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**truebluefan** · 02-12-2008, 08:29 PM

SAINT PAUL, Minn., February 10, 2008 - Forward Peter Morgan scored a season-high four goals, but it was not enough as the Portland LumberJax (1-5) fell to the Minnesota Swarm 14-13 in overtime on Sunday in front of 11,244 at the Xcel Energy Center. The Swarm scored 44-seconds into the overtime period, as Ryan Cousins beat goalie Matt King to keep Minnesota perfect at 5-0. The Jax were led by P. Morgan's four goals, defenseman Brodie Merrill's four assists and forward Ryan Powell's six points (1 goal, 5 assists).

The Swarm scored the first two goals of the contest, but Portland got on the board when defenseman Pat Jones (1 goal, 1 assist) scored his first goal of the season and the first in his three-year Jax career at the 8:37 mark. After another Swarm goal, the Jax came back with the final two scores of the quarter to tie the game at three. With 3:38 left, P. Morgan cut through the Minnesota defense for his first goal since Jan. 24. Merrill and defenseman Richard Morgan (1 goal, 3 assists) were credited with assists on the goal.

Portland evened the game up at three when P. Morgan weaved through the Swarm defense for the second time and beat goalie Nick Patterson with 38-seconds left in the quarter. Powell and Dan Dawson (1 goal, 1 assist) assisted on P. Morgan's second goal of the game.

The 4-0 run continued into the second quarter as the Jax netted the first two goals of the quarter. Goalie Dallas Eliuk sent an outlet pass to a surging Merrill, who worked the ball deep into the Minnesota zone. Merrill and Powell worked a series of back-and-forth passes before Powell scored with 14:09 left in the half.

Forward Derek Malawsky (1 goal, 1 assist) culminated the run when the nine-year veteran scored off a rebound to make it 5-3 in favor of the boys in plaid with 11:04 remaining. Powell and P. Morgan assisted on the goal.

The Swarm finally ended their 18-minute, 50-second scoring drought when Chad Culp beat Eliuk with 3:44 left to trim the Jax to 5-4 at the end of the half. Tempers flared for much of the half as both teams combined for 35 penalty minutes.

25-seconds into the second half, Culp scored his second goal of the game to tie it at five. Then, the real fun began.

Portland took its second lead of the game when P. Morgan scored with 7:47 left in the third quarter. Hovering around the Swarm goal, P. Morgan took a pass from Powell and beat the outmatched Patterson.

The lead was short lived as Minnesota tied the game for the third time with 6:38 left in the third quarter.

Keeping theme with the back-and-forth nature of the game, both teams traded the next four goals to tie it at eight. Ray Guze scored off transition passes from Merrill and Tyler Codron with 5:06 left and then the Swarm evened it up with 3:52 left in the third.

Then, P. Morgan scored his fourth goal of the game with 1:36 left before the Swarm tied the game for the fifth time with 46-seconds left in the third quarter.

Before the quarter could end, Minnesota scored again as Andy Secore netted a goal with 15-seconds left to give the Swarm their first lead since the first quarter at 9-8. To recap, the wild and crazy third quarter saw eight combined goals, four ties and two lead changes.

The lead did not last long as R. Morgan scored off a pass from Jones 13-seconds into the fourth quarter to tie it at nine.

Like the majority of the game, the tie was short lived as Minnesota scored two goals in the next two minutes to take an 11-9 advantage.

Cory Conway (2 goals) was not to be outdone as the rookie forward fired a bullet past Patterson with 12:11 left to cut the lead to one. The goal was Conway's second of his young career. Both Malawsky and Powell assisted on the goal.

The Jax evened the game for the seventh tie when Scott Stewart sent an outlet pass to Dawson, who beat Patterson one-on-one with 9:41 left in regulation. Before Patterson could blink, Portland came back and scored 19-seconds later as Brad MacDonald scored his first goal of the season to give the Jax a 12-11 lead with 9:25 to play.

