Cannons Look to Bounce Back Friday in Jersey
Published on June 24, 2003 under Major League Lacrosse (MLL)
Boston Cannons News Release
The Cannons (2-2) look to rebound after two consecutive losses when they travel to New Jersey to take on the Pride (1-2). After starting the season 2-0, the Cannons have dropped two consecutive, both in overtime. The most recent, an 18-17 OT loss to Rochester (story below).
All three Cannons home games in 2003 have gone to overtime, with Boston winning one and losing two. The lone overtime win for the Cannons came against this week's opponent, New Jersey. The Cannons beat the Pride 15-14 in overtime on May 31 at Cawley.
That was the Cannons first win against the Pride in team history. Boston is 1-4 all-time against New Jersey. The Cannons are 1-0 this season on the road, beating Bridgeport 23-17 on June 6. The Pride are 1-1 at home (Commerce Bank Ballpark) in 2003.
Cannons Drop Second Straight Overtime Game
The Boston Cannons (2-2) lost their second straight overtime game 18-17 to the Rochester Rattlers (2-2) in front of 5,009 fans at Cawley Stadium, Lowell, MA. Rattlers attackman/midfielder Casey Powell scored the game winning goal 2:16 into the first sudden death overtime period. The Cannons turned the ball over three times in OT.
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