LacrosseWings take Flight in Win over Riptide by David Malandra Jr. January 24, 2020 Philadelphia: As everyone knows the sports history of Philadelphia vs New York, a new chapter was created on Friday night as the Philadelphia Wings took on New York Riptide from the Wells Fargo Center in South Philadelphia. The Wings come into the game with a 4-2 record and off a win over Rochester on January 19 while New York heads to Philly at 1-5 and got their first win of the season with OT win over Georgia on January 18.The first half of this game was very exciting with a lot of scoring and big hits, the Wings took a 4-3 lead at the end of the first quarter. The Riptide would rally back to get the game tied at five and that would be the score at halftime.Riptide ties game at 5:.@TDigby_7 with the nifty bouncer to tie it up at 5-5 with 1:35 to play in the second. It's his second of the night. pic.twitter.com/nKumukoK6r— New York Riptide (@newyorkriptide) January 25, 2020In the second half, the Wings would take complete control as New York did not have an answer to stop the Wings. Brett Hockey had one hell of a game as he would score five goals.Goal Number 5 https://twitter.com/NLL/status/1220890837774733312Cory Vitarelli would have a big night as he would score a hat trick in the process pick up a milestone goal number 200Goal Number 200A classic Cory Vitarelli quick-stick is his 200th career NLL goal. Congrats, Dogger.Philadelphia has the lead over NY in the third. pic.twitter.com/hHT5cweCKi— NLL (@NLL) January 25, 2020The Wings took down Riptide 14-6 and the crowd of 7,183 saw the Wings pick up their second win against New York and also remain undefeated at home as they are now 3-0.The Wings are now 5-2 on the season and will look for win number six when they battle Georgia on January 31.Final Numbers: Video:Philadelphia Wings Coach Paul Day: Philadelphia Wings Brett Hickey:Asked @NLLwings Brett Hickey on his 5 Goal Performance in win over New York#NLL #NYvsPHI #WingsLAX pic.twitter.com/m7NggTZqJ5— David Malandra Jr (@David_Malandra) January 25, 2020 Post Views: 2,286The following two tabs change content below.BioLatest PostsDavid Malandra Jr.Beat Reporter covering Philadelphia Union of MLS, USA Men's & Women's SoccerLatest posts by David Malandra Jr. (see all) Philadelphia Union to play first home game in 310 days - August 25, 2020 Sergio Santos Sends Union into Quarterfinals, MLS is Back Tournament - July 26, 2020 Union Draws Orlando City, Finishes 2nd in MLS Group Play - July 21, 2020 Kevin Durant Joins Philadelphia Union Ownership - June 15, 2020 Related TopicsBrett HickeyCory VitarelliGame Story/RecapNational Lacrosse LeagueNew York RiptidePaul DayPhiladelphia WIngsWells Fargo Center Click to comment You must be logged in to post a comment Login Leave a Reply Cancel replyYou must be logged in to post a comment.Newsletter SubscriptionCan't Miss Posts! Fighting Words: Bellator is Giving Hardy the Credit She Deserves by Kristine Haugsjaa | posted on October 20, 2017 MetLife Stadium to host Army-Navy Game in 2021 by Kelly Lynn | posted on August 23, 2017 Women in Sports: Ariel Epstein, On-Air Host at SportsGrid (VIDEO) by Anthony Paradiso | posted on March 12, 2021 Women in Sports: NHL Network Host, Jackie Redmond by Nicholas Durst | posted on March 4, 2019 Women in Sports Interview Series: It’s a sure bet with Philadelphia native, Erin Kate Dolan (VIDEO) by Denise Gonzalez | posted on March 17, 2020More in Lacrosse New York Lizards, Major League Lacrosse Eye July ReturnThe New York Lizards will open their 20th season against the Boston Cannons on... Women in Sports Interview Series: National Lacrosse League Host & Producer, Devan Kaney (VIDEO)Devan joined the NLL from Newsy in Chicago, where she became the host and... Women in Sports: Podcast Host, New York Riptide Sideline Reporter, Dani WexelmanDani Wexelman is a co-host on the “Datt’s What She Said with Dani” podcast... Lizards fall to Rattlers down in TexasThe New York Lizards seem to have gotten off on the wrong foot the... Lizards fall to Rattlers down in Texas Women in Sports: Podcast Host, New York Riptide Sideline Reporter, Dani Wexelman