Sunday, August 5, 2012
Peterborough vs Brooklin game 1 preview
The Lakers lost the season series with Brooklin taking three of four games. They won the last game to save off a sweep but the playoffs is a new season and for Lakers. Brooklin finished first overall and had a first round bye where the Lakers are coming off a four game sweep against Ajax who are not at the Lakers level.
Brad Self had seven goals in the first three games of the Ajax series he and Shawn Evans have been raising their game and will have to continue to lead the way on the floor John Grant Jr is indispensable and perhaps unstoppable. He has revitalized his game and is coming off a record breaking NLL season (setting a new single season points record with 117pts) and has been busy this summer spending time playing MLL pro field lacrosse with the Chespaeake Bayhawks and box for the Lakers.
Here is an article written about John Grant Jr by Steven Petrella for the Baltimore Sun.
Thursday, July 26, 2012
Lakers Lacrosse vs Excelsiors
The Peterborough Lakers finish the regular season on the road Thursday night in Brampton. The cross divisional game means nothing for the standings as the first round of the playoffs are already set.
The Lakers finish second in the east and will host last place Ajax Rock, who have won just a single game all season. Brampton will face K-W Kodiaks.
Laker fans will remember midway through the season when Brampton came to town with a short staffed team that more resemble a cast of Sr B talent. The Lakers went on to win that game 19-5. The Excelsiors were without goalie Anthony Cosmo, Dan Dawson, Sandy Chapman and Joe Walters.
With the game thursday meaning so little and with the Lakers set to open the playoffs the next day, a question comes to mind, will the Lakers allow their older players to rest and give the younger guys a chance to play.
It's a tough call, and the other side of the coin is that the Lakers still need to find their rhythm. They have largely underachieved so far in the regular season. Their only significant win was saving a sweep by the Brooklin Redmen, who won the season series 3 games to 1 yet each game was close, the margin of scoring being a goal or two in each.
The Lakers goaltending situation is still a concern. Tyler Carlson was brought in by Ajax and was pulled midway through the second period against Six Nations. Mike Thompson was the backup. They still have Kevin Crosswell who leads the team with six wins, four against Ajax and one versus Brampton and Brooklin.
Who will the Lakers send to Brampton and will they be able to step up in the playoffs and defeat Brooklin this time around?
Brampton vs Peterborough box score Thursday July 26
The Lakers finish second in the east and will host last place Ajax Rock, who have won just a single game all season. Brampton will face K-W Kodiaks.
Laker fans will remember midway through the season when Brampton came to town with a short staffed team that more resemble a cast of Sr B talent. The Lakers went on to win that game 19-5. The Excelsiors were without goalie Anthony Cosmo, Dan Dawson, Sandy Chapman and Joe Walters.
With the game thursday meaning so little and with the Lakers set to open the playoffs the next day, a question comes to mind, will the Lakers allow their older players to rest and give the younger guys a chance to play.
It's a tough call, and the other side of the coin is that the Lakers still need to find their rhythm. They have largely underachieved so far in the regular season. Their only significant win was saving a sweep by the Brooklin Redmen, who won the season series 3 games to 1 yet each game was close, the margin of scoring being a goal or two in each.
The Lakers goaltending situation is still a concern. Tyler Carlson was brought in by Ajax and was pulled midway through the second period against Six Nations. Mike Thompson was the backup. They still have Kevin Crosswell who leads the team with six wins, four against Ajax and one versus Brampton and Brooklin.
Who will the Lakers send to Brampton and will they be able to step up in the playoffs and defeat Brooklin this time around?
Brampton vs Peterborough box score Thursday July 26
Hurricanes nab Semin
Carolina Hurricanes have made two key additions this off season, trading for Jordan Stall on the day of the draft and recently signing free-agent Alexander Semin.
How does this first line sound?
Jordan Stall at centre, his brother Eric on the left and Semin on the right side.
Semin will be entering his seventh season in the NHL and signed a one year deal worth $7 million. He has 197 goals, 211 assists, for 408 points in 469 games.
