
2016 MLL Awards and Updates: Week 15
Written by Lee Roggenburg on . Posted in Uncategorized.
via MLL press release
John Grant Jr, Will Haus, and Myles Jones take home Week 15 awards
Warrior Offensive Player of the Week
It’s time to update the record books. John Grant Jr. scored 10 goals in the win for Ohio on Saturday for a new MLL record for most goals in a game, previously held at nine. John Grant Jr. also overtook Casey Powell to become to MLL all-time points leader at 534.
Warrior Defensive Player of the Week
Will Haus and his defensive efforts for Charlotte were crucial in their comeback victory to secure a playoff berth. Haus picked up five groundballs and scored a goal in the first quarter.
Cascade Rookie of the Week
Myles Jones ended his rookie season with a stellar seven-point performance. In Chesapeake’s loss to Charlotte, Jones scores three goals, including a two-pointer, and dished out three assists. This comes after he tallied six points last week against New York
Rochester Rattlers 18
Atlanta Blaze 9
With a one-goal game at halftime, the Rattlers used a strong second-half performance, fueled by three goals each from Jesse King and Dhane Smith to end their season at home with a win.
Coca-Cola Player of the Game: Dhane Smith
Boston Cannons 11
Florida Launch 10
The Launch entered Boston looking to treat Casey Powell to a farewell win and spoil the Cannons’ playoff hopes. Boston unleashed a five-goal final quarter capped off with the Kevin Buchanan game-winner.
Coca-Cola Player of the Game: Kevin Buchanan
Ohio Machine 22
New York Lizards 13
For the second time this season, the Machine dropped 22 goals on the defending champions. While Rob Pannell broke the record for points in a season with 74, John Grant Jr stole the show by scoring 10 goals, a new MLL record, and became the MLL all-time points leader (534).
Coca-Cola Player of the Game: John Grant Jr.
Charlotte Hounds 15
Chesapeake Bayhawks 13
After going scoreless in the second quarter, the Hounds’ balanced offense came alivecin the second half behind John Haus, Dylan Donahue, Joe McCallion, and Mike Chanenchuk to beat the Bayhawks and clinch a playoff berth.
Coca-Cola Player of the Game: Brendan Fowler
Blaine, MN Semi-Final
(1) Ohio Machine vs. (4) Charlotte Hounds
Date: August 13, 2016
Time: 5:30 p.m. CST / 6:30 p.m. EST
Location: National Sports Center Stadium
Broadcast: CBS Sports Network
Fairfield, CT Semi-Final
(2) New York Lizards vs. (3) Denver Outlaws
Date: August 13, 2016
Time: 4:00 p.m. EST
Location: Rafferty Stadium at Fairfield University
Broadcast: CBS Sports Network
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