A first round playoff matchup between the #1 Orlando Titans and #4 Boston Blazers. Boston dominated the early half of the game, but Orlando made a terrific comeback on the shoulders of Casey Powell.
As I attended this game, my only of the year, this does hold a special place in my heart. So here is you #15 game of the year....
The Titans were the favorites going into the game, the #1 seed in the east with the #1 player in the world, Casey Powell. Boston came in as a good team that struggled at times in second halfs, with their #1 player Dan Dawson.
The Blazers had a problem in the second half of the season; Teams made a halftime adjustment to double-cover Dawson. Boston had some other good scorers, Daryl Veltman, Ryan Hotaling, Mat Giles and Gary Bining. But none good enough to take the double-cover off one of the best players in the game.
Boston played a terrific second half, dominating an Orlando team that had not been dominated, and carried a 7-4 lead into halftime.
But remember, Phil Jackson, Boston lovvves to blow a lead in the fourth quarter.
Casey Powell went on a rampage, scoring five goals to lead the game in goals and named game MVP.
Dawson, though scoring was shut down, did dish out 7 assists to go along with one goal.
Orlando tied the game 8-8 late in the third period, but Boston battled back and took the lead, 9-8. But it wasn't over there. In the fourth quarter, Casey Powell scored two goals to make it 10-9 Orlando before Jarret Park scored a goal to make it 11-9.
Boston continued to battle and tied it at 11 with one minute remaining and possession, but a turnover got the ball to the Titans and Jordon Hall scored the game winning goal. Matt Vinc had 35 saves in Orlando's comeback win.
Now, this could be an odd pick to some people. But like I said, because I was at this game it holds a special place in my heart. But this game was also one of the best in the NLL all season. Orlando made a terrific comeback, tying the game and then taking the lead, it was a classic back and forth.
Our #14 game will be the MLL All-Star game on Friday.
Media:
NLL Insider Coverage
Game Recap from The Lacrosse Blog
Game Stats:
Blazers
PLAYERS Pos. G A SOG S LB PIM FO
4Cosmo, Anthony G 0 0 0 0 0 0 0/0
66 Rose, Nick G 0 0 0 0 0 0 0/0
2 Dawson, Paul D 0 0 0 0 7 0 0/0
6 Dawson, Dan F 1 7 4 10 5 0 0/0
8Downing, Greg T 0 0 0 1 11 0 0/0
9 Bining, Gary F 2 1 4 4 3 0 0/0
12 Durno, Jon D 0 0 0 0 1 2 0/0
16Veltman, Daryl F 3 3 10 14 4 0 0/0
18 Reid, Jack D 0 0 0 0 3 2 2/2
20Hotaling, Ryan T0 2 2 2 3 0 17/25
23Queener, Brett T0 0 0 0 0 2 0/0
26 Kirk, Mike D 0 0 0 0 6 0 0/0
27 Giles, Mat F 1 4 8 9 7 2 0/0
33Harnett, Jon D 0 0 1 1 5 2 0/0
37Cotter, Nick F 2 0 9 11 6 4 0/0
85Belisle, Mitch D0 1 1 1 12 0 0/0
90Rooney, Jamie F 2 1 7 9 1 0 0/0
97 Ross, Kyle T 0 0 0 0 2 0 0/0
TEAM 11 46 62 76 14 19/27
Titans
PLAYERS Pos. G A SOG S LB PIM FO
3 Wagar, Kurtis G 0 0 0 0 0 0 0/0
48 Vinc, Matt G 0 0 0 0 1 0 0/0
3 Alrich, Matt F 0 0 7 9 4 0 0/0
6 Bigas, Jeff D 0 0 0 0 2 0 0/0
10 Zash, Matt D 1 1 3 3 7 0 2/6
12 ark, Jarett T 1 0 1 1 7 2 0/0
14 Boyle, Ryan F 0 1 1 4 0 0 0/0
15 MacLeod, Mat F 0 1 1 1 3 0 0/0
16 Merrill, Pat D 0 1 2 2 2 2 0/1
17 Greer, Bill D 1 0 1 1 3 0 0/0
19McLellan, Mike F1 1 6 8 2 0 0/0
20 Peyser, Greg D 0 2 0 1 10 2 6/20
21Koneczny, Chet D 0 1 2 2 3 0 0/0
22 Powell, Casey F 5 2 12 14 2 0 0/0
24 Smith, Rory D 0 0 0 0 2 2 0/0
42Maddalena, Pat F 1 4 4 8 4 0 0/0
44 Hall, Jordan T 1 2 9 12 5 2 0/0
56 Orsen, John T 1 1 0 0 10 0 0/0
TEAM 12 49 66 67 10 8/27
Other Notes:
Shots on Goal: Bos: 46 Orl: 49
PP: Bos: 1-3 Orl: 1-4
FO: Bos: 19 of 27 Orl: 8 of 27
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Wednesday, October 27, 2010
Thursday, August 5, 2010
Draft Set for Friday, Vinc to go #1
The NLL has confirmed that the Orlando Titans dispersal draft will be held tomorrow at 1 pm.
