Minnesota Swarm at Calgary Roughnecks 02-06-09

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Minnesota Swarm (2-1 H 1-1 A 1-0)
at
Calgary Roughnecks (4-0 H 2-0 A 2-0)

The West Division Collision Edition of Minnesota Swarm Lacrosse
Friday, February 6, 2009 - 8:30 pm CST
Pengrowth Saddledome
Calgary, Alberta

Rosters:
Minnesota
Calgary

Series tied 1-1


Prediction - Minnesota 11 Calgary 10

Countdown to Game Time

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This weekend should be a very good test of the Swarm's depth with two games. The tougher game will definitely be on Friday in Calgary. A better start than the Buffalo game will be needed by the Swarm and finish a bit more on offense should lead the Swarm to victory.

[XcelLaX]

I wonder which goalie will start which game (especially since Nick Patterson's the only goalie I have active this week on both my fantasy teams).

My gut says they go with the hot hand, Kevin Croswell, for the Calgary game, then put Nick back in at home against the Mammoth.

[Crabman19]

Originally Posted by XcelLaX

I wonder which goalie will start which game (especially since Nick Patterson's the only goalie I have active this week on both my fantasy teams).

My gut says they go with the hot hand, Kevin Croswell, for the Calgary game, then put Nick back in at home against the Mammoth.

This is one tough call, but it is a nice problem to have. In my books, Patterson is still the go-to-guy, but Croswell has been excellent. Either goalie would be fine to start, knowing if they run into trouble, there is a capable backup on the bench. I think Nick just needs an opportunity to get in his groove, and re-gain his all-star form.

[coldlaxfan]

The Swarm look good so far this season. I think the way the Roughneck offense has been clicking both Swarm tenders may well see action and it doesn't really matter who starts.

[Vin]

This should be an excellent game. I hope to stay up and see it. Sadly, I gotta be back at work in the lab at 4AM CT.

[Corporal]

Feed is up at here:

http://www.nll.com/live-roughnecks.htm

But not yet here:

http://www.mnswarm.com/fancenter/live.asp

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Pre game show is on. They will interview Duane Jacobs before the game.

[Corporal]

Still waiting on pointstreak.

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http://www.pointstreak.com/prostats/...?gameid=795239

Pointstreak available

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Swarm Scratches:
4-Cinosky
5-Funk
9-Point
27-Achenbach
33-Buchanan

Roughneck Scratches:
6-Lintz
10-Ratcliff
27-Couling
80-McFetridge
91-Goundrey

Patterson to start in net for the Swarm. Campbell to start in net for the Roughnecks

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It looks like Watt will get a bit more time on offense tonight with Point not dressed

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Roughnecks on PP, Halls to box

Kelusky on the PP scores from top center through Nick's five hole. Calgary 1-0

Shattler scores on breakaway led by McBride. Calgary 2-0 10:30 to go

Shattler takes it coast to coast and uses a screen at the crease to score. Calgary 3-0

Swarm 0 Roughnecks 3

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Patterson denies Wray on breakaway

Kelusky finds Toth on crease for goal. Calgary 4-0

That was a PP goal with Fines in the box

Kelusky up top again finds Malawsky to Patterson's right for the goal. Calgary 5-0

T. Hill and Malawsky in a minor disagreement going into the TV timeout

3:30 to go in the first

Swarm 0 Roughnecks 5

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The whole night is strange. So much for the feed but according to pointstreak we are on the pp after a Moleski penalty.

23 seconds left in quarter. Power play killed by Necks

http://www.pointstreak.com/prostats/...5239&refresh=1

End of first quarter

Swarm 0 Necks 5

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Necks goal waived off due to crease violation on Malawsky

Culp gets triple teamed to the floor

Necks PP. Watt to box

Malawsky called for trip on Sullivan. 4 on 4

Patterson staves off Shattler breakaway

Kelusky dodges either Inch or Talbot to the net all alone for the goal. Calgary 6-0

Campbell stops us three times on one possession

Halls had a great chance on crease but Campbell denied him.

6:15 left in the second

Swarm 0 Necks 6

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Culp just drilled someone underneath the chin. Great hit knocking Mike Carnegie's helmet off.

Over and back on Calgary. Swarm ball

3:33 left in quarter

Swarm 0 Necks 6

[Laxwizz]

Wonder if the switch to RBK has anything to do with the poor first half.
I realize that Calgary is dealing with the same issues but I can't help to think that may be a factor with the Swarm poor showing so far.

LW

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Culp comes from behind the net to Campbell's right. He gets the ball and backhands it past Campbell for the goal. Swarm 1-6

Patterson stops another Shattler breakaway. Delayed penalty on Swarm

Patterson stops Malawsky who was camped on the crease. Talbot called for five minute crosscheck to head. Necks PP

Toth with rocket to right of Patterson on PP. Swarm 1-7 ten seconds left in quarter.

A dreadful first half ends - Swarm 1 Necks 7. Swarm will be a man down for the first 4:02 of the third quarter.

[CW7]

Originally Posted by Laxwizz

Wonder if the switch to RBK has anything to do with the poor first half.
I realize that Calgary is dealing with the same issues but I can't help to think that may be a factor with the Swarm poor showing so far.

LW

Wow, you are down to blaming sticks.

[Laxwizz]

Just making an observation, not placing blame anywhere. Calgary is dominating the game right now at both ends of the floor.....But
It may be a factor in the inability o shoot accurately, but Calgary D is also a factor. Tere is such a thing as being a gracious winner, look it up on wicki, it should help you along.

LW

PS. The RBK sticks ARE shitty...

[Corporal]

We always like blaming something other than ourselves.

The Necks are kicking us where it counts so far but we still got a half to go.

[Corporal]

Originally Posted by Laxwizz

Just making an observation, not placing blame anywhere. Calgary is dominating the game right now at both ends of the floor.....But
It may be a factor in the inability o shoot accurately, but Calgary D is also a factor. Tere is such a thing as being a gracious winner, look it up on wicki, it should help you along.

LW

PS. The RBK sticks ARE shitty...

I know that Ward is definitely not thrilled with them as he mentioned just before the Portland game.

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Dobbie with a rocket from top center on PP. Now even up but Talbot still in box. Swarm 1-8

McBride just tripped and the floor came apart. Can see the ice.

Dean Hill with the wraparound goal to Campbell's right. Swarm 2-8

Goal being challenged by Calgary

One handed shot with off hand.

Goal stands Swarm 2-8

Oh well, Moleski out runs Swarm defneders, shoots and the ball bounces off Patterson into the net. Necks 2-9

Croswell in Patterson out

Fines off face off gets by Campbell left hip for the goal. Swarm 3-9

Croswell with great save on Toth diving shot off long range pass.

Kevin Ross with a rocket top left. Swarm 4-9 No stopping us now

8:46 left in third quarter. Swarm 4 Necks 9

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Shattler to the box for roughing. Swarm PP

Good motion on the PP. Ward eventually gets it and rips it past Campbell on PP. Swarm 5-9

We turn ball over in our defensive zone. Ranger behind net finds Kelusky open for the goal. Swarm 5-10

Pollock down trainer out. Codd drills him into board, not hard but maybe not in a good spot.

My bad, it looks like Travis Hill not Pollock

Swarm 5 Necks 10 4:19 left in third

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Croswell good save on Sanderson all alone.

Toth uses a couple defenders as a screen to score top right. Swarm 5-11

End of third quarter - Swarm 5 Necks 11

Teams each score 4 in the third. Necks stay above water.