Philadelphia Wings Drop Game to Division Leading Toronto
Published on March 16, 2013 under National Lacrosse League (NLL)
Philadelphia Wings News Release
The Philadelphia Wings ran out of luck against the Toronto Rock, losing 13-8 in the team's St. Paddy's Day Kick-Off game at Wells Fargo Center Saturday afternoon.
Philadelphia, still playing without the services of Captain Brodie Merrill and Assistant Captain Brett Manney struggled to find a rhythm tying their lowest scoring output of the season. In the two games against the Rock, Philadelphia has scored only 16 goals, coming out 1-1 on the series. The Wings will meet the Rock once again in the regular season home finale on April 13.
The lone bright spot in the Wings defeat was an offensive resurgence from forward Kevin Crowley, who had five points on four goals and an assist. Paul Rabil and Drew Westervelt each had three points on a goal and two assists. Wings goalie Brandon Miller recorded 38 saves in defeat.
The Wings second consecutive loss at home drops the Wings to 5-5 and ties them with the Buffalo Bandits, sharing second place in the NLL East Division, two and a half games back from Toronto.
The Rock were led by Josh Sanderson with five points on four goals and an assist. Colin Doyle had a goal and six assists for seven points on the night for the division leading Rock. Toronto goalie, Nick Rose who leads the league in saves, recorded 45 against the Wings.
The Wings have a bye week next week and then return to action with back to back road games against the Minnesota Swarm and Colorado Mammoth on March 29 and 30 respectively. Tickets for all Wings home games at Wells Fargo Center are available online at WingsLAX.com, by phone at 215-389-WING or at the Wells Fargo Center box office.
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