Detroit shocked by Chicago Storm, 15-7
February 20, 2009 - Xtreme Soccer League (XSL)
Detroit Ignition News Release
(Plymouth, Mich., - February 20, 2009) - Reeling from injuries and playing their third game in five days, the Detroit Ignition (7-4) had their 15-game home winning streak snapped by the Chicago Storm (4-8), 15-7 tonight. Detroit remains in a first-place tie with the Milwaukee Wave, who face the Storm on Sunday.
The Ignition put up a 4-0 lead in the first quarter with goals from Miki Djerisilo and Zach Wilkes, but the Storm went on a six-goal run that went unanswered by Detroit until the fourth quarter. Ryan Mack scored a three-pointer for the Ignition with just over a minute to play, but the Storm's Ian Bennett completed a hat trick with a three-pointer of his own at 14:48 that brought the final tally to 15-7.
The Ignition will return to action next Saturday, February 28 to take on the New Jersey Ironmen (5-7).
The Detroit Ignition is a charter member of the Xtreme Soccer League, and begins the
team's third season in December 2008 after completing the 2007-08 season as
regular-season champions of the Major Indoor Soccer League. Information regarding
Ignition season, group, and individual tickets can be obtained by calling the club
at 1-888-436-GOAL (4625), by visiting the team's official Internet property,
www.detroitignition.com
The Detroit Ignition is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Hantz Group. The Hantz Group is a full-service financial holding company with 24 locations in Michigan and Ohio serving over 20,000 clients with over $2.0 billion in assets under management. With over 500 employees the full service company provides financial planning, tax planning, investment products, and mortgages through its affiliates.
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