The Boston Cannons played their third game of the season last night against the Chespeake Bayhawks. The Bayhawks came into the game 2-0 but at the games end they fell to 2-1 after a great victory by the Boston Cannons winning 13-11. Here is my reactions from last nights big win.
Tyler Fiorito My MVP:
Fiorito has been great all year in between the pipes for the Cannons but last night he played outstanding. He showed why he is arguably the best goalie in Major League Lacrosse, Fiorito also actually got to play with the Cannons true starting defense with Mitch Belisle and Brodie Merrill both back in action. Even without those two defensemen Fiorito was having a great year but last night he just made everything look so easy. Fiorito finished last nights game with 20 saves including 8 big saves in the first quarter and also had 8 saves in the third quarter as well. Fiorito was making some remarkable saves but he was seeing all the shots into his stick. They weren't saves that hit his body then allowed the Bayhawks to move it around and get another shot Fiorito was playing great and was not allowing any rebound goals. Fiorito helped lead the Cannons to victory last night, all though Lax Sports Network declared Will Manny the MVP last night in my mind Fiorito was the MVP to me sorry Will.
Cannons Defense:
The Cannons defense was great last night and really showed how great they can be when they are at full strength. With Belisle and Merrill back it really gave the Cannons a deadly 1-2 punch of close defensemen who they could put out their to shut off the Bayhawks top Attackmen. The Cannons were not gonna let the Bayhawks great Attack beat them and instead made sure none of their star players really had a breakout game and would will their team to victory. Instead the Cannons forced the Bayhawks to really have to go through their Midfielders who had 5 of the teams 6 goals, and if you include Danowski's goal as a Midfield goal because he came on from the box the Bayhawks attack really didn't do much. Brendan Mundorf had 2 goals, Drew Westervelt had 1 goal, and then Matt Mackrides didn't come alive till the fourth quarter were he scored both his goals. The Cannons defense really helped lead the team to victory and if they can continue to play like the way they did last night they could be making a serious run at the the title.
Will Manny For MVP:
I am officially starting the Will Manny for MVP Campaign, yes we are only three games in but Manny has been a beast. Manny had 5 points last night in the Cannons victory with 4 goals and one of those goals being a 2 point goal. Manny so far this year has been everything and more for the Cannons, in just three games this year Manny leads the team with 9 goals (1 2pt goal) and 7 assists good for 17 points. Manny leads the Cannons in goals, assists, and points. Manny is currently tied for 4th in the league in goals, and is also tied for third in assists, but Manny does lead the league in points with the next two closest players behind him by 3 points. Manny has been great all year and has showed that the Cannons will be working through him through out the year to win games.
Justin Turri's Debut:
Justin Turri was dealt to the Cannons during the Collegiate draft this year. Turri missed the first two games for the Cannons but was ready for the Cannons third game and boy did he come to play. Turri looked like the old Justin Turri who was once named the MLL's Most Improved Player, Turri pumped in 2 goals and dished out 1 assist as well. With Turri back and if he can continue to play like he did last night that gives the Cannons and even more dangerous Midfield unit. Hopefull Turri will be able to continue to suit up and keep playing as great as he did last night.
The Cannons next game is actually tomorrow night at 7 PM as the Cannons host the Rochester Rattlers at Harvard Stadium. The Rattlers come into the game at 0-2, but it should still be another great game. Check out my blog post tomorrow for a preview of the game!
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