Atlanta Marches into the Postseason
October 2, 2019 - Major League Lacrosse (MLL)
Atlanta Blaze News Release
DENVER, COÂ - The Blaze are heading to their first-ever postseason in Atlanta's franchise history after locking in the fourth seed and will take on the first-seeded Chesapeake Bayhawks in a semifinals matchup. Watch and support your Blaze players as they look to make history this weekend!
HOW TO WATCH
Fans can watch the broadcast on ESPNEWS or at MajorLeagueLacrosse.com/Watch for free. Fans can find ESPNEWS through the ESPN app on Android Google Play, Apple Store, Apple TV, Chromecast, Fire TV, Oculus Go, Playstation 4, Roku, Samsung Smart TV, and Xbox.
TICKETS
Fans can click here for tickets to the game
WHO
#4Â Atlanta Blaze vs #1Â Chesapeake Bayhawks
WHEN
Friday, October 4th, 7:00 PM (EST)
WHERE
Peter Barton Stadium
2240 Buchtel Blvd
Denver, Colorado 80210
GAME NOTES
The main focus will be controlling the possessions in a game where each possession will be key; Cascade Rookie of the Year finalist Alex Woodall will take on faceoff specialist Kenny Massa. Woodall has been phenomenal for the Blaze all season, setting Blaze records for ground balls (140) and faceoff wins (255). However, in the first matchup, Massa left the game early with a concussion, which allowed Atlanta to win the possession battle. With Massa healthy, he beat Woodall head-to-head in 17-31 and 20-33 in the last two matchups respectively.
"In order for us to win, we must take care of each other, understand our scout, and play with great energy, passion, and IQ," Vice President of Player Personnel, Spencer Ford said. "This group is eager to prove itself... it won't be easy for anyone that has to play us."
The Blaze went 1-2 in the regular season against the Bayhawks, cruising to a 19-10 win in the first game before dropping the next two matchups: both by a final score of 13-16. They look to take down the first-seeded Bayhawks before facing the winner of Boston and Denver in the 2019 Championship Finals.
TEAM LEADERS (THROUGH REGULAR SEASON)
Points: 63, Tommy Palasek
Goals: 43, Shayne Jackson
Assists: 35, Tommy Palasek
Caused Turnovers: 30, Liam Byrnes
Ground Balls: 140, Alex Woodall
Faceoff Wins: 255, Alex Woodall
Saves: 204, Chris Madalon
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