A video from NLL Insider.com. Watch an interview with the NLL MVP and Boston Blazer Casey Powell, who we will have a feature about tomorrow.
Powell talks about playing in Boston, what Florida lacrosse did for him, preventing head injuries in lacrosse, and his new partnership with Eastern-bell.
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Tuesday, October 12, 2010
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
NLL Preview Buffalo Bandits
The Bandits finished 8-8 last season, making the playoffs as the third seed. They lost to the eventual east champions Toronto Rock in the first round. The Bandits made the playoffs on the last day of the season, beating the Boston Blazers to clinch.
Buffalo had a terrific year from Mark Steenhius, who finished fourth in the league in scoring with 90 points and 36 goals. Steenhius was looking to prove himself in elite player in this league, scoring 101 goals the previous season. Steenhius was also second in the league with 175 shots on goal, second to only John Grant.
Buffalo's next leading goal scorer was 37th in the league, and it was the 42 year old John Tavares. Tavares, a Bandit since 1992 and a future hall of famer, scored 49 points and was second on the team. He scored 21 goals and 28 assits.
Buffalo's next three top scorers were Mike Accursi, Kevin Dostie, and Brett Bucktooth. Buffalo was third in the East in goals scored, scoring more than Boston, Rochester, and Philadelphia. But their goals again est was also third in the east with 170 GA. One of their goaltenders, Mike Thompson, had a 9.92 GAA. The other two goaltenders for the Bandits, Ken Montour and Angus Goodleaf, had 10.89 and 10.75 GAAs, respectively.
Buffalo played more overtime games than anyone last season in the east, winning two and losing one. Their wins were a thrilling win over Toronto, and a nailbaiter in Boston. Their loss came vs Colorado. Buffalo had only one winning streak all season, and that was a three game winning streak vs Orlando, Toronto and Boston.
Buffalo has made some good acquisitions this offseason. They signed former Boston Blazer Brenden Thenhaus and Kyle Clancy, who was the Bandits first round pick last season. Buffalo also drafted Travis Irving with their ninth overall pick, and also drafted Ben McCollough.
Buffalo is going to have a tough time in the east this season. Orlando is gone, but Toronto is still there and Boston is much improved. The Bandits will make the playoffs, but probably no higher than a third seed. Buffalo will now be three years removed from their 2008 championship, and need to start a whole new dynasty this season.
Next On Previews: Rochester Knighthawks
Buffalo had a terrific year from Mark Steenhius, who finished fourth in the league in scoring with 90 points and 36 goals. Steenhius was looking to prove himself in elite player in this league, scoring 101 goals the previous season. Steenhius was also second in the league with 175 shots on goal, second to only John Grant.
Buffalo's next leading goal scorer was 37th in the league, and it was the 42 year old John Tavares. Tavares, a Bandit since 1992 and a future hall of famer, scored 49 points and was second on the team. He scored 21 goals and 28 assits.
Buffalo's next three top scorers were Mike Accursi, Kevin Dostie, and Brett Bucktooth. Buffalo was third in the East in goals scored, scoring more than Boston, Rochester, and Philadelphia. But their goals again est was also third in the east with 170 GA. One of their goaltenders, Mike Thompson, had a 9.92 GAA. The other two goaltenders for the Bandits, Ken Montour and Angus Goodleaf, had 10.89 and 10.75 GAAs, respectively.
Buffalo played more overtime games than anyone last season in the east, winning two and losing one. Their wins were a thrilling win over Toronto, and a nailbaiter in Boston. Their loss came vs Colorado. Buffalo had only one winning streak all season, and that was a three game winning streak vs Orlando, Toronto and Boston.
Buffalo has made some good acquisitions this offseason. They signed former Boston Blazer Brenden Thenhaus and Kyle Clancy, who was the Bandits first round pick last season. Buffalo also drafted Travis Irving with their ninth overall pick, and also drafted Ben McCollough.
Buffalo is going to have a tough time in the east this season. Orlando is gone, but Toronto is still there and Boston is much improved. The Bandits will make the playoffs, but probably no higher than a third seed. Buffalo will now be three years removed from their 2008 championship, and need to start a whole new dynasty this season.
Next On Previews: Rochester Knighthawks
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
Toronto Aquires Pat Merrill
Today the Toronto Rock signed free agent Pat Merril. Here is the press release.
