The historic Boston Cannons can easily be seen as a team that could potentially win a PLL championship this season. The team has had a rocky road since entering the PLL back in 2021. One of the most well-known MLL franchises, the Cannons struggled at the PLL level mostly due to the fact that the only real transition was the team’s name, as the roster was entirely new. The team went 4-15 in their first two years in the PLL, finishing at the bottom of the barrel. Change was needed, and Sean Quirk was replaced with Brian Holman heading into year three. In his first season, Holman led the team to a 7-3 record, which would put them in second place heading into the playoffs. Sadly, the Boston Cannons would lose in an embarrassing fashion to the Waterdogs, 17-6.
The 2024 season marked the turning of a new page following the team’s humiliating playoff loss the year prior. Kicking off Week 1 with a 12-19 loss to the Atlas had fans a little worried, but the team was able to make amends by going 5-1 in their following six games. A 5-2 record is nothing to scoff at, as it currently puts them in second place in the Eastern Conference, right behind the Atlas. The good news is that the Atlas seems to have slowed down considerably, and it does not appear that their early-season dominance will carry over to the finish line. Regardless, it seems like the race for the Eastern Conference is going to come down to these two teams, with the Whipsnakes and Waterdogs holding only three wins in total.
The Cannons have all of the tools to bring home a championship this season. The team currently sits at third in scores per game and second in goals allowed, putting them in the upper echelon on both sides of the ball. Something that is not being talked about enough is the fact that they have 14 two-point goals on the season! The next best team is the Outlaws, which has six. Their ability to hit the two-bomb is going to be crucial down the stretch of the season, especially considering they sit outside the top five in total shots per game. Being able to score two-pointers helps fix this issue. The last main point of reference is 50 caused turnovers, making them number one in the league.
Brian Holman has really flipped the script on this Boston Cannons team since his arrival. The team is functioning at a high level just about everywhere on the field, on top of getting hot at the right time. The Cannons truly have a shot at making history by winning a PLL Championship this season. While there are still a lot of games left to be played, if the Cannons can continue to improve week after week, they will truly have a shot when the playoffs hit.
