Wings face defending champion NLL champion Toronto Rock
Published on February 2, 2004 under National Lacrosse League (NLL)
Philadelphia Wings News Release
The Philadelphia Wings (2-3) face the 2003 defending National Lacrosse League Champion Toronto Rock (2-2) this Saturday, February 7 at the Air Canada Centre at 7:30 p.m. This is the first of four meetings between the Wings and the Rock this season, three of which occur during the month of February.
SCOUTING THE ROCK
The Rock come into week seven of NLL game action after a one-game loss streak after being defeated by the Rochester Knighthawks by a score of 11-10 in their last game action on Saturday, January 31.
The Rock are third overall in the NLL in goals scored with an average of 13.25 per game. Toronto's goaltenders are second in the league in save percentage with a combined total of 76.2% of shots saved.
Leading the Rock in scoring are Colin Doyle with 29 points (12G, 17A) and Blaine Manning with 26 points (11G, 15A). Doyle ranks ninth overall in the NLL in goals scored with an average of three per game.
WINGS LOOK TO RETURN TO WINNING WAYS
After a 2-0 start this season, the Wings have lost their last three game straight dropping them to a 2-3 record and last place in the Eastern Conference.
The Wings are winless in two games at home this season, with their most recent loss coming against the Buffalo Bandits by a score of 18-10 on Saturday, January 31 at the Wachovia Center.
UPCOMING GAMES
Date Opponent Site
Time (ET)
Sat., February 7 Toronto Rock Air Canada
Centre 7:30 p.m.
Sat., February 14 Arizona Sting Wachovia Center
8:00 p.m.
Sat., February 21 Buffalo Bandits Wachovia Center
8:00 p.m.
Sat., Feburary 27 Toronto Rock Air Canada Centre
7:30 p.m.
Sat., February 28 Toronto Rock Wachovia Center
8:00 p.m.
WINGS HOST "LOVE STINKS" NIGHT ON VALENTINE'S DAY
The Philadelphia Wings return to the Wachovia Center on Saturday, February 14 to face the Arizona Sting at 8 p.m. for their "Love Stinks" anti-Valentine singles party. The first 5,000 women to the game will receive black carnations courtesy of Oasis Flowers and Gift Shop.
Fans will have the chance to meet their perfect match as 8 Minute Dating
hosts a pre-game party in the Lexus Club. For more information visit
www.8minutedating.com CROMWELL REACHES 100 POINTS Third-year forward Keith Cromwell scored his 100th National Lacrosse League
point against Buffalo on Saturday, January 31. Cromwell's milestone came in
the second quarter when he assisted on a Tony Henderson power-play goal. He
finished the night with four points (2G, 2A) and with 102 career NLL points. THE LEADER BOARD * Forward Jeff Ratcliffe leads the Wings in scoring through
five regular games with 18 points (11G, 7A) followed by Keith Cromwell with
15 points (5G, 10A), and rookie Ryan Ward with 14 points (7G, 7A). MILESTONES * Goaltender Dallas Eliuk is approaching his 5,000th career
save (currently at 4,862). Eliuk has averaged 35.48 saves per game in his
14-year season. * Fourth-year forward Jeff Ratcliffe is approaching his 200th
career point (currently at 198). Ratcliffe has averaged 3.6 points per game
this season. WINGS REVISE 2004 TELEVISION SCHEDULE The Wings revised their 2004 television schedule to incorporate the 2004
National Lacrosse League All-Star Game in Colorado. The Wings have four
remaining televised games: Broadcast Date Opponent Site
Time (ET)
BROAD STREET BASH RETURNS The city's best Saturday night party returns with the Broad Street Bash.
Hosted on the concourse of the Wachovia Center, the Broad Street Bash takes
place prior to every home game and features live music, and mechanical bull,
autographs, and more! Doors for the next Broad Street Bash on February 14
open at 6:00 p.m. PRACTICE SCHEDULE Wednesday, February 4 9-11 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 $27, $23, and $18 ($29, $25, and $20 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 The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.
Sat., Feb. 7 (tape-delay) Toronto Rock Air Canada
Centre 10:30 p.m.
Sun., Feb. 22 (tape-delay) NLL All-Star Game Pepsi Center
10:30 p.m.
Sun, Feb 29 (tape-delay) Toronto Rock Wachovia Center
4:00 p.m.
Sat., March 13 Toronto Rock Wachovia Center
8:00 p.m.
Wednesday, February 11 9-11 p.m. United
Sports Training Center
Wednesday, February 18 9-11 p.m. United
Sports Training Center
Wednesday, February 25 9-11 p.m. United
Sports Training Center
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