The Toronto Rock Lacrosse Club have acquired unrestricted free agent and former Orlando Titans defender Patrick Merrill to a four year deal this week. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Introduced into the NLL as a Rock player in 2003, Merrill played in Toronto for the first five seasons of his career until he was picked up second overall by the New York Titans during the 2007 Expansion Draft.
Being very familiar with the coaching staff in Rock assistant coach and GM Terry Sanderson, Patrick is looking forward to playing for Toronto again.
“I’m extremely thrilled to be back playing for the Rock organization” Merrill says. “It’s a very strong team on the floor and a first class organization off the floor. I know the Rock ownership, coaching staff and players put winning first and that is very important to me.”
The assistant captain and defenseman spent two seasons as a Titan in New York before the team moved to Florida where he spent the 2010 season with the Orlando Titans and tallying 13 regular season points (1 goal, 12 assists). Along with his Titans squad, Patrick appeared in two NLL playoff games in 2010, the second of which was the East Division final where the Toronto Rock defeated the Titans 15-10 and pushed them into the Championship game.
Having coached him in the past during summer lacrosse, Sanderson and head coach Troy Cordingley know Merrill is comfortable with the way they run the defense and are big fans of the way he plays the game.
“He plays with an edge that in a way makes us a harder team to compete against” says Sanderson, “and brings a great wealth of leadership qualities that you really can’t have enough of.”
Merrill, 31, has appeared in the NLL playoffs every season he’s played in the League. Two of these playoff years were with the Rock that also led to NLL Champions Cup titles. The first in 2003 when the Rock defeated the Rochester Knighthawks and most recently the 2005 season when he was a part of the Championship victory for the Rock over the Arizona Sting at the Air Canada Centre.
‘It was an amazing experience to be a part of two Championship teams with the Rock and I’m really hoping to help this team bring another to the great lacrosse fans of Toronto” Merrill adds.
Patrick, along with his Toronto Rock teammates will kick off the 2011 regular season against his younger brother Brodie Merrill and the Edmonton Rush. The Rock home opener takes place on Saturday January 8th at 7:00 p.m. ET at the Air Canada Centre
Schedule Update: Look out for the Roughnecks preview tomorrow.
The Toronto Rock Lacrosse Club have acquired unrestricted free agent and former Orlando Titans defender Patrick Merrill to a four year deal this week. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Introduced into the NLL as a Rock player in 2003, Merrill played in Toronto for the first five seasons of his career until he was picked up second overall by the New York Titans during the 2007 Expansion Draft.
Being very familiar with the coaching staff in Rock assistant coach and GM Terry Sanderson, Patrick is looking forward to playing for Toronto again.
“I’m extremely thrilled to be back playing for the Rock organization” Merrill says. “It’s a very strong team on the floor and a first class organization off the floor. I know the Rock ownership, coaching staff and players put winning first and that is very important to me.”
The assistant captain and defenseman spent two seasons as a Titan in New York before the team moved to Florida where he spent the 2010 season with the Orlando Titans and tallying 13 regular season points (1 goal, 12 assists). Along with his Titans squad, Patrick appeared in two NLL playoff games in 2010, the second of which was the East Division final where the Toronto Rock defeated the Titans 15-10 and pushed them into the Championship game.
Having coached him in the past during summer lacrosse, Sanderson and head coach Troy Cordingley know Merrill is comfortable with the way they run the defense and are big fans of the way he plays the game.
“He plays with an edge that in a way makes us a harder team to compete against” says Sanderson, “and brings a great wealth of leadership qualities that you really can’t have enough of.”
Merrill, 31, has appeared in the NLL playoffs every season he’s played in the League. Two of these playoff years were with the Rock that also led to NLL Champions Cup titles. The first in 2003 when the Rock defeated the Rochester Knighthawks and most recently the 2005 season when he was a part of the Championship victory for the Rock over the Arizona Sting at the Air Canada Centre.
‘It was an amazing experience to be a part of two Championship teams with the Rock and I’m really hoping to help this team bring another to the great lacrosse fans of Toronto” Merrill adds.
Patrick, along with his Toronto Rock teammates will kick off the 2011 regular season against his younger brother Brodie Merrill and the Edmonton Rush. The Rock home opener takes place on Saturday January 8th at 7:00 p.m. ET at the Air Canada Centre
Schedule Update: Look out for the Roughnecks preview tomorrow.
Wednesday, August 11, 2010
Titans to Sell for $1.4 mm
Ken Rosenbach has put the Orlando Titans franchise up for sale for $1.4 mm.