Minnesota would tie the game with 8:07 to play, but Conway would come back with another goal for the 13-12 Portland lead. Late in the shot clock, Conway sent a laser into the side netting with 7:01 left. Former Swarm forward Spencer Martin (2 assists) and defenseman Mike Kilby tallied assists on the goal that is a new season-high for Portland.

With 4:40 left, the Swarm tied the game for the ninth time as Secore beat Eliuk.

With 4:02 left in the fourth, the Jax got a scare as Eliuk took a hard shot from Secore in the leg. Eliuk was helped off the field and King came in to play the rest of regulation and the 44-seconds of overtime before Cousins put in the game winner.

Eliuk made a season-high 40 saves before exiting. King stopped six of the seven shots he faced.

Minnesota was led Secore's eight points (4 goals, 4 assists) and Craig Point's nine points (4 goals, 5 assists). Former LumberJax Ryan Sharp collected seven loose balls and Mike Hominuck added four assists.

Notes: With his four goals, P. Morgan re-took the franchise lead in goals scored (47)...Powell has now scored at least one point in all 33 career regular season games he's appeared in with Portland...Powell has tallied an assist in 32 straight regular season games...P. Morgan has scored at least one point in all 35 career regular season games he's appeared in with the Jax...Jones collected a Jax career-high 19 loose balls...The Jax wore their plaid jerseys for the second time this season...Portland is now 1-3 all-time in overtime games.

Portland plays the first of three consecutive home games on Sunday, February 17 at 3 p.m. against the Edmonton Rush at the Rose Garden Arena.

**truebluefan** · 02-15-2008, 09:29 PM

Rochester's Pat O'Toole was named both the Overall Player and Defensive Player of the Week after making 34 saves and allowing only four goals in the Knighthawks' 11-4 win over the Toronto Rock on Saturday at Blue Cross Arena. With the Knighthawks trailing halfway through the second quarter, 4-1, O'Toole held the Rock offense scoreless for the final 37:44 of regulation as his team rallied for 10 straight goals to snap a three-game losing streak and improve to 2-3. The 36-year-old goaltender also recorded two assists in the win.

Teammate Shawn Evans was named Offensive Player of the Week. The 21-year-old right-hander scored a career-high four goals, including the game-winner, and added three assists on Saturday. All four of his goals were scored in the fourth quarter.

Minnesota's Craig Point was named Rookie of the Week for the second consecutive week, and the third time this season. The 21-year-old right-hander scored one goal and two assists in the Swarm's 16-9 win over New York on Friday, and scored four goals and five assists in the Swarm's 14-13 overtime win over Portland on Sunday. He currently leads all rookies in goals (13) and points (33).

New York's Jarett Park was named Transition Player of the Week. The 25-year-old right-hander scooped a season-high 19 loose balls and scored a goal in the Titans' 10-9 overtime win over Buffalo on Sunday at Madison Square Garden. Park also recorded 12 loose balls in New York's 16-9 loss at Minnesota on Friday.

Week 7 Results

Thursday, February 7

Portland 12 at Colorado 15

Friday, February 8

New York 9 at Minnesota 16

Buffalo 17 at Calgary 9

Saturday, February 9

Chicago 11 at San Jose 17

Toronto 4 at Rochester 11

Sunday, February 10

Buffalo 9 at New York 10 (OT)

Portland 13 at Minnesota 14 (OT)

The Weekly Player Awards are determined by a vote of the General Managers and Head Coaches of the league's 12 teams.

**truebluefan** · 02-15-2008, 09:30 PM

The National Lacrosse League announced today that the league has lifted the suspension of Toronto Rock Head Coach Glenn Clark. Clark had been suspended on January 17th for his role in a post-game incident occurring on January 11th following the Toronto Rock's loss to the Minnesota Swarm in Toronto. In lifting the suspension, the league issued a fine to Clark for his role in the incident. The lifting of the suspension is conditional upon Clark avoiding violating terms of a probationary period which runs through the 2009 season as well as certain conditions for the duration of his NLL career.

