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Mar 6 2011

Blazers Late Rally Comes Up Short, Buffalo Hands Boston a 9-8 loss

It was an extremely valiant effort for the home town team, but Sunday’s may not be consider a typical winning day in their franchise, as the Boston Blazers fell to Buffalo, 9-8. The Bandits not only left the TD Garden with an exceptional win, but also returned to second place in the NLL East standings.

After 30-minutes of lacrosse, the Bandits led the Blazers, 6-3, but Buffalo would add to their small lead when Travis Irving and John Tavares added two additional goals before an exciting fourth quarter, which saw five goals scored between each team.

Trailing, 8-4, Boston rallied back, as Dan Dawson netted three goals, while Nick Cotter recorded one. However, Buffalo’s Clay Hill eventually scored the go-ahead goal, which secured the win for the Bandits.

Boston did not receive the help needed in net, as goaltender Anthony Cosmo allowed eight goals and then was replaced by back-up goalie, Nick Rose, who allowed the game winner.

Buffalo’s goaltender Mike Thompson played the entire four quarters, but allowed eight goals, as well as saved 27 of the 35 shots on net.

Boston will leave the comforts of the TD Garden and head out on a three game road trip, which includes stops in Buffalo, Colorado and Washington before returning home in April.

Jan 12 2011

Blazers Coach Content After First Win

The Boston Blazers kicked off their 2011 season with an impressive 10-6 win against the Philadelphia Wings on Saturday January 8. Blazers captain Dan Dawson led the team with 8 assists, while teammate Casey Powell tallied 5 goals and goaltender Anthony Cosmo surrendered six goals, but saved 25 of the 31 shots on net.

On Wednesday January 12, 2011, Blazers head coach Matt Sawyer discussed through a league conference call that he was rather pleased with his teams outcome during their first game.

“We were relaxed, I was relaxed and calm (prior to the beginning of our first game). I guess (we all experienced) some anxiety and (were) just anxious to get the game started, but that’s no difference from any other coach. We felt calm and we were relaxed and just anxious to get going and happy with the result.”

The Blazers will have their home opener this Saturday January 15, 2011, when they welcome the Edmonton Rush to the T.D. Garden for a 7:30pm faceoff. For tickets and other information, make sure to visit the teams website at www.blazerslacrosse.com.