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Mke Wave Kick off New Year with Exciting Win against the St. Louis Ambush at Uw-Milwaukee Panther Ar

January 7, 2017 - Major Arena Soccer League (MASL)
Milwaukee Wave News Release


Six-Time Champion Milwaukee Wave battled their way to victory against the rival St. Louis Ambush in their first game of the New Year Saturday afternoon at UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena. Final score Milwaukee Wave 5, St. Louis Ambush 3.

The dynamic duo of midfielder, number 26 Ian Bennett and forward, number 24 Max Ferdinand struck again. Bennett scored another hat trick with two assists from Ferdinand. Along with his two assists, Ferdinand scored the game winning goal.

"I think the tandem of Ian and Max is fantastic," said Head Coach Giuliano Oliviero. "I couldn't be happier for those two. The younger guys are feeding off of them and learning a lot."

Milwaukee Wave Forward, number 99 Andre Hayne also added an unassisted goal .

The Milwaukee Wave now prepare to hit the road for their third game against the arch-rival Chicago Mustangs next Saturday, January 14th, 7:05pm at Sears Centre in Hoffman Estates, IL.

"We played them twice already this season and beat them both times," said Oliviero. "I'm sure they're going to be ready for us."

MKE WAVE MIDFIELDER, NUMBER 26, IAN BENNETT NAMED PLAYER OF THE MONTH!

Ian Bennett was announced as the Player of the Week, for Weeks Nine and Ten of the Major Arena Soccer League (MASL) season. Shortly after Ian was named Player of the Week he was voted by his peers as Major Arena Soccer League Player of the Month.

Bennett scored the first goal and last goal of the game, plus four more in between, as his team defeated the Chicago Mustangs on New Year's Eve. The win put the Wave within a game of playoff position in the Central Division and brought Milwaukee's record to 5-5 on the season.

"Big kudos and thank you to the entire team, coaches and all the fans," said Bennett. "They all allow me to my thing when they give me the ball and can't thank them enough."

Bennett leads the team and Major Arena Soccer League in goals with 29 so far this season. He also leads the league in Power Play Goals with 11 and is third in points with 33.

"Ian has been fantastic all season long," said Head Coach Giuliano Oliviero. "He's been our most consistent scorer but also has a great supporting cast. To score two goals in an indoor game is very good but to score six in a game, that's unbelievable. Congratulations Ian!" ###

MKE Wave vs Chicago Mustangs Highlights.

Saturday, December 31st, 2016

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