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MSL Players of the Week: Call Ups Prove Themselves

July 7, 2014
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The league-leading Brooklin Redmen became the first Major Series Lacrosse (MSL) team to reach the ten win mark after picking up three victories (11-4 and 9-7 over Brampton, 11-9 over Peterborough) in Week 6. During his first season in a Redmen uniform, Shayne Jackson continues to lead a resurgentBrooklin offence. The Whitby Warriors product sits second in league scoring (18g, 24a, 42pts) after racking up 12 points (6g, 6a) during…

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Excelsiors and Rock Face Off for First Time in 2014

July 7, 2014
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Brampton Excelsiors @ Oakville Rock Monday, July 7 – 8:00 pm Season Series – 0-0 Monday marks the first meeting of the season between Brampton and Oakville, the two teams fighting for fifth place in the MSL. Each team has four points; Brampton received two from a Lakers forfeit and two from a win over KW. Oakville also received two points from the forfeited games, and lost two games in…

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Redmen Continue Dominance, Chiefs Top Brampton

July 4, 2014
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The Brooklin Redmen (9-1) strengthened their grip on first place in the Major Series Lacrosse (MSL) standings Thursday night with an 11-9 win over the Peterborough Lakers (5-6). The Lakers flew out of the Peterborough Memorial Centre gates, establishing a 3-0 lead within the first 10 minutes of play thanks to goals from Mark Steenhuis, Aaron Wilson, and Adam Jones. Brooklin’s Mark Cockerton scored to end the early Peterborough onslaught…

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MSL Trade Deadline: Mike Poulin Traded to Brooklin Redmen

July 3, 2014
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The Brooklin Redmen made a splash yesterday at the 2014 Major Series Lacrosse trade deadline as they acquired goaltender Mike Poulin from the Kitchener-Waterloo Kodiaks. The Redmen also added Mike Teeter, a lefty forward. Going to the Kodiaks is transition player Joel Matthews, forward Matt Melnychenko, and goaltender Steve Fryer. In an odd twist to the trade, Poulin will have the option to go back to the Kodiaks at the…

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MSL Previews: Higgins Starts Against Lakers

July 3, 2014
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Brooklin @ Peterborough – 8:00pm Brooklin stated their intentions to host the Mann Cup this week in acquiring Mike Poulin from the KW Kodiaks along with Mike Teeter. In exchange, KW received Steve Fryer, Joel Williams, and Mike Melnychenko, who the Redmen will miss when playing the Lakers. Melnychenko had four of his six goals this season versus the Lakers. Poulin has not yet won a Mann Cup and he…

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MSL Power Rankings: Redmen Over Lakers

July 1, 2014
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*Current official standings according to Pointstreak in first brackets, standings if Peterborough wins their forfeiture appeal in second brackets. Rankings based on current official standings. 1. Brooklin Redmen (7-1) (6-2) The Brooklin Redmen take over top stop in the power rankings this week, with the least number of losses in the MSL. They had the weekend off, their last game a win over Oakville on Wednesday. Part of their success…

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MSL Players of the Week: Williams Leads Redmen

June 30, 2014
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The Oakville Rock (2-6) were the busiest Major Series Lacrosse (MSL) squad during Week 5, suffering back-to-back losses at the hands of the Brooklin Redmen (7-1) before closing out the week with a loss to the Kitchener-Waterloo Kodiaks (4-4). Despite a trio of defeats, positive takeaways from the Rock’s struggles include the promising play of Jeremy Noble. The University of Denver alum, who made a late season debut with four…

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MSL Weekend Preview: Evans Back for Lakers

June 28, 2014
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Saturday, June 28 Peterborough @ Six Nations, 7:00 pm Season series TBD Much of Saturday’s game will depend on who won and by how much on Thursday. While players will tell you it’s a new day and the past is behind them, one of these teams will be looking to avenge Thursday’s loss. The ILA is the only arena the Lakers have lost in this season, and typically win only…

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MSL: Kodiaks Prepare for Life Without Dhane Smith

June 26, 2014
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Six Nations @ Peterborough, 8:00 pm Season series – 1-1 While Six Nations has played two games since last facing the Lakers, Peterborough will be seeing the Chiefs for the second game in a row. Last week the Lakers defeated the Chiefs 15-9 in an energetic matchup that saw Cody Jamieson held pointless and ejected for fighting. Expect Jamieson to come out firing to make up for last week. John…

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MSL Power Rankings: Lakers Still Lead Charge

June 24, 2014
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*Current standings in first brackets, standings if Peterborough loses their forfeiture appeal in second brackets. 1. Peterborough Lakers (6-1) (3-4) There’s no denying that the Peterborough Lakers are the hottest team currently in the MSL, despite the turmoil the team has been in since finding out they may have to forfeit their first three wins. Until their appeal is settled, their record is 6-1, they’re on a five-game win streak,…

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