With Carolina's depth at forward, perhaps Semin skates on the second line with speedsters like Jussi Jokinen, Jeff Skinner and Chad LaRose.
Another big right handed free agent Zac Parrise signed a 13 year $98 million contract with the Minnesota Wild, averaging just over $7.5 million a season. Semin has averaged a slightly better than Parise, averaging .87 points per game, compared to Parise's .82
Semin had struggled to find the back of the net in Washington this past season. Scoring 21 goals, his second lowest input since his rookie season.
The off-season acquisition raises the stock of the Huricanes instantly and could lead way to a Semin scoring 40 goals again and help lift the team from last place in the southeast division to the top.
How does this first line sound?
Jordan Stall at centre, his brother Eric on the left and Semin on the right side.
Semin will be entering his seventh season in the NHL and signed a one year deal worth $7 million. He has 197 goals, 211 assists, for 408 points in 469 games.
With Carolina's depth at forward, perhaps Semin skates on the second line with speedsters like Jussi Jokinen, Jeff Skinner and Chad LaRose.
Another big right handed free agent Zac Parrise signed a 13 year $98 million contract with the Minnesota Wild, averaging just over $7.5 million a season. Semin has averaged a slightly better than Parise, averaging .87 points per game, compared to Parise's .82
Semin had struggled to find the back of the net in Washington this past season. Scoring 21 goals, his second lowest input since his rookie season.
The off-season acquisition raises the stock of the Huricanes instantly and could lead way to a Semin scoring 40 goals again and help lift the team from last place in the southeast division to the top.
Monday, June 25, 2012
Scott Evans looks to make comeback
Scott Evans will have to prove himself again - click here for more
Friday, June 22, 2012
Lakers pound Excelsiors
The Peterborough Lakers let the cat out of the bag Thursday night, defeating a lacklustre Brampton Excelsiors lineup 19-5 at the Memorial Centre. The Lakers dominated entirely as nine players factored in on the scoring, eight of whom had two goals or more. John Grant Jr. led the way with a hat trick and four assists. Josh Gillam has two goals, three helpers and commanded the face-off circle, taking 16 of 25 draws.
The disparaged Excelsiors showed up with a depleted squad and looked ah though they were simply running the treadmill. Many of their principle players, including Dan Dawson, Sandy Chapman, Anthony Cosmo and others were out. Bampton's Brandon Noble was hung out to dry in net, until being replaced in the third period by Ryan Masters. Both goalies would be hard pressed to crack a Sr. B line-up, let alone stand in front of a high powered Lakers offense, who appeared to have finally found their rhythm.
3,000 plus, were on hand to witness the bombardment. Disappointed Laker fans began leaving the rink early in the third period. The game was as patchy at times and even absurd, resembling a Harlem Globetrotters vs the Joe's exhibition game rather than the only regular season meeting in Peterborough between two longtime rivals.
Note: The Lakers host the Brooklin Redmen Thursday night 8 p.m. at the Memorial Centre.
The disparaged Excelsiors showed up with a depleted squad and looked ah though they were simply running the treadmill. Many of their principle players, including Dan Dawson, Sandy Chapman, Anthony Cosmo and others were out. Bampton's Brandon Noble was hung out to dry in net, until being replaced in the third period by Ryan Masters. Both goalies would be hard pressed to crack a Sr. B line-up, let alone stand in front of a high powered Lakers offense, who appeared to have finally found their rhythm.
3,000 plus, were on hand to witness the bombardment. Disappointed Laker fans began leaving the rink early in the third period. The game was as patchy at times and even absurd, resembling a Harlem Globetrotters vs the Joe's exhibition game rather than the only regular season meeting in Peterborough between two longtime rivals.
Note: The Lakers host the Brooklin Redmen Thursday night 8 p.m. at the Memorial Centre.
Sunday, June 10, 2012
Saturday is SPORTSDAY
As I said before, I'd like to start calling Saturday, Sportsday. For ex, "Hey Bob, what are you doing Sportsday?" "Well, Bob (both guys are named Bob) just moseying around, watching sports and putting the BBQ on."
