The Cannons have solved their Goalie problem! And it did not take them that long to make a move.
After the recent news of long time starting Goalie Jordan Burke’s
retirement the Cannons did not wait to make a move acquiring Chesapeake Bayhawks Goalie
Tyler Fiorito.
The deal sent the 2015 MLL All-Star goaltender Tyler Fiorito and
a supplemental draft pick to the Cannons. While the Cannons send their 2016 first round
pick, Virginia midfielder Greg Coholan, midfielder Tyler German, attackman Ryan
Young and a 2017 MLL Collegiate Draft first round pick to the Chesapeake
The deal gives the Cannons a trusty goalie in Tyler Fiorito who
played outstanding last year for the Bayhawks since their starting goalie from
the previous year Kip Turner (a former Cannon) was out all year with an injury.
Fiorito played big for the Bayhawks although they went 6-8 with Fiorito in
between the pipes. He had an outstanding year by the numbers, having 255 saves
last year to lead all goalies, as well as leading all goalies in save
percentage at 60.6% and allowed only 166 goals in his 830 minutes of playing
time last year.
Fiorito is the answer in between the pipes I think following the
retirement of Burke. Fiorito had an excellent year last year and I expect him
to continue to play at that high of a level this year.
It is sad to see Greg Coholan go before he even got to suit up a
game I think it was the right move because the Cannons are in desperate need of
a proven Goalie and that is what Fiorito is. It also makes sense to get rid of
Ryan Young as well who really did not do much for the Cannons last year and I
think he would have a tough time seeing the field with the Cannons deep Attack
core as well. The one thing I am a little nervous about is that first round
pick I feel like the Cannons gave up a great deal to get Fiorito and I think it
will all end up working out but I am a little worried about giving up that first
round collegiate draft pick though.
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