Storm suffer from the power of the Sting
February 21, 2004 - National Lacrosse League (NLL)
Anaheim Storm News Release
Glendale, AZ (February 21, 2004) â The Anaheim Storm (0-6) traveled to Arizona for the first time this season, hoping to even the score against Western Division rivals, the Arizona Sting (4-4). The first meeting between these two teams was the Storm home opener on January 10th. The game was the longest in National Lacrosse League history with three overtimes; the Sting finally took the win, 19-18.
Today, no overtime was played but the Storm were again unable to fight off the Sting, falling 12-9 after four quarters. Chris Panos (3G, 2A) started the Storm off with a goal in the first quarter. Brian O'Keefe (2G) got in on the action at the end of the first half, tying the game, 4-4, at the buzzer. Roy Colsey (2G, 2A), Scott Stewart (1G, 2A) and Chris Seller (1G, 1A) all contributed goals as well.
The Storm made a run to even the score with three goals near the end of the fourth quarter, bringing the game to 11-9. The scoring stopped after the ninth goal and with an empty net and 1:12 remaining on the clock, Peter Lough (2G) scored the game-winning goal for the Sting.
Tomorrow, in Denver, Colorado, Team Captain Casey Powell and forward Michael Law will be representing the Anaheim Storm as reserves in the 2004 NLL All-Star game. The game will feature the All-Stars of the East Division against the All-Stars of West Division on Sunday, February 22 at Pepsi Center in Denver, home of the Colorado Mammoth. The reserves are chosen by the coaches of each All-Star team. The starting Forwards are Gavin Prout (Colorado), Gary Gait (Colorado) and Tracey Kelusky (Calgary). A complete list of players is available on www.nll.com.
The Anaheim Storm return home on February 27th when they take on the Colorado Mammoth. Individual tickets start at just $8 and are available now at ticketmaster.com, the Arrowhead Pond Box Office, by-phone at 714-740-2000 and at all Ticketmaster outlets. To order Season Ticket Packages or Group Discount Tickets, call 714-704-2670.
For more information, visit www.anaheimstorm.com or call (714) 704-2934.
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