Game Preview - Ignition vs. Storm Tomorrow Night
April 2, 2009 - Xtreme Soccer League (XSL)
Detroit Ignition News Release
QUICK FACTS:
SERIES RECORD: The Storm leads the series, 3-2
LAST MEETING: The Ignition beat the Storm 11-4 on March 22, 2009 at Sears Centre Arena
DETROIT COACH: Matt Johnson
CHICAGO COACH: Steve Morris
LIVE WEBCAST: B2 Networks
TV: Comcast TV
MEDIA CONTACTS:
DETROIT: Michelle Greene (248) 304-2855 X1393 michelle.greene@detroitignition.com
CHICAGO: Matt Schroeder (414) 908-6352 mschroeder@milwaukeewave.com
THE STAKES:
The Ignition will look to improve on their Championship season with another win at home Friday night. Fans are expected to pack into Compuware Arena to take part in the team's post-game celebration.
TEAM LEADERS:
POINTS: Detroit: Ryan Mack (42)
Chicago: Ian Bennett (33)
GOALS: Detroit: Ryan Mack (15)
Chicago: Ian Bennett (12)
ASSISTS: Detroit: Kyt Selaidopoulos (13)
Chicago: Ian Bennett & Laza Alavanja (7)
BLOCKS: Detroit: Josh Rife (31)
Chicago: Fabinho (26)
SAVES: Detroit: Danny Waltman (280)
Chicago: Jeff Richey (226)
GK WINS: Detroit: Danny Waltman (11)
Chicago: Jeff Richey (6)
IGNITION MILESTONE WATCH:
- Vahid Assadpour needs 3 points to reach 50 career points
- Drew Crawford needs 2 blocks to reach 300 career blocks
INJURY REPORT
DETROIT: OUT - Worteh Sampson (Achilles). DOUBTFUL - Vahid Assadpour (groin) QUESTIONABLE - Drew Ducker (Ankle) PROBABLE - Abraham Francois (hamstring).
CHICAGO: OUT - Jeff Richey (Knee/Calf), Alen Osmanvic (Groin). PROBABLE - Kyle Lance (Knee) Carlos Clay (Quad), Stephen Armstrong (Ankle), Branko Savic (Knee)
SAY WHAT?
"We appreciate all the support that our fans have given us over the past three seasons, and we can't wait to celebrate our championship with them tomorrow night."
- Ignition Head Coach Matt Johnson
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