Wolves hit the road to battle Pioneers
June 3, 2004 - arenafootball2 (af2)
Manchester Wolves News Release
MANCHESTER, N.H. (June 3, 2004) - The Manchester Wolves (arenafootball2) face another tough road test this Saturday (June 5) when they travel to Wilkes-Barre, PA to take on the Northeast Division-leading Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Pioneers. The Wolves (4-4) are looking to keep up the momentum gained from their most recent come-from-behind victory against Green Bay at home last Friday night. This Saturday's game kicks off at 7:00 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 are now able to listen to the Wolves on the internet for FREE. It doesn't matter where you are, anyone with internet access can now 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.
The Wolves face a formidable foe ahead in Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, a team that boasts one of the best records in the league at 6-2. The Pioneers are currently the No. 3-ranked team in the arenafootball2 league, as voted on in the most recent weekly af2 Coaches' Poll. Wilkes-Barre/Scranton boasts one of the stronger defenses in the league, ranking among the af2's best in scoring defense (8th - 40.1 ppg) and total defense (5th - 215.4). Defensive specialists Kyle Grove and Jamie Hattley have helped the Pioneers tremendously in that department. Grove is currently ranked 1st in the af2 in tackles with 48, while Hattley is ranked 4th with 42.5. Lineman Ufouma Pela is another name to watch for as well. Pela is tied for second in the league in tackles for loss with 6.5. On offense, QB Tim Hicks leads the Pioneer attack with 1,713 yards passing and 35 touchdowns and a passer rating among the league leaders at 112.7.
The Wolves are led by quarterback Chris Sanders, who has been in a groove in recent weeks. In the Wolves last four games, Sanders has thrown 22 touchdowns with no interceptions. In last week's win against Green Bay, the veteran signal caller was in top form, breaking two franchise records, including most yards passing in one game (396) and most pass completions in one game (26). Veteran WR/DB George Williams has been Sanders' main target this season, catching 64 passes for 829 yards and 16 touchdowns. Rookie WR/DB Reggie Robinson has also been a primary target, ranking second on the squad in receiving with 34 catches for 418 yards and nine touchdowns. Manchester will also need a stellar effort out of their defense. The action will be fierce up front as former New England Patriot Vernon Crawford is back for his third game since being activated from a wrist injury.
"We've got our work cut out for us against Wilkes-Barre that's for sure," Wolves Head Coach Rik Richards said. "They're a real strong team across the board. We need to play an inspired, mistake-free football game."
Next Home Game - Friday, June 18 vs. Memphis Xplorers - "Not Your Typical Team Photo Night"
Fans, don't forget to join the Wolves on Friday, June 18 for their next home game against the Memphis Xplorers at the Verizon Wireless Arena. Kick-off for this event is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. and the every fan through the doors will receive a FREE team photo, courtesy of Citizens Bank, WHOB 106.3 FM and Oldies 99.1 WNNH. 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 in the upper bowl while youth (12-and-under) and senior (65-and-over) tickets start at just $9.50. For more information on the Wolves, fans can contact the team at 603.627.WOLF (9653) or visit them on the web at www.manchesterwolves.com.
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