So far the Mann Cup has been a back and forth affair as the Shamrocks took game one and the Chiefs answered back to take game two. Game one was a goaltending showdown which Matt Vinc came out on top while game two was more of an offensive affair. With game three taking place tonight let’s take a look at the keys to victory for both teams. For the Shamrocks…
On Saturday night game two of the Mann Cup took place. The Victoria Shamrocks led the series 1-0 after winning game one 5-4 on the strength of a hat trick from rookie Jesse King. So going into game two the Six Nations Chiefs wanted to even the series. Once again the Chiefs would draw first blood in this game as Stephen Keog would notch the first goal of the game…
On Friday night the wait ended for Lacrosse fans as the Mann Cup finally kicked off as the Victoria Shamrocks hosted the Six Nations Chiefs. Both teams looked to be evenly matched on paper so as the week progressed fans could not wait for the Mann Cup to begin as this Mann Cup has all the makings of a classic. In the first few minutes of this game it was…
On Friday night the Mann Cup kicks off as the Six Nations Braves take on the Victoria Shamrocks. Both teams are making their return to the Mann Cup as the Shamrocks last made the Mann Cup in 2006 while the Chiefs were last in the cup in 1996. The Shamrocks score by committee and play a team offense. The Shamrocks are led by Jeff Shattler, Scott Ranger, Rhys Duch, Cory…
With the Mann Cup kicking off on Friday here are four prospects you should watch out for in the final. 1. Mitch Jones: Jones has had a great rookie season for the Shamrocks as he put up 17 goals and 23 assists for 40 points on the season. Jones also stepped up his game in the playoffs as he had seven points in only four games played during the Shamrocks…
With the Mann Cup final set as the Six Nations Chiefs travel to Victoria to face the WLA champions the Victoria Shamrocks. Both teams beat the best teams in their respective leagues to reach the Mann Cup and it is no fluke that these two teams will go head to head. The Chiefs had one of the most dynamic offenses in the MSL this year as they had five players…
On Thursday night the Langley Thunder traveled to Victoria to face the Shamrocks in game 6 of the WLA final. Coming into this game Langley trailed 3-2 in the series and needing a win to stave off elimination. While Victoria were looking to close out the series and move onto hosting the Mann Cup against the MSL champs the Six Nations Chiefs. The Shamrocks would waste little time in this…
With the MSL season over the MSL Champions the Six Nations Chiefs await the winner of the WLA final between Langley and Victoria. This will be the first time Six Nations have been in the Mann Cup since 1996. In the MSL final the Chiefs swept the Brooklin Redmen to earn their Mann Cup Birth. When looking at the Chiefs there are a few players the winners of the WLA…
On Thursday night the Victoria Shamrocks will play host to the Langley Thunder in game 6 of the WLA final. So far this has been a back and forth series. Langley was able to take games one and three thanks to their quick starts as they were able to put Victoria in an early hole and hold them off for the victory. While Victoria has won games two, four, and…
On Sunday night game five of the WLA final took place. Victoria Took game four in overtime by a score of 4-3 in order to tie the series. Both teams came into this game looking to take the series lead. Victoria got more bad news before game five though as not only were they going to be without leading scorer Corey Small but also their second leading scorer Rhys Duch…