The last National Lacrosse League Franchise to be sold was the Rochester Knighthawks in 2008, where they sold in between $3 mm and $5.75 mm.
“Today’s announcement was a very hard one for me to make,” said Rosenbach. “I am first and foremost a fan of professional indoor lacrosse and have done everything within my means to help the sport grow and succeed in both Orlando and New York. However, it saddens me to say that it’s time for me to pass the torch on to someone else who shares my passion for the sport and the desire to see the Titans succeed.”
The last National Lacrosse League Franchise to be sold was the Rochester Knighthawks in 2008, where they sold in between $3 mm and $5.75 mm.
Thursday, July 29, 2010
More Orlando Titans Aftermath
As expected, there is a lot more in the aftermath of the folding of the Orlando Titans, including the draft order in tomorrow's dispersal draft. However as it was expected tomorrow, it may be held out into next week because of the players wanting to terminate their contract. The order of the draft is expected to look like this:
Colorado (expected to select Casey Powell)
Boston (via the Max Seibald trade)
Rochester
Minnesota
Philadelphia
Buffalo
Edmonton
Calgary
Toronto
Washington.
Philadelphia and Boston will flip-flop their positioning in later rounds due to trades and acquisitions that allow Boston to currently be ahead of Philadelphia.
It is also believed now that Matt Vinc may terminate his contract with Orlando.
Colorado (expected to select Casey Powell)
Boston (via the Max Seibald trade)
Rochester
Minnesota
Philadelphia
Buffalo
Edmonton
Calgary
Toronto
Washington.
Philadelphia and Boston will flip-flop their positioning in later rounds due to trades and acquisitions that allow Boston to currently be ahead of Philadelphia.
It is also believed now that Matt Vinc may terminate his contract with Orlando.
Wednesday, July 28, 2010
Titans to Fold
(Photo Credit: NLL.com)
It's always a sad day when a franchise folds, but it's hard to say I didn't expect it. Today the Orlando Titans folded. I am not surprised because I attended an Orlando Titans playoff game this season only to a crowd of 4,000 maybe. Right then I knew the NLL would not survive in Florida.
It is unclear whether it is a full fold for the Titans, or if they are just going to sit out the season. It is known, however, that the Titans will hold a dispersal draft Friday, with Casey Powell likely to be selected by the Colorado Mammoth or Philadelphia Wings.
Players such as Jordon Hall, Pat Merrill, Rory Smith, and Pat Maddalena are looking to terminate their contracts with the Titans franchise.
There has been speculation of the Titans franchise stability all week now, and we finally know.
It's always a sad day when a franchise folds, but it's hard to say I didn't expect it. Today the Orlando Titans folded. I am not surprised because I attended an Orlando Titans playoff game this season only to a crowd of 4,000 maybe. Right then I knew the NLL would not survive in Florida.
It is unclear whether it is a full fold for the Titans, or if they are just going to sit out the season. It is known, however, that the Titans will hold a dispersal draft Friday, with Casey Powell likely to be selected by the Colorado Mammoth or Philadelphia Wings.
Players such as Jordon Hall, Pat Merrill, Rory Smith, and Pat Maddalena are looking to terminate their contracts with the Titans franchise.
There has been speculation of the Titans franchise stability all week now, and we finally know.
Thursday, July 22, 2010
Orlando Titans Future Still Up in the Air.
I never thought it was a good idea having an NLL team in Florida. There should be be a team in Vancouver or Ottawa still.
Anyways, the Orlando Titan's future is up in the air after finishing the season with the best record in the east. The reason for this is that the Titans owner Gary Rosenbach is decreasing his interest in the team after moving it from New York. The Titans have a deadline of August 1st to decide what they are going to do, but sources say that the team is optimistic they will stay in Orlando and play the 2011 season.
A sign, though, that the team may fold is the decrease of roster movement this off-season in the NLL. That may show that teams are expected a dispersal draft.
I also wonder what this means for Casey Powell's future. He skipped this year's MLL season and the FIL. I wonder what his NLL future holds if the Titans fold?
Anyways, the Orlando Titan's future is up in the air after finishing the season with the best record in the east. The reason for this is that the Titans owner Gary Rosenbach is decreasing his interest in the team after moving it from New York. The Titans have a deadline of August 1st to decide what they are going to do, but sources say that the team is optimistic they will stay in Orlando and play the 2011 season.
