Wings Lose In Overtime To Shamrox 15-14

April 5, 2008 - National Lacrosse League (NLL)
Philadelphia Wings News Release


HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL - The Philadelphia Wings suffered a heartbreaking 15-14 loss to the Chicago Shamrox at the Sears Center. After overcoming a six goal deficit in the first quarter, the Wings made a dramatic comeback and led by one goal at points during the fourth quarter. The loss is the Wings third straight and drops their record to 7-4. The Wings return home tomorrow night to face the Toronto Rock at the Wachovia Center at 8:00 p.m.

"Chicago played strong in the first quarter and had great goaltending," said Head Coach Dave Huntley. "Our last three quarters were very strong, but it wasn't enough to make up for the six goals we were down after the first."

Chicago got off to a strong start in the first quarter, outscoring the Wings 9-3. Wings' rookie David Mitchell finally got his team back on the board at the beginning of the second which started a three goal run for Philadelphia. The Shamrox were held to one goal in the second quarter and the Wings were able to pull within four goals by the half.

The Wings outscored the Shamrox 3-1 in the third quarter and tied the game on an A.J. Shannon goal at 4-16 in the third. A John Christmas breakaway goal at 11:28, put the Wings up by one, but Chicago pulled their goaltender and scored with an extra attacker at 12:51 to tie the score at 14 in regulation. The Shamrox Bobby McBride scored the game winner just :07 into overtime.

Leading the Wings in scoring were Athan Iannucci with six points (4G, 2A), John Christmas with five points (1G, 4A), Merrick Thomson with four points (3G, 1A), A.J. Shannon with two goals, Drew Westervelt with two points (1G, 1A), and Pat Heim, David Mitchell and Jamie Rooney all with one goal. Goaltender Brandon Miller had 51 saves on the night.

Leading the Shamrox in scoring were Cody Jacobs with five points (2G, 3A), Scott Self and Kevin Ross with three points (2G, 1A), Jason Clark and Mat Giles with three points (1G, 2A), Callum Crawford and Bobby McBride with two goals, Mike Hobbins and Thomas Montour with two points (1G, 1A), and Josh Wasson with one goal. Goaltender Matt Roik had 48 saves on the night.



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