Wings Sign Former All-Star Transition Player Josh Sims

Published on December 29, 2009 under National Lacrosse League (NLL)
Philadelphia Wings News Release


The Philadelphia Wings have signed nine year veteran transition player Josh Sims according to General Manager David Huntley. Sims played for the Colorado Mammoth the past seven seasons and helped the team to their only NLL Championship in 2006.

In his 112 games played with the Washington Power (2001-02) and Colorado Mammoth (2003-09), Sims picked up 770 loose balls and had 195 total points (87G, 108A). He also posted an impressive 94 loose balls and 22 points (14G, 8A) in 12 career playoff games.

As a collegiate player for Princeton University, Sims helped lead the Tigers to two National Championships (1997-98). He was also named an NCAA All American three times and won the NCAA's Division I midfielder of the year award on two occasions (1998, 2000).

The Wings open their 2010 home season on Saturday, January 16 vs. the Boston Blazers at the Wachovia Center. For only $120 you are guaranteed a great lower level seat for eight exciting Saturday night games of Wings lacrosse. The Wings 2010 individual game tickets are also on-sale now. Call 215-389-WING (9464) or visit WingsLAX.com for more information.



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