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Georgia Swarm Take on Vancouver Warriors for First Time Since 2020

December 15, 2023 - National Lacrosse League (NLL)
Georgia Swarm News Release


Georgia Swarm battle the Vancouver Warriors
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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Georgia Swarm battle the Vancouver Warriors
Georgia Swarm battle the Vancouver Warriors
(Devin Manky)		   



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