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01.08Erin Thorn Signs with Chicago Sky

Point Guard from New York Liberty has Signed with Chicago

Announced Wednesday, Erin Thorn has signed a 2 year contract with the Chicago Sky. Thorn brings with her much needed postseason experience and leadership as coach Steven Keys continues to build a championship team.

Erin Thorn has a remarkable ability to get the ball inside and make plays happen which will prove valuable with the return of Sylvia Fowles. Thorn can also become a threat from the outside with her more than 50% shooting from the field during the 2008 postseason run by the Liberty allowing her to spread the floor and open up opportunities.

Thorn has been a key player in the success of the New York Liberty over the last 2 seasons. Selected by the New York Liberty in the second round (17th overall) of the 2003 WNBA Draft, Thorn finished the 2008 season shooting 34% from the field, 27% percent from beyond the arc, and 91% percent from the free throw line ranking 15th in the WNBA in free throw percentage. A dedicated veteran, Thorn improved her play on the court during the 2008 postseason playoffs shooting 58% percent from the field and 57% percent from beyond the arc.

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12.19Chicago Sky Announce 2009 Season Schedule

Chicago Sky 2009 Season Schedule

The Sky tip off the 2009 season in Minnesota before they open the season up at home against the Atlanta Dream on June 12.

You can expect to see the Chicago Sky on a national television stage at least twice this season, July 23 against the Washington Mystics and August 25 against the Los Angeles Sparks.

Home games are in bold.

June -

Sat 06 @ Minnesota 7:00pm
Fri 12 vs Atlanta 7:30pm
Sun 14 vs Seattle 5:00pm
Tue 16 vs Connecticut 7:00pm
Fri 19 @ Connecticut 6:00pm
Sat 20 @ Washington 6:00pm
Tue 23 @ Atlanta 11:00am
Sat 27 vs Washington 7:00pm
Tue 30 vs Sacramento 7:00pm

July -

Fri 03 @ San Antonio 7:00pm
Tue 07 @ Sacramento 9:00pm
Wed 08 @ Phoenix 9:00pm
Fri 10 vs Indiana 7:30pm
Sun 12 @ Seattle 8:00pm
Wed 15 @ Indiana 12:00pm
Sun 19 vs San Antonio 5:00pm
Wed 22 vs New York 11:30am
Thu 23 @ Washington 6:00pm ESPN2
Wed 29 vs Los Angeles 7:00pm

August -

Sat 01 vs Connecticut 7:00pm
Wed 05 @ Indiana 6:00pm
Sat 08 @ Atlanta 6:00pm
Sun 09 @ Detroit 5:00pm
Fri 14 @ New York 6:30pm
Sat 15 vs Minnesota 7:00pm
Tue 18 vs Phoenix 7:00pm
Sat 22 vs Detroit 7:00pm
Tue 25 @ Los Angeles 9:00pm ESPN2
Fri 28 vs New York 7:30pm
Sun 30 @ New York 3:00pm

September -

Fri 04 vs Washington 7:30pm
Sun 06 @ Detroit 5:00pm
Thu 10 vs Indiana 7:00pm
Sat 12 vs Detroit 7:00pm

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08.08Olympic Schedule

Olympic Schedule

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07.134-Game Losing Streak Snapped, Chicago 79 - Atlanta 66

Jia Perkins and Candice Dupree led the Sky to a win over the Atlanta Dream Sunday night, 79-66, with 18 points each.

Chasity Melvin had 10 points, Tye’sha Fluker added 8, and K.B. Sharp and Armintie Price each had 7. Dupree also had 4 steals along with her 18 points.

The Sky came out solid and never looked back. In the 1st, Chicago went on a 13-2 run to end the period 21-6. By the 2nd, Dupree and Price lit it up to lead the Sky on a 13-2 run to close the half 44-17.

“We came out with a lot of energy tonight,” Perkins said. “We made a run at the beginning and then just took it on from there. We were pretty excited about that and our defense was key for that run.”

With 4:16 left in the 3rd, Price hit a free throw to give Chicago their biggest lead yet, 56-26.

By the 4th, Atlanta finally got into to gear and outscored Chicago 30-17 but it was a little to late to go for a win. Chicago held on for the victory, 79-66.

“It’s been a long time since I’ve been able to smile,” said coach Steven Key. “We created better spacing tonight.”