By: Chris Crane, Beat Writer Rochester Knighthawks The Rochester Knighthawks (2-2) after having a bye week were back in action this past weekend at Blue Cross Arena taking on the high powered Georgia Swarm (3-2) in front of a crowd of 8,770 fans. Unfortunately Rochester’s late surge in the 2nd half wasn’t enough as they fell to the Swarm 13-9.
By: Justin Ivey, Beat Writer New England Black Wolves The New England Black Wolves (3-1) topped the Buffalo Bandits (2-2) in front of a packed Mohegan Sun Arena for their first home win on the season. In fact, it was the Black Wolves first home win since January 10, 2015, a stretch of eight home games. Banditland was well represented, but it wasn’t enough to steal the first game of…
By: Di Miller, Beat Writer Colorado Mammoth On Friday January 29, 2016 the Colorado Mammoth (4-1) would suffer their first loss of the 2016 NLL Season at the Sasktel Centre in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan against the Saskatchewan Rush (2-1) in front of a crowd of 8,624 fans. The Rush were hoping to give the Mammoth their first loss of the season and they were successful in doing so. Final Rush 12—Mammoth…
By: Tim Moony, Editor & NLL Correspondent The Colorado Mammoth (4-0) looked to continue their winning ways, at Langley Events Center, in Vancouver Saturday evening, versus the Vancouver Stealth (1-2). With a convincing 14-5 victory behind stellar performances from John Grant, Jr., Jeremy Noble, Callum Crawford, and net minder Dillon Ward, Colorado would remain unbeaten through week three of the National Lacrosse League season, with a resounding win against the…
By: Chris Crane, Beat Writer Rochester Knighthawks After losing a close home opener to the Colorado Mammoth, the Rochester Knighthawks began a two game series with the Toronto Rock this past week. Thursday Rochester traveled to the Toronto Rock for game number one of the series. Rochester would take game one from the Toronto Rock 12-7. As both teams had a day to prepare for round number two it sure…
Eli McLaughlin Goal 1-16-16 Eli McLauhglin Goal vs the Buffalo Bandits 1/16/16 Video: Di Miller, Beat Writer Lacrosse is Awesome
By: Tim Moony, NLL Correspondent In a close contender for (early) game of the year, the Colorado Mammoth (3-0) would survive the Buffalo Bandits (1-1) at a rocking Pepsi Center, in overtime Saturday night. With two of the league’s most popular and well-attended teams, the stars shone brightly, and the National Lacrosse League’s fans were provided a serious treat. Final Score Mammoth 15—Buffalo 14.
By: Tim Moony, NLL Correspondent On the proclaimed “Saskatchewan Rush Day” in Saskatoon, 9,431 fans came out to watch the Vancouver Stealth (1-1) earn their first win of the NLL season, by defeating the defending champion Saskatchewan Rush (1-1) 13-11, at the first home game at the Sasktel Centre. Upon entering Friday night’s matchup, The Rush had won the previous six regular-season contests against the Stealth. Eric Penney suited up…
By: Justin Ivey, Beat Writer New England Black Wolves The New England Black Wolves (1-1) with their first home game at the Mohegan Sun Arena was not as they expected in front of a crowd of 5,589 fans. The game started as a sloppy affair for both teams. Quick possessions didn’t allow either group to reach any sort of rhythm. Wesley Berg (1 goal, 2 assists) put the first goal…
By: Frank Wesaw, Jr., Beat Writer Buffalo Bandits As the Buffalo bandits come rolling into the new 2016 NLL Regular Season with their first win over Calgary Roughnecks on January 9, 2016 at the First Niagara Center in front of a crowd of 14,286, the fans were not disappointed. The team had a different roster as #66 Alex “Kedoh” Hill had a two game suspension from the preseason game against…
By: Di Miller, Beat Writer Colorado Mammoth The Colorado Mammoth (1-0) faced the Rochester Knighthawks (0-0) on Saturday January 9, 2016 at Blue Cross Arena in Rochester in front of 7,982 fans. The Knighthawks were hoping for a victory in their home and season opener, but the Mammoth would put a halt to those hopes with a come from behind scoring barrage to defeat Rochester by the score of 16-14.
https://youtu.be/zrCzMcWW4T8 Lacrosse is Awesome has their first blog from Joey Cupido #82, Transition for the Colorado Mammoth. We discussed the home & season opener against the Georgia Swarm on January 1, 2016. Colorado Mammoth victory 16-15 over the Georgia Swarm. Di Miller, Beat Writer Colorado Mammoth Lacrosse is Awesome