June 7, 2004 Toronto Lynx news (from Lynx media release)
TORONTO LYNX MEDIA RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
WEDNESDAY’S SCHOOL DAY SOLD OUT!
Monday, June 7, 2004 (TORONTO, ON) – Coming off a record setting 5-1 win over the Puerto Rico Islanders, the Toronto Lynx are set to host the Islanders once again this Wednesday, June 9th at 11a.m. at Centennial Park Stadium for their annual School Day which is the culmination of the very successful Lynx School Program providing soccer clinics and educational presentations delivered by the Toronto Lynx players throughout the GTA. The program which was established to assist educators in enhancing their physical education programs kicks off every September and runs throughout the school term. This season, the Lynx have partnered with OFSAA to host a double header to showcase the AAA & AAAA Girls Soccer Championship. “We are over the top with excitement regarding the tremendous enthusiasm that we’ve received from teachers regarding this program. The event has been sold out now for over a month with ticket sales at 4443 and an expected walk up of 500 on game day at the modest community stadium!” says Nicole Hartrell, the architect of the program.
With the victory on Sunday, the Lynx have leapfrogged up the A-League table and currently sit in 6th place in the Eastern Conference. Lynx striker, Ali Gerba had an outstanding game on Sunday, scoring 3 goals and adding an assist to jump into a tie for third place in scoring in the A-League with 12 points on the season. The match is the third and final meeting between the Lynx and Islanders this season with the Lynx having won the first two. The expansion Islanders are still looking for their first win in franchise history and sit at 0-9-3 on the season.
ATLANTA SILVERBACKS IN TOWN THIS SUNDAY!
The Lynx will be back in action this Sunday, June 13th at 6p.m. when they take on the red-hot Atlanta Silverbacks at Centennial Park Stadium. Various demonstrations and off-field activities will be staged by St. John’s Ambulance, the Toronto Police, the Toronto Firefighters, the Toronto EMS and the RCMP to name just a few, as part of the Toronto Lynx annual Emergency Services Night. Chief Bruce Farr of the Toronto EMS will be on hand to perform the celebrity kick. On the field, the match promises to be a thriller with the Silverbacks having won 4 straight to move into the 4th and final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference with a 5-3-1 record. The match will have additional significance for Lynx newcomers, John Barry Nusum and Bryheem Hancock who both spent 2003 with Atlanta, as well as, Lynx Assistant Coach, Brett Mosen, who is the Silverback’s former head coach.
LYNX ADD ‘KEEPER
The Toronto Lynx have added Canadian goalkeeper, Brian Rowland, to the 2004 roster. Rowland joins the Lynx on loan from the MISL champion, Baltimore Blast, where he appeared in 2 matches during the 2003/04 campaign. After signing with the Lynx as an amateur midway through the 2003 season, Rowland returns this year as a professional. In 2003, he had one start with the Lynx dropping a 3-0 decision to Pittsburgh on August 17th.
GET YOUR TICKETS FOR SKYDOME THROUGH LYNX!
A new agreement with ChampionsWorld has made the Lynx an official ticket outlet for the upcoming International Friendlies taking place at Skydome on Friday July 30th and Saturday July 31st. Tickets are still available for these two exciting events: Liverpool versus FC Porto match and Celtic versus AS Roma. Soccer fans desiring tickets can call the Lynx ticket line at 416-251-4625 ext. 31 or Ext. 23 or e-mail at lynx@lynxsoccer.com for further info.
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FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT:
DAVID NUTT -- MEDIA RELATIONS, TORONTO LYNX
416-251-4625, extension 30
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