"Running With The Pride" Newsletter

Published on June 20, 2007 under Major League Lacrosse (MLL)
New Jersey Pride News Release


PRIDE TRAVEL TO BOSTON FOR SATURDAY NIGHT TILT WITH CANNONS

The Pride will travel to Boston's Harvard Stadium for a 7:00 pm game against the Cannons on Saturday, June 23. The game will mark the last time the team plays away from New Jersey until August 11. The match-up will be the front end of a home-at-home with the Cannons as the two will meet again next Saturday at Yurcak Field. Fans can listen to the game on NJIR.net with Joe Nolan and Keith Glock. The broadcast will begin at 6:30 pm with the Pre-Game Show.

NEW JERSEY DOMINATES MACHINE IN BIG HOME VICTORY

The Pride scored a franchise record-tying 15 first half goals en-route to dominating the Chicago Machine 21-13 in front of 3,604 fans on Saturday night. The team was paced by Kevin Boland's 7 points (3g, 4a) and Chris Unterstein's 6 points (4g, 2a). Rob Scherr contributed 20 saves including 9 in the fourth quarter to help the Pride pick up their first win of the 2007 season.

HOME SWEET HOME

BIG MONTH AHEAD AS PRIDE PREPARES FOR 5 CONSECUTIVE GAMES AT YURCAK FIELD

As the Pride prepares for their next road trip, the Front Office continues to prepare for an unprecendented five-game home stand beginning on June 30 against the Boston Cannons. With the additiion of the Pride/Barrage game on July 26 (originally scheduled to be played at Philadelphia), the Pride will now host two nationally televised ESPN2 games from Yurcak Field. Don't miss your chance to see the Pride in the month of July. For tickets contact the Pride ffices at 973-614-1792.

Upcoming Home Schedule

Saturday, July 30 vs Boston Cannons - 7:30 pm

Thursday, July 12 vs Philadelphia Barrage - 7:00 pm (ESPN2 Live Broadcast)

Saturday, July 21 vs Long Island Lizards - 7:30 pm

Thursday, July 26 vs Philadelphia Barrage - 7:30 pm (ESPN2 Same-Day Broadcast)

Saturday, August 4 vs Rochester Rattlers - 7:30 pm

PURCHASE YOUR 2007 TICKETS ONLINE USING E-TIX

The New Jersey Pride annouced today the release of tickets for online sale through the organization's partnership with ETix. New for the 2007 season, fans can now purchase season tickets for the Pride through the online service.

BRETT HUGHES - COMBINING TALENT AND 'CHARACTER'

Defenseman Brett Hughes combines his fun-loving, easy-going mentality with some of the most intense play in the league. Read what drives Hughes and how he hopes to be viewed by fans and his peers.

NEW JERSEY PRIDE COACHES SHOW EVERY THURSDAY

Each week Coach Jacobs recaps the previous game and get's fans ready for the upcoming match-up. Join Joen Nolan and weekly guests as NJIR.net hosts "Inside the New Jersey Pride" Shows air weekly at 7:00 pm. Check it out at NJIR.net.



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