Justin Ivey, Co-Editor Lacrosse is Awesome© The Saskatchewan Rush returned home Saturday night for Game 2 of their semi-final matchup against the Halifax Thunderbirds. The Rush won handily last Saturday, beating the Thunderbirds in Halifax 16-7 in Game 1. Austin Shanks (2G, 2A) scored six goals on his way to being the hero in Game 1, and although he didn’t repeat the sock trick in Game 2, he scored the…
Justin Ivey, Co-Editor Lacrosse is Awesome© Austin Shanks spent the first six seasons of his career with the franchise now in Halifax. They were the Rochester Knighthawks when he was drafted, but no matter the home venue, Shanks was a crowd favorite and a matchstick on the offensive end. On Saturday night, in Game 1 of the Saskatchewan Rush matchup against the Halifax Thunderbirds, Shanks ignited the Rush, scoring six…
Justin Ivey, Co-Editor Lacrosse is Awesome© The Buffalo Bandits hosted the first NLL Semi-Final game Friday night to a sold-out crowd. The visiting Vancouver Warriors needed to solve a defense that allowed only four goals in the single elimination first round against the San Diego Seals. In Game 1 of the best of three series, they were unable to rattle Matt Vinc (3GA, 35SV) and the Bandits’ defense. Buffalo didn’t…
Justin Ivey, Co-Editor Lacrosse is Awesome© The two-time defending Buffalo Bandits hosted the San Diego Seals Friday night for the first game of the 2025 NLL Playoffs. Buffalo entered the playoffs as the #1 overall seed, ending the regular season with a 13-5 record while San Diego secured the #8 seed. The Bandits are looking to become the first team since the Rochester Knighthawks (the franchise now in Halifax) to…
Justin Ivey, Co-Editor Lacrosse is Awesome© The Albany Firewolves (7-11) travelled to play the San Diego Seals (9-9) Friday night in Week 21, the final week, of the NLL regular season. Last weekend in Albany, the Firewolves kept their playoff hopes alive with a home win against the Seals. For last night’s tilt, San Diego needed a win to secure a playoff spot, while Albany needed a win and some…
Justin Ivey, Co-Editor Lacrosse is Awesome© MVP Arena in Albany, New York was buzzing for the Albany Firewolves (7-10) final home game of the regular season on Saturday night. The Firewolves faced the San Diego Seals (8-9) for the first time since they knocked them out of the playoffs last year, and to keep their playoff hopes alive, they needed to win again. Pat Kavanaugh (1G, 2A) made his NLL…
Justin Ivey, Co-Editor Lacrosse is Awesome© For the third week in a row, the Buffalo Bandits (12-4) were given an opportunity to host a home playoff game. This time, all they needed was a win on the road against the Colorado Mammoth (8-8). The Bandits jumped out to a quick lead and never trailed while 11 different scorers, including goalie Matt Vinc (10GA, 32SV), attacked in flurries. Buffalo also kept…
Justin Ivey, Co-Editor Lacrosse is Awesome© The Albany Firewolves (6-10) travelled across the continent to play the Vancouver Warriors (9-7) Friday night at Rogers Arena for Country Night. The Warriors were able to dictate the pace of play for the majority of the night, and with Christian Del Bianco (4GA, 37SV) turning nearly everything away, they were able to bottle the Albany offense. Despite Doug Jamieson (9GA, 31SV) and the…
Justin Ivey, Co-Editor Lacrosse is Awesome© The Buffalo Bandits (11-4) have already clinched a spot in the playoffs, but a win against the visiting Vancouver Warriors (8-7) Saturday night would have clinched them home turf advantage. Vancouver goaltender Christian Del Bianco (12GA, 40SV) was a key reason why the Bandits lost their second game in a row by one goal. With Matt Vinc (13GA, 32SV) pulled for the extra attacker…
Justin Ivey, Co-Editor Lacrosse is Awesome© The Albany Firewolves (6-9) hosted the Buffalo Bandits (11-3) on Saturday night at MVP Arena. Bandit land travelled in droves down I-90 following the team after their 13-10 win over the visiting Las Vegas Desert Dogs on Friday night. Despite the reported 1,000+ Bandit fans waving “Bandit Land East” banners, Albany goalie Doug Jamieson (10GA, 57SV) was locked in. The spectacular night in goal…
Justin Ivey, Co-Editor Lacrosse is Awesome© MVP Arena in Albany, New York hosted their largest crowd for an NLL game since the Firewolves arrived in 2021 Saturday night. The home team Albany Firewolves (5-9) donned special Marvel uniforms based on Wolverine’s classic yellow attire while hosting the Georgia Swarm (7-6). The low scoring affair finished with a flurry of action. Lyle Thompson (2G, 1A), Shayne Jackson (3G, 3A), and the…
Justin Ivey, Co-Editor Lacrosse is Awesome© The Albany Firewolves (4-9) travelled to the Wells Fargo Center to play the Philadelphia Wings (5-7) on Saturday night. Recent additions to both clubs had a major impact on the game. Kyle Jackson (3G, 2A) joined the Firewolves by trade this week and Mitch de Snoo (2G) was recently acquired by the Wings. Both veterans seemingly fit seamlessly into their new clubs. In the…