Saturday, January 19, 2008
FLYERS NEWS
Is there a hotter team in the NHL right now than the Flyer's? I don't think so, at least not after tonight's game. Marty Biron got his first start in goal in a while and contributed 28 saves to help spirit the Orange and Black to victory. In the first period of play things actually looked pretty bleak. Midway through the period, Scott Hartnell scored on the power play for a 1-0 Flyers lead, then the Islanders reeled off 3 goals(Richard Park and Josef Vasicek at even strength, Bill Guerin on the power play) to finish the period ahead 3-1. From there however, it was all Flyers. Midway through the 2nd period Steve Downie cut the lead to 3-2. Then late in the period, Hartnell scored his 2nd goal on the power play to tie it at 3. Early in the 3rd period, Hartnell finished off a hat trick to put the Flyers up 4-3. Mike Richards then added a late goal and the Flyers hung on to win 5-3. So the Flyers improve to 25-15-5 and jump to 2nd place in the Atlantic division.
SIXERS NEWS
The Sixers rebounded from their tough loss last night, with a thrilling victory tonight over the Toronto Raptors, as they returned to the comfy home confines of the Wachovia Center. Offensively, four Sixers scored in double figures(Andre Iguodala, Willie Green, Andre Miller, Samuel Dalembert) with Green's 23 leading the way. Defensively, Samuel Dalembert was again the standout with 13 rebounds and a block, as the Sixers out rebounded Toronto 40-37, and held them to 47 % shooting from the field, which was just good enough to win. Through the first quarter of play, the Raptors clung to an 18-15 lead. In the second quarter, the Sixers rallied ahead to take a 42-40 lead at the half. In third quarter the Sixers roared to a 20 point, 76-56 lead. Toronto surged back with a furious late rally in the 4th quarter, but after closing to within 4, with about a minute to play, the rally cooled off as the Sixers hit their free throws down the stretch and hung on to win 99-95. So the Sixers improve to 16-25 overall, but remain in 4th place in the Atlantic division.
Friday, January 18, 2008
SIXERS NEWS
After snapping a 7 game losing streak the Sixers went right back on the road tonight as they traveled to Boston to face the Celtics. For a while it looked like they had a chance, but eventually Boston pulled away and got the win. Offensively, four Sixers scored in double figures (Andre Miller, Andre Iguodala, Samuel Dalembert, Jason Smith), with Iggy's 17 leading the way. Defensively, Samuel Dalembert led the way with 10 rebounds and a block, as the Sixers out rebounded Boston 39-30. Unfortunately, that had more to do with Boston's 58.9% shooting from the field and 63.6% from beyond the arc, than with the Sixers out muscling the Celtics on the blocks. Through the 1st quarter of play it was all knotted up at 29 a piece. By the half, the Sixers had nosed ahead by three with the score, 57-54. In the 3rd quarter Boston pulled ahead for the first time and never looked back, taking a 78-73 lead into 4th quarter. There, the Celtics sprinted away and won easily by 27, with the final score 116-89. So the Sixers drop to 15-25 overall, but remain in 4th place in the Atlantic division.
Thursday, January 17, 2008
EAGLES NEWS
The Eagles pro bowl roster got a much deserved addition today as it was announced that Defensive Tackle Trent Cole will replace the injured Patrick Kerney on the NFC squad. With 12 and 1/2 sacks this season, 4th in the NFC, Cole rightfully deserves this honor and it is nice to see him recieve it. Thus, there are now three Eagles on the pro bowl roster, Cole, Sean Andrews, and Brian Westbrook.
PHILLIES NEWS
The Phillies avoided arbritration today with relief pitcher's Brad Lidge and Ryan Madson, signing each to one year deals. Thus, the Phils bullpen is now set for next season.