A sign, though, that the team may fold is the decrease of roster movement this off-season in the NLL. That may show that teams are expected a dispersal draft.
I also wonder what this means for Casey Powell's future. He skipped this year's MLL season and the FIL. I wonder what his NLL future holds if the Titans fold?
Sunday, May 9, 2010
NLL Final Scores
Last night the Toronto Rock beat the Orlando Titans to clinch a trip to the Champions Cup. The Rock went up early, 3-1, before Orlando stormed back to take a 5-3 lead. The Rock swarmed back and scored seven goals in the third quarter alone. The Rock dominated play in the second half and picked up the 15-10 win.
It was a much tighter game in Everett as the Washington Stealth beat the Edmonton Rush 12-11 in overtime, ironically the same score when these two teams met for the last time in the regular season. The Rush scored two goals in the final 56 seconds to tie it and came back from a fourth quarter three goal deficit. The Stealth would lead by five in the second quarter, but the Rush resiliently came back. The Stealth scored eight seconds into the OT, a goal from Paul Rabil to beat Matt Disher.
Next week the Washington Stealth will host the Toronto Rock for the Champions Cup. The game will be Saturday, May 15 at 10:30 pm. You can watch the game on Versus at 2 pm the next day.
It was a much tighter game in Everett as the Washington Stealth beat the Edmonton Rush 12-11 in overtime, ironically the same score when these two teams met for the last time in the regular season. The Rush scored two goals in the final 56 seconds to tie it and came back from a fourth quarter three goal deficit. The Stealth would lead by five in the second quarter, but the Rush resiliently came back. The Stealth scored eight seconds into the OT, a goal from Paul Rabil to beat Matt Disher.
Next week the Washington Stealth will host the Toronto Rock for the Champions Cup. The game will be Saturday, May 15 at 10:30 pm. You can watch the game on Versus at 2 pm the next day.
Sunday, May 2, 2010
NLL Playoffs Round One: Recaps
What an exciting night in the NLL! I was there first hand to see the Orlando Titans beat out the Boston Blazers in a thriller, 12-11. Here are your recaps:
* Toronto beat Buffalo, 13-11
* Edmonton beat Calgary 11-7.
* Washington beat Minnesota 14-10
* The Titans did a great job of containing Dan Dawson all night, only allowing one goal from the Blazers superstar. Meanwhile, Casey Powell scored five goals and lit up the Blazers defense.
* Matt Disher stopped 60 shots for Edmonton, leading them to their first playoff win ever.
* Ryan Ward had eight assists for the Rush
* Rhys Duch scored six goals for the Stealth.
* Stehphen LeBlanc scored five goals for Toronto.
* Games next week will be Toronto @ Orlando at 7:35 pm and Edmonton @ Washington at 10:30.
* Predictions: Edmonton and Toronto win.
* Toronto beat Buffalo, 13-11
* Edmonton beat Calgary 11-7.
* Washington beat Minnesota 14-10
* The Titans did a great job of containing Dan Dawson all night, only allowing one goal from the Blazers superstar. Meanwhile, Casey Powell scored five goals and lit up the Blazers defense.
* Matt Disher stopped 60 shots for Edmonton, leading them to their first playoff win ever.
* Ryan Ward had eight assists for the Rush
* Rhys Duch scored six goals for the Stealth.
* Stehphen LeBlanc scored five goals for Toronto.
* Games next week will be Toronto @ Orlando at 7:35 pm and Edmonton @ Washington at 10:30.
* Predictions: Edmonton and Toronto win.
Thursday, April 29, 2010
NLL Playoffs Scehdule and more
The NLL playoffs begin Saturady and I will be at the Blazers-Titans game, so the live thread will be without me this week.
Here is your playoff schdule:
Rush @ Roughnecks 3:00 pm
Blazers @ Titans 7:35 pm
Bandits @ Rock 7:35 pm
Swarm @ Stealth 10:30 pm
Here are my picks for these games, you can make yours in the comments:
Blazers over Orlando- The Blazers have the Titans number all season
Rush over 'Necks- I really like the Rush this year
Rock over Buffalo- This pick seems easy
Stealth over Swarm- Another gimmie
I pick the Rush to beat the Rock for the NLL championship game, which, by the way, will be aired on Versus according to an NLL press release.
