In honor of Marechek’s retirement, the team is hosting “Say Goodbye to Hollywood” night during the game Saturday against the Toronto Rock including a pre-game ceremony honoring Hollywood. Highlights from the ceremony include:

·         Career tributes throughout the night from other Philadelphia athletes including Kyle Korver of the 76ers, Rheal Cormier of the Phillies and Neil Little of the Phantoms

·         Career tributes throughout the night from players in the National Lacrosse League including members of the Philadelphia Wings team, Jim Veltman of the Toronto Rock and all-time NLL leading scorer Gary Gait of the Colorado Mammoth

·         A ten foot “exploding” replica of the world famous Hollywood sign located in Los Angeles

·         Speakers during the ceremony will include Wings players, the Wings ownership group, and NLL commissioner Jim Jennings

·          “Say Goodbye to Hollywood” t-shirts will be given out to the first 6,000 fans courtesy of Supercuts

Marechek, nicknamed “Hollywood” for his flashy style of indoor lacrosse, retires as the Wings all-time points leader (751 points), all-time leading goal scorer (383), all-time assist leader (368), all-time penalty minutes leader (178). The four-time member of the Wings World Championship Teams finishes as the National Lacrosse League’s third all-time leading points leader and fourth all-time in goals and assists.  He has been chosen to play in all three NLL All-Star Games held during his career and has been elected to eight NLL All-Pro Teams. Marechek was named 1994 Rookie of the Year after being acquired by the Wings from the Buffalo Bandits prior to the start of the season.