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May 8, 2006 - Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA)
Seattle Storm News Release


This Week's Opponents

Chicago Sky: The Storm will get their first look at the WNBA's newest member this week when Seattle takes on Chicago in what will be each team's second preseason game. The Sky roster includes former Storm players Amanda Lassiter and Stacey Lovelace and is coached by Hall-of-Famer and seven-time NBA All-Star Dave Cowens. Francesca Zara, whom the Sky plucked from Seattle in the WNBA's expansion draft last November, is not expected to report to Chicago this season.

Minnesota Lynx: Seattle and Minnesota split a four-game series last summer with each team notching a victory on the road. The two teams are 5-5 against each other over the last 10 meetings with seven of those contests being decided by six points or fewer. Minnesota holds an 11-9 advantage against Seattle all-time.

Storm Tip-Off Breakfast Happens May 18

The 2006 Storm Tip-Off Breakfast is scheduled for Thursday, May 18 from 7:30-9 a.m. at the Westin Hotel in Seattle. The entire Storm roster along with coaches and front-office personnel will be on hand to answer questions and give attendees an insider's view of the upcoming season. Tickets for the event are $50 with a portion of the proceeds benefiting middle school athletic programs for girls at Seattle Public Schools. To register, visit storm.wnba.com.

'Stormin' for the Cure'

Storm fans are encouraged to join "Stormin' for the Cure," the organization's official race team for the 2006 Race for the Cure. Fans can register online at storm.wnba.com to help the Storm set a Komen Foundation record for participation and funds raised. Each $25 registration includes a pink water bottle courtesy of the Storm and Virginia Mason Medical Center - the presenting sponsor of the "Stormin' for a Cure" race team.

Bird, Jackson Among WNBA All-Decade Team Nominees

Storm All-Stars Sue Bird and Lauren Jackson were recently named as nominees for the WNBA's All-Decade Team. Fans are encouraged to vote for Bird and Jackson by logging on to storm.wnba.com. The All-Decade Team will be announced in June and honored at the 2006 WNBA All-Star Game set to take place at Madison Square Garden in New York City on July 12.

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