Georgia Swarm Take on Vancouver Warriors for First Time Since 2020
Published on December 15, 2023 under National Lacrosse League (NLL)
Georgia Swarm News Release
Georgia Swarm battle the Vancouver Warriors
(Georgia Swarm, Credit: Devin Manky)
DULUTH, GA. - The Georgia Swarm (1-0) travel to Vancouver for their first road contest of the season this Saturday, December 16 at 10:00 PM ET. The Swarm are coming off a 16-10 victory in their home opener against the Colorado Mammoth on December 9, and now face a 0-1 Warriors squad on the west coast. The Warriors fell to Panther City, 11-7, in the first week of the NLL season.
The last encounter between the Swarm and Warriors dates to February 29, 2020. In that meeting the Swarm emerged with a 14-7 victory over the Warriors. That win marked the Swarm's first victory of the season against a West Division opponent and their fourth win in the previous five games. The Warriors had a challenging time defending against the Swarm, allowing six power-play goals, with every Swarm forward contributing to the score.
The Swarm dominated the first quarter, establishing a commanding 6-1 lead. The second quarter saw standout performances from Miles Thompson and Lyle Thompson, both scoring hat tricks and maintaining a comfortable 9-3 lead at halftime. Lyle Thompson finished the contest with six points (3G, 3A).
2020 Statistics:
Georgia Swarm: 62 SOG; 23 SOFF; 102 LB; 15-24 FO; 6-7 PP; 6 PIM
Vancouver Warriors: 44 SOG; 21 SOFF; 81 LB; 9-24 FO; 1-1 PP; 18 PIM
Looking ahead, the Georgia Swarm is set to face the Colorado Mammoth in a rematch during week three, aiming to build on their early success.
Where to Watch:
ESPN+: Use your ESPN+ account to watch the games live throughout the season.
Peachtree Sports Network: Available for viewers in Georgia, USA.
TSN: Canadian viewers can log into their TSN account to enjoy live coverage all season long.
Milestones:
Brett Dobson needs 61 minutes played to reach 1000 in his career.
Andrew Kew needs 8 goals to reach 100 in his career.
History:
Since being in Georgia, the Swarm hold a 6-0 advantage over Vancouver
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