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…
The Victoria Shamrocks took the opening game of the 2013 Mann Cup finals with a 5-4 victory over the Six Nations Chiefs. The Chiefs struck first when Kasey Biernes found the back of the cage to give Six Nations the early lead. After Ben McCullough scored for the Shamrocks to the tie game, the Chiefs would respond with goals from Johnny Powless and Craig Point to head into the…
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…
The Six Nations Chiefs and Victoria Shamrocks are two of the most historic lacrosse teams in all of North America, but this trip to the Mann Cup has been a long time coming.
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…
Cody Jamieson – Six Nations Chiefs – Rochester Knighthawks Cody Jamieson will be looking to capture his first ever Mann Cup to go along with his NLL Championship ring that he won as a member of the Rochester Knighthawks this past season. Jamieson has had an outstanding post season to date, scoring 39 points (19G, 20A) in nine games for the Chiefs. If Jamieson can be a consistent threat through…
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…
With the Victoria Shamrocks in the Mann Cup this week, we profile their top NLL prospect Karsen Leung.