The Vancouver Warriors (4-3) are riding high after last week’s 8-4 win over the Ottawa Black Bears, marking their seventh straight home victory and a record-setting First Nations Night attendance. Now, they head east to face the Halifax Thunderbirds (2-4).
Adam Charalambides continued his hot streak with a hat trick, tallying eight goals in two games. Strong defense and stellar goaltending helped Vancouver set a franchise record for the fewest goals allowed in a game, with Aden Walsh making 33 saves and leading the league with a 9.14 goals-against average.
Halifax looks to secure its third win in four games. Thomas Hoggarth (13G, 12A) is having a standout season, surpassing last year’s total with Calgary.
The last time these teams faced off the Warriors won, 15-13.
*Also streaming on ESPN+, TSN+ & NLL+ (Territory Restrictions Apply)
In the backend of our doubleheader, the Calgary Roughnecks (3-3) look to climb above .500 as they head to Ottawa for their first-ever matchup against the Black Bears (4-3) on Friday at 7pm ET.
Calgary is coming off a 14-9 home loss to Toronto, where Jesse King and Curtis Dickson each recorded six points, and Mathieu Gautier notched his first hat trick as a Roughneck. Meanwhile, Ottawa fell 8-4 to Vancouver, a week after narrowly defeating the same Warriors squad 9-8.
This game marks Every Child Matters Night in Ottawa, honoring Indigenous communities and raising awareness for reconciliation efforts. This is the only meeting between these teams this season. Last year, Calgary faced the New York Riptide (now relocated to Ottawa), falling 11-10, with Jesse King tallying three goals and three assists.
The Buffalo Bandits (5-0) are back at KeyBank Center this Saturday night to take on the Albany FireWolves in the Week 10 Saturday Showcase. This game is extra special as it marks the 11th Tucker Out Lymphoma Night, honoring Tucker Williams, son of former Bandit and now Vegas Head Coach, Shawn Williams, who passed away from Burkitt’s Lymphoma at age eight. February 1 would have been Tucker’s 19th birthday.
For the first time, Dyson Williams, Tucker’s brother and Albany’s No. 1 overall pick in 2023, will play in the game. He designed all the Tucker jerseys and now gets to wear one himself. Last weekend, the former Duke star had three goals and three assists in Albany’s 17-13 loss to Saskatchewan.
After one more bye week, the Bandits will play every weekend through the season’s end, including two back-to-back matchups. Seven of the remaining 12 games are on the road, covering 18,628 miles in 10 weeks.
The Rochester Knighthawks (3-6) look to snap a four-game skid as they travel to face the Philadelphia Wings (5-2) at Wells Fargo Center on Saturday, February 1. Faceoff is set for 8:00 PM ET, with both teams battling for crucial midseason positioning.
The Wings come in hot after a thrilling 14-13 victory over Vancouver, fueled by Mitch Jones’ dominant 11-point night. Meanwhile, Rochester suffered another heartbreaking last-second loss to Colorado, despite Connor Fields’ eight-point effort.
Rochester Knighthawks:
Philadelphia Wings:
The Colorado Mammoth pulled off a dramatic 11-10 win over the Rochester Knighthawks, with Zed Williams sealing the victory in the final seconds. Now 5-3, the Mammoth are riding momentum into a pivotal Week 10 matchup against the Toronto Rock. Offensive leaders Eli McLaughlin (4g, 1a) and Will Malcom (3g, 1a) helped drive the win, while defensive standouts Owen Rahn and Tim Edwards made key plays on both ends of the floor. With the team averaging 13 goals per game, Colorado’s offense has been firing on all cylinders, making them one of the most balanced units in the league.
Sitting fourth in the NLL standings, the Mammoth are well-positioned for a postseason push, but consistency will be key. With five road games remaining, they’ll need to maintain their strong play to secure a potential home playoff game. Meanwhile, Toronto has rebounded from a rough start, winning two straight against Calgary and Saskatchewan. Despite struggling offensively, the Rock’s defense and goaltender Nick Rose have kept them competitive.
While the Rock have begun to roll, they must propel their season forward without Mark Matthews, who was sent to the season-ending, injured-reserved list. With the Mammoth holding an 8-4 all-time record against Toronto, this showdown presents a big test for both teams. Colorado’s offensive depth will be key, while Toronto hopes to extend its win streak and climb back into the playoff race.
*Also streaming on ESPN+, TSN+ & NLL+ (Territory Restrictions Apply)
The Georgia Swarm (4-3) face the Las Vegas Desert Dogs (2-5) for the first time on Saturday, Feb. 1, at 10:00 PM ET (7:00 PM PT) at Lee’s Family Forum. This game marks the second annual Tucker Out Lymphoma Night, honoring Desert Dogs’ Head Coach Shawn Williams’ late son, Tucker. Both teams will wear special lime green jerseys, with proceeds from a jersey auction supporting pediatric oncology research.
The Swarm, looking to snap a three-game losing streak, recently fell 12-11 in overtime to Calgary. Led by Lyle Thompson, the league’s top scorer (22G, 18A), Georgia boasts a high-powered offense but needs defensive improvement. Questions remain about goalie Brett Dobson’s form and whether defensive standout Adam Wiedemann will return after injury.
The Desert Dogs enter the matchup with momentum after a 12-10 win over San Diego, fueled by Jack Hannah’s hat trick (17G, 18A) and goalie Justin Geddie’s 43 saves (81% save percentage). Their growing team chemistry and creative trick plays could challenge Georgia’s struggling defense.
The San Diego Seals (3-4) look to snap a two-game losing streak as they host the Saskatchewan Rush (5-2) this Saturday, February 1st, at 7 p.m. at Pechanga Arena. The game marks Mexican Heritage Night, featuring a Pregame Tailgate Party (4:30-6:30 p.m.) with Lucha libre wrestling, games, and food vendors, plus $5 Salty’s Golden Crown Craft Beer inside the arena.
Pechanga Arena, known as “The Electric Factory”, has been a fortress for the Seals, boasting an 18-4 home record since 2022-23. However, this game kicks off a grueling February stretch, including a trip to Toronto and a home-and-home series against reigning champions Buffalo.
The Rush, after a hot 3-0 start, have split their last four games. They come off a 17-13 win over Albany, led by Zach Manns (20 goals, 15 assists) and a stingy defense, which has allowed the fourth-fewest goals in the NLL. Former Seals goalie Frank Scigliano ranks among the league’s top netminders with an 80% save percentage and a 9.57 GAA.
Historically, the Seals and Rush are evenly matched (6-5 in favor of Saskatchewan), with nearly half of their games decided by just one goal—like two heavyweights trading punches in a tightly contested fight.
