NLL Training Camp Preview: Philadelphia Wings

November 30, 2012

As the Wings head into the start of camp this weekend the memory of losing six in a row (including playoff games) still lingers in the minds of players and fans. So you ask yourself; What can be done so this doesn’t happen again?  Enter Jimmy Butler.  Butler is the mastermind who helped build the Titans. In 2009, the Titans went to the East Conference finals to only fall 15-10…

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Which Philadelphia Players Will Spread Their Wings in 2013

November 29, 2012

As we enter year 27 of the N.L.L. for the Philadelphia Wings, fans are asking will this be the year. After finishing 7-9 in the regular season, and suffering a first round defeat to the eventual champion Rochester Knighthawks, we ask ourselves which Philadelphia Wing will the opponents need to look out for. After a 103 pt season (3rd overall) and breaking the all-time assist record at 78, only to…

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Happy Thanksgiving from ILWT

November 22, 2012

As we approach Thanksgiving Day here in the United States, other than our families and friends, our focus turns to sports & shopping for the next 4 days.  You have the NFL Turkey Day games, college football Friday & Saturday, and NFL Sunday, as well as the 100th Grey Cup on Sunday. And let’s not forget those sales!!! So I started to think…What am I thankful for?  Yes I am thankful for…

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35 Players Try Out at Wings Free Agent Camp

November 19, 2012

As the sun rose in Lansdale Pa, so did 35 hopeful players who have been invited to the Wings camp.  Thirty runners and five goalies were on the list, and only 8-10 will be chosen to earn a shot at returning on December 1st when the full team reports. The players must not of had enough food for breakfast, because they where hungry when hitting the floor.  They wanted to…

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Audio: Will Harrington, Erik Miller, Chad Wiedmair

November 18, 2012

Yesterday In Lacrosse We Trust was live at Philadelphia Wings free agent and rookie camp and spoke to three players trying out; runners Will Harrinton and Chad Wiedmair, and goaltender Erik Miller. Below is the audio interviews. Will Harrington and Chad Wiedmaier Erik Miller

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Should the Wings Go After Wiles?

November 14, 2012

Bandits acquire Aaron Wilson from Edmonton for Jeremy Thompson!!  You may wonder..  Why am I writing about this?  Here is why…. Everything about this trade leads to the non-signing of star forward Luke Wiles.  Yes Wings fans, the same Luke Wiles who was traded with Chad Thompson back in 2006 before the trade deadline for Mike Regan, who only played 6 games for the Wings then vanished. Why they did that trade…

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Wings Roster Nearly Set Heading Into Camp

November 7, 2012

No NHL?…Football team stinking up the place? NBA is ok… don’t worry… NLL Camps open in three weeks. Our boys come to play for the love of the game, not the almighty dollar. As year two begins under Johnny Mouradian as head coach, returning Wings players must remember to come into camp in shape and the rookies and free agents, be ready to sweat, hit, and sweat some more. Everyone…

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Time Is Now for the Wings?

November 5, 2012

As we start year 27 of the N.L.L. The Philadelphia Wings are the oldest franchise in the NLL. The league started as Eagle Pro Box Lacrosse League March 13 1986, incorporated by Russ Cline & Chris Fritz began play in 1987. In 1989 the league changed names to the MILL (Major Indoor Lacrosse League) then in 1998 the N.L.L was formed. The Wings are the only team left of the…

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