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[ Photo: T. Jensen] The play of Dillon Ward in goal for Colorado didn't just hold the Saskatchewan offense in check, it increased the pressure and was a key part of Colorado's upset.  The 2019 NLL playoffs have been an adventure thus far. Last Friday's showing between the defending-champion Saskatchewan Rush and their seemingly undermatched rivals turned into an uphill grind for the home team. The Colorado Mammoth stuck to the game plan and never wavered for one moment. In typical playoff fashion, the underdog turned the tables with tenacious play. The Mammoth responded to Saskatchewan's first-half comeback by taking...

[ Photo: Colorado Mammoth] The Colorado Mammoth liked what they saw on the floor as they swept Vancouver in Week 15.   Week 15 of the National Lacrosse League schedule provided some insight into what the first round of the playoffs will look like barring any miracles. Philadelphia, Rochester and Vancouver look destined for spots on the sideline.  The Georgia Swarm started the weekend out by throttling the Toronto Rock in a game that was never close. The Swarm had dominant performances from goaltender Mike Poulin, Shane Jackson, Lyle Thompson, every member of the defence. Randy Staats posted a 10-point night. ...

[Photo: NLL] In his second NLL season, Zed Williams is finding his footing as a solid contributor for the Georgia Swarm.  Out East, the race for the National Lacrosse League playoffs looks slim for Rochester and Philadelphia but many inter-divisional games will provide the back drop for an exciting finish. Again, we celebrate the long overdue infusion of youth this season in the NLL with a look at the newish players and the teams that employ them. BUFFALOBuffalo is cashing in on taking its lumps the last few season with a bunch of young first-year players. The team also has...

[ Photo: Ryan McCullough] Tor Reinholdt is one of the players in the West Division who has taken a big step forward at the midpoint of the NLL season.  The halfway point of the National Lacrosse League season is in our grasp. In the first NLL expansion year since 2009 we have some surprises at mid-season. Through expansion we are getting a good look at some journeymen players taking on larger roles with their new teams. Read along as I break down the West teams and some of the fresh faces making names for themselves as rookies or in new...

[Photo: Larry Palumbo] Mitch Belisle playing for the Georgia Swarm.  Last Saturday, I was in the “City of Brotherly Love” to attend LaxCon at the Philadelphia Convention Center.  As I strolled through the maze of booths I noticed ex NLL player Mitch Belisle working at his Trilogy Lacrosse stand. I don’t know Belisle personally but during his NLL career I remember Mitch as a hard-working American learning the trade of the indoor game with pretty good results.  What I recall vividly was a story of a year ago that Belisle had written about his decision to retire. Mitch's expose left...