Chicago Storm Ready for Weekday Contest in Kansas City Tomorrow Night

Published on March 1, 2005 under Major Indoor Soccer League 2 (MISL 2)
Chicago Storm News Release


Chicago (Tuesday, March 1, 2005) – After dropping a 6-5 loss to the defending champion Baltimore Blast this past Sunday afternoon, the Chicago Storm will look to pick up a win in Kansas City on Wednesday night when they face off against the Comets at 7:05 p.m. CT at Kemper Arena. The "Yellow and Black" have squared off against the Comets three times this season, with Kansas City leading the series 2-1. This game can be heard live on www.chicagostorm.net.

Individual tickets are available and range in price from $8 to $25 and can be purchased by calling the Storm's front office (312) 226-GOAL (4625), Ticketmaster (312) 559-1212 or by visiting www.ticketmaster.com. Fans can also purchase individual tickets at the UIC box office located on 525 South Racine, Chicago, IL 60607. The box office is open from 12:00 noon until 6:00 p.m. Monday to Friday and 10:00 a.m. through 4:00 p.m. on Saturday.

Chicago Storm @ Kansas City Comets

Kemper Arena, 7:05 p.m. CT

English Radio: www.chicagostorm.net

Storm Injury Report

Costea Decu – stress fracture right leg – IR

Awadalla Morad – sports hernia – IR

Gaston Pernia – Flu - Out

Last Time: The last time the Chicago Storm squared off against Kansas City was at home on Saturday, February 5, where the "Yellow and Black" picked up their first win of the season over the Comets by a final of 8-4, which extended their winning streak to four games. Storm forward Byron Alvarez registered his first career hat trick in the win, while midfielder Lazo Alavanja and forward Novi each recorded one goal and one assist. Storm goalkeeper Danny Waltman had a stellar performance between the pipes, recording 16 saves on 20 shots faced to help preserve the win.

Alavanja Streaks to Eight: Chicago Storm midfielder Lazo Alavanja increased his point-scoring streak to eight games this past Sunday at home after dishing out one assist at the 10:59 mark in the second quarter of a 6-5 loss to the Baltimore Blast. The Indiana University product recorded one goal at the 1:20 mark in the second quarter of a 4-3 OT loss on the road against rival Milwaukee Wave on February 20 to break the team record of a five-game point-scoring streak previously held by forward Bryon Alvarez and midfielder/forward Nino DaSilva. Alavanja tied the previous team record at the 4:36 mark in the third quarter of an 8-1 victory at home over the St. Louis Steamers on February 18. Alvanja's streak began back to January 23 when he earned two assists in a 7-3 Storm win over Milwaukee. The Crown Point, IN native followed up that performance by scoring the game-winning goal in a 5-3 win over St. Louis at the UIC Pavilion. Alavanja's goal came with 1:04 remaining in the contest to give the Storm their first-ever win over the Steamers. Alavanja has totaled six goals and four assists for 10 points in the eight games.

And Then There Were Three: Ever since the Storm's home opener back on October 23, 2004, midfielder's Novi, Sandre Naumoski and Lazo Alavanja have managed to make an appearance all 26 games played so far this season. Defender Gaston Pernia had appeared in 25 straight games for the Storm before the flu sidelined him against the Baltimore Blast this past Sunday. "Yellow and Black" forward Jorge Valle recorded a stretch of 23 straight games where he appeared in, but ended on February 18 against the St. Louis Steamers.

Winning "UGHY": Storm forward Mark Ughy has turned out to be a great addition to the team after being acquired by the "Yellow and Black" from the San Diego Sockers back in January. Ever since joining the Storm, the Miskolc, Hungry native has made an immediate impact, tallying 12 goals and recording three assist for 15 points in only 11 games played. Most recently, Ughy bagged two goals and dished out one assist in a 6-5 loss on Sunday, February 27 to the Baltimore Blast. He also notched two goals in a 5-1 win at home against the Milwaukee Wave on February 11 and proceeded to follow up this performance with a two-goal game in an 8-1 victory at home against the St. Louis Steamers on February 19. Ughy currently leads the team in goals scored with a total of 24 this season.

Game Change: The Chicago Storm's road contest at the St. Louis Steamers scheduled for Saturday, February 12 at the Savvis Center has been changed to Friday, March 25 at 7:35 p.m. CT.

Storm Shots:

· Only three players on the Storm roster have played in all 26 games this season (Novi, Sandre Naumoski, Lazo Alavanja).

· Forward Byron Alvarez picked up one goal and one assist in a 4-3 OT loss on the road to rival Milwaukee Wave on Sunday, February 20.

· Midfielder Andy Guastaferro recording two goals, including the game winning goal in the fourth quarter during a 6-5 victory at home against the Philadelphia KiXX on February 25.

· Lazo Alavanja extended his point-scoring streak to eight games after recording one assist in a 6-5 loss at home against the Baltimore Blast on February 27.

· Forward Mark Ughy racked up two more goals and dished out one assist in a 6-5 loss at home against the Baltimore Blast on February 27. The Miskolc, Hungry native now has a total of 24 goals and six assists for 30 points on the season.

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