Anna Taylor

NLL Makes History With Keenan As First Draft Pick

October 3, 2016

While the Saskatchewan Rush didn’t announce anything publicly, first overall pick Ryan Keenan knew days before the 2016 NLL draft that he was their choice. That’s due to the fact that the head coach and general manager of the Rush, the man with the most important input into team decisions, is Ryan’s father, Derek. It was made official on September 26, when NLL commissioner Nick Sakiewicz announced Ryan’s name at…

NLL Hall of Famers Inducted, Smith Wins MVP

September 28, 2016

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Monday night was all about the future of the NLL. Tuesday night the cream of the crop gathered at the Toronto Rock Athletic Centre to recognize the league’s current stars, and honour three of its all time best. The league had previously invited fans to the awards night but this year also invited them to the draft. Probably 25 or so came for the draft but many more were present…

2016 NLL Draft: Unsurprisingly Surprising Results

September 27, 2016

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Some said that the 2016 draft was a weak one; after the first round and a half, the quality of prospects dropped off. After Monday night’s draft at the Toronto Rock Athletic Centre though, it seemed that all teams were happy with the players they picked. The top three went exactly as expected – Saskatchewan Rush GM Derek Keenan took his son Ryan, a forward, first overall. The Toronto Rock…

Mann Cup: Series Even So Far Between Chiefs and Burrards

September 12, 2016

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People in the East were salivating over the fact that the Mann Cup was coming back “home”. Whispers around the rinks were that the West just wasn’t strong this season. All the talent came back to the MSL this season, so the WLA champion would really just be an also-ran in the Mann Cup. The Maple Ridge Burrards are certainly proving that false. After two games against the Six Nations…

Mann Cup: Chiefs Play Host to Burrards Following Historic Series Win

September 9, 2016

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They’re calling it the “reverse sweep.” When the Six Nations Chiefs completed their improbable comeback from an 0-3 deficit to the Peterborough Lakers in the MSL final this past weekend, they made history. No senior Ontario lacrosse team had been down three games in a series to come back and win four straight games until 2016. The Chiefs looked down and out after game three but an 8-1 win in…

New Chapter Begins for NLL Hall of Famer Josh Sanderson

September 3, 2016

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It’s been quite a year for Josh Sanderson, and it’s only half over. The 39 year old Orangeville native, one of the best to ever play, earlier this year announced his playing retirement from the NLL. Since then, he has accepted a position as assistant general manager with the Toronto Rock, and this month was named to the NLL’s Hall of Fame. Sanderson was drafted 16th overall in 1997 by…

MSL Season in Review: Cobourg Kodiaks

August 27, 2016

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The first season for the MSL’s Kodiaks in Cobourg was a memorable one. Off the floor, there are good memories. On the floor, however, the last place finish was pretty forgettable. The Kodiaks managed just one win and one tie in 18 games and did not make the playoffs. They’ve been off since July 28 while the league’s top four teams battle for the right to host the Mann Cup….

Lakers and Chiefs Meet in MSL Finals for Third Straight Year

August 18, 2016

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For the third year in a row, the Century 21 Lakers have a date with the Six Nations Chiefs in the MSL final. The Lakers defeated the Oakville Rock Monday night 6-4 to win their semi-final series four games to two. The Chiefs defeated the Brooklin Redmen also in six games. “It seems like we can’t get away from playing them,” said Lakers goaltender Matt Vinc. Each of the past…

MSL Playoff Preview: Rock, Lakers, Chiefs, and Redmen

August 1, 2016

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It came down to the second last day of the regular season for MSL playoff matches to be decided and what an August it will be! With the Mann Cup pushed back to September 9, teams have until the 18th to settle their first rounds. Brampton and Cobourg are the two teams on the outside looking in while Peterborough, Brooklin, Six Nations, and Oakville are now all fighting for the…

Lakers Win Season Series With Chiefs

July 25, 2016

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Just imagine if the Peterborough Lakers and Six Nations Chiefs face-off in the first round of the MSL playoffs. What a series that would be. But with such a tight race in the MSL, opponents won’t be known until the final regular season buzzer goes on July 28. The perennial powerhouses played each other Thursday night at the Peterborough Memorial Centre. It was the highest attended MSL game of the…

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