Rocco Granato

NLL: Bandits reload through draft and free agency

September 28, 2020

The Buffalo Bandits selected six players in the 2020 NLL Entry Draft. The Bandits, who finished last years shortened season at 7-4, selected three forwards and three transition players. During the draft the Bandits made a trade with the Rochester Knighthawks to obtain the 19th overall selection. The Bandits also received a conditional first-round pick in 2021 and a second-round pick in the 2023 NLL Entry Draft. Being sent to…

PLL: Another classic sees Whipsnakes win chance to defend title

August 8, 2020

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Thursday night Redwoods LC faced off against Whipsnakes LC in the second semi-final game of the night for the right to face Chaos LC for the PLL Championship. On this night, it would be the first-seed Whipsnakes once again coming out on top in overtime 13-12, to return to the PLL Championship to defend their title. This was another classic battle between these two squads. Back on July 25th, these…

PLL: Rabil’s Atlas exits playoffs at hands of Archers

August 6, 2020

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Back on July 27th Archers LC faced Atlas LC and defeated them 11-10. Tuesday night was the elimination matchup between these same two teams with Archers LC once again coming out on top this time 11-9. Archers will now face Chaos LC at 8 p.m. Thursday night with the winner going to the Championship on Sunday. Tom Schreiber made his presence known as he and the Archers started dominating the…

PLL: Whipsnakes dominate Atlas 15-6

July 30, 2020

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Thursday night the Whipsnakes LC (2-0) dominated Atlas LC (1-2) 15-6 to strengthen their hold on first place in Group Play at the PLL Championship Series in Herriman, Utah. This was the Whipsnakes first game since opening day Saturday. Prior to the game starting Atlas received some terrific news as defenseman Tucker Durkin who tested positive for COVID-19 prior to training camp had been cleared and is virus free and…

PLL: Solid win for Chrome over Redwoods

July 29, 2020

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Tuesday night Chrome LC (2-0) defeated Redwoods LC (0-2) 12-11 in the sixth game of the Premier Lacrosse League Championship Series. This was a very spirited game, with a lot of action. In the early going with the sun starting to set would seem to be an obstacle for both teams as the shadows would roll in from the bench side of the field for the first quarter. It would…

MLL: Championship going ahead with 1st and 4th seeds

July 26, 2020

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This afternoon on ESPN at 2pm the Denver Outlaws will face the Boston Cannons for the MLL Championship. Denver will be looking for their fourth title while Boston will seek their second. The championship game didn’t come without some problems. A statement from the league released on Saturday stated the following: Friday night a player on the Chesapeake Bayhawks approached a member of his team’s medical staff with potential symptoms…

MLL: Barrage’s second win eliminates Lizards from playoff contention

July 24, 2020

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Thursday afternoon the Philadelphia Barrage (2-3) defeated the New York Lizards (0-5) 12-11. Colin Minicus would net the game winner with 1:55 remaining. This was a game where the winner would increase their chances at a playoff berth, and the loser would go home and wait for next season. The first quarter started out with a bang as the Barrage and Lizards would combine for three goals in 34 seconds….

MLL: Lightning display can’t stop Outlaws in 12-11 win over Lizards

July 23, 2020

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Tuesday night the Denver Outlaws (3-0) defeated a tough New York Lizards (0-3) team 12-11. Despite New York’s record, this was the toughest battle so far for the Outlaws during this season. The game started with a very quick pace and the offense was on fire for both teams with eight different goals scorers in the first quarter, the final goal scored by the Lizards Nicky Galasso just as the…

MLL: Hammerheads in the win column after 10-8 victory over Lizards

July 22, 2020

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On a stormy and rainy Wednesday afternoon the Connecticut Hammerheads (1-2) picked up their first franchise victory 10-8 over the New York Lizards (0-4). With both teams needing a win, the Lizards came out pushing the tempo for the first quarter. But it was Hammerheads goalie Sean Sconone who came up big in the first 10 minutes. Decker Curran finally found rope for the Lizards with just under five minutes…

MLL: Host Bayhawks remain perfect, beat Boston 15-13

July 21, 2020

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After almost a two-hour weather delay last night the Chesapeake Bayhawks (3-0) fought off the Boston Cannons 15-13 to remain undefeated and saddle the Cannons (1-1) with their first loss. The Cannons started the game off with a beautiful behind-the-back highlight goal from Challen Rogers. Bryce Wasserman would soon follow that up and the Cannons would be up 2-0 early in the game. That would be the last lead Boston…

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