Mammoth Finally Find Groove in Net

February 11, 2014

It seems like goaltending has been a problem for the Colorado Mammoth for the past five years. Starting with the struggles of Andrew Leyshon, they ended up later relying on Chris Levis and Matt Roik, and this season went into it with minimal net experience. Their two goaltenders were set to be Tye Belanger, who missed most of last season with injury, and rookie Dillon Ward. Ward was the third…

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NCAA Recap: Official Opening Weekend of Men’s 2014

The 2014 season of NCAA lacrosse commenced like no other in recent history. A number of games headed to overtimes, and a few were complete blowouts. Here are some quick recaps in case you missed the action: Saturday Michigan @ PSU 7                   22 A blowout in Penn State’s favor on their home turf. Kaut performed outstandingly in goal, allowing only one…

February 10, 2014
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Mammoth Find Rhythm Behind Powell, Grant

The Colorado Mammoth returned to the Langley Event Centre in Vancouver on February 8, 2014 for their third game against the Vancouver Stealth in four weeks. The Mammoth were coming off back-to-back wins against the Calgary Roughnecks and Minnesota Swarm, both close, fast paced high scoring games. Hopes were extremely high that the Mammoth would again come away with a victory, and they did just that beating the Stealth by…

February 9, 2014
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Stealth Drop Fourth Straight; Mammoth on a Roll

Photo Credit: Dan Brodie Vancouver relinquished a fourth quarter lead and was on the losing side of a 10-9 decision versus the Mammoth Saturday night at the Langley Events Centre.  Captain John Grant Jr. and goaltender Dillon Ward stood out in a hard fought road victory versus a game Vancouver squad. Vancouver now finds itself mired in a four-game losing streak. The Stealth turned in a much improved effort than…

February 9, 2014
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NLL Game Predictions: Week Seven

As stated by the NLL commissioner himself, this season is the most competitive indoor lacrosse one of all. Statistically, every game features close competition. Therefore, this season is special for the twists and turns it has already taken. Here’s the ILWT Staffs’ Predictions: ILWT Staff PHI at TOR EDM at PHI BUF at ROC CAL at MIN COL at VAN Jim Flannery         J. Hernandez       Scott…

February 7, 2014
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NLL Three Stars: Week Six

Week 6 of the National Lacrosse League featured five games and tons of goals; 116 goals to be exact. That’s an average of over 23 goals per game. Pretty impressive, especially when you consider that neither the Edmonton Rush nor the Rochester Knighthawks broke into double digits in their one goal game (won 8-7 by the Rush). The Rush (5-0) remain as the only unbeaten team in the NLL but…

February 5, 2014
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USBOXLA Hosts Midwest Classic Box Tournament

From David Lisi: On a recent trip to Louisville, KY I was asked to coach a group of kids who were looking to play in an upcoming box lacrosse tournament in Columbus, OH. The tournament was the Midwest Classic Box Lacrosse Tournament hosted by Resolute Lacrosse at the Resolute Athletic Complex.  The Midwest Classic lived up to its name: classic!  It was an instant hit and I can tell you…

February 4, 2014
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NCAA Preview: Denver U at Air Force

Denver Pioneers @ Air Force Sat. Feb. 8 1:00 pm Two Colorado schools will go head-to-head this coming Saturday for a season opening showdown: Air Force and Denver U. Both teams have young programs in comparison to other colleges and both have taken off at monumental rates of success. Air Force will host the game at their field. Coach Eric Seremet said, “With such an experienced, senior-led team this year,…

February 3, 2014
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Power Rankings Week 6: Rush On Top, Bandits Stealing the Show

Week 6 did not disappoint. Three games decided by a total of 5 goals. Casey Powell returns and helps the Mammoth to a huge win. Edmonton stays undefeated. Bandits are for real, and the Stealth get bombed.   Power Rankings   Week 6 (1) 1—Edmonton Rush (5-0)  Defeated the Knighthawks in overtime 8-7 on a pretty goal by Mark Matthews. Aaron Bold was strong in net for the Rush. Edmonton travels…

February 3, 2014
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