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Love Stinks when Wings host Sting this Saturday

February 9, 2004 - National Lacrosse League (NLL)
Philadelphia Wings News Release


For the romantically challenged, the Wings host "Love Stinks" night as an alternative to Valentine's Day this Saturday, February 14 at 8 p.m. at the Wachovia Center when the team hosts the Arizona Sting. In celebration of being single, "Love Stinks" night features testimonials from jilted lovers on the center-hung jumbotron, a heartbreak piñata that fans can try and break while venting their romantic frustrations and the world's worst sappy movie moments of all time. For those wishing to become single, a divorce lawyer will be available for consultations on the concourse. The team is also distributing black carnations, courtesy of Oasis Flowers and Gift Shop, to the first 5,000 women in attendance at the game.

SCOUTING THE STING

This Saturday's game will be the first-ever meeting between the Wings and the new Arizona Sting franchise. The Sting are 3-3 and are in fourth place in the Western Conference, one-and-a-half games behind the Colorado Mammoth. The Sting are coming off a loss to the Calgary Roughnecks by a score of 15-6 on Sunday, January 31. The team was idle in week seven on National Lacrosse League action.

Leading the Sting in scoring are Pat Maddalena with 30 points (17G, 13A), Kasey Beirnes with 29 points (16G, 13A), and Gewas Schindler with 28 points (16G, 12A). Goaltender Mike Miron has a 13.49 goals against average in six games and a 75% save percentage.

WINGS ROCK TORONTO WITH 10-8 WIN

The Wings (3-3) halted a three-game losing streak with a 10-8 win over the 2003 NLL Champion Toronto Rock on Saturday, February 7 at the Air Canada Centre.

Leading scorers for the Wings were Tom Marechek with five points (3G, 2A), Dan Marohl with five points (2G, 3A), Jeff Ratcliffe with three goals, and Keith Cromwell with three points (2G, 1A). Goaltender Dallas Eliuk made 33 saves on the night.

After being shut out by the Rock in the first quarter by a score of 4-0 the Wings rallied back to a two-goal victory only allowing one Toronto goal in the entire second half. This is the first Wings win at the Air Canada Centre since they defeated the Rock in the NLL Championship on April 27, 2001 by a score of 9-8.

UPCOMING GAMES

Date Opponent Site Time (ET)

Sat., February 14 Arizona Sting Wachovia Center 8:00 p.m.

Sat., February 21 Buffalo Bandits Wachovia Center 8:00 p.m.

Sat., Feburary 27 Toronto Rock Air Canada Centre 7:30 p.m.

Sat., February 28 Toronto Rock Wachovia Center 8:00 p.m.

WINGS UNVEIL NEW WINGSLAX.COM

The Wings unveiled their new website wingslax.com on Friday, February 6. The site contains all the latest Wings news, ticket information and interactive features including music videos, picture galleries, and screensavers. The site also includes a 3-D seating feature, which allows fans to see the view from their Wings seat in a virtual setting.

WINGS FIND ROAD MORE LIKE HOME

Travel has been the winning recipe for the Wings this season with three wins in four road games this season. The Wings are winless at home with two losses at the Wachovia Center, which is the team's worst home start since the 1999 season.

RATCLIFFE REACHES 200 POINTS

Fourth-year forward Jeff Ratcliffe recorded his 200th National Lacrosse League point against Toronto when he scored his second goal of the game in the fourth quarter. Ratcliffe finished the night with three goals.

THE LEADER BOARD

· Forwards Jeff Ratcliffe and Keith Cromwell lead the Wings in scoring through six regular games with 21 points (14G, 7A for Ratcliffe and 8G, 13A for Cromwell). Tom Marechek and Tony Henderson are tied for second in the Wings scoring race with 18 points each (10G, 8A for Henderson and 9G, 9A for Marechek).

· Forward Jeff Ratcliffe is tied for eighth overall in the NLL in goals scored with eight.

· Ratcliffe leads the NLL in game-winning goals with three.

MILESTONES

· Goaltender Dallas Eliuk is approaching his 5,000th career save (currently at 4,895). Eliuk has averaged 35.47 saves per game in his 14-year season.

BROAD STREET BASH RETURNS

The city's best Saturday night party returns with the Broad Street Bash. Hosted on the concourse of the Wachovia Center, the Broad Street Bash takes place prior to every home game and features live music, and mechanical bull, autographs, and more! Doors for the next Broad Street Bash on February 14 open at 6:00 p.m.

PRACTICE SCHEDULE

Wednesday, February 11 9-11 p.m. United Sports Training Center
Wednesday, February 18 9-11 p.m. United Sports Training Center
Wednesday, February 25 9-11 p.m. United Sports Training Center

For directions to USTC visit their website at www.go2ustc.com .

TICKET INFORMATION

Tickets to all Wings home games are $27, $23, and $18 ($29, $25, and $20 on the day of the game) and are available now at the Wachovia Center box office and all Ticketmaster locations throughout the Delaware Valley. Tickets can also be charged by phone by calling (215) 336-2000, (856) 338-9000, or (302) 984-2000 or online at www.ticketmaster.com . Contact the Wings office at (215) 389-WING for information on pro-rated season tickets, group discounts, birthday packages and the Wings Party Pack.



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