Wednesday, January 16, 2008
FLYERS NEWS
The Flyers stayed hot tonight against the Florida Panthers as Antero Niittymaki racked up yet another win and 28 more saves. The Flyers got off to a blistering start and it was just enough to hang on late for the win. In the 1st period of play, Kimmo Timmonen and Jay Bouwmeester scored early for a 1-1 tie. Then the Orange and Black reeled off three late goals in the space of 5 minutes(Simon Gagne, and Daniel Briere scored power play goals, while Scott Hartnell tapped one in at even strength), to take a commanding 4-1 lead into the break. In the second period Rostislav Olesz and Stephen Weiss each scored late goals for the Panthers to cut the lead to 4-3. Late in the 3rd period Carolina still trailed 4-3 and pulled goalie Tomas Vokoun in favor of the extra attacker. The move backfired as Briere scored on the Panther's empty net with just under 40 seconds to play to clinch a 5-3 Flyer's victory. So the Flyers improve to 24-15-5, but remain in 3rd place in the Atlantic division.
Tuesday, January 15, 2008
SIXERS NEWS
It's over, it's finally over. The Sixer's seven game losing streak finally came to an end tonight in Houston against the Rockets and it wasn't easy as the Sixers needed a late rally to pull out the win. Offensively, six Sixers scored in double figures(Andre Iguodala, Andre Miller, Willie Green, Samuel Dalembert, Louis Williams, Thaddeus Young) with Miller's 26 leading the way. Defensively, it was a team effort and a bad one at that, as the Rockets out rebounded the Sixers 40-32 and shot nearly 50% from the field. Through the 1st quarter of play, it was tight as Houston clung to a one point lead, with the score 31-30. By the half the Rockets lead was up to 5 with the score 60-55. In the 3rd quarter Houston continued to increase its lead and road into the 4th quarter ahead 85-74. The Sixers 8th straight loss seemed at hand, but a furious 4th quarter rally ensued, as the Sixers outscored the Rockets 37-22 in the quarter. A Dalembert dunk put the Sixers ahead to stay with just over 2 minutes to play, and they held on to win 111-107. So the Sixers improve to 15-24 overall, but remain in 4th place in the Atlantic division.
Monday, January 14, 2008
SIXERS NEWS
The Sixers just can't buy a win right now. Tonight in San Antonio they gave the Spurs everything could handle, but alas once again it wasn't enough. Offensively, only 3 Sixers scored in double figures (Willie Green, Andre Iguodala, Samuel Dalembert), with Green's 21 leading the way. Defensively, Samuel Dalembert ruled in the paint yet again, with 20 rebounds and 3 blocks, but on this defense fueled night the Spurs were just hair quicker, grabbing 50 rebounds and that was really the difference. Through the first quarter of play the Spurs held a slim 27-24 lead. By the half San Antonio had upped their lead to 5, with the score 52-46. By the end of the third quarter the Sixers had rallied ahead 65-64 and hoped reigned eternal for a Sixer's victory. Unfortunately, the 4th quarter belonged to San Antonio, as they pulled away before holding on for an 89-82 victory. So the Sixers drop to 14-24 overall, but remain in 4th place in the Atlantic division.
Sunday, January 13, 2008
FLYERS NEWS
The Flyers stayed hot this afternoon with a hard fought victory over the Washington Capitals. Marty Biron returned to goal tonight (after Niittymaki lost last night) and delivered 28 saves and yet another solid performance by a Flyer's goalie to spirit a victory. Early in the 1st period Alexander Semin scored to put Washington up 1-0. Late in the period Mike Knuble scored for a 2-1 Flyers lead. Jim Dowd and R.J Umberger each scored early goals in the 2nd period for a 4-1 Flyers lead. Mike Green and Alexander Ovechkin answered for Washington late in the period to cut the lead to 4-3. Midway through the 3rd period Mike Richards scored to push the Flyers lead to 5-3. Late in the period Michael Nylander scored to cut the lead to 5-4. Then with under a minute to play, Washington pulled goalie Brent Johnson in favor of the extra attacker, but Kimmo Timonen scored on the Capitals empty net, to put an end to their hopes and clinch a 6-4 Flyers victory. So the Flyers improve to 23-15-5 overall but remain in 3rd place in the Atlantic division.
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