
2016 MLL Awards and Updates: Week 7
Written by Lee Roggenburg on . Posted in Uncategorized.
via press release
Warrior Offensive Player of the Week
Rob Pannell was on fire this past weekend tallying four goals and three assists against the Denver Outlaws, fueled by a dominating four-point 3rd quarter. His impressive play also earned him Coca-Cola Player of the Game.
Warrior Defensive Player of the Week
Michael Evans proved his defensive skills against Charlotte as he guarded Joey Sankey relentlessly to hold him to two assists and four turnovers. He also picked up a groundball on the night.
Cascade Rookie of the Week
Brandon Mullins showed why he was a first round draft pick for the Boston Cannons on Saturday. He certainly made his presence known on the field with one caused turnover and five groundballs while defending Atlanta attackman and former Syracuse teammate, Kevin Rice.
Game Results:
Rochester Rattlers 13
Ohio Machine 9
The Rattlers were able to continue their home game winning streak as they beat the Machine this past Thursday. Jeremy Boltus led the team with four goals while Ned Crotty, John Ranagan, and Jordan Wolf each contributed two goals apiece.
Coca-Cola Player of the Game: John Galloway
Chesapeake Bayhawks 12
Charlotte Hounds 8
The Bayhawks earned their fourth win of the season and jump into third place after beating the Hounds Friday night. Three players for the Bayhwaks had hat tricks while Brian Phipps had an outstanding performance between the pipes.
Coca-Cola Player of the Game: Joe Walters
New York Lizards 21
Denver Outlaws 18
The Lizards held off an impressive second half comeback attempt by the Outlaws to stay unbeaten at home. The Outlaws were unable to recover from the early Lizards’ lead and Drew Adams stayed strong with 25 saves, including eight clutch 4th quarter saves.
Coca-Cola Player of the Game: Rob Pannell
Boston Cannons 21
Atlanta Blaze 12
The Cannons outscored the Blaze 7-1 in the third quarter to gain momentum and the win. The highly anticipated arrival of Myles Jones and Deemer Class went as expected as they both chipped in two goals but Boston’s balanced offense dominated the game.
Coca-Cola Player of the Game: Brandon Mullins
Ohio Machine 17
Florida Launch 13
Ohio managed to bounce back after a tough loss on the road Thursday night to the Rattlers. Marcus Holman and Mark Cockerton each scored four goals for the Machine while Scott Rodgers had 14 saves in the cage.
Coca-Cola Player of the Game: Mark Cockerton
UPCOMING MATCHUPS
Ohio Machine at Charlotte Hounds
Date: Thursday, June 9, 2016
Time: 7:30 PM EST
Broadcast: Lax Sports Network
New York Lizards at Atlanta Blaze
Date: Saturday, June 11, 2016
Time: 7:00 PM EST
Broadcast: ESPN3
Charlotte Hounds at Boston Cannons
Date: Saturday, June 11, 2016
Time: 7:00 PM EST
Broadcast: ESPN3
Rochester Rattlers at Chesapeake Bayhawks
Date: Saturday, June 11, 2016
Time: 7:30 PM EST
Broadcast: Regional Syndicate Cable, ESPN3
Denver Outlaws at Florida Launch
Date: Saturday, June 11, 2016
Time: 7:30 PM EST
Broadcast: Lax Sports Network
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