Wolves aim for lucky (win) number seven at Wilkes-Barre/Scranton tonight
May 27, 2005 - arenafootball2 (af2)
Manchester Wolves News Release
MANCHESTER, N.H. (May 27, 2005) â The Manchester Wolves face their fourth road test of 2005 when they travel to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, PA tonight for an American Conference, East Division showdown against the W-B/Scranton Pioneers (4-3). The Wolves (6-1) are looking to win their seventh straight game and improve to 7-1 on the season. Tonight's game kicks off at 7:30 p.m. at Wachovia Arena at Casey Plaza.
Fans who want to cheer on the Wolves from their homes in New Hampshire can listen to the action live on WFEA AM 1370. Local radio veteran Dick Lutsk will provide the play-by-play. Also, thanks to TEAMLINE, fans from around the world can listen to the Wolves on the internet for FREE. It doesn't matter where you are, anyone with internet access can hear all the live action of a Wolves game by visiting manchesterwolves.com and clicking on the TEAMLINE link at the lower left corner of the page. It's that easy. Fans can also access the Wolves' game broadcasts using any telephone for a minimal fee by calling TEAMLINE at 1-800-846-4700 and entering Team Code: 4084.
Tonight's match up at a glance â Manchester Wolves (6-1) at W-B/Scranton Pioneers (4-3)
The Pioneers are currently tied for second place in the Eastern Division and ranked No. 8 in the latest af2 Coaches Poll. After starting out the season 3-0, the Pioneers have slipped a bit of late, losing three of their last four games. They are a very talented team, however, and are always hard to handle on their home turf. W-B/Scranton is led offensively by the strong combination of QB Kyle Rowley and OS J.R. Thomas. Rowley leads the af2 in touchdown passes (42) and ranks high in many other categories, including completion percentage (4th - 66.9), passing yards (6th - 1,846), and passer rating (7th - 115.7). Thomas ranks among the af2's elite in receptions (T-3rd - 54), receiving yards (6th - 654) and touchdown catches (3rd - 19). The Wolves will need to watch out for Thomas on kick returns as well, as he averages almost 25 yards per return ( 24.7). W-B/Scranton swept its three-game series from the Wolves in 2004 and currently leads the all-time series, 6-3. The No. 3-ranked Wolves are driven on offense by the stellar duo of QB Jake Eaton and WR/LB J.J. McKelvey. Eaton has been on target all season, connecting on a league-leading 71.9 percent of his passes. The former University of Maine signal caller is also among the league's top quarterbacks in passer rating (1st â 114.1) and passing touchdowns (T-3rd â 36). McKelvey has been Eaton's favorite target and leads the league with 61 receptions. He's also among the league leaders in scoring with 104 points on 17 touchdowns and one 2-pt conversion. On defense, William "Roc" Haith and Allistair Sebastien are impact players in the secondary. Haith leads the league in tackles with 57.0 and is among the top-5 in passes defended with 14. Sebastien is currently tied for second in the af2 in interceptions (6) and ranks fourth in tackles (47.0).
Wolves Game Seven Recap â 5/20/05 â The Manchester Wolves lived up to their billing as the No. 1 team in the league, defeating the So. Georgia Wildcats, 46-21, in front of an excited crowd of 6,423 last Friday (May 20) at the Verizon Wireless Arena. The Wolves win was their sixth in a row, improving their record to 6-1 on the season. The victory keeps Manchester in the top spot in the American Conference, East Division standings. After a close first half that saw the Wolves hold a slim 20-14 advantage at the break, Manchester's defense flexed its muscles, limiting the Wildcats to just seven second half points. Leading the effort was ADT Defensive Player of the Game Allistair Sebastien, who recorded six solo tackles and two interceptions. Other defensive standouts for the Wolves were William "Roc" Haith and Ron Smalls, who combined for 17 tackles. Kelvin Fuller earned U.S. Army Ironman of the Game honors with a strong overall effort that included 22 yards rushing, two touchdowns on offense and 3.0 total tackles and one sack on defense. It was also a big night for Wolves' receivers Heyward Skipper and JJ McKelvey, who scored two touchdowns apiece. Skipper earned Offensive Player of the Game honors with seven catches for 66 yards, while McKelvey had nine receptions for 56 yards.
The Wolves next home game will be Saturday, June 4 against the Macon Knights at the Verizon Wireless Arena. Fans, come join us for "Ladies Night," presented by 95.7 WZID. All women through the doors that night will receive a FREE ticket voucher good for any remaining 2005 Wolves home game. The 168 Magazine pre-game concert series begins outside on the plaza at 6:00 p.m. Kick-off is scheduled for 7:30 p.m.
To get in the game, purchase your tickets today at the Verizon Wireless Arena box office or through Ticketmaster at 603-868-7300, at Ticketmaster outlets or online at www.ticketmaster.com. Adult seats start as low as $14.25 in the upper bowl while youth (12-and-under) and senior (65-and-over) tickets start at just $9.75. The Wolves also have great group offers and birthday party packages available. Contact the Wolves at 603.627.WOLF (9653) or visit them on the web at www.manchesterwolves.com and make your plans with us today!
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