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Film Study: Connor Kelly inverts

By Joe Keegan | June 22, 2022
The Waterdogs scored a league-low 2.1 goals per game off initiations from X in ’21. Only Chaos (7.0 shots per game initiated at X) attempted fewer shots than the ‘Dogs (7.2). They’ve generated 3.3 goals per game and 9 shots per game from X so far in ’22. Part of it is Michael Sowers’ return to the lineup – but even without Sowers in Week 3, Connor Kelly inverted to give the Waterdogs a presence behind the cage.
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Crease Collapse of the Week: Cade van Raaphorst

By Joe Keegan | June 22, 2022
Cade van Raaphorst is one of the best help defenders in lacrosse. Learn how van Raaphorst positions himself to support his teammates.
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Justin Anderson’s left- and right-handed flamethrower

By Joe Keegan | June 21, 2022
Justin Anderson has a flamethrower. Lefty or righty on the run, the ball jumps out of Anderson’s stick. As a rookie Anderson shot 2-for-21 (9.5%) off the dodge; through three games in ‘22, he is 4-for-8 (50.0%) on unassisted shots.
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Third quarter run pushes Redwoods past Chaos, 11-7

By Joe Keegan | June 19, 2022
By | At halftime, the Redwoods offense was shooting 2-for-23 (9%). They couldn’t solve three-time Oren Lyons Goalie of the Year Blaze Riorden (16 saves, 62%). This Woods team – the most settled offense efficient in the league in 2021 – was on the verge of going 0-3 until a third quarter explosion. In a…
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Film Study: Connor Kirst setting slam picks

By Joe Keegan | June 16, 2022
By PLL Analyst The Whipsnakes’ pick location felt off in Week 1. They set picks for Matt Rambo deep at X. There were no slam picks set into the rotation of the ball at GLE. In Week 2, they got back to their DNA. Connor Kirst fought through contact to set a couple of those signature slam picks right where…
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Player of the Week: Trevor Baptiste

By Joe Keegan | June 15, 2022
Two-time Paul Cantabene Faceoff Athlete of the Year Trevor Baptiste (Atlas LC) dominated in Week 2. Baptiste won 83.3% of faceoffs, buried a goal, dished an assist, and tallied a second assist on a tic tac toe fast break goal.
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CJ Costabile becomes fifth longpole in history to score a hat trick

By Joe Keegan | June 15, 2022
CJ Costabile’s (1G, 2T) hat trick against Archers LC in Charlotte was the seventh all-time by a defenseman or LSM.
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Matt Moore tallies first career hat trick

By Joe Keegan | June 14, 2022
The Archers have struggled to solve Chaos LC’s slow-to-go defense in each of the last two postseasons. They may have found their answer: fourth overall pick Matt Moore.
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Will Manny moves into 9th all-time in career points

By Joe Keegan | June 13, 2022
By PLL Analyst With five goals against Chaos LC on Friday night, Archers LC attackman Will Manny moved into 9th all-time in career points. “It’s so nice to be able to play this game. This is my tenth year and I feel younger than ever. Having the team that I have allows me to get…
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