:30 p.m. at the Prudential Center in Newark, NJ. To purchase tickets fans can call 888-8-Titans or visit www.nytitans.com .

About the Titans

The New York Titans joined the National Lacrosse League (NLL) in 2007. The NLL, with its 12 member franchises, is North America's professional indoor lacrosse league and features the best players in the world. The Titans finished the 2008 season with a 10-6 record, tied for best in the league, and reaching the playoffs in only its second season. The Titans' principal owner is Gary Rosenbach, founder of Galleon Group a private equity firm. The ownership group also includes, Leo Russell, Flip Huffard. Nick Leone, Richard Ullmann, Bill Ford, Mark Ford, Robert Gagliardi and John Gagliardi. For more information, please visit our Web site at: www.nytitans.com or call (973) 643-2871.

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