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Holowchuk’s Debut for Toronto Gives Him First Career Win in Halifax 3/7/25

March 7, 2025

Shawn Palmer, Toronto Rock Correspondent Lacrosse is Awesome© Featured Image Photo Credit: James Bennett The Toronto Rock (4-8) visited the Halifax Thunderbirds (7-5) on Friday night March 7, 2025, just one week after they traded away the main part of their defense. This was the first game they would be without Chris Corbeil, Mitch deSnoo and starting goalie Nick Rose. After falling to a record of 3 – 8, the…

Colorado Spoils Rose’s Calgary Debut – 3/1/2025

March 2, 2025

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Justin Ivey, Co-Editor Lacrosse is Awesome© Grateful Dead night took over Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado as the Colorado Mammoth (7-5) hosted the Calgary Roughnecks (6-6). With the first day of March to May, the playoff push has begun and both teams entered with matching 6-5 records. A win for either team would raise them to the top of the clogged middle of the standings. Calgary prepared for this mid-season…

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

February 28, 2025

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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…

The Rock Drop Their Sixth One-Goal Game in OT Thriller Against Georgia 2/22/25

February 23, 2025

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Shawn Palmer, Toronto Rock Correspondent Lacrosse is Awesome© Featured Image Photo Credit: Ryan McCullough The Toronto Rock (3-8) hosted the Georgia Swarm (6-4) on Saturday night hoping to put a halt to their two-game losing streak. Georgia just came off a loss at home against Colorado and were itching for a win. They also hoped to sweep the season series with Toronto after having defeated them by one goal earlier…

Knighthawks Stumble After Fast Start, Fall 17-9 to the Rush 2/15/25

February 16, 2025

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Christopher Crane, Rochester Knighthawks Correspondent Lacrosse is Awesome© Featured Image Photo Credit: Steve Hiscock On Saturday February 15, 2025, a strong opening quarter wasn’t enough for the Rochester Knighthawks (4-7) as they struggled to sustain offensive momentum, ultimately falling 17-9 to the second-place Saskatchewan Rush (8-2) at SaskTel Centre.

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…

Time Runs Out in Toronto as San Diego Breaks the Tie With 49 on the Clock 2/8/25

February 9, 2025

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Shawn Palmer, Toronto Rock Correspondent Lacrosse is Awesome© Featured Image Photo Credit: Ryan McCullough The Toronto Rock (3-6) hosted the San Diego Seals (4-6) on a snowy Saturday night in February with both teams heading in different directions. San Diego was on a three-game losing skid while the Rock had won three in a row. At the beginning of the game the Seals looked like a team that had been…

Roughnecks Win Close Game in Vancouver – 2/7/2025

February 8, 2025

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Justin Ivey, Co-Editor Lacrosse is Awesome© Rogers Arena and the Vancouver Warriors (4-5) hosted the Calgary Roughnecks (5-3) Saturday night in a tight matchup. The Roughnecks came into the matchup 6-0 at Rogers Arena, a trend that the Warriors were looking to end. Veteran Kevin Crowley (2G, 3A) helped the home team jump out to a two-goal lead early in the first, and Keegan Bal (2G, 6A) dished out assists…

Colorado Flips the Score in Georgia 13-12 to Split the Series 2/7/25

February 7, 2025

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Di Miller, Colorado Mammoth Correspondent Lacrosse is Awesome© Featured Image Photo Credit: Victoria Adkins The Colorado Mammoth (5-5) headed east go Gas South Arena on Friday February 7, 2025, for a rematch against the Georgia Swarm (5-4). The game was action packed from start to finish with both sides playing with high intensity, aggressive on the loose balls and the keepers of the cage, Dillon Ward (Saves 39, Sv% .765)…

February 2, 2025

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Firewolves Fall at Buffalo in NLL Finals Rematch – 2/1/2025 Justin Ivey, Co-Editor Lacrosse is Awesome© The Albany Firewolves (2-7) travelled to play the Buffalo Bandits (6-0) Saturday night for the league’s second Tucker Out Lymphoma Night. In the rematch from last year’s NLL Finals that saw the Bandits win the first two games in the best of three series, the Bandits proved they are still top championship contenders by…

Rock Roll Past the Mammoth in Stunning OT Battle 2/1/25

February 2, 2025

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Shawn Palmer, Toronto Rock Correspondent Lacrosse is Awesome© Featured Image Photo Credit: Di Miller The Toronto Rock (3-5) travelled to Colorado on Saturday night February 1, 2025, to face the Mammoth (5-4) for the first time since 2019. Toronto came into the game on a two-game winning streak after dropping their first five games, while Colorado came in with a record of 5 – 3 after defeating Rochester last week….

In the Last 2.3 Seconds, Colorado Steals the Win from Rochester 1/25/25

January 25, 2025

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Di Miller, Colorado Mammoth Correspondent Lacrosse is Awesome© Featured Image Photo Credit: Jonathan Tenca The Colorado Mammoth (5-3) headed east to Blue Cross Arena, to face the Rochester Knighthawks (3-6) for the first time in franchise history since the inception of the “new” Knighthawks. It was all the way to 2018 when Colorado was in Rochester and faced the original Knighthawks. With all of Colorado’s wins this season being comeback…

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