Sportsday June 9, 2012 - what a great day it was.
The HBO Welterweight championship fight between the reigning champ Manny Pacquiao and the 29-0 light welterweight champion Tim Bradley went the distance and somehow Pacquiao lost in a split decision despite landing and throwing way more punches.
Bradley was the aggressor in the end and fought the entire fight, whereas a Pacquiao seemed to toy with Bradley and only brought the fight to him in the final minutes of the rounds.
Harold Lederman and and the HBO broadcast unit were stunned by the split decision and so were many if not virtually all boxing fans. I haven't talked to anybody yet who thought Pacquiao should of lost that fight.
Pacquiao rocked Bradley a couple times in the early rounds and even looked like he could of finished the fight but I got the impression Pacquiao was holding back on his opponent.
This is the first loss for Pacquiao in the last seven years.
The Miami heat came from behind to defeat the Boston Celtics in game seven and advance to the NBA Finals where they will meet the Oklahoma City Thunder. Oklahoma earned their spot in the big dance, by defeating the Dallas Maverics, LA Lakers, and San Antonio Spurs, combined those three teams have won the last 13 NBA titles.
I have to admit I was pulling for the Celtics but with Heat moving on, it's a chance to see the two best teams go at it. Who do I think will win, you ask? I don't know...Oklahoma in six.
The New Jersey Devils were able to put a hold on the LA Kings dream of hoisting the Cup for the first time in franchise history. This is the Kings first loss on the road of the playoffs, they are now 10-1 on the road and return home to LA still up 3-2. The Devils have won two and row and have made this a series but can they win two more, I doubt it. I think the Kings are looking forward to winning the Stanley Cup at home, I have the Kings winning game six 3-1.
Has anyone been watching the Euro Cup?
Germany defeated Portugal 1-0 yesterday. The German coach was set to substitute Mario Gomez off the field, when the German forward took a cross volley pass and headed it into the back of the net. = Portugal came on strong at the end, creating several chances to tie the game but the German goaltender was on his A-game.
The Bonnaroo music festival in Machester Tennessee have been live broadcasting all weekend, i'm going Phishing later today on youtube
Sportsday June 9, 2012 - what a great day it was.
The HBO Welterweight championship fight between the reigning champ Manny Pacquiao and the 29-0 light welterweight champion Tim Bradley went the distance and somehow Pacquiao lost in a split decision despite landing and throwing way more punches.
Bradley was the aggressor in the end and fought the entire fight, whereas a Pacquiao seemed to toy with Bradley and only brought the fight to him in the final minutes of the rounds.
Pacquiao rocked Bradley a couple times in the early rounds and even looked like he could of finished the fight but I got the impression Pacquiao was holding back on his opponent.
This is the first loss for Pacquiao in the last seven years.
The Miami heat came from behind to defeat the Boston Celtics in game seven and advance to the NBA Finals where they will meet the Oklahoma City Thunder. Oklahoma earned their spot in the big dance, by defeating the Dallas Maverics, LA Lakers, and San Antonio Spurs, combined those three teams have won the last 13 NBA titles.
I have to admit I was pulling for the Celtics but with Heat moving on, it's a chance to see the two best teams go at it. Who do I think will win, you ask? I don't know...Oklahoma in six.
The New Jersey Devils were able to put a hold on the LA Kings dream of hoisting the Cup for the first time in franchise history. This is the Kings first loss on the road of the playoffs, they are now 10-1 on the road and return home to LA still up 3-2. The Devils have won two and row and have made this a series but can they win two more, I doubt it. I think the Kings are looking forward to winning the Stanley Cup at home, I have the Kings winning game six 3-1.
Has anyone been watching the Euro Cup?
Germany defeated Portugal 1-0 yesterday. The German coach was set to substitute Mario Gomez off the field, when the German forward took a cross volley pass and headed it into the back of the net. = Portugal came on strong at the end, creating several chances to tie the game but the German goaltender was on his A-game.
The Bonnaroo music festival in Machester Tennessee have been live broadcasting all weekend, i'm going Phishing later today on youtube
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