Marcelo A. Sagüez, Beat Writer Calgary Roughnecks Lacrosse is Awesome It was Superhero Party Night at Scotiabank Saddledome and the Twitter Game of the Week. The Calgary Roughnecks (5-8) hosted the Toronto Rock (7-6) in front of 12,097 screaming Riggers fans. Both teams came into the game with a “W” the weekend before. At this point in the season, every win is more significant, and one step closer to
Justin Ivey, Beat Writer New England Black Wolves Lacrosse is Awesome For the second week in a row the New England Black Wolves (6-5) and Toronto Rock (6-6) squared off. Last week, the Black Wolves beat the Rock in overtime at the Air Canada Centre to keep first place in the very tight East Division. That win knotted the season series at 1-1, and Friday’s game would decide any possible…
Justin Ivey, Beat Writer New England Black Wolves Lacrosse is Awesome A Sunday afternoon tilt at the Air Canada Centre celebrating Toronto’s 20 years in the league, decided first place in the East Division of the NLL. In a division that only has a separation of two games between first and last, every game is important. The New England Black Wolves (6-4) took over first place last week…
Marcelo A. Saguez, Beat Writer Lacrosse is Awesome After suffering a tough loss on Friday night at home against Colorado, the Georgia Swarm (5-6) travelled to face the Toronto Rock (5-5) for their second game in as many nights. Toronto was without Tom Schreiber (knee) and Brodie Merrill (ankle) for the East Division matchup. Georgia showed little signs of fatigue after the loss and travel. The defense and goaltender…
Christopher Crane, Beat Writer Rochester Knighthawks Lacrosse is Awesome On Saturday, February 10, at the Blue Cross Arena, The Rochester Knighthawks (2-6) played host to the Toronto Rock (5-3) in their first game of a double header weekend. Rochester started the season with two straight wins but haven’t won since. Toronto would not let them have it, as they won a close game on the road. Final Score: Toronto-12, Rochester-9
Justin Ivey, Co-Editor & NLL Correspondent Lacrosse is Awesome The Toronto Rock’s (4-3) win streak did not reach five games, as the Calgary Roughnecks (2-5) took control of the close game in the fourth quarter to run away with the victory. Toronto had won their previous four games averaging a lofty 20.5 goals per game. Calgary, coming in with a 1-5 record, found their defensive answer in 20-year-old goaltender Christian…
Justin Ivey, Beat Writer New England Black Wolves Lacrosse is Awesome In front of 9,145 home fans, the Toronto Rock (4-2) rolled over the New England Black Wolves (4-2) for their fourth straight win. After starting the season with two straight losses, the Rock have won their past four with an average of 20.5 goals per game while defining themselves as the most potent offense in the NLL. The Black…
Hays Nash, Beat Writer Vancouver Stealth Lacrosse is Awesome The Vancouver Stealth (0-4) hosted the Toronto Rock (2-2) at Langley Events Centre, in Langley, B.C. The Stealth fans 4,206 strong were wishing for a win to get their team of its slump. At this point in the season, not only does Vancouver have the worst record; they are also at the bottom of attendance with only 7,407 in two games…
Chris Vale, Beat Writer Buffalo Bandits Lacrosse is Awesome The Buffalo Bandits (1-2) were looking to defeat the Toronto Rock (1-2) for the second time this season to get back on track with the “W”. The first time the teams met December 8, 2017 on Bandits home turf, they would defeat the Rock 13-9. Toronto was looking for their first win of the season after loses to both Bandits and…
Justin Ivey, Co-Editor & NLL Correspondent Lacrosse is Awesome The Toronto Rock (0-2) hosted the Saskatchewan Rush (1-0) on Saturday, December 16. Saskatchewan, playing their first game of the season, ruined Toronto’s first home game at the Air Canada Centre with a one-sided affair. This disappointing loss puts Toronto in an early hole in an East division which is showing championship strength. Final Score: Saskatchewan 17—Toronto 9.
Chris Vale, Beat Writer Buffalo Bandits Lacrosse is Awesome Featured Image Courtesy of: Bill Wippert The Buffalo Bandits (1-0) and Toronto Rock (0-1) opened up their 2017-2018 season Friday December 8, 2017 in Buffalo in front of 11,516 fans at the KeyBank Center. The Bandits made numerous trades and draft picks in the off-season going with a new younger line up and only 12 returning players from last year. The…
Photo Credit Featured Image: Paul Sasso Justin Ivey, NLL Correspondent Lacrosse is Awesome May 20, 2017 would determine the Eastern Division Champion. If Georgia could beat Toronto in the first game, and avoid the ever eventful mini third game, they would punch their ticket to the Finals. In every match up this