Ignition player/assistant coach receives weekly honor

February 20, 2007 - Major Indoor Soccer League 2 (MISL 2)
Detroit Ignition News Release


(Southfield, Mich., February 20, 2007) - The Major Indoor Soccer League announced Detroit Ignition defender Matt Johnson has been named the League's Defensive Player of the Week for his performance in Saturday's 16-10 victory over the Chicago Storm in front of a sellout crowd at Compuware Sports Arena in Plymouth, MI.

After beginning Saturday's contest serving as bench coach for Ignition head coach Mark Pulisic, Johnson came in to tally two blocks while solidifying the backline against a well-balanced Chicago attack. At the 2:36 mark of the fourth quarter, Johnson assisted the eventual game winning goal by Miodrag Djerisilo to move the first-year club into second place in the MISL standings. In 12 games during the 2006-07 campaign, Johnson has scored two goals and added two assists for six points while registering 13 blocks. Johnson also received the Defensive player of the year award for the seven day period ending on Sunday, December 3, 2006.

"Matt has been a huge contributor for us this season," Ignition President Greg Bibb stated. "He has been a leader on the field, in the locker room and behind the bench. I am very happy he has received this distinction."

Goalkeeper of the Week honors went to Baltimore netminder Sagu for stopping 14 of 17 shots faced in a 13-7 Blast victory over the Milwaukee Wave on Saturday night. Co-Offensive Player of the Week honors were extended to Philadelphia KiXX forward Don D'Ambra, for his four-goal and nine-point performance against the California Cougars, and Blast forward Machel Millwood for registering 10 points in a home-and-home series against the Wave.

The Detroit Ignition is a member club of the Major Indoor Soccer League, competing in the club's inaugural campaign for the 2006-07 season. 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, by calling TicketMaster at 248-645-6666, or by using www.ticketmaster.com.

The Detroit Ignition is a subsidiary of the Hantz Group. The Hantz Group is a full-service financial holding company with 24 locations in Michigan and Ohio serving over 18,000 clients with over $1.6 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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