The Flyers welcomed the New York Islanders to the Wachovia center tonight as they looked to rebound from thursday's loss to the Ottawa Senators. Marty Biron got the start in goal and put forth a solid effort saving 38 of the 39 shots he faced. Meanwhile, the Flyers posted 3 quick goals late in the 3rd period to swiftly put away the Isles. Early in the first period Claude Giroux and Scott Hartnell each scored within seconds of one another for a quick 2-0 lead. Early in the 3rd period Andy Hilbert cut it to 2-1 for the Isles. Then with about 11 minutes to play, Matt Carle, Aaron Asham, and Simon Gagne all scored in just over minute for stunning 5-1 lead to the Isles away for good. So the Orange and Black move to 29-16-9 overall for 67 points and still 4th in the Eastern conference.
Saturday, February 14, 2009
PHILLIES NEWS
The Phils officially opened spring training today to begin defense of their first world title in 28 years. With most of the team still intact it should be another great season for the Phils and hopefully another championship season
SIXERS NEWS
The NBA all-star Slam dunk contest was tonight in Phoenix. After 4 dunks Dwight 'Superman' Howard the defending champion, was dethroned by the champion from a a couple years ago, the Knicks Nate Robinson. Ironically, a dunk in which he jumped over Howard himself, was likely what gave Robinson the win.
Friday, February 13, 2009
Thursday, February 12, 2009
FLYERS NEWS
The Flyers welcomed the Ottawa Senators to the Wachovia center tonight as they looked to extend their winning streak to 3. Antero Niittymaki got the start in goal and did not put forth his best effort saving just 18 of the 23 shots he faced. Meanwhile, the Flyers could not score until halfway through the 3rd period. So it was a lost night on the whole for the Orange and Black. Late in the 1st period Danny Heatley scored for a 1-0 Ottawa lead. Early in the 2nd period Jason Spezza made it 2-0. Then late in the period Nick Foligno scored for a 3-0 period. Just a bit before the halfway point of the 3rd period the Flyers finally got on the board as Darrell Powe scored to cut the lead to 3-1. A couple minutes later Danny Heatley netted his 2nd score of the night to push it back to 4-1. Seconds later Mike Richards scored to cut it to 4-2. Finally with just over 5 minutes to play Antoine Vermette scored to put the Flyers away for good and close out a 5-2 Ottawa win. So the Flyers drop to 28-16-9 overall but remain 4th in the Eastern conference with still 65 points.
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
SIXERS NEWS
The Sixers welcomed the Memphis Grizzlies to the Wachovia center tonight for their final game before the all-star break. They were looking to head into the break on a high note with their 3rd straight win. Thanks to some late game heroics by the Andre's Miller and Iguodala, the Sixers rallied late to secure victory over the lowly Grizzlies. Offensively, Miller led the way with 24 points and 9 assists, while Iggy added 18, and Thaddeus Young contributed 12, as the Sixers shot a blistering 51 % from the field and committed just 9 turnovers. Defensively, as usual the Sixers weren't great, but they were more than adequate forcing 22 Grizzlies turnovers, including 10 steals. Early on the Sixers led by 8 with the score 26-18 heading into the 2nd quarter. By the half Memphis had cut the lead to 4 with the score 41-37. The Sixers were still clinging to a 5 point lead heading into the 4th quarter with the score 64-59. In the 4th Memphis forged ahead for a bit, then the Sixers pushed back ahead before Memphis tied it at 87. Then with 26 seconds to play Iggy hit a runner to put the Sixers up for good 89-87. The Sixers then sunk a couple of free throws to close out a 91-87 win. So the Sixers move to 27-24 overall tying them for the moment with Detroit and Miami and thanks to tiebreakers moving them into 5th in the Eastern conference.
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Monday, February 09, 2009
SIXERS NEWS
The Sixers were looking to stay above .500 once and for all tonight as they welcomed the Phoenix Suns to the Wachovia center. Although the Sixers weren't dominating at any one point in the game, they were steady throughout. They slowly increased their lead quarter to quarter until they had rolled to an easy win against the road weary Suns. Defensively, the Sixers had another strong night, as not a single Sun managed to score 20 or more, as the Sixers crushed Phoenix on the boards 54-41 and racked up 7 blocks and 8 steals. Offensively, the Sixers did a good job taking advantage of the Suns weariness running up and down the court. Thaddeus Young led the way with 25 points while Andre Iguodala added 22, and Maurice Speights had a career night with a career high 24 points and 7 rebounds. Who needs Elton, when you have Speights. Anyway the Sixers took an early 5 point lead after a quarter of play and never let go. By the half they were up by 11 with the score 55-44. By the 4th quarter they were up by 14 with the score 80-66. Finally in the 4th quarter with mostly benchwarmers on the floor, the Sixers continued to boost their lead until they had won by 17 with the final score 108-91. So the Sixers move to 2 games above .500 at 26-24 overall, but remain 7th in the Eastern conference.
Sunday, February 08, 2009
FLYERS NEWS
After their dramatic matinee victory over the Bruins yesterday the Flyers looked to keep it going this afternoon in Atlanta against the Thrashers. Coming in the Flyers had won 13 in a row against the Thrashers, and goalie Antero Niittymaki, who not surprisingly got the start in goal, was a perfect 12-0 against Atlanta. After another 29 saves and 2 more goals from Jeff Carter the Flyers had won 14 in a row against the Thrashers and Niittymaki was a perfect 13-0 against Atlanta. Early in the 1st period Carter scored his first for a 1-0 lead. Early in the 2nd period Joffrey Lupul made it 2-0. Early in the 3rd period Carter scored his 2nd for a 3-0 lead. A few minutes later Ilya Kovalchuk scored on the power play to cut the lead to 3-1. Late in the period Slava Kozlov scored yet another power play goal to cut the lead to 3-2. From there Niittymaki ensured the Thrashers would not get the equalizer, as the orange and black hung on for the 3-2 win. So the Flyers improve to 28-15-9 overall for 65 points and now 4th in the Eastern conference.
PHILLIES NEWS
Well its official the Phils are ready for next season. Today the Phils and Ryan Howard finally came to terms on a 3 year $54 million deal. All of which means the Phils have successfully avoided arbitration with all of their arbitration eligible players. So now it's on to the spring as the Phils prepare for their first title defense in 27 years.
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