PHOTOS: Philadelphia Wings @ Toronto Rock
Photos from the Toronto Rock’s 12-11 win over the Philadelphia Wings on March 30, 2019 at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto.
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Coverage of lacrosse in Ontario, including the OLA, MSL and Toronto Rock.
NLL: Hill backstops Knighthawks to second-straight victory
The Rochester Knighthawks did their part, but their 12-10 win over the Toronto Rock on Saturday night at Blue Cross Arena wasn’t enough to secure them a playoff spot. The New England Black Wolves’ win over San Diego meant the ‘Wolves took the last Eastern Division playoff spot. The Knighthawks played spoiler, though, although it probably gave them little comfort once they stepped off the floor and heard the score…
NLL: Slade the OT hero as Rock down Bandits
Overtime heroics by Brandon Slade of the Toronto Rock earned the team a season series sweep of their Eastern Division rivals – the Buffalo Bandits – in a thrilling 12-11 victory on Friday night at Scotiabank Arena. In two monumental moments, Slade scored two pivotal goals for the Rock as he tied the game at 11 with 3:03 left to play in the fourth. That would serve as a mere…
NLL: Rock’s win over Wings clinches playoff berth
Punching their ticket to the playoffs with a season series sweep of the Philadelphia Wings in a Saturday night win 12-11, playoff lacrosse is back in Toronto. The Rock’s victory started due to the efforts of Johnny Powless. Powless, who has struggled this season, got the Rock on the board early. His efforts did not go unnoticed by bench boss Matt Sawyer. “I thought Johnny was outstanding,” Sawyer praised. “He…
NLL: Bandits prevent rival Rock from clinching playoff spot
The Buffalo Bandits told the fat lady to wait for another game as they came back from a four-goal deficit to beat the Toronto Rock 8-6 on Saturday night at KeyBank Center. The Bandits, of course, sit on top of the NLL standings and were the first team to clinch a playoff berth. The win prevented the Rock, who started the season strong but are 1-4 in their last five…
NLL: Poulin’s career day leads Swarm past Rock
The Georgia Swarm defeated the Toronto Rock and took the season series in a dominating 14-5 home victory on Friday at Infinite Energy Center. Georgia got out to an early lead and never looked back in this one, dominating the Rock in what seemed like every facet of the game. While it was Georgia’s offense that got them rolling, their defense was equally if not more impressive in the win….
PHOTOS: Toronto Rock @ Calgary Roughnecks
Photos from the Calgary Roughnecks’ 15-9 win over the Toronto Rock at Scotiabank Saddledome on March 9, 2019. Photos by Cliff McCaig.
NLL: Dickson’s eight points paces Roughnecks past Rock
As most coaches will say, the outcome of games is often rooted in timely, momentum changing plays. On Saturday night, the Calgary Roughnecks got those plays in spades as they went on to defeat the Toronto Rock 15-9 at Scotiabank Saddledome in front of 10,674 fans. After losing to Saskatchewan last week, Calgary’s strategy was simple. “Sask punched us in the mouth and tonight… our plan was to come out…
Press Release: Rock will retire Jim Veltman’s #32
Oakville, ON – Toronto Rock Owner, President and GM Jamie Dawick has announced the team will retire the number 32 worn by former Captain and NLL Hall of Fame member Jim Veltman. The ceremony will take place prior to the game on Fri., Apr. 12 on Fan Appreciation Night at Scotibank Arena. The Brampton, ON native and winner of five NLL championships with the Rock will have his jersey raised…
NLL: Rock fall out of first place
It was a weekend to forget for the Toronto Rock. Not only did they fall to the New England Black Wolves 13-11 at Mohegan Sun Arena, they also fell out of first place in the NLL’s Eastern Division as their loss combined with the Buffalo Bandits’ win puts them a full game back of the Bandits. The Rock had a comfortable 10-7 lead in the fourth but squandered it away…