The draft is open to every player on the Titans, excluding Pat Merril and Pat Maddalena. Matt Vinc, Casey Powell, and Jordon Hall are expecting to go 1, 2, and 3.
I started a discussion here, so check that out and talk about it here.
UPDATE: The Blazers have traded Brenden Thenhaus to Buffalo for their first round pick in the Titan's dispersal draft. Boston also surrenders their 2011 first rounder.
DOUBLE UPDATE: The Wings have traded Geoff Snider to the Calgary Roughnecks for their dispersal pick. Is this an indication of a rebuilding Wings team, finishing last in the east last season?
The draft is open to every player on the Titans, excluding Pat Merril and Pat Maddalena. Matt Vinc, Casey Powell, and Jordon Hall are expecting to go 1, 2, and 3.
I started a discussion here, so check that out and talk about it here.
UPDATE: The Blazers have traded Brenden Thenhaus to Buffalo for their first round pick in the Titan's dispersal draft. Boston also surrenders their 2011 first rounder.
DOUBLE UPDATE: The Wings have traded Geoff Snider to the Calgary Roughnecks for their dispersal pick. Is this an indication of a rebuilding Wings team, finishing last in the east last season?
Wednesday, August 4, 2010
Titans confirm Hiatus, Mammoth hint at selecting Vinc?
The Orlando Titans have confirmed their hiatus from the NLL, while Pat Merril and Pat Maddalena were given their rights to free agency.
Meanwhile, the dispersal draft is expected to be held later this week, with the Colorado Mammoth holding the first pick. We all know they need goaltending, and the Mammoth all but confirmed they will select 2010 goalie of the year Matt Vinc.
If they do select Vinc, that leaves Casey Powell wide open for the Boston Blazers who continue to luck out on dispersal drafts. Two years ago they drafted Dan Dawson and Anthony Cosmo from Arizona and Chicago respectively.
If the Mammoth were to change their mind and select Powell, the Blazers would likely select Jordon Hall, as they do not need goaltending.
Mock draft:
Mammoth: Matt Vinc
Blazers: Casey Powell
Knighthawks: Jordon Hall
Swarm: Ryan Boyle
Wings: John Orson
Bandits: Dan Hardy
Rush: Rory Smith
Roughnecks: Matt Zash
Rock: Stephen Peyser
Stealth: Jarret Park
That is subject top change, obviously. Let's look into this a bit deeper;
If the Blazers were to draft Powell, they would be a force to reckon with in the East Division. Imagine a team with Dawson and Powell? This team would be a goal scoring machine.
If the Mammoth were to get Vinc, as we think, they might turn into contenders in the West. Remember they got hot at the end of last year as well.
Meanwhile, the dispersal draft is expected to be held later this week, with the Colorado Mammoth holding the first pick. We all know they need goaltending, and the Mammoth all but confirmed they will select 2010 goalie of the year Matt Vinc.
“We have certain needs that we are going to address,” Govett said on the team’s web site. “[Orlando goalie] Matt Vinc is arguably the best goalie in the league and that could be an answer for us for years to come. They also have Casey Powell, who is an all-time great player; a future Hall of Famer. Then there is Jordan Hall, who is probably the best offensive transition player in the league. There are three options there where we just couldn’t go wrong.”
If they do select Vinc, that leaves Casey Powell wide open for the Boston Blazers who continue to luck out on dispersal drafts. Two years ago they drafted Dan Dawson and Anthony Cosmo from Arizona and Chicago respectively.
If the Mammoth were to change their mind and select Powell, the Blazers would likely select Jordon Hall, as they do not need goaltending.
Mock draft:
Mammoth: Matt Vinc
Blazers: Casey Powell
Knighthawks: Jordon Hall
Swarm: Ryan Boyle
Wings: John Orson
Bandits: Dan Hardy
Rush: Rory Smith
Roughnecks: Matt Zash
Rock: Stephen Peyser
Stealth: Jarret Park
That is subject top change, obviously. Let's look into this a bit deeper;
If the Blazers were to draft Powell, they would be a force to reckon with in the East Division. Imagine a team with Dawson and Powell? This team would be a goal scoring machine.
If the Mammoth were to get Vinc, as we think, they might turn into contenders in the West. Remember they got hot at the end of last year as well.
