Looking to end a three game losing streak and recover from a slow start, the Philadelphia Wings (1-4) face a team that is also struggling in the Buffalo Bandits (1-5). Faceoff this Saturday night is at 8 PM and can be seen on the NLL Network.
History
The Wings are 18-19 all time in regular season play against the Bandits. In Philadelphia the Wings have a record of 11-7 and have won the last two meetings at home. In 2009 the teams split their two matchups, the Bandits taking the season opener 15-11 January 3 at HSBC Arena and the Wings winning the February 6 meeting at Wachovia Center by a 13-11 score. Drew Westervelt scored six goals in the two games to lead the Wings while Mat Giles added five tallies. Buffalo was led by Mark Steenhuis with six goals. Rob Blasdell took the loss for the Wings in the opener while Brandon Miller started in the Philadelphia victory. Mike Thompson started both games in net for the Bandits.
Last Week
The Wings were competitive in the first quarter trailing 6-4 but after an early second quarter goal brought them within a goal the floor fell through and the Toronto Rock ran with a 19-11 victory last Friday at Air Canada Centre. Dan Teat (2G, 3A) and Kyle Wailes (1G, 4A) led all Wings scorers with five points. Brandon Miller started and surrendered 18 goals before being replace by Rob Blasdell in the fourth quarter. Buffalo faced the Rock at home on Saturday losing 14-10.
Notes
Former Bandits now suiting up for the Wings include Dan Teat and Jason Crosbie while Sean Greenhalgh, Ian Llord, Ken Montour and Jon Harasym are Bandits who one time played for the Wings.
Next Game
The Wings host the Rochester Knighthawks on February 20 at 7 PM.
