Lakers Sweep Brooklin Again, Will Meet Chiefs in Finals, Again
Lakers Sweep Brooklin Again, Will Meet Chiefs in Finals, Again
Anna Taylor • August 9, 2024
How sweep it is! The Peterborough Century 21 Lakers knocked the Brooklin Lacrosse Club out of the MSL playoffs on Thursday night, winning game four 13-9 and the series 4-0.
It’s the second consecutive year the Lakers have swept Brooklin in the semifinals, and the fourth consecutive year (minus the two-year pandemic absence) the Lakers will meet the Six Nations Chiefs in the finals.
Taite Cattoni returned from injury to lead the Lakers’ left offensive side. He had a goal and two assists in his return.
“They thought it was their year but it was great to four-bang them for the second straight year,” he said, acknowledging that “they are a hard working team.”
Cattoni cut to the middle to receive a pass from Nate Sage and put the ball over Zach Higgins’ left shoulder to make it 11-8 in the third period. He followed the goal with a leap into the boards to celebrate.
Sage and fellow Jr. A callup Colby Wood helped round a shorthanded left side. Wood, playing in his second game for the senior club, scored his first goal in the second period, shooting low on Higgins.
Defender Dylan Hutchison said their efforts didn’t go unnoticed.
“There were a lot of guys that were out there grinding,” he said. “We had a young left side out there on offence and they were all out there. Colby, Nate and Adam (Thistlethwaite) were all doing a good job and then Taite was kind of the vocal guy, handling the ball a little more. What they were able to do was great for us and definitely helped the outcome.”
The right side of the offence contributed seven of the team’s 13 goals, while three others came from transition runs Colton Armstrong, Matt Gilray, and Joey Cupido, who iced the game with an empty netter.
Doug Buchan made 30 saves in 40 minutes of action, and Landon Kells stopped 17 shots in the third, with Buchan feeling out of sorts.
The Lakers jumped out to an early 3-0 lead just 1:43 into the game. Brooklin kept it close, trailing by 2 after the first and only a single marker after the second period, before the Lakers were able to pull away. It was just as intense of a game as the previous three, although a lot more disciplined, with only five penalties total called in the game.
Rob Hellyer had a hat trick and Austin Hasen two great goals. Joe Resetarits scored once and helped out on five other goals.
Dawson Theede and Sean Westley led Brooklin with three goals each; Westley added two assists. Reilly O’Connor contributed a pair of goals and two assists. Zach Higgins made 37 saves.
The MSL Finals are expected to begin Tuesday in Six Nations, with game two set for Thursday, August 15 at the Memorial Centre. Stay tuned for the rest of the schedule!
SCORING FOR THE LAKERS:
Rob Hellyer (3-1)
Austin Hasen (2-0)
Joe Resetarits (1-5)
Thomas Hoggarth (1-3)
Taite Cattoni (1-2)
Colton Armstrong (1-1)
Colby Wood (1-1)
Joey Cupido (1-1)
Adam Thistlethwaite (1-0)
Matt Gilray (1-0)
Jake Withers (0-1)
Nate Sage (0-1)
The Peterborough Century 21 Lakers are excited to announce their 2025 Major Series Lacrosse (MSL) regular season schedule. The Lakers will play nine home games at the iconic corner of Lock and Lansdowne at the Peterborough Memorial Centre as they aim for another successful season. The campaign begins on the road as the Lakers travel to face the Brooklin Lacrosse Club on Wednesday, May 21st. Fans will get their first chance to see the team in action at home the following night, Thursday, May 22nd, when the Lakers take on their longtime rivals, the Six Nations Chiefs, in what promises to be an electrifying season opener. The second home matchup against Six Nations is set for Thursday, July 10th, another highly anticipated showdown. The full 2025 Home Schedule at the Peterborough Memorial Centre is as follows: ● Thursday, May 22 – 8:00 PM vs. Six Nations ● Thursday, May 29 – 8:00 PM vs. Brampton ● Thursday, June 5 – 8:00 PM vs. Oakville ● Thursday, June 19 – 8:00 PM vs. Brooklin ● Thursday, June 26 – 8:00 PM vs. Cobourg ● Thursday, July 3 – 8:00 PM vs. Owen Sound ● Thursday, July 10 – 8:00 PM vs. Six Nations ● Thursday, July 17 – 8:00 PM vs. Oakville ● Thursday, July 24 – 8:00 PM vs. Brampton The Lakers will also play an exciting nine-game road schedule, including stops in Brooklin, Owen Sound, Cobourg, Brampton, Oakville, and Six Nations. The complete schedule home and away can be found at www.majorserieslacrosse.ca "Theme nights and sponsor nights will be announced at a later date, but fans can expect an exciting lineup of special events throughout the season to enhance the game-night experience at the Memorial Centre," said Pete Dalliday, Director of Community Engagement and Partnerships for the Lakers. Season tickets for all home games are now available at Grant Thornton Box Office at the Memorial Centre. It’s open 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday to Friday. Single game tickets go on sale in May. Fans are encouraged to secure their seats early to be part of what promises to be another thrilling season of Lakers lacrosse.