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.
Friday, July 2, 2010
Nationals best #1 Boston to get back in playoff picture
The Toronto Nationals won their third straight game to better their record this season to 3-5. The Cannons defeat moved their record to 5-3.
The game started very offensive, with Stephen Boyle scoring his first career MLL goal for the Cannons, and them taking a 2-0 lead. But Toronto came right back to take the lead, including a highlight reel goal by John Grant Jr. But MLL leading scorer Matt Poskay evened things up at the end of the quarter, but Mark Steenhuis took the lead for Toronto again.
At the half both teams were tied at 9. But it was an odd second period to get there. Seven seconds in, Geoff Snider won the face off and took it to the other end to score. The teams traded three goals after a rocket by Paul Rabil.
Jordon Burke replace Kip Turner in net for Boston to start the third. Matt Poskay got the Cannons the lead on a man-advantage, but Toronto came back to score back-to-back goals. But Paul Rabil scored from outside the arc to give the Cannons a 13-11 lead going into the last quarter of play.
The Cannons could not score a goal this period, and Toronto tied it almost immediately. Burke kept the Cannons in the game until the backbreaking goal by Jordon Hall that was the game winner.
This is the Cannons and Nationals last game before the all-star game this Thursday at Harvard stadium.
The game started very offensive, with Stephen Boyle scoring his first career MLL goal for the Cannons, and them taking a 2-0 lead. But Toronto came right back to take the lead, including a highlight reel goal by John Grant Jr. But MLL leading scorer Matt Poskay evened things up at the end of the quarter, but Mark Steenhuis took the lead for Toronto again.
At the half both teams were tied at 9. But it was an odd second period to get there. Seven seconds in, Geoff Snider won the face off and took it to the other end to score. The teams traded three goals after a rocket by Paul Rabil.
Jordon Burke replace Kip Turner in net for Boston to start the third. Matt Poskay got the Cannons the lead on a man-advantage, but Toronto came back to score back-to-back goals. But Paul Rabil scored from outside the arc to give the Cannons a 13-11 lead going into the last quarter of play.
The Cannons could not score a goal this period, and Toronto tied it almost immediately. Burke kept the Cannons in the game until the backbreaking goal by Jordon Hall that was the game winner.
This is the Cannons and Nationals last game before the all-star game this Thursday at Harvard stadium.
Saturday, April 3, 2010
NLL Game Preveiw: Titans @ Blazers
photo credit: NLL.com
Preveiw: The Boston Blazers face a must win situation at home vs the top seed Orlando Titans. With the Rock winning and the Bandits facing the league worst Colorado Mammoth, the Blazers need a win to hold on to second. Meanwhile the Titans look to win their second straight after beating Toronto last week.
Leading Goal Scorer: Boston: Dan Dawson, 60 pts
Orlando: Jordan Hall, 56 pts
Goaltender: Boston: Anthoney Cosmo, 9.29 GAA, .803 S%
Orlando: Matt Vinc, 9.09 GAA, .821 S%
Injuries: Boston: Bubba Durano and Jamie Roony will return tonight for the Blazers.
Orlando: Jordon Hall, Hamstring
Notes: * The last time the Blazers and Titans met, they went to Double OT in the longest game in NLL history.
* Hall will likley be out vs the Blazers.
* Vinc leads the NLL in GAA.
* Dan Dawson of the Blazers scored five points last game for Boston.
* Blazer's Paul Dawson shaved his head yesterday for Locks of Love.
* The game is at 7:30 pm and can be seen at NLL.com Network
Preveiw: The Boston Blazers face a must win situation at home vs the top seed Orlando Titans. With the Rock winning and the Bandits facing the league worst Colorado Mammoth, the Blazers need a win to hold on to second. Meanwhile the Titans look to win their second straight after beating Toronto last week.
Leading Goal Scorer: Boston: Dan Dawson, 60 pts
Orlando: Jordan Hall, 56 pts
Goaltender: Boston: Anthoney Cosmo, 9.29 GAA, .803 S%
Orlando: Matt Vinc, 9.09 GAA, .821 S%
Injuries: Boston: Bubba Durano and Jamie Roony will return tonight for the Blazers.
Orlando: Jordon Hall, Hamstring
Notes: * The last time the Blazers and Titans met, they went to Double OT in the longest game in NLL history.
* Hall will likley be out vs the Blazers.
* Vinc leads the NLL in GAA.
* Dan Dawson of the Blazers scored five points last game for Boston.
* Blazer's Paul Dawson shaved his head yesterday for Locks of Love.
* The game is at 7:30 pm and can be seen at NLL.com Network
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