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Swarm Sting Mammoth, Win First Ever Playoff Game -
06 May 2012 in Mammoth
Part of the excitement of the playoffs is that regardless of their regular season record, in a one and done scenario, everyone starts with a clean slate. It’s anyone’s game, and while some teams crack under the pressure, others thrive. The Minnesota Swarm played in the first round of the playoffs five times, but was [...]
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John Grant Junior Breaks Record in Mammoth Loss -
29 Apr 2012 in Mammoth
Is pride enough to win a game? Bragging rights? Intimidation? Professional athletes are known for their competitive nature, especially lacrosse players, but is winning really enough to keep you motivated throughout a game when there’s nothing on the line? Unlike in the East Division, the Western Division was finalized last week. Neither team was playing [...]
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Edmonton Rushes Past Mammoth, Clinches Playoff Berth -
21 Apr 2012 in Mammoth
For some reason this season, the Mammoth have struggled with Friday night games. Their second game against Edmonton was no different. It was certainly a contrast between the two teams. The Rush started off looking a little rusty, but they found their groove quickly and played aggressively. They didn’t allow the Mammoth offense clear shots, [...]
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Mammoth Rock Toronto -
15 Apr 2012 in Mammoth
With only a few games left in regular season play, every game has playoff implications. Both the Toronto Rock and Colorado Mammoth have clinched playoff spots, but both are battling for first place in their respective divisions with their opponents only half a game away. With the Calgary Roughnecks losing to the Rochester Knighthawks, [...]
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Grant Victorious Again in Rochester -
31 Mar 2012 in Mammoth
Without a doubt, the big news heading into this game was John Grant Junior returning to Rochester for the first time since being traded to the Mammoth. Considering he played for the Knighthawks for ten years, it was to be expected. In interviews, even JGJ said it was strange to be back and difficult to [...]
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Mammoth and Wings Split Series, Clinch Playoff Spots -
25 Mar 2012 in Mammoth
In a weekend many are speculating is a potential preview of the Championship Cup game, the #1 team in the West, the Colorado Mammoth, and the #1 team in the East, the Philadelphia Wings, went head to head in a barn to barn match up. Whether or not it was a preview, both games were [...]
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Stealth Test Mammoth Offense -
11 Mar 2012 in Mammoth
Going in to the game, the biggest question on most people’s lips was, “Can the Mammoth still win without John Grant Junior?” Rookies Adam Jones, Derek Hopcroft and Jamie Lincoln certainly proved they can; scoring seven of the Mammoth’s thirteen goals. The history between the Colorado Mammoth and the Washington Stealth is long and contentious [...]
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Mammoth Steal Win From Bandits -
04 Mar 2012 in Mammoth
While there is always pressure on a team to win, some games are more than others. Heading into this game, the Buffalo Bandits wanted to break their four game losing streak while the Colorado Mammoth wanted to show that last week’s stomping was a fluke. Adding to the Bandits’ stress, they hadn’t played in [...]
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Roughnecks Bring Down Mammoth -
26 Feb 2012 in Mammoth
Going into Friday night’s game, the excitement was palpable. Games between the Calgary Roughnecks and the Colorado Mammoth are typically contentious, hard fought battles often decided by only a goal. This was not one of those battles as apparently only one team showed up to play. The Roughnecks looked tight. Their plays were well [...]
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With 6-0 Start, Mammoth Set Franchise Record -
19 Feb 2012 in Mammoth
The last time the Colorado Mammoth and the Minnesota Swarm faced off, the Swarm left the Pepsi Center with a 20-14 loss. Heading into this second meeting, there were plenty of questions about both teams. Would the Mammoth remain unbeaten after their two week break? Would the Swarm take their winning streak to four? Did [...]
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