July 4 Game Preview: Chicago Machine Hosts Toronto at Glenbrook South High
Published on July 2, 2009 under Major League Lacrosse (MLL)
Chicago Machine News Release
Season tickets and tickets purchased for the game at Toyota park will be honored at Glenbrook South High School. Tickets are available at the gate or by calling (312) 255-1522.
After a two-hour rain delay last week during pro-lacrosse's debut in Milwaukee , the Chicago Machine (1-6) lost after a grueling 10-goal third quarter by the Washington Bayhawks. Chicago came out strong in the first half and at halftime was up 6-5. In the fourth quarter, the Machine had several great shots at getting back to even, but couldnât finish the comeback. The final score was a close 16-14. The Machine is hoping for sunnier skies and has a positive outlook as they prepare to play in front of a hometown crowd against the Toronto Nationals (4-4) at Glenbrook South High School in Glenview, IL at 4:00pm CT on Saturday, July 4th.
Chicago: The Machine offense has been consistently delivering strong throughout the season. Last week, Chicago remained ahead of Washington until the third quarter when the Bayhawks tied the league record with 5, two- point goals in a single game. Chicago's Brendan Loftus tallied a hat trick, leading the Machine in goals for the night. Rookie All Star Kevin Nims continued his solid consistent play by adding a goal and an assist. Mike Leveille scored twice while Kevin Leveille, Matt Striebel, Bill McGlone and Chris Rotelli found the back of the net once. Goalies Bud Petit and Mike Gabel combined for 11 saves.
Toronto: The Nationals come off a disappointing week with a 19-15 loss against Boston followed two days later by a 20-16 loss to Denver. The team is reeling after three consecutive losses. Rookie Doc Schneider had a shaky performance last week, lowering his goals against average to 17.96. He is currently sitting at the bottom of the goalie leaders (Machine's goalies Gabel and Petit average 14.33 and 15.00, respectively).
Keys to the Game: Chicago is fired up for the game against Toronto. Although the team has the talent and drive to succeed, the Machine again needs to regroup defensively. Chicago attackers have been over performing all season. It is critical that the Machine step up their defensive game against Toronto and put a finish to their 6 game losing streak. Toronto needs to re-energize during the match up against the hometown favorites, the Chicago Machine, to secure a win.
News and Notes
CHICAGO MOVIN' ON UP: This week's Chicago Machine game scheduled for Saturday, July 4th against the Toronto Nationals has been moved from Toyota Park to Glenbrook South High School, 4000 W. Lake Avenue, in the northern suburb of Glenview, Illinois, and will begin at 4:00pm. Season tickets and those tickets already purchased through Ticketmaster will be good for the game. Tickets may be purchased at the gate or by calling the Machine office at 312-255-1522. The Machine anticipates a strong, home-based crowd as the northern suburbs is a hotbed of lacrosse support.
NIMS JOINS BRINE R&D TEAM: Sporting goods company, Brine has signed Chicago Machine's 2009 top draft pick and NCAA Championship Most Outstanding Player, Kenny Nims, to their research and development team. Nims comes to Brine from Syracuse University where he totaled over 175 points during his four-year career and was a 2009 first team all American. The attackman is a Chicago Machine rising star and was recently named to the All Star team roster.
HIGH SCHOOL CHAMPIONSHIP DVDS FOR SALE: DVDs of the 2009 IHSLA Lacrosse Cup Championship game between St. Ignatius and Marian Catholic and the Illinois State Championship game between New Trier and Loyola are now available. The DVDs are $25 each with $2 additional charge for shipping and handling. Please call the Chicago Machine office at 312.255.1522 to order and specify which game you would like to order.
PARK AND BROOKS ON IR: Chicago midfielder Steven Brooks was officially placed on the Injured Reserve List on June 19th after breaking his foot during the June 13th game against the Boston Cannons. Brooks had 9 goals for the Machine during the first five games of the 2009 season. In addition, midfielder Jarett Park has been placed on the 2-game injured reserve list.
BAUER ON BOARD: The Chicago Machine has activated defensive player Steven Bauer from the Collegiate Inactive List. Bauer, who comes from Georgetown University, was the Machine's 2009 round 4 draft pick.
Visit www.chicagomachine.com for more information. Text MACHINE to 95248 for weekly Machine updates. Text LAX to 95248 for live score updates during games.
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