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Bandits Steal Road Win from Wings 13-11

February 13, 2010 - National Lacrosse League (NLL)
Philadelphia Wings News Release


PHILADELPHIA, PA - Mark Steenhuis scored a pair of goals to go along with six assists to lead the Buffalo Bandits over the Philadelphia Wings, 13-11. Philadelphia was led by forward Kyle Wailes who had seven points on the evening (4G 3A). Philadelphia hosts Rochester next Saturday night, February 20 at the Wachovia Center.

Philadelphia started the game strong by scoring five goals within the first seven minutes of the first quarter. Buffalo answered with four goals of their own, including a pair within a seven-second span to cap off an offensively driven opening frame. Buffalo went on to outscore Philadelphia in the second and third quarters 6-3. The Wings drew within one goal on a Geoff Snider score at 6:39 of the fourth quarter, but the Bandits would answer four minutes later to reclaim their two goal lead. John Tavares cemented the Bandits' win with the final goal of the game with just over three minutes remaining in the fourth quarter. He finished with six points (2G 4A) in the win.

Drew Westervelt, who entered the contest tied with Mat Giles as the Wings' leading goal scorer, finished with a goal and two assists. Giles added three assists on the night. Rookie Max Seibald chipped in with a goal and an assist in his home debut. Brandon Miller recorded 36 saves in the losing effort.

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