Evans Enjoys Goaltending Chance in Scrimmage

July 18, 2015

Scott Evans realized a life long dream on Wednesday. During his Peterborough Lakers game versus the Brooklin Redmen at Iroquois Park Sports Centre in Whitby, members of Canada’s under 19 women’s field lacrosse team were introduced and then played an intra-squad scrimmage at intermission. Team Canada will play in the quadrennial event beginning July 23 in Edinburgh, Scotland. Members of the team are from all over Ontario and British Columbia,…

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WLA Power Rankings: Week Seven

July 17, 2015

1. Victoria Shamrocks (1) Record: 12-3-0 Goal Differential: +81 Last Week: 13-11 L vs. Coquitlam, 13-10 W vs. Nanaimo This Week: at New Westminster, vs. Burnaby Victoria were outhustled and outplayed by Coquitlam last Friday night and deservedly took the loss, just their third this year. Although they still have a three game lead on New West for the WLA regular season championship, it was an example of the parity…

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WLA Rookie Report: Taylor, Malcolm Rise Up

July 17, 2015

Connor Goodwin, Maple Ridge Burrards The fifth overall selection in February’s WLA Draft, Goodwin has stepped in as an immediate contributor to the Burrards offence. He’s given Ridge another lefty who can operate without the ball, he has size and is a good playmaker for his age. Goodwin’s play really started to take off when Dan Taylor was signed; the duo have taken attention away from the right handers like…

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WLA Three Stars: Week Seven

July 16, 2015

   1. Matthew Dinsdale, Coquitlam Adanacs Given an expanded role upon his return to the Coquitlam lineup, Matthew Dinsdale has seized his opportunity, almost matching his 2014 goal total (13) with 11 in four games. After torching Victoria for a hat-trick and three assists, Dinsdale got into a groove in their 15-6 win over Nanaimo, scoring five goals. His presence was missed in a crucial game Tuesday night, one in…

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MSL Rookie Report: Evans Turns It On

July 11, 2015

1. Turner Evans – Peterborough Lakers In his past three games, Turner Evans has been producing at a potent clip, picking up 12 points in three straight Lakers victories. Evans kicked off his week with a three goal performance against the powerhouse Six Nations Chiefs. Evans’ third period goal to complete his hat-trick came at a crucial time, as the Chiefs had gone on a five goal run, pulling within…

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WLA Power Rankings: Week Seven

July 11, 2015

1 Victoria Shamrocks (LW – 1) Record: 11-2-0        Goal Differential: +60 Last Week: 11-6 W vs. Langley, 14-7 W vs. Burnaby This Week: vs. Coquitlam, vs. Nanaimo It was business per usual for the Shamrocks, who beat two tough teams rather handily to push their WLA league lead to three games over second-place New Westminster. It was the defence that lead the charge for much of the night in Victoria’s gritty 11-6 win over the…

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MSL Power Rankings: Can Anyone Take Down Chiefs?

July 11, 2015

1. Six Nations Chiefs (11-2) Despite dropping a narrow 14-13 road game to the Peterborough Lakers last Thursday night, the Chiefs continued to roll this week picking up wins over Kitchener-Waterloo on Tuesday night and the Brampton Excelsiors on Thursday. On Tuesday night the Chiefs got off to a great start with Johnny Powless scoring just 59 seconds into the game, however it wasn’t until late in the second period…

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QSLL Power Rankings: Axemen On Fire

July 9, 2015

1.     Capital Axemen had a huge 17-4 victory Saturday over the Mohawks. This gives the Axemen a 12-1 record as they stay in first and should be getting the top seed come playoff time. Alex Kedoh Hill helped play a big part in getting his team the win with (4G, 3A). Raj Wasson had four assists and Tim Bergin had three of his own upping his season point total…

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Chiefs Defeat Kodiaks 11-7 Behind Benesch, Merrill

July 9, 2015

The Six Nation Chiefs got back to their winning ways when they took on the Kitchener Waterloo Kodiaks Tuesday night. The last time KW came to the ILA they walked away with the season opening win. On this night though, things were a bit different with star player Ryan Benesch now with Six Nations. Things started off pretty good for the home team after Johnny Powless opened up the scoring…

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OLA Junior “A” Playoff Preview

July 8, 2015

After one of the most exciting regular seasons of OLA Junior “A” lacrosse in recent memory, the playoffs are set to kick off on Thursday evening. However before we get to the playoff preview, it’s important to recognize the parity throughout the league this season. The Mimico Moutaineers won five games and tied one this season, for 11 points, after winning just one game in the last three seasons. Meanwhile…

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