Looking to stop a four game losing streak and possibly clinch a spot in the 2013 National Lacrosse League playoffs, the Philadelphia Wings (5-7) embark on their final weekend of back to back games when they travel to Rochester, NY on Saturday to face the Knighthawks before coming home on Sunday to take on the Minnesota Swarm. Game time Saturday is at 6 PM and the game will be televised on CBS Sports Network. Sunday’s faceoff is at 4 PM and can be seen live at www.youtube.com/thelacrossenetwork.
History
The Wings are 16-27 in regular season play against Rochester with a 6-15 record at Blue Cross Arena. In 2013 the teams have split their first two meetings, Rochester winning 20-10 on February 8 in Philadelphia and the Wings were victorious on February 23 in Rochester by a 10-8 score. The Wings are 7-11 all time against the Swarm, 4-4 in Philadelphia. The Wings are 0-1 in 2013 against Minnesota losing last Friday 20-11 in St. Paul.
History
The Wings are 16-27 in regular season play against Rochester with a 6-15 record at Blue Cross Arena. In 2013 the teams have split their first two meetings, Rochester winning 20-10 on February 8 in Philadelphia and the Wings were victorious on February 23 in Rochester by a 10-8 score. The Wings are 7-11 all time against the Swarm, 4-4 in Philadelphia. The Wings are 0-1 in 2013 against Minnesota losing last Friday 20-11 in St. Paul.
Last Weekend
The Wings were swept last weekend on the road losing 20-11 to the Swarm on Friday and falling 10-9 to the Colorado Mammoth on Saturday. Against the Swarm the Wings were tied at 5 at halftime and took a 6-5 lead early in the 3rd quarter before the wheels fell off and were outscored 15-5 the remainder of the game. Kevin Crowley and Drew Westervelt each had three goals while Kevin Ross added a goal and six assists in his first game against his former team. Brendan Mundorf made his 2013 debut for the Wings adding 4 points (2G, 2A). Angus Dineley made his debut in goal as Brandon Miller served a suspension stemming from an altercation in the March 9 game against the Washington Stealth and made 31 saves.
The Wings were swept last weekend on the road losing 20-11 to the Swarm on Friday and falling 10-9 to the Colorado Mammoth on Saturday. Against the Swarm the Wings were tied at 5 at halftime and took a 6-5 lead early in the 3rd quarter before the wheels fell off and were outscored 15-5 the remainder of the game. Kevin Crowley and Drew Westervelt each had three goals while Kevin Ross added a goal and six assists in his first game against his former team. Brendan Mundorf made his 2013 debut for the Wings adding 4 points (2G, 2A). Angus Dineley made his debut in goal as Brandon Miller served a suspension stemming from an altercation in the March 9 game against the Washington Stealth and made 31 saves.
Saturday’s game in Denver was a tale of two halves as the Wings trailed 10-4 at halftime after being outscored 7-1 in the 2nd quarter. The Wings owned the second half though as Brandon Miller and the Wings defense shut out the Mammoth while outscoring them 5-0 but could not get the tying goal. Crowley was the offense again on this night with four goals while Ross added another four assists. Miller made 39 saves in his return to the net.
Rochester defeated the Toronto Rock 12-8 on Saturday at Blue Cross Arena. Minnesota will host the Buffalo Bandits on Saturday before heading to Philadelphia.
On this date
The Wings are 2-1 on April 6. In 1996 they defeated the Boston Blazers 10-8 in a playoff game at the Spectrum. This was the Wings last game at the Spectrum before moving to their current home at the Wells Fargo Center. In 2008 they defeated the Toronto Rock 11-9 at home and in 2012 lost at home 13-9 to Minnesota. On April 7 the Wings are 4-1. In 1989 the Wings defeated the New York Saints 11-10 at the Spectrum to claim the first of their six championships. In 1990 they again defeated the Saints at the Spectrum in the playoffs by a 9-8 score. In 2001 they defeated the Columbus Landsharks 17-7 at Nationwide Arena and in 2007 beat the New York Titans 20-8 at the Wachovia Center. In 2012 the Wings lost on the road 17-7 to Buffalo.
Stat Leaders
Goals: Kevin Crowley (26), Assists: Crowley (32), Points: Crowley (58), Loose Balls: Brodie Merrill (88), Goals Against Average: Brandon Miller (11.54), Saves: Miller (420).
Next Game
The Wings will face the Toronto Rock on April 13 in the regular season home finale.
