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Boston Blazers Defeated 9-8 in Overtime by Toronto Rock

March 14, 2009 - National Lacrosse League (NLL)
Boston Blazers News Release


Boston (March 14, 2009) - The Boston Blazers five-game winning streak came to end tonight as the Toronto Rock defeated Boston 9-8 in overtime in front of 6,485 fans at the TD Banknorth Garden. The Blazers, who trailed 5-2 at the half and 6- 2 early in the third quarter, stormed back to tie the game 7-7 at 10:09 of the fourth quarter before the teams traded goals to close out regulation knotted at 8-8. Less than a minute later, the Blazers winning streak was snapped as the Rock's Scott Campbell buried the game winner 37 seconds into overtime to improve Toronto's record to 3-7. With the loss, Boston's record fell to 7-4.

Dan Dawson (two goals and three assists) and Matt Lyons (two goals and one assist) paced the Blazers attack. Boston goalie Anthony Cosmo stopped 43 of 52 shots to lead the Boston defense which held its seventh opponent to 10 goals or less.

For Toronto, Luke Wiles (three goals, two assists) and Kasey Beirnes (two goals) paced the Rock offense. Toronto Goalie Bob Watson stopped 47 of 55 shots.



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