by Tom Hoffman
Having ended their five game losing streak, the Philadelphia Wings (6-8) will look add another win and clinch a spot in the 2013 National Lacrosse League playoffs when they host the Toronto Rock (10-5) Saturday at the Wells Fargo Center. Game time is at 4:30 PM and the game can be seen live on the CBS Sports Network.
History
The Wings are 13-23 in regular season play against the Rock with a 7-12 record at home. In 2013 the teams have met twice with the Wings coming back to take an 8-7 victory on January 19 in Toronto and Toronto earning a 13-8 win on March 16 in Philadelphia.
Last Weekend
The Wings split back to back games losing Saturday to the Rochester Knighthawks 14-7 in Rochester and defeating the Minnesota Swarm 15-13 in Philadelphia on Sunday. Kevin Crowley and Drew Westervelt led the offense in Sunday’s win and each contributed a goal in the game at Rochester. Brandon Miller made both starts in net and made 72 saves combined.
History
The Wings are 13-23 in regular season play against the Rock with a 7-12 record at home. In 2013 the teams have met twice with the Wings coming back to take an 8-7 victory on January 19 in Toronto and Toronto earning a 13-8 win on March 16 in Philadelphia.
Last Weekend
The Wings split back to back games losing Saturday to the Rochester Knighthawks 14-7 in Rochester and defeating the Minnesota Swarm 15-13 in Philadelphia on Sunday. Kevin Crowley and Drew Westervelt led the offense in Sunday’s win and each contributed a goal in the game at Rochester. Brandon Miller made both starts in net and made 72 saves combined.
Toronto clinched first place in the Eastern Division with a 10-9 win at home against Rochester on Sunday.
Trivia
When the Wings defeated Toronto 9-8 to win the 2001 NLL Championship this player scored three goals for the Wings. Name the player?
Playoff scenarios
Per NLL.com the Wings can clinch a playoff spot this weekend with a win over Toronto OR a Buffalo loss to the Washington Stealth.
On this date
The Wings are 1-1 on April 13. In 1990 they defeated the New England Blazers 17-9 at the Centrum in Worcester to win their second straight Major Indoor Lacrosse League title. In 2007 they lost to the Minnesota Swarm 11-8 at the Wachovia Center.
Wings record when
Scoring the first goal: 2-0
Leading after the 1st Qtr: 2-0
Leading at halftime: 2-0
Leading after the 3rd Qtr: 3-0
Tied after the 1st Qtr: 0-2
Tied at halftime: 0-2
Tied after the 3rd Qtr: 1-0
Answer
Mark Millon had the hat trick helping the Wings to their sixth indoor lacrosse title.
Next Game
The Wings will conclude regular season play on April 20 when they travel to Everett, WA to take on the Washington Stealth.
The Wings will conclude regular season play on April 20 when they travel to Everett, WA to take on the Washington Stealth.
