Wings Look To Play Spoiler In Back-To-Back Weekend Games On Friday-Saturday

Published on March 11, 2010 under National Lacrosse League (NLL)
Philadelphia Wings News Release


The Philadelphia Wings (2-7) will have a busy weekend as they take on heated rival Orlando (4-3) at the Amway Arena, on Friday, March 12 at 7:35 p.m. before traveling back home to play Minnesota (4-4) at the Wachovia Center on Saturday, March 13 at 7 p.m.

The Friday matchup in Orlando could be a physical one if it resembles the first meeting between the two this past January. Orlando won the first game with the Wings, which included three fights, four game misconducts, and a total of 128 penalty minutes handed out by the officials. Despite being in sixth, the Wings are still within striking distance of a playoff spot and Head Coach Dave Huntley is not ready to call it a season.

"It is an absolutely massive game for us," said Huntley.

After, what will be a tough game against the Titans, Philadelphia will return home to host a red hot Swarm team which has won three straight. After a 1-4 start, Minnesota is making a run in the West Division behind fifth year forward Callum Crawford who has averaged seven points a game over the team's winning streak.

Orlando Series Notes:

Overall: Titans lead 5-4

At Philadelphia: Tied 2-2 At New York/Orlando: Titans lead 3-2 Last Meeting: January 8, 2010; Titans won at the Amway Arena 13-8

About the Titans: The Titans are currently second in the NLL's East Division and have lost two of their last three games. They are first in the League on the power play, converting on 60% of their opportunities, and fourth in the League in penalty killing at 60%. The Titans are 2-1 at home this season.

Jordan Hall leads the Titans with 41 points (11G, 30A), which is 15th overall in the NLL. Casey Powell (22G, 17A) and Pat Maddalena (10G, 27A) are second and third respectively in overall team scoring. Matt Vinc has been one of the best goalies in the NLL this season posting a league best save percentage of.808 and a goals against average of 9.52, which is good enough for third overall.

Minnesota Series Notes:

Overall: Swarm lead 7-5

At Philadelphia: Tied 3-3 At Minnesota: Swarm lead 4-2 Last Meeting: March 14, 2009; Swarm won at the Wachovia Center 13-12

About the Swarm: The Swarm are currently fourth in the NLL's West Division and have won three in a row going into Saturday night's matchup. They are second in the League on the power play, converting on 56% of their opportunities, and ninth in the League in penalty killing at 50%. The Swarm are 1-3 on the road this season.

Callum Crawford leads Minnesota with 45 points (16G, 29A), which is 10th overall in the NLL. Aaron Wilson is second on the team in scoring with 44 points (19G, 25A). Nick Patterson has seen the majority of the action in net for the Swarm with a 11.16 goals against average and.746 save percentage. Patterson has played strong as of late allowing only 17 goals in last two games.

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