NLL Commissioner Jim Jennings met with Clark on Monday night in New York City.

"After meeting with Glenn, I am satisfied that he appreciates the gravity of what has occurred. I have weighed all of the facts produced during our investigation, as well information that became available from the criminal proceeding, and I am satisfied that the discipline administered is exactly appropriate for this case", said Commissioner Jennings.

Criminal charges filed against Clark by Toronto Police were dropped on February 5th. Clark is in his second season as head coach of the Rock following a nine-season NLL playing career from 1998 through 2006.

**truebluefan** · 02-15-2008, 09:30 PM

SAINT PAUL/MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. - The National Lacrosse League (NLL) announced today that Minnesota Swarm forward Craig Point has been named Rookie of the Week for the second consecutive week, and the third time this season. The 21-year-old right-hander recorded 12 points (5-7=12) and 10 loose balls to help the Swarm win a pair of home games last weekend and improve its record to 6-0. Point scored one goal and two assists in the Swarm's 16-9 win over New York on Friday and led the team with nine points on four goals and five assists in the Swarm's 14-13 overtime win over Portland on Sunday. He currently leads all rookies in goals (13) and points (33).

The Weekly Player Awards are determined by a vote of the General Managers and Head Coaches of the league's 12 member clubs.

Minnesota plays at the Buffalo Bandits Saturday at 6:30 p.m. All NLL games are available as live broadband broadcasts from B2 Networks. To watch a Swarm game online go to Home Page - Minnesota Swarm ten minutes before the start of a game and click on the WATCH THE GAME LIVE ON B2 link to purchase and watch the game

Swarm single game tickets are on sale now and range from $12 to $32 per game. Call 888-MNSWARM or info@mnswarm.com for more information.

**truebluefan** · 02-15-2008, 09:31 PM

Rochester Knighthawks goalie Pat O'Toole and forward Shawn Evans were both honored by the National Lacrosse League for their efforts last Saturday in Rochester's 11-4 win over the Toronto Rock. O'Toole was named the league's Defensive and Overall Player of the Week, while Evans earned Offensive Player of the Week accolades.

Pat O'Toole limited Toronto to just four goals on Saturday night, which included a scoreless second half. He also held the Rock without a goal for 37:44. The four goals against was also franchise record. Further, O'Toole had two assists and 34 saves.

Evans was one of the offensive catalysts, as he scored four of Rochester's nine fourth-quarter goals. His first goal of the game proved to be the game-winner. The four goals were a career best for Evans and the seven points tied his single-season best.

The Knighthawks host the Calgary Roughneceks at The Blue Cross Arena on February 16th at 7:35 p.m. in the second ever meeting between the two teams. The game will be broadcast live on WYSL 1040-AM and wysl1040.com. The contest will also be televised tape-delayed on Time Warner SportsNet (Channel 26). All the fans of 1980's bands like the Flock of Seagulls and Culture Club will enjoy the Knighthawks' Crazy '80's Night. Throughout the night there will be 1980's music and prizes.

**truebluefan** · 02-15-2008, 09:32 PM

New York, NY - The New York Titans' Jarett Park was named NLL Transition Player of the Week. The 25-year-old right-hander scooped a season-high 19 loose balls and scored a goal in the Titans' 10-9 overtime win over Buffalo on Sunday at Madison Square Garden. Park also recorded 12 loose balls in New York's 16-9 loss at Minnesota on Friday.

Park has also earned a nomination for the 2008 NLL All-Star game. Often responsible for doing some of the Titans' dirty work on the field, Park is a loose ball machine and has become Titans' draw-man Jamie Hanford's go-to guy during face-offs. Park has snatched 74 loose balls on the season so far, which is second in the league behind the Jax' Brodie Merrill, who has 79.

