thanks to Megan Danner of the Launch for this game recap A solid performance by the Florida Launch in the team’s first game action of the season ended in an upsetting loss to the Chesapeake Bayhawks with a final score of 12-8. The Launch and Bayhawks spent the majority of the first quarter feeling one another out on both ends of the field.With the score 1-1 at the end of the first quarter, the scoring chances picked up in the second resulting in a 5-4 Bayhawks lead heading into intermission. Jon Hayes, Roman Lao-Gosney, Casey Powell and Kieran McArdle recorded the four scores in the half for the Launch. Coming out of the break, Chesapeake caught fire scoring three of the quarters first four goals resulting in a four-goal Bayhawks lead. McArdle’s three goal second half wasn’t enough to bring the Launch closer than a two goal deficit.McArdle finished the game with four goals and an assist to lead the Launch on the day with five points. Lao-Gosney finished with a goal and an assist alongside one-goal performances from Powell and Hayes. Brett Queener made 25 saves on 37 shots faced and scored a highlight reel goal in the opening minutes of the fourth quarter. Overall, there are a number of positives to take away from today’s performance for coach Stan Ross and his staff.The Launch open their season at FAU Stadium next Sunday at 1:00 p.m., taking on the Chesapeake Bayhawks!Be sure to purchase your tickets now and join us to cheer on your Florida Launch! Short Box Score:
| Scoring | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T | |
| Florida | 1 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 8 | |
| Chesapeake | 1 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 12 | |
| Team Stats | SOG | SOFF | GB | FO |
| Florida | 26 | 20 | 31 | 13-23 |
| Chesapeake | 37 | 7 | 34 | 10-23 |
| Power Plays | PP | PIM | |
| Florida | 2-6 | 2.5 | |
| Chesapeake | 0-4 | 3.5 | |
| # | Name | G | A | |
| 6 | K. McArdle | 4 | 1 | |
| 11 | R. Lao-Gosney | 1 | 1 | |
| 22 | C. Powell | 1 | 1 | |
| 23 | B. Queener | 1 | 0 | |
| 32 | J. Hayes | 1 | 0 | |
| 44 | S. Brooks | 0 | 1 | |
| 51 | T. Durkin | 0 | 1 | |
| Totals: | 8 | 5 | |