Here is your playoff schdule:
Rush @ Roughnecks 3:00 pm
Blazers @ Titans 7:35 pm
Bandits @ Rock 7:35 pm
Swarm @ Stealth 10:30 pm
Here are my picks for these games, you can make yours in the comments:
Blazers over Orlando- The Blazers have the Titans number all season
Rush over 'Necks- I really like the Rush this year
Rock over Buffalo- This pick seems easy
Stealth over Swarm- Another gimmie
I pick the Rush to beat the Rock for the NLL championship game, which, by the way, will be aired on Versus according to an NLL press release.
Sunday, April 25, 2010
NLL Playoffs Set
The NLL playoffs where finalized last night, with Buffalo and Boston getting the final bids. Buffalo beat Boston 13-9, clinching them a playoff spot and a shot at the Toronto Rock. The Blazers clinched when the Washington Stealth beat Rochester 14-9, knocking the K'Hawks out. The matchups are as they follow:
Buffalo(3) @ Toronto (2) Saturday
Boston(4) @ Orlando (1) TBA
Edmonton(3) @ Calgary(2) Saturday
Minnesota(4) @ Washington (1) Saturday
The Edmonton Rush made the playoffs for the first time in their history. The Roughnecks are the defending champions, and the Titans the defending East Division champs.
Buffalo(3) @ Toronto (2) Saturday
Boston(4) @ Orlando (1) TBA
Edmonton(3) @ Calgary(2) Saturday
Minnesota(4) @ Washington (1) Saturday
The Edmonton Rush made the playoffs for the first time in their history. The Roughnecks are the defending champions, and the Titans the defending East Division champs.
Saturday, April 24, 2010
NLL Week 16 Picks
I missed last night's games, with Orlando and Calgary winning. I would have picked those two teams anyways.
Tonight- Boston @ Buffalo- Boston
Orlando @ Minnesota- Orlando has nothing to play for, and they can't risk injury, while Minnesota would look to enter the playoffs on a high note- Minnesota
Rochester @ Washington- Rochester
Chat about the Games here!
Tonight- Boston @ Buffalo- Boston
Orlando @ Minnesota- Orlando has nothing to play for, and they can't risk injury, while Minnesota would look to enter the playoffs on a high note- Minnesota
Rochester @ Washington- Rochester
Chat about the Games here!
Friday, April 23, 2010
NLL Games Open Thread
Chat about tonights games between the Orland Titans and Phildalphia Wings, plus Calgary Roughnecks vs Colorado Mammoth.
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
NLL Inside the Teams- Toronto Rock
The Rock started off this season 6-1 and soaring. Then they went on a five game losing streak, and everything went downhill. The bandits and Blazers overtook them in the Eastern Division. Now after clinching a playoff spot, the Rock have a good shot to go far. They will play either the Knighthawks, Blazers, or Bandits. Here is an in-depth look at the Toronto Rock:
Season schedule: January 9: Win @ Boston
1/15: OT win vs Boston
1/23: win vs Rochester
1/30: Loss at Rochester
2/5: win vs Philadelphia
2/6: Win @ Buffalo
2/12: win vs Edmonton
2/14: Loss @ Calgary
2/12: loss @ Edmonton
2/27: loss vs Orlando
3/12: OT loss vs Buffalo
3/27: loss @ Orlando
4/2: Win vs Calgary
4/3: Win @ Philadelphia
4/10: Loss @ Buffalo
4/16: Win vs Rochester
Rock Roster:
Jeff Gilbert F
Sandy Chapman F
Colin Doyle F
Creighton Reid F
Brandan Doran F
Pat McCready F
Mike Hobbins F
Anthoney Lackey F
Garret Billings F
Rob Marshall F
Blaine Manning F
Stephn LeBlanc F
Phil Sanderson F
Cam Woods F
Josh Wasson F
Kasey Beirnes F
Scott Campbell F
Stephan Hoar F
Geoff McNulty F
Drew Petkoff F
Mike Hominuck F
Bob Watson G
Steve Dietrich G
Rock facts:
Bob Watson was goalie of the year in 2008
The Rock have won championships in 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, and 2005
They are formerly the Ontario Raiders
Season schedule: January 9: Win @ Boston
1/15: OT win vs Boston
1/23: win vs Rochester
1/30: Loss at Rochester
2/5: win vs Philadelphia
2/6: Win @ Buffalo
2/12: win vs Edmonton
2/14: Loss @ Calgary
2/12: loss @ Edmonton
2/27: loss vs Orlando
3/12: OT loss vs Buffalo
3/27: loss @ Orlando
4/2: Win vs Calgary
4/3: Win @ Philadelphia
4/10: Loss @ Buffalo
4/16: Win vs Rochester
Rock Roster:
Jeff Gilbert F
Sandy Chapman F
Colin Doyle F
Creighton Reid F
Brandan Doran F
Pat McCready F
Mike Hobbins F
Anthoney Lackey F
Garret Billings F
Rob Marshall F
Blaine Manning F
Stephn LeBlanc F
Phil Sanderson F
Cam Woods F
Josh Wasson F
Kasey Beirnes F
Scott Campbell F
Stephan Hoar F
Geoff McNulty F
Drew Petkoff F
Mike Hominuck F
Bob Watson G
Steve Dietrich G
Rock facts:
Bob Watson was goalie of the year in 2008
The Rock have won championships in 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, and 2005
They are formerly the Ontario Raiders
NLL Power Rankings
Here are your NLL Blog power rankings going into the last week of the season:
