Wings Fall to Rush, Bergey Honored

The Philadelphia Wings (3-5), who were looking to rebound just 24 hours after a 20-10 defeat fell to the undefeated Edmonton Rush (6-0) by a score of 8-6. Prior to the game hometown favorite Jake Bergey had his #66 raised to the rafters in a banner-raising ceremony.  Jake played his entire career (1998-2008) with the Philadelphia Wings and is second all-time in scoring for the Wings.  As Jake approached the…

February 9, 2014
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Game Preview: Wings vs Rush, Bergey’s #66 Raised to Rafters

The Philadelphia Wings look to rebound after last night’s 20-10 defeat handed to them by the Toronto Rock. The  Wings will face off against the 5-0 and rested Edmonton Rush. Philadelphia was taken out of the game early and was never able to recover. Recently signed hold out Brandon Miller saw his first action of the season. Tracey Kelusky’s hat trick and Pat Saunders 2 G, 2 A were bright…

February 8, 2014
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Bandits Finding Success Through Goaltending

Heading into a weekend matchup versus in-state rival Rochester Knighthawks (3-2), the eastern division leading Buffalo Bandits (5-1) are in the midst their longest winning streak of the new decade with five consecutive wins. Buffalo’s unexpected success is largely attributable to the man between the pipes in Banditland, Anthony Cosmo. The 14-year NLL veteran is making the most of his third season with the Bandits; currently leading the league in…

February 8, 2014
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Wings Clipped As Rock Roll

The Philadelphia Wings crossed the border at 3-3 and returned home with a loss. The Toronto Rock (3-3) remained unbeaten at home (3-0) as they rolled over the Wings 20-10. Garrett Billings, who has slowly been heating up, was on fire as he recorded 12 points (6 G, 6 A). Stephan LeBlanc and Kasey Biernes scored 4 G, 2 A apiece while captain Colin Doyle (3 G, 4 A) led the…

February 8, 2014
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NLL Game Predictions: Week Seven

As stated by the NLL commissioner himself, this season is the most competitive indoor lacrosse one of all. Statistically, every game features close competition. Therefore, this season is special for the twists and turns it has already taken. Here’s the ILWT Staffs’ Predictions: ILWT Staff PHI at TOR EDM at PHI BUF at ROC CAL at MIN COL at VAN Jim Flannery         J. Hernandez       Scott…

February 7, 2014
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Miller Ready to Return to Action for Wings

Brandon Miller has missed some time this season; in fact, he hasn’t played a single game in 2014 with his team, the Philadelphia Wings, as there was a holdout situation. He came to terms with them last night and now the Wings have their goalie back. We caught up with him to discuss his return. Excited to be back with the Wings? Absolutely, being a Wing has always meant so…

February 7, 2014
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McCready, Duch, Keogh Suspended This Week

The NLL suspension reports are in going into week seven. Joel McCready, transition man for the Rochester Knighthawks, will miss the Rochester tilt vs Buffalo this week due to a one game suspension. That suspension is in response to a post game altercation last week with Edmonton transition Jeremy Thompson. Rochester will also miss forward Stephen Keogh this week. Keogh was handed his suspension for an altercation two weeks ago,…

February 7, 2014
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Stealth Sign Jordan McBride, Bring Wardle to Active Roster

The Vancouver Stealth announced a series of roster moves today, as they head into this weekend’s game at the Langley Events Centre with the Colorado Mammoth.   The Stealth have activated forward Brett Bucktooth from the physically unable to perform list, adding additional scoring depth upfront.  Bucktooth was one of the team’s top offensive weapons from last year registering 44 points (16 goals and 28 assists) in 16 games.  He…

February 7, 2014
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NLL Preview: Wings Travel to Toronto in Final Back to Back

The Philadelphia Wings (3-3) start their final back to back weekend with a trip to face the Toronto Rock (2-3). All time the Wings are 14-23 against the Rock (6-11 on road). The Rock are led by Stephan LeBlanc (13 goals) and Garrett Billings (32 points). Captain Colin Doyle and Josh “Shooter” Sanderson have seven and eight goals respectively. Goaltender Nick Rose has a 11.40 GAA and a save percentage…

February 6, 2014
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