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In a Game of Runs, the Swarm Send the Black Bears into Hibernation 2/28/25

February 28, 2025

Shawn Palmer, NLL Correspondent Lacrosse is Awesome© Featured Image Photo Credit: Matt Zambonin The Georgia Swarm (7-4) visited Ottawa on Friday night February 28, 2025, after winning in OT last weekend over Toronto. The Black Bears (5-6) had dropped last weekends’ contest against Halifax and wanted to put one in the “W” column. Both teams are currently in the playoff picture, but a loss could derail those aspirations. Ottawa defeated…

Firewolves Overwhelmed by Black Bears – 2/15/2025

February 16, 2025

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Justin Ivey, Co-Editor Lacrosse is Awesome© MVP Arena in Albany, New York hosted a lacrosse game and a couple fights Saturday night. The Albany Firewolves (2-8) hosted the Ottawa Black Bears (5-4), but Ottawa appeared more at home on the turf. Jeff Teat (6G, 3A) dominated the game, scoring five first quarter goals before frustration boiled over and fighting started in the second quarter. The Firewolves could not get closer…

Warriors Double Down on the Black Bears at Home 1/24/25

January 25, 2025

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Christopher Crane, NLL Correspondent Lacrosse is Awesome© Featured Image Photo Credit: Jaclyn McKee On Friday January 24, 2025, the Ottawa Black Bears (4-3) traveled to Rogers Arena to take on the Vancouver Warriors (4-3) for the first ever meeting of the two teams. It would be a close contest throughout until the third quarter when the Warriors would gain a three-goal cushion and keep Ottawa at bay to secure an…

Thompson Nets Five, But Ottawa Prevails in Snowy Georgia – 1/10/25

January 11, 2025

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Justin Ivey, Co-Editor Lacrosse is Awesome© The Ottawa Black Bears (3-2) visited Gas South Arena in Duluth, Georgia to play the Georgia Swarm (4-2) Friday night. With a winter storm swirling ice and snow outside, there was plenty of heat generated inside the building. Home crowd favorite Lyle Thompson (5G, 3A) scorched the Ottawa defense for eight points, but Black Bears’ forward Jeff Teat (3G, 5A) matched the veteran star…

Seals Hold the Black Bears to 37 Minutes of Scoreless Lacrosse to Win Low Scoring Contest 1/4/25

January 5, 2025

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Di Miller, NLL Correspondent Lacrosse is Awesome© Featured Image Photo Credit: Alexis Goeller On January 4, 2025, Pechanga Arena would welcome the Ottawa Black Bears (2-2) formerly the New York Riptide for their first appearance to the arena where they’d go head-to-head against the San Diego Seals (3-2). The contest was low scoring but not low on action with both netminders, Zach Higgins (46 saves, .885% Sv%) for Ottawa and…

Rock Lose Heartbreaker to Ottawa 12/28/2024

December 29, 2024

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Shawn Palmer, Toronto Rock Correspondent Lacrosse is Awesome© Featured Image Photo by Ryan McCullough / Toronto Rock The Toronto Rock (0-4) hosted the Ottawa Black Bears (2-1) on Saturday night in Mississauga. The Rock were looking to get their first win of the season while the Black Bears were looking to sweep the season series after winning their first game 11 – 5. Toronto was able to get one of…