Headed into tonight’s game between the Edmonton Rush (15-2) and Vancouver Stealth (4-12) it would appear the Rush could just rest on their way to a first round playoff bye. With the history these two teams have playing each other over the years, and the Rush chasing their first Champions Cup victory, I do not see the Rush lying down. In fact I see the Rush making a strong push…
With the 2013 NLL regular season winding down, the Buffalo Bandits (8-9) have already booked their ticket for the postseason. The only issue still facing the team right now is where they will face the Toronto Rock in the opening round. Currently in the throes of a franchise-record seven game losing streak, the Bandits are looking to redeem themselves on Saturday at 7:30 pm at First Niagara Center during their…
New home, new arena, new players, all with new results. The 2014 season for the Vancouver Stealth could not be further than losing in the Champion’s Cup game a season ago. Coincidence or not that game took place in their new home, the LEC. The season started well for the Stealth after dropping the season opener to Colorado by a goal, then rebounding with two straight wins. Unfortunately that would…
In anticipation of Fan Appreciation Night on Saturday, April 26 the Philadelphia Wings salute the fans with an all-encompassing look at Game Day for the Wings. Experience the thrills from behind the scenes looks to game action. <iframe width=”640″ height=”390″ src=”//www.youtube.com/embed/47zVwIigE9k” frameborder=”0″ allowfullscreen></iframe>
There are a few metrics out there to determine the best players. From an offensive standpoint, it’s pretty easy: most goals, most assists, most points. From a defensive standpoint, we have loose balls and forced turnovers, which can give you some valuable information, but doesn’t truly give you the full picture. And goalies are kind of in the middle of those two extremes: lots of stats, but none tell the…
Week 17—All Playoff spots are clinched. Seedings in west are set. Only thing left is who will host round one in the east. EAST DIVISION Rochester Knighthawks (13-4) —Clinched East Division title. Buffalo Bandits (8-9)—Clinched a playoff berth. Can clinch at least one home playoff game with: Win vs Rochester or a Rock Loss to Minnesota. Toronto Rock (8-9)—Clinched playoff berth. Can host at least one playoff game with:…
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,…
Ward backstops the Mammoth to a playoff position, Schuss’ scoring spree continues, and Matthews makes a late debut in Week 17 of the NLL rookie report. Dillon Ward made 51 saves on 63 shots while also picking up an assist as the young netminder led the Colorado Mammoth to an 18-12 defeat of the Minnesota Swarm. With the win, the Mammoth clinch the third and final playoff spot in the…
Saturday night’s game at the LEC featured a team out of the playoffs, and one that was not in control of it’s own fate. The visiting Philadelphia Wings had been eliminated just last week and the Vancouver Stealth had to win as well as rely on Colorado losing to Minnesota to keep their playoff hopes alive. Neither of those two things happened in favor of the Stealth, as they dropped…
The Rochester Knighthawks (13-4) defeated New York state rival Buffalo Bandits (8-9) by a score of 8-4 on the turf of the Blue Cross Arena Saturday night. The defensive battle began with Joe Resetarits picking up the lone goal of the opening quarter, giving Buffalo a 1-0 lead on the powerplay. The Knighthawks would control play in the second quarter, outscoring the Bandits 4-0 in the frame thanks to single…