BRENDAN MUNDORFF: Quick Facts

Position: Forward

Season: Fifth

College: UMBC (Major: Sociology)

Height: 5'11"

Weight: 195

DOB: 7/27/84

Hometown: Ellicott City, MD  

High School: Mount St. Joseph High School

Current Occupation: Lacrosse Coach

Favorite Athlete: Alexander Ovetchkin

What NLL team are you most gunning for this season?

“The Buffalo Bandits”
  

What is your favorite part of playing in the NLL?

“The exciting atmosphere that the large crowds provide!”

In one word, how would you describe your playing style

“Tough.  I like getting into the middle of the field and diving across the crease.”

What do you want the Philadelphia Wings fans to know about you?

“I really like playing in a loud arena.”

What memories do you have of playing in Philadelphia’s Wells Fargo Center (formerly the Wachovia Center) on other NLL Teams? 

“Philly's fans are relentless.  They were all over us for the entire game no matter the score.”

With which Philadelphia Wings players are you most excited to play? Why?

“Westervelt, Seibald, Sweeny, Nadelen.  I got a chance to play with these guys on team USA.  We had a great time and I look forward to building chemistry with all these guys.”

Where do you feel you can contribute the most to the Philadelphia Wings Team?

“I feel like I can bring a dodging and scoring threat to the left side of the offense.  I hope to be able to help out by doing what ever is necessary of me.”

What are your Pre-Game rituals?

“I like to have a PBJ sandwich before I play.”

RYAN BOYLE: Quick Facts

Position: Forward

Season: Seventh

College: Princeton University (Major: Psychology)

Height: 5' 11"

Weight: 180 lbs

DOB: 11/22/81

Hometown: Baltimore, MD

High School: Gilman High School

Current Occupation: Trilogy Lacrosse Co-Founder and COO

Favorite Athlete: Michael Jordan

Charitable Organizations: Baltimore Youth Lacrosse Foundation

 In one word, how would you describe your playing style?

“Cerebral.”

What do you want the Philadelphia Wings fans to know about you?

“That I’m looking forward to finally having them on my side.”

What memories do you have of playing in Philadelphia’s Wells Fargo Center (formerly the Wachovia Center) on other NLL Teams?

“The crowds at the games were always completely engaged.”

With which Philadelphia Wings players are you most excited to play?

“Drew Westervelt, A.K.A ‘Big Bear’.”

What are your Pre-Game rituals?

“Taking a shower, re-taping my stick, drinking coffee.”

What else excites you about playing in Philadelphia?

“I’m looking forward to getting to know more Philly restaurants, most underrated food city in the United States….any suggestions?”

JEFF BIGAS: Quick Facts

Position: Defense

Season: Fourth

College: Salisbury (Degree: Physical Education)

Height: 5'11"

Weight: 215

DOB:  6/19/83

Hometown: Media, PA

High School: Penncrest High School

Current Occupation: Middle School Physical Education Teacher and Head High School Coach with Morristown High School in NJ.

Favorite Motivational Quote:

“Failing to Prepare is Preparing to Fail”

What NLL Team are you gunning for this season?

“The Washington Stealth”

In one word, how would you describe your playing style?  

“Heart...because to be successful in anything in life, your heart needs to be IN IT, and there needs to be a true passion for it.”

What do you want the Philadelphia Wings fans to know about you?

“I am extremely excited to play in my home town.  A Philadelphia Wings game was the first lacrosse I had ever seen when I was in third grade and I have wanted to play for the Wings since that time!” 

What memories do you have of playing in Philadelphia’s Wells Fargo Center (formerly the Wachovia Center) on other NLL Teams?  

“It is a hard place to play because the fans are so passionate! The Wells Fargo Center (Wachovia Center) is one of the hardest places to play in the league without a doubt. I also love playing there because local friends and family can see me play. My parents will be able to come to every game. They are my biggest supporters.”

With which Philadelphia Wings players are you most excited to play? Why?

 “Bill McGlone, John Christmas, Kyle Sweeny, Brett Moyer, Pat Heim, and the other local guys.  I played against all of those guys growing up and in high school.” 

Where do you feel you can contribute the most to the Philadelphia Wings Team?

 “I just want to contribute any way I can to help the team win.  Hopefully I can bring some hard nose defense down low and scoop up a few loose balls.”