1. Orlando Titans: The Titans clinched the #1 seed in the East this week with a win over the Bandits.
2. Washington Stealth: The Stealth missed out on a chance to clinch #1 seed in the west, with Edmonton still in the hunt.
3. Calgary Roughnecks: The Roughnecks defeated Edmonton in OT to have a chance to finish second or even first.
4. Toronto Rock: The Rock won last week to clinch a playoff spot. They have come a long way from their 1-6 start.
5. Edmonton Rush: The Rush won one of their games this weekend, meaning they still have a chance at the #1 seed in the west.
6. Boston Blazers: The Blazers won a huge game vs the Mammoth to keep their playoff hopes alive. Props to Nick Rose for finishing the game in net.
7. Buffalo Bandits: The Bandits lost a heartbreaker to Orlando, meaning next weeks game vs the Blazers is a must win.
8. Rochester Knighthawks: The K'Hawks lost to the Rock, meaning that a win and Boston loss gets them into the playoffs.
9. Philadelphia Wings: The Wings beat a struggling Minnesota team, but have not shot at the playoffs.
10. Minnesota Swarm: The Swarm have been losing lately, but Colorado's loss means they back into the playoffs.
11. Colorado Mammoth: The Mammoth lost their game to Boston, so they are now out of playoff contention.
1. Orlando Titans: The Titans clinched the #1 seed in the East this week with a win over the Bandits.
2. Washington Stealth: The Stealth missed out on a chance to clinch #1 seed in the west, with Edmonton still in the hunt.
3. Calgary Roughnecks: The Roughnecks defeated Edmonton in OT to have a chance to finish second or even first.
4. Toronto Rock: The Rock won last week to clinch a playoff spot. They have come a long way from their 1-6 start.
5. Edmonton Rush: The Rush won one of their games this weekend, meaning they still have a chance at the #1 seed in the west.
6. Boston Blazers: The Blazers won a huge game vs the Mammoth to keep their playoff hopes alive. Props to Nick Rose for finishing the game in net.
7. Buffalo Bandits: The Bandits lost a heartbreaker to Orlando, meaning next weeks game vs the Blazers is a must win.
8. Rochester Knighthawks: The K'Hawks lost to the Rock, meaning that a win and Boston loss gets them into the playoffs.
9. Philadelphia Wings: The Wings beat a struggling Minnesota team, but have not shot at the playoffs.
10. Minnesota Swarm: The Swarm have been losing lately, but Colorado's loss means they back into the playoffs.
11. Colorado Mammoth: The Mammoth lost their game to Boston, so they are now out of playoff contention.
Sunday, April 18, 2010
NLL Game Recaps
The Blazers won a key game this weekend with Rochester and Buffalo losing. A win or Rochester loss next week gets them into the playoffs. The Orlando Titans clinched the number one seed in the east, while The Mammoth where officially eliminated. The rock clinched a playoff berth.
Notes:
* The Rush beat the Stealth in OT, which means a Roughnecks and Stealth loss next week gives them the number one seed in the west. They finish their season 10-6.
* Geoff Snider scored four goals for the Wings in their win over the Minnesota Swarm. John Christmas had the hat trick for Minnesota.
* Buffalo suffered a tough loss to Orlando, which means next week's game vs Boston is a must win.
* Toronto absolutely dominated Rochester, which means they clinch a playoff spot. A win and a Buffalo loss, and the Knighthawks make the playoffs.
