Saturday, April 3, 2010

NLL Game Preveiw: Edmonton @ Minnesota

photo credit: NLL.com
Preview: Tonight the Swarm can clinch a playoff berth with a win over the newly-berthed Edmonton Rush. The Rush clinched a playoff spot last night with a win over the Washington Stealth, but face another challenge tonight vs a hungry Minnesota team. The Swarm lost last week to Edmonton, 16-14.

Leading Goal Scorer: Minnesota: Aaron Wilson, 64 pts
Edmonton: Ryan Ward, 54 pts

Goaltender: Minnesota: Nick Patterson, 12.21 GAA, .749 S%
Edmonton: Matt Disher, 12.48 GAA, .758 S%

Injuries: Minnesota: None
Edmonton: None

Notes: * The Swarm can clinch a playoff berth with a win.

* With a win the Rush can tie the Stealth for first place in the West.

* The Swarm play four of their last five games at home.

* Callum Crawford scored a hat trick for Minnesota the last time these teams met.

* The game can be seen on NLL.com Network.

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