In the Titans' game against the Buffalo Bandits at home on February 10th, Park went coast to coast to score a fast break goal in the fourth quarter to bring the Titans into the lead. The goal, his second of the season, energized the crowd and the Titans, who went onto win 10-9 in a thrilling overtime victory.

The Titans next game is on the road against the Chicago Shamrox on Saturday, February 16 at 8pm. The Titans will play their next home game on Saturday, March 22nd at the Sovereign Bank Arena in Trenton, NJ against the Philadelphia Wings at 7:30pm.

Titans 2008 Season and Group Tickets are now available by calling 888-8TITANS or contact the Titans at tickets@nytitans.com. Season tickets start as low as $75 for all five games at the World's Most Famous Arena. Log onto New York Titans Pro Indoor Lacrosse for information on the Titans 2008 season schedule.

**truebluefan** · 02-15-2008, 09:32 PM

The Rochester Knighthawks lacrosse team will hold their Second Annual "Tip-A-Knighthawk" charity event on Thursday, March 6th to benefit CURE Childhood Cancer Association. The event is scheduled from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Bugaboo Creek Steak House at 935 Jefferson Road in Henrietta. Last year the fundraiser brought in $1,066.27.

Members of the Knighthawks lacrosse team and the Knightingales dance team will make an appearance and sign autographs. Bugaboo's mascot, Moxie the Moose, and the Rochester Americans mascot, The Moose, will also be on-hand. Further, the festivities include a raffle featuring donations from local businesses and area sports teams. The auction contains autographed items from the Amerks, Knighthawks, Rochester Rhinos, Rochester Rattlers, the National Lacrosse League and Major League Lacrosse.

"We are excited to continue our partnership with CURE and assist them again in their fundraising efforts," said Rochester Knighthawks Director of Communications. "The evening should be a lot of fun for everyone involved, especially for the players, dance team and mascots."

The mission of CURE Childhood Cancer Association is to improve the lives of families coping with childhood cancer or chronic blood disorders by providing emotional, educational and financial assistance.

The event in March is the first of two fundraising initiatives this season between the Knighthawks and CURE Childhood Cancer Association. On Saturday, March 22nd, CURE will allow fans to bid on the bears at a silent auction at the Knighthawks-Chicago Shamrox game at The Blue Cross Arena. Build-A-Bear Workshop® will also donate a bear signed by the entire team to help with the charitable event. Last year the event raised nearly $4,500 for CURE.

**truebluefan** · 02-15-2008, 09:33 PM

New York, NY - After wrapping up a thrilling sudden death overtime victory against the Buffalo Bandits on Sunday at the Garden, the New York Titans begin a four game road stint on Saturday when they head to Chicago to take on the Shamrox at the Sears Center on Saturday, February 16 at 8pm (ET).

Heading into the game on Saturday, the Titans are 2-4, 7th in the Eastern Conference. The Shamrox are 1-3, 6th in the East.

The Titans and the Shamrox - both expansion teams last season - each won their home opener in 2007; the Shamrox defeated the Titans 12-15 on January 6th at the Sears Center and the Titans beat Chicago 11-9 at their home opener on January 20th in front of a raucous crowd of 13,127 fans at the Garden. On Saturday, the Titans will be looking to avenge their loss to Chicago on the road on March 24, 2007.

"We had three good battles last season against Chicago," said Titans head coach Adam Mueller. "They have a talented, unselfish offense and a great transition attack that we will need to focus on. On defense they are solid and have a very good goaltender. Coming off an upset win versus Buffalo, we need to get a good start and put together a complete 60 minutes on both sides of the floor."

The National Lacrosse League announced their All-Star nominations last week and six Titans players were included on the ballot. Titans captain Casey Powell, Ryan Boyle, Mike McLellan, Jordan Hall, Jarett Park and Titans starting goalie Matt Vinc were nominated to the East's 2008 NLL All-Star team. Powell along with Boyle represented the East in the All-Star Game last season in which the East defeated the West 20-16. Powell scored two goals and dished two assists in the East's win over the West. Boyle dished four assists. Powell also was the East Division winner of the All-Star Skills Competition for Best Trick. The All-Star game is set to take place on Sunday, March 16th at Rexall Place in Edmonton.

