Wings face Buffalo in home opener this Friday

Published on January 24, 2005 under National Lacrosse League (NLL)
Philadelphia Wings News Release


The Philadelphia Wings (1-1) face the Buffalo Bandits (1-2) in their 2005 home opener on Friday, January 28 at the Wachovia Center at 7:30 p.m. The Colorado Mammoth in their last game action on Saturday, January 22, defeated the Bandits by a score of 11-8.

The home opener will mark the beginning of the 19th season for the Philadelphia Wings franchise.

SNOW STORM POSTPONES WINGS HOME OPENER

The Wings original January 22 home opener against the Toronto Rock was postponed due to a snow emergency in the City of Philadelphia. The January 22nd game has yet to be rescheduled.

LATE ARRIVAL

This Friday's home opener will be the second latest home start for the Philadelphia Wings. The latest date that the Wings have started their home season was in their inaugural season on January 31, 1987.

WINTER BREAK

This Friday will be the first time the Wings have seen game action since Saturday, January 8 when they were defeated by the Anaheim Storm 13-10.

UPCOMING GAMES

Date Opponent Site Time (ET)
Fri., January 28 Buffalo Bandits Wachovia Center 7:30 p.m.
Sat., January 29 Buffalo Bandits HSBC Arena 7:30 p.m.
Sat., February 5 San Jose Stealth Wachovia Center 8:00 p.m.

THE LEADER BOARD

First-year forward Bryan Bendig is the Wings' leading point scorer with eight (4G, 4A), followed by Dan Marohl with eight (1G, 7A), and Tom Marechek with six (3G, 3A).

Goaltender Dallas Eliuk has 55 saves and has the league's best save percentage ( 85.9%) in one game played, while Nick Schroeder has 31 saves and a 70.5% save percentage in his only game.

The Wings lead the NLL is penalty killing (85.71%).

SCOUTING THE BANDITS

The Bandits' John Tavares is tied for fifth in the NLL and leads his team in scoring with 18 points (9G, 9A). Dan Teat is second on the team in scoring with 14 points (4G, 10A).

Goaltender Steve Dietrich has 121 saves in three games played and has a 77.1% save percentage.

2005 NLL ALL-STAR GAME BALLOTING

Fan balloting for the 2005 NLL All-Star Game will begin this Saturday, January 15 at www.nll.com . Fans can cast their voted for the All-Star starting line-ups for the East and West division teams. Each division's head coach will select the remaining 12 All-Star players for each team.

PRACTICE SCHEDULE

Wednesday, January 26 9:30-11:30 p.m. United Sports Training Center
Wednesday, February 2 9:30-11:30 p.m. United Sports Training Center
Wednesday, February 9 9:30-11:30 p.m. United Sports Training Center

For directions to USTC visit their website at www.go2ustc.com .

TICKET INFORMATION

Tickets to all Wings home games are $10, $20, $27, and $29 ($10, $22, $29 and $31 on the day of the game) and are available now at the Wachovia Center box office and all Ticketmaster locations throughout the Delaware Valley. Tickets can also be charged by phone by calling (215) 336-2000, (856) 338-9000, or (302) 984-2000 or online at www.ticketmaster.com . Contact the Wings office at (215) 389-WING for information on pro-rated season tickets, group discounts, birthday packages and the Wings Party Pack.

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