Opening Night Meets Rivalry Night at the PMC!
The Peterborough Lakers are thrilled to announce that season tickets for the 2025 Major Series Lacrosse (MSL) season will be on sale starting Monday, February 10th at 10 a.m. Fans can purchase their tickets in person at the Grant Thornton Box Office . With a tradition of excellence and an electrifying fan base, Lakers games are an unmissable event for sports enthusiasts. Season tickets offer fans the best seats in the house, ensuring they don’t miss a moment of the high-intensity action, skillful playmaking, and championship-caliber performances the Lakers are known for. Many of the NLL players play in the MSL with all the teams so if you want to see these elite players in your own back yard get your tickets today to reserve your seats. Key Dates for Season Ticket Sales: 📅 Monday, February 10th at 10 a.m. – Season tickets go on sale at the Grant Thornton Box Office for both renewals and new subscribers. 📅 Thursday, May 1, 2025 – The last day to renew season tickets and hold on to your same seats from 2024. 📅 Thursday, May 8th at 10 a.m. – Season ticket seat swap/upgrade day. Any seats that have not been renewed will be released to the public for purchase. 📅 Monday, May 12th at 10 a.m. – Season tickets ready for pick up. 🚨 A Sweetheart of a Deal! 🚨 Fans can still purchase a $100 Lakers gift certificate for just $90 until February 14th —don’t miss out on this special offer! Season Ticket Benefits: ✅Guaranteed seats for all 9 regular season home games (No playoff games included) ✅Exclusive savings compared to single-game tickets ✅Priority access to playoff tickets ✅Special offers and promotions for season ticket holders ✅Be part of the Lakers' passionate lacrosse community ✅ Season tickets can be pre-printed or picked up at Will Call ✅Passes to Jr. A and Jr. C Lakers games are included! Season Ticket Pricing: 9 Home Games. All games on Thursday nights, starting at 8 p.m.
The Peterborough Century 21 Lakers added nine players to their roster through the Major Series Lacrosse Draft, including six Merit Precision Jr. A Lakers graduates. The Lakers were able to protect three Jr. A Lakers prior to the draft, adding defenders Nick Crowley and Frank Coyle and goalie Cole Gervais. They possessed seven picks in the draft’s five rounds and added Tye Scott (second round, Brampton Excelsiors), Chris Harland (third round, Toronto Beaches), Michael Blaymires (fourth round, Peterborough Lakers), Cole Begley (fourth round, Mimico Mountaineers), Caleb Connell (fifth round, Peterborough Lakers) and Nick DiLauro (fifth round, Peterborough Lakers). Read more from Mike Davies: https://www.thepeterboroughexaminer.com/sports/lacrosse/peterborough-lakers-add-nine-to-roster-through-msl-draft/article_d1b53bba-81e1-5cc6-bc73-84d30bab4cea.html
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The National Lacrosse League kicked off its 2024-25 season this past weekend, and a number of Lakers (current and former) played integral roles for their teams. Toronto Rock 5 @ Ottawa Black Bears 11 Former Jr. A Laker Tyler Hendrycks of the Rock made his pro debut in his hometown, garnering one assist, This wasn't a great game for the Rock, and Corey Small was held pointless while Mark Matthews was limited to a single assist. In the Black Bears' inaugural game, Kiel Matisz scored once and added two assists. Jay Thorimbert won the faceoff battle and scooped up four loose balls. Vancouver Warriors 7 @ Colorado Mammoth 11 There are no Laker connections on the Warriors. Lame. Eli McLaughlin contributed three assists, while also picking up six loose balls. Captain Robert Hope one assist, nine loose balls and one caused turnover, while getting into a scrum at the end of the game and suffering a bloody nose. Las Vegas Desert Dogs 12 @ Rochester Knighthawks 14 Landon Kells made 58 saves as the Vegas netminder was peppered with 72 shots in this game. Defender Dylan Hutchison contributed a pair of assists and a pair of loose balls. Peterborough native Kyle Killen score twice and assisted once. Rochester had five Laker connections on the floor, including Turner Evans, who scored once and assisted once. Taylor Jensen took the face-offs for Rochester and scooped 10 loosies, Matt Gilray had one assist and eight loose balls, and Chad Tutton and Ian Llord had three and two loose ball scoops, respectively. Saskatchewan Rush 10 @ Albany FireWolves 9 OT There is not one single Laker connection on Saskatchewan's roster. Rude. Ethan Walker had a goal and three assists for Albany, who are expecting another big season after making it to the Finals last season. Former Laker Zach Young had two loose ball scoops.