* Nick Rose, the backup goalie for Boston, was spectacular at the end of the game. Anthony Cosmo was ejected for illegal equipment in the third quarter.
*Josh Sanderson scored the hat trick and a game winner in OT for the roughnecks vs the Rush.
Next week is the last week of the regular season! Boston plays Buffalo, Orlando plays Philly, Calgary plays Colorado, Rochester plays Washington, and Orlando plays Minnesota.
Notes:
* The Rush beat the Stealth in OT, which means a Roughnecks and Stealth loss next week gives them the number one seed in the west. They finish their season 10-6.
* Geoff Snider scored four goals for the Wings in their win over the Minnesota Swarm. John Christmas had the hat trick for Minnesota.
* Buffalo suffered a tough loss to Orlando, which means next week's game vs Boston is a must win.
* Toronto absolutely dominated Rochester, which means they clinch a playoff spot. A win and a Buffalo loss, and the Knighthawks make the playoffs.
* Nick Rose, the backup goalie for Boston, was spectacular at the end of the game. Anthony Cosmo was ejected for illegal equipment in the third quarter.
*Josh Sanderson scored the hat trick and a game winner in OT for the roughnecks vs the Rush.
Next week is the last week of the regular season! Boston plays Buffalo, Orlando plays Philly, Calgary plays Colorado, Rochester plays Washington, and Orlando plays Minnesota.
Friday, April 16, 2010
Game Preveiw: Boston @ Colorado
photo credit: NLL.com 
Preview: Boston faces another must win in Colorado tonight, tied with the Bandits and Knighthawks for the final playoff spot. The good news is Buffalo is playing the east's top team, the Orlando Titans. The Knighthawks play the Rock tonight, with the winner clinching a playoff berth. Meanwhile, Colorado needs a win to keep their playoff hopes alive. They are only a game back of the Minnesota Swarm for the last spot in the west.
Leading Scorer: Boston: Dan Dawson, 73 pts
Colorado: Jamie Shewchuk, 62 pts
Goaltender: Boston: Anthony Cosmo, 9.47 GAA, .801 S%
Colorado: Andrew Layshon, 13.38 GAA, .716 S%
Injuries: Boston: None
Colorado: Ilija Gajic (Illness)
Game Notes: * The Mammoth power play is 2 for it's last 10 attempts.
* The Mammoth can clinch a playoff spot with two wins and two Minnesota losses.
* The Mammoth win over Edmonton last week was their first in regulation.
* The Blazers can clinch a playoff spot with two wins, a win and two Rochester losses, or beating Buffalo next week and Buffalo losing this week to Orlando.
* 17% of the Blazers goals this season have come on the power play.
* The game can be seen at NLL.com at 9pm.
Preview: Boston faces another must win in Colorado tonight, tied with the Bandits and Knighthawks for the final playoff spot. The good news is Buffalo is playing the east's top team, the Orlando Titans. The Knighthawks play the Rock tonight, with the winner clinching a playoff berth. Meanwhile, Colorado needs a win to keep their playoff hopes alive. They are only a game back of the Minnesota Swarm for the last spot in the west.
Leading Scorer: Boston: Dan Dawson, 73 pts
Colorado: Jamie Shewchuk, 62 pts
Goaltender: Boston: Anthony Cosmo, 9.47 GAA, .801 S%
Colorado: Andrew Layshon, 13.38 GAA, .716 S%
Injuries: Boston: None
Colorado: Ilija Gajic (Illness)
Game Notes: * The Mammoth power play is 2 for it's last 10 attempts.
* The Mammoth can clinch a playoff spot with two wins and two Minnesota losses.
* The Mammoth win over Edmonton last week was their first in regulation.
* The Blazers can clinch a playoff spot with two wins, a win and two Rochester losses, or beating Buffalo next week and Buffalo losing this week to Orlando.
* 17% of the Blazers goals this season have come on the power play.
* The game can be seen at NLL.com at 9pm.
