Storm snaps eight-game losing streak
March 15, 2003 - National Lacrosse League (NLL)
New Jersey Storm News Release
East Rutherford, NJ - Led by the three-point performance of forward and game MVP Mark Morley the New Jersey Storm defeated the Ottawa Rebel 16-15 in National Lacrosse League action tonight at the Continental Airlines Arena.
In front of 6,302, the Storm notched their first victory under new head coach Peter Vipond while snapping a franchise-long eight-game losing steak. With the win, the Storm improves to (3-9) and remains in third place behind Colorado in the Eastern Division.
Assisting Morley with the Storm scoring were forwards Roy Colsey with (3G, 1A) and Scott Stewart with two goals.
Headlining the Ottawa (5-6) offense was forward Jason Clark with four points (3G, 1A). The team now falls to into last place in the Northern Division behind Vancouver.
Storm goaltender Matt Roik notched his second victory of the season with 35 saves while across the turf Ottawa net minder Andrew Leyshon suffered the loss, despite stopping 23 New Jersey shots.
With the victory tonight, New Jersey splits the season series with Ottawa after suffering a 12-8 road loss to the Rebel on February 1, 2002. The all-time series now sits as two games apiece.
For more information on the New Jersey Storm log on to njstorm.com or call 1-866-NJ STORM. New Jersey's next home game at the Continental Airlines Arena features Gary Gait and the Colorado Mammoth on Sunday, March 23 at 1:00 p.m. The first 2,000 fans will receive Storm Mini-Lacrosse Sticks compliments of Shamrock Lacrosse. Christian rock group New Method will play a post-game concert on Sunday. For tickets call (201) 507-8900, log on to Ticketmaster.com, or go to any Ticketmaster location or the Arena box office.
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National Lacrosse League Stories from March 15, 2003
- Storm snaps eight-game losing streak - New Jersey Storm
- Rebel Nipped by New Jersey, 16-15 - Ottawa Rebel
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