NLL LaxAllStars of the Week
This week we are kicking off something new, I am selecting my top 3-5 players of the week to pay attention to in the NLL. From rookies to seasoned vets, this hand selected bunch did big things in the league in the previous week and I couldn’t help but recognize it!
Make your selections for the LaxAllStars Players of the Week in the comment section of all of our NLL posts!
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[mks_two_thirds]#1 – Jerome Thompson
Although Hiana was scratched last week, he was able to earn his way back onto the Bandits active roster after team captain John Tavares had to take the week off with injury.
In Friday night’s win over Minnesota, Hiana had 5 goals and 1 assist and really commanded respect on the floor. The oldest of the Thompsons is making the most of the chances he’s been given in his rookie season, I don’t expect him to fall through the cracks any time soon.
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[mks_two_thirds]#2 – Joe Walters
If you want to be a real NLL fan, make Joe Walters a household name. This guys has been a staple of the 3-Peat Knighthawks franchise and continues to be a terror in the league. Check out the clips above (as if you didn’t already) of Joe getting his helmet ripped off and still burying the goal.
He’s racked up 7 goals and 5 assists so far this year, but let’s just say he’s on the way to HOF status.
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[mks_two_thirds]#3 – Mark Matthews
Mark is having a solid start to 2015, as he should be. He was shooting and scoring from all over the floor and was a huge problem for the New England defensive group.
Matthews took his game as an outside shooter to the next level, ripping off 13 shots for 6 goals! Only 5 of Mark’s shots were actually blocked and he spaced just 2 wide of the goal. Edmonton has a home and away weekend with Colorado in two weeks, another hot weekend from the big lefty’s stick is a must for the Rush!
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[mks_two_thirds]#4 – Dan Dawson
Dan is a key example of why the Three Stars of the NLL system is terribly flawed. The big man accumulated 11, yes 11, assists in the 18-11 Knighthawks win over Buffalo on Saturday.
His scoring percentage could be improved on, putting 7 shots on goal but none falling for the score. I’m not going to be pointing fingers at the 6’6” forward. With a guy that tall collecting 7 loosies in the game too, I’m not even mad about it.
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