Colorado Mammoth

Church, Schuss, Ward Finalists for Rookie of the Year

June 18, 2014
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The National Lacrosse League has announced three finalists for the 2014 NLL Rookie of the Year award. Edmonton Rush forward Robert Church, Minnesota Swarm forward Logan Schuss and Colorado Mammoth goaltender Dillon Ward were the top trio of rookie vote recipients for their play this season.   Church finished third among NLL rookies in points (52) and assists (31), tied for third in goals (21), second in power play goals…

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Mammoth Season Comes to Screeching Halt

May 6, 2014
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Photo Credit: Dan Brodie The Colorado Mammoth (8-10) made it to the post-season for the fourth consecutive year.  They faced their NLL Western Division Rivals the Calgary Roughnecks on Saturday May 3, in Calgary at the Scotiabank Saddledome.  The Mammoth led the regular season series against the Riggers 2-1, both wins in spectacular OT fashion.  Although Calgary was the higher seed with a record of 12-6, Mammoth fans were hopeful…

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Mammoth Goalie Dillon Ward Has Goalie Gear Stolen

May 2, 2014
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In one of the most bizarre stories this NLL season, Colorado Mammoth rookie goaltender Dillon Ward has his goalie gear stolen this week, according to the team. The Mammoth were the last team in the west to qualify for the playoffs and they take on Calgary tomorrow night. Ward, the third overall pick in the NLL draft this season, took over as Colorado’s starting goalie during the season and has…

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Mammoth Look for First Second Round Advance Since 2006

May 1, 2014
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The Colorado Mammoth (8-10) have made it to the first-round of the NLL playoffs, and are ready to take on the Calgary Roughnecks (12-6), their NLL Western Division Rivals on Saturday May 3 in Calgary at the Scotiabank Saddledome. The Mammoth won the regular season series 2-1. The first two games between the teams during the regular season were in Calgary where the teams split. Calgary came away victorious in…

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Curtain Drops on Wings Season; Drop Finale to Mammoth 13-12

As the final buzzer sounded, the final curtain closed on another season of below .500 play.  The Philadelphia Wings (6-12) dropped the final game of the regular season 13-12 to the Colorado Mammoth (8-10).  The Wings also finished with a 2-7 record at home. The game meant nothing as far as playoff positioning or in the standings.  Wings were eliminated two weeks ago and the Mammoth had their spot locked…

April 27, 2014
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Final Act: Wings Finish Season Against Mammoth

Today marks the end of season 28 for the Philadelphia Wings. Tonight they will face the Colorado Mammoth in the hopes of sending the Wings faithful home with a win. The Mammoth are on there way to the playoffs and will face Calgary. But tonight they must face a Wings team who wants to go out a winner. Former Wing Drew Westervelt returns to his old home. Mammoth will also…

April 26, 2014
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NLL Three Stars: Grant Jr, Dickson and Vinc Lead

April 22, 2014
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The NLL had a one-in-a-kind weekend. John Grant Jr. joined the 600-plus club (call AARP!), Curtis Dickson was the man for the Roughnecks, and Matt Vinc gave the Knighthawks an awesome victory over the Bandits. First Star: John Grant Jr.—600th Career Goal I’m personally a fan of awards and record breaking. The Colorado Mammoth pulled off the unthinkable and made it to the playoffs. Not that they’re a bad team,…

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Can the Mammoth Break the Rush’s Streak?

April 5, 2014
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On Saturday April 5th, the Colorado Mammoth (5-9) return to Rexall Place in Edmonton to face the undefeated Edmonton Rush (13-0).  Colorado is coming off a tough loss against the Philadelphia Wings at home on March 29th, by the score of 14-12.  The Mammoth are looking to hold onto that final play-off spot in the NLL Western Division where their rivals the Rush hold a commanding lead, and have already…

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Adam Jones Return Not Enough to Overcome the Wings

March 30, 2014
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The Colorado Mammoth (5-8) went up against the Philadelphia Wings (4-9) at The Pepsi Center the first time this season on “Western Night” Saturday March 29, 2014.  They donned the first time in franchise history Colorado State Flag jerseys in front of a crowd of 16,322, the highest fan attendance this weekend, and the team with the highest attendance in 2014 with 124,247 fans.  But even with all the hype,…

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Mammoth Add Veteran Nick Carlson

March 21, 2014
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Teams continued to make moves in the NLL yesterday as the roster deadline came to a close, and the Colorado Mammoth made one of the more surprising moves by signing veteran defenseman Nick Carlson. Carlson last played in 2011 and played all nine seasons of his career with the Mammoth, except his rookie season with the New York Saints. Over his career, Carlson accumulated 137 points and 425 loose balls….

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