Storm Play Division Rival Colorado Friday
March 1, 2005 - National Lacrosse League (NLL)
Anaheim Storm News Release
Anaheim, CA (March 1, 2005) - The Anaheim Storm (2-5) return to their home turf this Friday, March 4, to face division rivals, the Colorado Mammoth (4-3). The ball drops at 7:30 p.m. at the Arrowhead Pond of Anaheim.
After seven games, the Storm are led in points by newcomers Shawn Cable (11g, 10a) and Ryan Powell (7g, 12a). Veterans Scott Stewart (9g, 9a) and Casey Powell (6g, 8a) also have high numbers for the Storm. Powell, along with defender Chris Seller, played in the 2005 All-Star Game last Saturday, February 26 in Calgary. Both Storm assistant captains had single assists.
This game marks the only Southland appearance of Mammoth Captain and lacrosse great, Gary Gait. A 14-season veteran, Gait will retire after this season. The former Syracuse University star has amassed a collection of records unrivaled in lacrosse. Among his many accolades, Gait has been named first-team All-Pro every year since he started playing in 1991. He is also a six-time league MVP and set the single-season scoring record with 61 goals in 2003.
The Mammoth stomped San Jose 14-8 in front of a home crowd on Thursday, February 24. They are currently tied for first in the Western Division alongside the defending champion Calgary Roughnecks.
Friday is Storm t-shirt night sponsored by Shamrock Lacrosse. T-shirts will be distributed to the first 500 fans in attendance. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.
Good seats are still available for the 2005 season; individual tickets start at just $10. They are on sale now at the Arrowhead Pond Box Office, ticketmaster.com and all Ticketmaster outlets. Season ticket packages and group discounts are also available; call 714.704.2670 for details. Visit the official Storm web site, anaheimstorm.com, for the latest news and updates.
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