The Peterborough Lakers are thrilled to announce that Pete Dalliday, a familiar and energetic voice in local sports, is joining the organization in a pivotal role. Dalliday, well-known for his passionate game commentary on YourTV for the Lakers, as well as his presence on local radio and TV, brings a wealth of experience, enthusiasm, and deep ties to the Peterborough sports community. Dalliday has been a dedicated supporter of lacrosse and the Lakers for many years, sharing his love for the game with fans across Peterborough and beyond. His longstanding involvement as a commentator has given him a unique perspective on the team's journey and success. Now, Dalliday will take on a new challenge as Director of Community Engagement and Partnerships. In this role, he will help expand the Lakers' footprint, not only in the local sports landscape but also in Major Series Lacrosse (MSL) and across Ontario. “We are excited to have Pete join our team in this capacity,” said Len Powers, Chairman of the Board. “His connection to the community and understanding of the Lakers' values make him a perfect fit as we strategically grow our presence and engage more deeply with our fans. Pete's enthusiasm will be key as we build the future of lacrosse here in Peterborough.” With his extensive experience in broadcasting, Dalliday will help elevate the Lakers' marketing strategies, driving new sponsorship opportunities and increasing awareness of the sport throughout the region. The Lakers are confident that his leadership in this new role will contribute to growing the game of lacrosse in the area and beyond. Pete Dalliday's dedication to promoting sports in Peterborough is undeniable, and we look forward to seeing his positive impact within the organization. Said Dalliday, “I’d like to thank the board for this opportunity to help lead such an iconic franchise. As someone who has always felt a deep connection to the Lakers—whether as a fan, former player, or from the booth—this role feels like a natural fit. I’m excited to build relationships and strengthen community ties here in Peterborough to support our team, players, fans, and families, continuing to make the Lakers a true part of our community.” Welcome aboard, Pete!
Withers named MVP
The Peterborough Century 21 Lakers season came to an end Tuesday night at the Memorial Centre in an 11-8 loss to the Six Nations Chiefs, who took the MSL Final series four games to two, winning the Everett Coates Memorial Trophy. They’ll represent Major Series Lacrosse in the 2024 Mann Cup, which they’ll host at the Iroquois Lacrosse Arena beginning September 6. It’s the second consecutive season the Lakers have lost out to the Chiefs on their home floor. “It sucks,” said Colton Armstrong. “It sucks to end playoffs like that, go up two games and then lose four straight.” The Lakers were two games away from winning the MSL in a season when many counted them out, which bodes well for the future. “We came together as a group and we showed both Peterborough and Six Nations that we’re not going to give up,” Armstrong said. “We showed heart on this team… It sucks to lose but this is a big stepping stone for us for next year. We’re going to come back next year very, very hungry.” The Chiefs led 5-2 after the first period, and 7-3 after the second period, which also featured a fight between Armstrong and Bryan Cole. Peterborough outscored Six Nations 6-4 in the third period, and twice came within a single goal of the Chiefs, both on Thomas Hoggarth markers, but they couldn’t find the equalizer. Landon Kells made 39 saves as he continued his strong play in goal, and was named Hardest Working Player of the game. Thomas Hoggarth was named the offensive player of the game and Eric Shewell the defensive player of the game. Warren Hill, who made 44 saves in the game, shared the Johnny “Shooter” Davis Award with Doug Jamieson as playoff MVPs. Each goaltender was 4-1 in the postseason. The Lakers, who played three more playoff games than the Chiefs, and six more than any other MSL team, took the top five spots in playoff scoring: 1. Joe Resetarits - 21G/38A/59P 2. Rob Hellyer – 15G/42A/57P 3. Turner Evans – 15G/31A/46P 4. Thomas Hoggarth – 23G/14A/37P 5. Owen Hiltz – 14G/20A/34A It's another sign that the future is bright for the Peterborough Century 21 Lakers. "I think if you asked people two months ago if we would take them to six games they would have laughed at you," said Jake Withers, who won 15 of 22 draws in the final game. It maybe have been a rocky regular season, but the team really came together the moment the playoffs started, and captain Robert Hope reminded everyone in the dressing room afterwards that preparation for next season begins right now, so the Lakers come back stronger. "I think we’re doing all the right things," said Withers. "I trust every single person in that room. I trust the coaching staff and executive. Six Nations got the best of us this year but we’re trending in the right direction." The Lakers will return in 2025. SCORING FOR THE LAKERS: Thomas Hoggarth (3-0) Turner Evans (2-2) Joe Resetarits (1-3) Owen Hiltz (1-2) Colton Armstrong (1-0) Alex Pace (0-1) Taite Cattoni (0-1)