The Titans will play their next home game on Saturday, March 22nd at the Sovereign Bank Arena in Trenton, NJ against the Philadelphia Wings at 7:30pm.

Titans 2008 Season and Group Tickets are now available by calling 888-8TITANS or contact the Titans at tickets@nytitans.com. Season tickets start as low as $75 for all five games at the World's Most Famous Arena. Log onto New York Titans Pro Indoor Lacrosse for information on the Titans 2008 season schedule.

**truebluefan** · 02-15-2008, 09:34 PM

PORTLAND, February 14, 2007 - It's been almost one full month, but the Portland LumberJax have finally returned home to the Rose Garden Arena. After a long four-game road trip, the Jax (1-5) host the Edmonton Rush (0-4) at 3 p.m. on Sunday, February 17. Portland will be looking for its first home win of the season.

The road stint began in Calgary on Jan. 26 where the Roughnecks beat the Jax 13-6. Forward Derek Malawsky supplied a game-high four points (2 goals, 2 assists).

On the second game of the trip, the Jax picked up their first win of the season in an 11-10 win over the Rush on Feb. 2. Malawsky put in the game winning goal with 2:23 left in regulation to secure the win. Rookie forward Cory Conway and transition player Adam Bysouth scored their first goals of the season in what was their first game of action. Bysouth also assisted on Malawsky's winning goal.

Goalie Matt King only allowed 10 goals as the veteran netminder earned his first win of the season. King stopped 28 of the 38 shots he faced, with the vast majority coming during the fourth quarter.

Five nights later, Portland met its West Division rival, the Colorado Mammoth. Ryan Powell scored four goals and forward Spencer Martin added a season-high six assists as the Jax fell 15-12 to Colorado.

Goalie Dallas Eliuk reached a historic first in Colorado as the 17-year veteran became the first player in National Lacrosse League history to play in 200 career regular season games. Eliuk played like a future hall-of-famer as he stopped 17 of the 18 shots he faced in nearly 20-minutes of action.

The road trip culminated with a hard fought overtime contest against the Minnesota Swarm. Portland scored a season-high 13 goals, but the Swarm's Ryan Cousins put in the winner 44-seconds into overtime to give his team a 14-13 win. Defenseman Pat Jones collected a career-high 19 loose balls and Brodie Merrill added four assists in the effort.

Portland also got a surge of offense from a few unlikely sources. Jones scored the first goal of his Jax career in the first quarter. Defenseman Ray Guze scored his first goal in almost a year during the third quarter and defenseman Brad MacDonald added his first goal of the 2008 season.

Sunday's game is the seventh meeting all-time between Portland and Edmonton. The Jax are 5-1 overall and hold a +15 goal scoring margin over the Rush. Also, Portland is 3-0 vs. Edmonton at the Rose Garden.

In five career games, forward Peter Morgan has cleaned up against Edmonton. In addition to being the franchise leader in goals scored (47), Morgan has led Portland with 23 points (15 goals, 8 assists) against the Rush.

After hosting Edmonton, the Roughnecks come to town on Friday, Feb. 22 at 7:30 p.m. before the Rush make their final road trip in 2008 to the Rose City on Saturday, Mar. 1 at 7:30 p.m.

**truebluefan** · 02-15-2008, 09:35 PM

Edmonton, AB- After many months of planning, the Edmonton Rush are pleased to announce the details about the festivities and events that will lead up to the 2008 All Star Game in exactly a months time.

"We were very excited to have the opportunity to host the All Star Game when it was announced by the NLL back in March of 2007," said Bruce Urban, Owner and Governor. "All along our goal has been to put on the best All Star Game weekend that the league has seen ensuring that we continued with Rush tradition of providing fans with value for their entertainment dollars. We are excited about the events that we have put together and are sure that fans, players, and coaches alike will be thrilled with the weekend."

