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March 22, 2004 - National Lacrosse League (NLL)
Philadelphia Wings News Release


WINGS BATTLE KNIGHTHAWKS FOR FINAL PLAYOFF POSITION

The Wings face the Rochester Knighthawks in their final home game this Saturday, March 27 at 8 p.m. at the Wachovia Center. The Wings (5-8) and the Knighthawks (6-7) are battling for the third and final playoff position in the East Division.

Philadelphia and Rochester face each other twice in their three remaining regular season games, including the game in Philadelphia this Saturday and an April 3 match-up in Rochester. The Wings face the second place Buffalo Bandits in their final regular season game on April 4, while the Knighthawks meet the division leading Toronto Rock in their final regular season game on April 9.

If the Knighthawks lose all three of their remaining games, the Wings need to win at two out of three of their remaining games to secure the final playoff spot in the East. If the Knighthawks win one of their remaining games, the Wings would need to win all three of their remaining games to earn the final playoff spot. If the Wings win two of their remaining games and the Knighthawks win one of their remaining games, the two teams would finish the season with identical records and the team with the best win/loss record against common opponents would earn the final playoff spot in the East.

SCOUTING THE KNIGHTHAWKS

The Knighthawks are coming off a 13-12 double overtime victory over the Buffalo Bandits on Saturday, March 20. Prior to their victory over the Bandits, Rochester had suffered four straight losses.

Leading the Knighthawks in scoring are Derek Malawksy with 62 points (21G, 41A), Shawn Williams with 59 points (28G, 31A), and John Grant with 35 points (16G, 19A). Goaltender Pat O'Toole has a 10.55 goals against average in thirteen games played this season.

The Knighthawks lead the NLL is shorthanded goals scored (12) and penalty killing (63.3%).

WINGS STORM PAST ANAHEIM

The Wings recorded their first win in six games as they defeated the Anaheim Storm by a score of 14-9 at the Wachovia Center this past Saturday.

Leading scorers for the Wings were Jeff Ratcliffe with five points (3G, 2A), Keith Cromwell with five points (2G, 3A), Dan Marohl with four points (2G, 2A), and Tom Marechek with four points (1G, 3A). Goaltender Dallas Eliuk finished the night with 31 saves.

WINGS HONOR LOYAL FANS AND CHAMPIONSHIP ANNIVERSARY

The Wings honor their loyal fans this Saturday when the host Fan Appreciation Night. The evening will feature great prizes including autographed Wings merchandise, exclusive meet and greets with Wings players, and a pair of airline tickets to anywhere in the continental United States courtesy of American Airlines.

The Wings will also celebrate the tenth anniversary of their 1994 World Championship. The first 5,000 fans will receive posters commemorating the 10th Anniversary and members of the 1994 squad will be introduced with the current team pre-game.

UPCOMING GAMES

Date Opponent Site Time (ET)

Sat., March 27 Rochester Knighthawks Wachovia Center 8:00 p.m.

Sat., April 3 Rochester Knighthawks Blue Cross Arena 7:30 p.m.

Sat., April 4 Buffalo Bandits HSBC Arena 3:00 p.m.

THE LEADER BOARD

· Forward Tom Marechek leads the Wings in scoring through thirteen regular games with 55 points (23G, 32A) followed by Keith Cromwell with 52 points (17G, 35A) and Jeff Ratcliffe with 51 points (33G, 18A).

· Forward Jeff Ratcliffe is fifth overall in the NLL in goals scored with 33.

· Ratcliffe is tied for first in the NLL in game-winning goals with three.

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 March 27 open at 6:00 p.m.

PRACTICE SCHEDULE

Wednesday, March 24 9-11 p.m. United Sports Training Center

Wednesday, March 31 9-11 p.m. United Sports Training Center

All practices are free and open to the public. 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 . Contact the Wings office at (215) 389-WING for information on pro-rated season tickets, group discounts, birthday packages and the Wings Party Pack.



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