Game Preview - Barrage vs. Pride 7-26-07

By Tom Hoffman

The Philadelphia Barrage (6-3) will look to regain their winning form when they play "host" to the New Jersey Pride (3-6) Thursday night. While this is a home game for the Barrage, the game is being played at the Pride's home field (Yurcak Field) in order to accomodate the ESPN2 broadcast. Faceoff is at 7:30 PM, with the telecast beginning at 9 PM.

Last Week

The Barrage were defeated by the Denver Outlaws 15-13 on Saturday night at Invesco Field in Denver. The Barrage kept the game close until Denver scored four straight goals to take a 15-11 lead midway through the final quarter. Mike Springer scored a two point goal to cut the deficit in half but Philly could get no closer. Springer scored four goals to lead the Barrage while Ian Dingman, Matt Striebel and Jed Prossner each added two scores. Brian Dougherty made 21 saves in the Barrage goal.

History

With their 12-7 win on July 12 against the Pride, the Barrage have won three straight games in the series and are 5-2 against the Pride since moving from Bridgeport. In fact, all five Barrage wins in the series have taken place since the move, as the Barrage were 0-6 against the Pride while playing in Bridgeport from 2001 through 2003.

Eastern Conference Standings

Rochester 7-2
Barrage 6-3
Washington 5-5
Long Island 4-5
Boston 4-6
New Jersey 3-6

Barrage Leaders

Goals - Ryan Boyle [20]
Assists - Boyle [24]
Points - Boyle [45]
Ground Balls - Andy Corno [36]
2 Point Goals - Four players with one each
Penalty Minutes - Joe Ceglia [9]
Saves - Brian Dougherty [147]

Next Game

The Barrage begin a home and home set with the Washington Bayhawks on August 4 at Georgetown University.


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