By | Josh Byrne continues to elevate his game each season – and each postseason. When it matters most, Byrne creates quality chances for himself and for teammates. He’s a matchup nightmare on the high lefty wing. He consistently finishes as one of the league’s best shooters from 12-15 yards. Overextend to contest that shot,…
By | Three-time Oren Lyons Goalie of the Year Award winner Blaze Riorden is the highest-ranked goalie on the 2022 Players Top 50. Riorden is a volume goaltender. He denied 13.7 saves per game and fundamentally changed the way Chaos LC plays defense. The risks that they’re able to take on-ball and the slide packages…
By | Drafted in the second round of the 2021 College Draft out of Denver, Danny Logan has won back-to-back George Boiardi Hard Hat SSDM of the Year Awards to begin his pro career. Logan is so dominant that the Waterdogs’ plan during crunchtime timeouts became: “Pick for Sowers with whoever doesn’t have 91.” Bringing…
By | The third overall pick in the 2021 College Draft had to wait a year to make his professional debut. For Chrome LC, it was worth the wait. JT Giles-Harris won the Dave Pietramala Defenseman of the Year Award while leading Chrome LC to a league-best 25% defensive efficiency in settled sets. Chrome clinched…
By | The 2021 Dave Pietramala Defenseman of the Year continued to dominate in 2022. Graeme Hossack caused 11 turnovers and scooped 38 groundballs (the most since his rookie year in 2016 with the Atlanta Blaze). Hossack does every role asked of him: Faceoffs, faceoff wings, and covering the best X attackmen on the planet….
By | During the 2022 Cash App Playoffs, Dillon Ward denied 59% of shots, making 43 saves in three games. The 6-foot-5 goalie from Orangeville elevated his game when it mattered most. Ward’s high arc can confuse shooters. Angles disappear as he steps to the top of his crease. Team USA shooters struggle to solve…
By | Zed Williams‘ inside roll might be the most unstoppable dodge in the league. And it sets up one of the best counter moves: His rocker step. Zed’s roll & rocker are two of the smoothest dodges in the league pic.twitter.com/1FiWyyZ0xL— Joe Keegan (@joekeegs) July 24, 2022 Zed’s strength is unmatched. Defenders bounce off…
By | Bounced around from attack to midfield, Brad Smith was a party starter no matter where he initiated from in 2022. Smith made his first career All-Star Game appearance in his third pro season, tallying 22 points (12G, 1T, 8A). Nothing like a Brad Smith jumper 😮💨We got to see quite a few from…