Firewolves Win First Playoff Game with DEFENSE – 4/28/2024

April 29, 2024

Justin Ivey, Co-Editor Lacrosse is Awesome© The #3 Albany Firewolves hosted the #6 Halifax Thunderbirds Sunday afternoon in a single elimination first round NLL Playoff game.  Halifax came in having lost in the first round each of the previous two years, while Doug Jamieson and the Firewolves were still looking for their first playoff win.  The fans at MVP Arena were in for a long night as the game stayed…

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Seals Win First Round Nailbiter in OT Sending Panther City Packing 4/27/24

April 28, 2024

Christopher Crane, NLL Correspondent Lacrosse is Awesome© Featured Image Photo Credit:  Jake Whiting Opening night of the 2024 NLL Playoffs on April 27, 2024 was a whirlwind of excitement, treating fans to thrilling matches in both Buffalo and San Diego. Despite missing Jonathan Donville, Panther City displayed impressive prowess. The goals scored by the Seals were hard-earned, showcasing their physicality and resilience against a sturdy Panther City defense. Austin Staats…

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Toronto Takes First Steps in Race to Finals with Win over Rochester 4/27/24

April 28, 2024

Shawn Palmer, Toronto Rock Correspondent Lacrosse is Awesome© Featured Image:  Ryan McCullough The No. 1 Seed Toronto Rock hosted the No. 8 Seed Rochester Knighthawks on Saturday April 27, 2024, in the NLL Quarterfinal playoff single elimination game with the winner moving on and the loser going home.  Rochester had a 3% chance of making the playoffs last weekend as they had to win both of their games and hope…

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Bandits Move Onto Semi-Finals In OT Thriller, Swarm Go Home 4/27/24

April 27, 2024

Di Miller, NLL Correspondent Lacrosse is Awesome© Featured Image Photo Credit:  Mike Hetzel The Buffalo Bandits No. 4 Seed played host to the Georgia Swarm No. 5 Seed on Saturday April 27, 2024, in Banditland in front of 17,865 Bandits fans with some Swarm fans in the mix.  Matt Vinc was starting in his 46th career playoff game making him the All Time NLL Leader in playoff history.  On the…

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What If…The NLL Playoffs Started NOW – Marvel x NLL

April 18, 2024

Justin Ivey, Co-Editor Lacrosse is Awesome© Featured Image Credit: Christian Bender Marvel introduced us to the What If… Series not too long ago, and with Marvel partnering with the NLL this year, here is Lacrosse is Awesome’s version of questioning the future.  I am not The Watcher…but with so many exciting possibilities decided by the final weekend of the regular season here is my reading of the future if instead…

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The Rock Ride a Big First Half to Victory Over Knighthawks 4/13/24

April 14, 2024

Shawn Palmer, Toronto Rock Correspondent Lacrosse Is Awesome© Featured Image Photo Credit:  Christian Bender The Toronto Rock (14-3) hosted the Rochester Knighthawks (6-10) on Saturday night, April 13, 2024, in front of their largest crowd of the season on Fan Appreciation Night.  The Rock were hoping to sew up the top seed in the NLL and have home floor advantage throughout the playoffs with a win while Rochester was hoping…

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Buffalo Looking Good in Decisive Victory Over Calgary 4/13/24

April 13, 2024

Di Miller, NLL Correspondent Lacrosse is Awesome© Featured Image Photo Credit:  Mike Hetzel Bandits (10-7) fans were 19,070 strong tonight at KeyBank Center when they hosted the Calgary Roughnecks (7-10) hoping to clinch a play off spot for the 2023-24 season.  It was Fan Appreciation Night in Banditland and the fans got to witness a great send off for the final home game of the regular season as Buffalo would…

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Toronto Stays Atop Standings with Win in Albany – 4/6/2024

April 7, 2024

Justin Ivey, Co-Editor Lacrosse is Awesome© A record crowd entered MVP Arena in Albany, NY Saturday night to watch the Albany Firewolves (10-6), donned in throwback Albany Attack gear, host the Toronto Rock (13-3).  Both teams are already locked in playoff spots, but the order of standings is still yet to be determined.  In a low scoring affair, the Rock pulled away with a five-goal run in the second quarter…

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Wide Shots, Pipes, Crossbars & Overturned Goals May Have Doused the Knighthawks Playoff Hopes 4/6/24

April 6, 2024

Di Miller, NLL Correspondent Lacrosse is Awesome© Featured Image Photo Credit:  Jonathan Tenca The Rochester Knighthawks (6-9) would host the New York Riptide (8-8) on Saturday April 6, 2024, at Blue Cross Arena in a game that could have major playoff implications for both teams.  With a win, the Knighthawks would move into the 8th spot as they held the tie breakers over both Calgary and Panther City who both…

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Rock Caps Comeback with OT Win in the Fourth over Thunderbirds 3/23/24

March 24, 2024

Shawn Palmer, Toronto Rock Correspondent Lacrosse is Awesome© Featured Image Photo Credit:  Ryan McCullough The Toronto Rock (12-3) hosted the Halifax Thunderbirds (8-7) Saturday night for Marvel Superhero Night as they played for the second time this year.  Toronto won the first meeting in Halifax 11 – 9 back in January and were looking to sweep the season series and stay on top of the NLL standings.  On the other…

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Despite the Loss in Buffalo, Toronto Locks in a Playoff Spot 3/16/24

March 16, 2024

Shawn Palmer, Toronto Rock Correspondent Lacrosse is Awesome©  Featured Image Photo Credit:  Mike Hetzel  The Toronto Rock (11-3) travelled down the QEW Highway to take on the Buffalo Bandits (7-6) Saturday night March 16, 2024.  Toronto is at the top of the NLL standings and were on a five-game winning streak while the Bandits have a surprising .500 record and are fighting to stay in a playoff spot.  Buffalo had…

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Thunderbirds Were Their Own Worst Enemy in a Penalty Filled Contest Against the Seals 3/9/24

March 10, 2024

Di Miller, NLL Correspondent Lacrosse is Awesome© Featured Image Photo Credit:  Jake Whiting On Saturday March 9, 2024, the Halifax Thunderbirds (7-6) headed across the continent to face off against the San Diego Seals (9-4).  This game was extremely important for both as they were sitting at No. 3 & No. 4 in the standings.  A win would catapult the Thunderbirds into the No. 3 spot; however a loss would…

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