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
Week 15 NLL Picks
Here are my predictions for this week's games:
Buffalo Bandits @ Orlando Titans
This is an interesting game. Buffalo could use the win, and Orlando can clinch a playoff spot. I say Buffalo pulls this out. Bandits
Boston Blazers @ Colorado Mammoth
Again, this is a game the Blazers need. Colorado is fighting Minnesota for a playoff spot though. I say Boston wins. Blazers
Rochester Knighthwaks @ Toronto Rock
The Knighthawks could easily find themselves in a playoff position with a win. I say Toronto wins a tough game in OT. Rock
Calgary Roughnecks @ Edmonton Rush
I love the Rush. They've played well, so I'll take them over the newly clinched Roughnecks. Rush
Philadelphia Wings @ Minnesota Swarm
The Swarm are falling out of playoff contention fast. I say they're swoon continues with a loss to Philly. Wings
Edmonton Rush @ Washington Stealth
A good matchup here. I think the Stealth win here. Stealth
Make your predictions at the comments.
Buffalo Bandits @ Orlando Titans
This is an interesting game. Buffalo could use the win, and Orlando can clinch a playoff spot. I say Buffalo pulls this out. Bandits
Boston Blazers @ Colorado Mammoth
Again, this is a game the Blazers need. Colorado is fighting Minnesota for a playoff spot though. I say Boston wins. Blazers
Rochester Knighthwaks @ Toronto Rock
The Knighthawks could easily find themselves in a playoff position with a win. I say Toronto wins a tough game in OT. Rock
Calgary Roughnecks @ Edmonton Rush
I love the Rush. They've played well, so I'll take them over the newly clinched Roughnecks. Rush
Philadelphia Wings @ Minnesota Swarm
The Swarm are falling out of playoff contention fast. I say they're swoon continues with a loss to Philly. Wings
Edmonton Rush @ Washington Stealth
A good matchup here. I think the Stealth win here. Stealth
Make your predictions at the comments.
Monday, April 12, 2010
This Week's NLL Schedule
Here is this week's NLL Schedule:
Friday: Rochester @ Toronto 7:30
Buffalo @ Orlando 7:35
Boston @ Colorado 9:00
Calgary @ Edmonton 9:00
Saturday: Philadelphia @ Minnesota 8:35
Edmonton @ Washington 10:30
There will be game previews for each game throughout the week. You chat about all the games at the NLL GameNight Chat Thread.
Friday: Rochester @ Toronto 7:30
Buffalo @ Orlando 7:35
Boston @ Colorado 9:00
Calgary @ Edmonton 9:00
Saturday: Philadelphia @ Minnesota 8:35
Edmonton @ Washington 10:30
There will be game previews for each game throughout the week. You chat about all the games at the NLL GameNight Chat Thread.
Saturday, April 10, 2010
NLL Game Preveiws and Chat Post
Here are your NLL games for today:
Minnesota Swarm @ Boston Blazers
The Blazers are looking for a win today to stay in the playoff chase. With a loss Rochester would jump into the playoff picture, and they play the Wings today, a chance for a win, so the Blazers need to win to stay afloat.
Minnesota lost to the Knighthawks last night, so they need a win and Colorado loss to clinch a playoff berth.
Toronto Rock @ Buffalo Bandits
The Bandits could use a win as well, in the same situation as Boston. The Rock look to clinch a playoff berth with a win.
Washington Stealth @ Orlando Titans
The two top teams in each division, the Stealth look to clinch a first round home game. The Titans look to clinch a spot in the playoffs.
Philadelphia Wings @ Rochester Knighthawks
The Wings need a win to keep their small playoff hopes alive, while the Knighthawks can put themselves in a good position.
Colorado Mammoth @ Calgary Roughnecks
A win here would get the 'Necks in the 2010 NLL playoffs. But a loss would keep the Mammoth in it.
Talk about the games here tonight!
Minnesota Swarm @ Boston Blazers
The Blazers are looking for a win today to stay in the playoff chase. With a loss Rochester would jump into the playoff picture, and they play the Wings today, a chance for a win, so the Blazers need to win to stay afloat.
Minnesota lost to the Knighthawks last night, so they need a win and Colorado loss to clinch a playoff berth.
Toronto Rock @ Buffalo Bandits
The Bandits could use a win as well, in the same situation as Boston. The Rock look to clinch a playoff berth with a win.
Washington Stealth @ Orlando Titans
The two top teams in each division, the Stealth look to clinch a first round home game. The Titans look to clinch a spot in the playoffs.
Philadelphia Wings @ Rochester Knighthawks
The Wings need a win to keep their small playoff hopes alive, while the Knighthawks can put themselves in a good position.
Colorado Mammoth @ Calgary Roughnecks
A win here would get the 'Necks in the 2010 NLL playoffs. But a loss would keep the Mammoth in it.
Talk about the games here tonight!
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