The Philadelphia Wings (5-3) open the second half of their 2013 National Lacrosse League schedule when they host the Washington Stealth (6-4) and former Wing Athan Iannucci on Saturday night at the Wells Fargo Center. Game time is at 8 PM and the game can be seen live at www.youtube.com/thelacrossenetwork.
History
The Wings are 9-3 all time against the Stealth franchise including the seasons in Albany, NY (2000-2003) and San Jose, CA (2004-2009). All time in Philadelphia the Wings are 6-0 vs. the Attack/Stealth. Last season the Wings defeated Washington 10-9 in overtime at the Wells Fargo Center. It was the teams’ first meeting since 2008. The teams will finish the 2013 season against each other in Everett, WA on April 20.
Last Weekend
The Wings defeated the Buffalo Bandits 11-10 in overtime last Friday at the First Niagara Center. The Wings trailed all game until Jordan Hall’s goal with less than four seconds to play in regulation tied the game setting up Drew Westervelt for the OT game winner. Brandon Miller made 40 saves to pick up the game and season series win.
History
The Wings are 9-3 all time against the Stealth franchise including the seasons in Albany, NY (2000-2003) and San Jose, CA (2004-2009). All time in Philadelphia the Wings are 6-0 vs. the Attack/Stealth. Last season the Wings defeated Washington 10-9 in overtime at the Wells Fargo Center. It was the teams’ first meeting since 2008. The teams will finish the 2013 season against each other in Everett, WA on April 20.
Last Weekend
The Wings defeated the Buffalo Bandits 11-10 in overtime last Friday at the First Niagara Center. The Wings trailed all game until Jordan Hall’s goal with less than four seconds to play in regulation tied the game setting up Drew Westervelt for the OT game winner. Brandon Miller made 40 saves to pick up the game and season series win.
Washington won at home on Sunday 11-8 over the Minnesota Swarm. Athan Iannucci led the way for the Stealth with four goals.
Trivia
The Stealth had three first round picks in the 2008 NLL Entry Draft, two of whom will suit up on Saturday night, Paul Rabil (2nd overall) for the Wings and Rhys Duch (3rd) for Washington. The player chosen 5th overall would end up playing for the Wings in 2010. Name this player?
On this date
The Wings are 3-1 on March 9. In 1991 they defeated the Pittsburgh Bulls 15-7 at Civic Arena, in 1996 they beat the Charlotte Cobras 26-11 at the Spectrum, in 2002 they lost 19-12 to the Washington Power at the Capital Centre and in 2012 defeated the Toronto Rock 12-10 at the Air Canada Centre.
Wings at Mid-season (last 5 seasons)
2012: 4-4
2011: 4-4
2010: 2-6
2009: 3-5
2008: 7-1
Answer
Kevin Huntley was the Stealth’s third pick in the 2008 Entry Draft’s first round. In his only season as a Wing Huntley scored eight goals and added 19 assists playing in all 16 games that season. He is the son of former Wings coach and GM Dave Huntley.
Next Game
The Wings will return to action on March 16 when they host the Toronto Rock.
The Wings will return to action on March 16 when they host the Toronto Rock.