The City of Edmonton will come alive with the best lacrosse players from around the league and fan-tastic events during the weekend of March 14 - 16, 2008. The All Star Game weekend's event line-up includes:

"Dine with the Stars" with Special Guest Speaker NLL Commissioner Jim Jennings

- Friday, March 14, 2008 at 6 p.m.

A gala dinner evening and silent auction with the 2008 NLL ALL Star players and Special Guest Speaker -Commissioner Jim Jennings to be held at the Westin Hotel - Edmonton. Tickets are $600 for a table of 10 and $70 for an individual ticket. All proceeds from the silent auction will go to Kidsport Alberta. Tickets are available by calling the Greater Edmonton Lacrosse Council at (780) 466-0981.

"Rogers - Play with the Stars" Mini Skills Competition

- Saturday, March 15, 2008 at 12 p.m.

Kids ages 6 - 17 are able to compete for a chance to "Play with the Stars". Kids will compete in a mini skills competition where the winner in each of five skills categories will win the opportunity to "Play with the Stars" and participate in the "2008 NLL Skills Competition presented by Rogers Wireless". To register on-line please visit Edmonton Rush Lacrosse Club.

"Edmonton Rush vs. Rochester Knighthawks presented by Rogers Wireless"

- Saturday, March 15, 2008 at 4 p.m.

Come join the action as the Rush take on the defending Champions the Rochester Knighthawks in their first ever meeting. Tickets are available by calling 732-RUSH or by visiting Official Ticketmaster site. Tickets for Concerts, Sports, Arts, Theater, Family, Events, more.

"2008 All Star Skills Competition presented by Rogers Wireless"

- Saturday, March 15, 2008 immediately following the Rush vs. Knighthawks game.

The 2008 All Stars will take to the field to compete in 5 skills categories including agility, accuracy, fastest shot, trick shot, and goalie long shot along with a special traditional Brave Heart - 2 on 2 battle. Tickets are available by calling 732-RUSH or by visiting Official Ticketmaster site. Tickets for Concerts, Sports, Arts, Theater, Family, Events, more.

"All Star Cabaret" featuring Tupelo Honey

- Saturday, March 15, 2008 doors open at 8:30 p.m.

Celebrate at the party of the weekend featuring Edmonton's own Tupelo Honey at the Northlands Park Sportexe. No minors allowed. Tickets are available by calling Ticketmaster at 451-8000 or by visiting Official Ticketmaster site. Tickets for Concerts, Sports, Arts, Theater, Family, Events, more.

"2008 All Star Game"

- Sunday, March 16, 2008 at 2 p.m.

Come see the best of what lacrosse has to offer - all star players from around the league will play in the West vs. East division game. Half-time will include special guests Paul Brown, of 100.3 The Bear, and Rob Hislop, of CityTV's Breakfast Television, as they defend the crease against the West and East All Star players in a five minute full out - nothing held back game.

The 2008 All Star Game will be televised on Sportsnet as well as on the radio on the Team 1260 - Just A Game with Jason Gregor.

"2008 All Star Game - Post Game Celebration"

- Sunday, March 16, 2008 immediately following the 2008 All Star Game.

It is your chance to meet and mingle with the lacrosse stars and enjoy a special tribute to Johnny Cash as hosted by George Canyon on the field immediately following the All Star Game.

"The All Star Game Weekend event line up is a great event for the City of Edmonton, the entire weekend offers something for everyone to enjoy and a great opportunity for the City of Edmonton to take part in the excitement and as well as learn more about the sport of lacrosse." said Duane Vienneau, President.

Rush fans are encourage to vote for their favourite all stars by taking part in the 2008 National Lacrosse League All-Star Game Fan Balloting which is now underway. All ballots will be cast through the league's official online community, at NLL.com . Fan balloting will remain open until February 24th.

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