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– Singing the National Anthem before the start of the game will be former ‘N Sync member, Chris Kirkpatrick.
Last week: n/a
This week: at Orlando Titans, Friday, 7:35 p.m. (EST)
TV/radio: Webcast on NLL.com.
Reported injuries: Merrick Thomson, F.
Hot: Training camp attitude. “This is the best camp since I’ve been the coach,” said Dave Huntley … New signee Josh Sims has looked good, too. “He’s familiar with how we do things,” said Huntley, who coached Sims back in the days of the Washington Power.
Not: Thomson’s absence means the Wings are without last year’s second-leading scorer and how long he’ll be out is anyone’s guess, including Thomson. He told NLLInsider.com he needs “time to get healthy.” That leaves Mat Giles and newcomers Jason Crosbie and Dan Teat as the team’s top offensive threats. “They played well well in camp and I think they’ll put up some decent numbers.”
Orlando Titans (0-0) East Division
Last week: n/a
This week: vs. Philadelphia Wings, Friday, 7:35 (EST)
TV/radio: Brighthouse Sports Network/ESPN 180-AM. Also via webcast on NLL.com.
Reported injuries: none.
Hot: Dan Hardy, the team’s top draft pick out of Syracuse University, has impressed coach Ed Comeau. “He looks like he’s ready to step in and play.” … Respect for retired goalie Erik Miller, who called it a career after 11 seasons … Chris Kirkpatrick, formerly of the boy band ‘N Sync, will sing tonight’s national anthem. Yeah, baby! … The signing of Jordan Hall solidifies the offense, too, bringing back the team’s No. 2 scorer from last
