After finishing the first two weeks going 1-1, the Buffalo Bandits have definitely shown their strengths and their weaknesses. They have a tough schedule in front of them, and they’ll have to make some improvements if they want to be known as contenders come playoff time. The biggest thing the Bandits need to do is work on the powerplay unit. If the Bandits want to succeed, they need to capitalize…
Are the defending champions in trouble? Is there need to worry? Should the panic button be pushed? Some will say yes. The defending three-time champions are currently 0-2 (19GF/30GA), and both losses are to division rivals. This time last season they were on top of the east at 3-0 (33GF/23GA), and 3-0 in the division. Of course they have been without the services of injured forward Stephen Keogh for the first two games,…
So far this season, the New England Blackwolves have been the surprise of the National Lacrosse League. The team leads the East Division alongside the Rock of Toronto at 2-0. The main reason for this has been the strong play of Goalie, Evan Kirk. Through 120 minutes of play Kirk has allowed 15 goals (7.50 goals against average) while saving 84 shots leading to a save percentage of .848, both…
Photo: Garrett James The Vancouver Stealth have been active in the past few days, first getting the news that defenseman Tim Henderson will be back. However, this past week they lost to the Toronto Rock and their defense struggled without Rory Smith or Chris O’Dougherty, and it sounds like their defensive woes haven’t gotten any better. Tyler Garrison was placed on the injured reserve and won’t play this week against…
Week 2 of the NLL season saw another strong offensive performance from Miles Thompson, while Eli McLaughlin was able to find twine for his first career NLL goal in a closely contested 17-16 win for his Colorado Mammoth. Defensive rookies such as Robert Hope, Sheldon Burns and Will O’Brien continued their strong starts to the season, while Brandon Clelland saw his first NLL action, when his Vancouver Stealth took on the Toronto Rock on Saturday night….
New England heads into its bye week and are looking great so far. They took down two of the top teams in the Eastern conference to start the 2015 year off. In just the first two games of the season, goalie Evan Kirk has looked great playing every second while making 84 saves and only letting up 15 goals. The Black Wolves upgraded their back-up position and that has seemed to help Kirk…
Last season the Edmonton Rush went 16-2 in one of the most historic team performances of all time. Now this season after two games, they have already matched their loss total from 2014. Edmonton played tight in their first game, a road game in Buffalo, where they fell 9-8. Their trademark terrific defense played well to hold the Bandits under double digit goals, but they also couldn’t generate any offense….
Just two weeks into the 2015 NLL season there are a couple players who are looking like they’re ready to take their games to the next level. Three of the four people on my early season list are members of the New England Black Wolves, a strong indication of why the Wolves have had such a hot start. Kyle Buchanan—New England Black Wolves: Last season Buchanan was a breakout star,…
Another week, and more amazing action in the National Lacrosse League. The Rock without Billings and Doyle are now 2-0 after posting 20 against the Stealth. The Black Wolves decimate the defending champs, Swarm buzz back from six and win by four over Edmonton, and Calgary falls in overtime.. NLL Power Rankings Week 2 (1) 1—Toronto Rock (2-0) Once again the Rock roll to a victory 20-11, this…
The Flight I arrived at the Ottawa airport a little early, so I figured I would check out the maple leaf lounge since I’ve been a long time Aeroplan member and Star Alliance silver. I walked in and it was like a traveler’s heaven! Leather Lazy boy type seating everywhere, self-serve all you can eat buffet, self serve all you can drink and so much more! I have to ask…