MLL

Lawsons’s Five Goals Lead Rattlers over Lizards

July 28, 2013
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Midfielder Dave Lawson scored five goals, including the game tying tally with 5:14 remaining in the game, while short stick defender Steve DeNapoli buried the go-ahead goal a minute later. Rochester would hold on to win 13-12 over New York at Shuart Stadium. With the win, the Rattlers remain in playoff contention, eliminating the Lizards in the process. Lawson proved difficult to stop from the start. John Ranagan struck first…

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Nationals Clinch MLL Playoffs

July 28, 2013
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Playoffs are right around the corner and there’s no doubt that the Hamilton Nationals are ready to fight. The Boston Cannons on the other hand, may have some catching up to do.   In Saturday night’s contest, the Nationals reached an early four-goal lead in the first quarter, providing themselves with a decent buffer zone. Kevin Crowley started off the run with an assist from Jeremy Thompson, followed by a…

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MLL Playoff Race: Nationals Can Clinch

July 27, 2013
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With just three games remaining in the MLL season, everyone except for the 1-10 Ohio Machine are technically eligible for the playoffs. With so many teams still eligible, that means an abundance of playoff scenarios exist. So what are the playoff ramifications heading into this week’s action? Read below and find out. As it stands right now the undefeated Denver Outlaws continue to hold the top spot with a record…

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Cannons Look to Rebound Against Nationals

July 27, 2013
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Entering week 12 of the MLL 2013 season, the Hamilton Nationals will hold host to the Boston Cannons in their second match-up this year. In their first meeting, Coach Huntley’s squad took home a 15-8 win.   This is an essential game for the Cannons as their playoff hopes are in their own hands. They are tied with Charlotte record wise at 5-6, but hold the fourth playoff spot with…

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MLL: Lizards Look to Stay Alive

July 26, 2013
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New York returns home after a difficult four game road trip that potentially dropped them out of the playoff race. Now playing for pride, and possibly jobs, the Lizards will host the Rattlers Saturday night at Shuart Stadium in Hempstead. Sitting at 3-8, head coach Joe Spallina’s squad has not been on the same wave length. Their last outing in saw them drop a 13-11 decision in Charlotte. The usual…

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What to Watch for in Week 12

July 26, 2013
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WIth playoffs are on the horizon, the last few games of the MLL 2013 regular season will draw much more attention as wins and losses become crucial to the final seeding for championship weekend in Philadelphia. Denver will take on Chesapeake, Rattlers visit the Lizards, Hounds travel to Ohio and the Nationals host the Cannons.   Denver vs Chesapeake The first place Outlaws are undefeated at 11-0 with the defending…

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Rattlers Future Looks Bleak

July 26, 2013
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The Rochester Rattlers played their last home game of 2013 last week, and possibly their last game in Rochester ever. Head coach Tim Soudan said the future of the franchise might be bleak.

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MLL Three Stars: Week 11

July 26, 2013
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First Star: Adam Ghitelman (Charlotte Hounds) – The unquestioned leader of the Hounds team had a huge game in a must-win against the Lizards on Saturday night. Ghitelman had 12 saves on 21 shots to finish with a 57% save rate in a game that keeps Charlotte in playoff contention. The Hounds jumped out to a 11-3 lead in the first half, and nearly lost that in the second half….

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