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Weekend back-to-back rematches as Jax take on Sting and Mammoth

March 10, 2006 - National Lacrosse League (NLL)
Portland Lumberjax News Release


The LumberJax (3-4) have a double header against Arizona and Colorado this weekend entering a crucial point in the season. The Jax face the Sting (4-3) tomorrow in the Rose Garden for a rematch of the expansion team's first-ever game in Arizona, where they lost 12-7. The Jax will then face the Mammoth (5-3) in Denver after the Jax beat Colorado 12-11 in the franchise's first home game back in January. This weekend feature's two of the team's western division rivals with a lot at stake as the playoff race begins.

Today the Jax acquired Ryan Marshall from the Calgary Roughnecks in exchange for fourteen-year NLL veteran Ted Dowling and a conditional 2006 Entry Draft selection. Marshall is a first-year player and has appeared in three games for the Roughnecks this season while picking up one assist and eight loose balls. The transition player will dress for the Jax starting on Sunday against Colorado. He attended Duke University receiving a finance degree and currently lives in Denver, CO. With the LumberJax, Ted Dowling collected 16 points (six goals, ten assists) and 33 loose balls. The forward is the 5th leading scorer in the history of the National Lacrosse League and through his career he has played in 164 games, scored 365 goals, registered 280 assists and scooped up 730 loose balls. Dowling has unfortunately been plagued by a knee injury this season.

Fans can listen to the LumberJax against Arizona game on KCMD 970AM (taped delay after the Winter Hawks game). The Jax game in Colorado will be broadcast live on Sunday at 6p on KPDX TV49 (UPN). Fans can watch both games live on their computers via B2 networks for $6.00. Go to PortlandJax.com and click on the B2 link. A high-speed connection is required. Live game night scores can be found at: http://pointstreak.com

Tickets to the LumberJax for each of the five remaining home games range from $10.00-$30.00 in advance (Prices increase by $2.00 on the day of the game), with additional VIP seating available. Prorated season (starting as low as $60) and Group tickets can be purchased by calling 503.797.9739. Individual tickets can be purchased at the Rose Quarter Box Office (M-Sa 10a-5p), all Ticketmaster outlets, by calling 503.224.4400 or at PortlandJax.com. For single event suites call 503.963.3800. Prices do not include service charges.

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