There were four games this weekend involving six of the seven CLax teams. Not much changed in the standings except that Niagara took over sole possession of second place with their convincing win over Brampton. Here are the CLax Power Rankings after week three. #1 (last week 1) Ohsweken Demons 3-1 Ohsweken split the weekend at 1-1 as they were involved in two one goal games. On Friday night the…
The Vermont Voyageurs were one win away from a Quebec Senior Lacrosse League title last season, and now several of those players are having big years in the North American Lacrosse League. Voyageurs head coach Chad Fairfoull is happy with what he sees. “I was just reviewing video of the Rockhoppers vs Bombers this morning. I think it is great that they get the opportunity to play in the winter….
The Durham Turfdogs and Toronto Shooting Stars both opened their seasons in week one when professional lacrosse made its return to the building now known as the Mattamy Athletic Centre (formerly the historic Maple Leaf Gardens). The Turfdogs spoiled the party winning 11-10 despite a solid comeback effort from the Stars. On Sunday, to finish week three of CLax, the two teams met again as the Durham Turfdogs opened their…
Yesterday the 1-1 Brampton Inferno took on the 1-0 Niagara Lock Monsters. The Inferno came into this game after a come from behind victory against Oshweken where they won 15-14. The Lock Monsters came into this game after lighting up the Iroquois Ironmen 22-13. This game got off to a fast start as Brampton right out of the gate was pumped and took a3-1 lead in just under four minutes…
The Brampton Inferno served the Ohsweken Demons their first loss of the season in 15-14 overtime thriller at the Powerade Centre Friday night. The defending Creator’s Cup Champions came out to an early 3-0 lead with goals from Wayne VanEvery, Kyle Isaacs and Delby Powless. Ryan Campbell answered with a even strength to nab the first Brampton goal of the game and bring the score to 3-1. Cory Bomberry added…
With Week three of the Clax season beginning here is a quick look at the top 5 candidates for Clax MVP. 5. John Cheesbrough- Cheesebrough has only played one game this season but was stellar for the TurfDogs. In a league where teams have so much offensive firepower a good goalie can make a good team into a great team. Cheesebrough so far this season has posted a 10.06 G.A.A…
ILWT’s Pat Gregoire breaks down week two of the CLax season and crowns the three stars for their outstanding play. 1st Star: Corey Fowler – Niagara Lock Monsters Fowler climbed into the top five scorers after his CLax debut on Sunday afternoon while scoring 4 goals and adding seven assists. Fowler has made an immediate impact and will look to continue his offensive prowess next week as the Lock Mosters…
The Brampton Inferno have a busy weekend ahead of them as they play back to back nights against the Oshweken Demons and the Niagara Lock Monsters. The Demons and the Inferno faced off last weekend with the Demons walking away with the victory 16-8. In the first meeting between these teams Brampton started out strong as they were able to keep pace with the Demons to begin the game. At…
The Niagara Lock Monsters opened their inaugural Canadian Lacrosse League (CLax) season with a convincing 22-13 victory over the Iroquois Ironmen at the Iroquois Lacrosse Arena Sunday afternoon. Rochester Knighthawks practice player Tom Montour opened the scoring for the Ironmen with an unassisted powerplay marker just under two minutes into the game. The Lock Monster’s Ryan Learn answered with a pair of goals to but Niagara up 2-1. After Lloyd…
With week two of the Clax season in the books here are this weeks power rankings. 1. Oshweken Demons- The Demons continue to dominate as they dismantled the Brampton Inferno on the weekend 16-8. Roger Vyse led the way for the Demons with 9 points while Derby Powless chipped in with 7 points. The Demons offense is the best in the league right now and teams will be hard pressed…