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Wings Prepare For Home Opener With Final Practice

January 17, 2005 - National Lacrosse League (NLL)
Philadelphia Wings News Release


The Philadelphia Wings prepare for their home opener against the undefeated (2-0) Toronto Rock on Saturday, January 22 at 8 p.m. at the Wachovia Center.

The Wings will undergo an intense training session under the watchful eye of new General Manager and Head Coach Lindsay Sanderson. Players in attendance will include 15-year goaltender Dallas Eliuk and the Wings 2005 first round draft pick Rob Van Beek.

The Wings (1-1) split their first two regular season games with a 10-9 overtime win against the Arizona Sting on Friday, January 7, at Glendale Arena and a 13-10 loss to the Anaheim Storm at Arrowhead Pond the following night.

Single game tickets for Wings indoor lacrosse are $10, $20, $27 and $29 in advance ($10, $22, $29 and $31 on game day) and are on-sale now at the Wachovia Center Box Office and all Ticketmaster outlets. Get your boarding passes now and take flight with the Wings. Season tickets for all 2005 home games are on-sale now by calling 215-389-WING (9464).

The Philadelphia Wings are owned and operated by Philadelphia Wings L.P., whose principal owners are Russ Cline and Michael French. Comcast-Spectacor serves as the marketing, promotional, advertising, sponsorship and publicity arm of the Wings.

Directions: From Center City, Philadelphia Take I-76 to Rt. 202 South (toward King of Prussia). Follow 202 South and exit at Rt. 30 West (follow signs to Coatesville/Downingtown.) Exit at Thorndale/ Rt. 340 Exit. Turn left at exit onto Rt. 340 East. Proceed through 3 traffic lights and follow up hill. USTC is on the right approximately 1 mile up the hill. For directions go www.go2ustc.com.



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