NLL Colorado Mammoth

Mammoth Seeks to Avenge Opening Night Loss to Stealth

February 4, 2011 - National Lacrosse League (NLL)
Colorado Mammoth News Release


DENVER - The Colorado Mammoth (1-3) returns to Pepsi Center this Saturday night at 7pm looking to avenge an Opening Night overtime loss to the Washington Stealth (2-3) in a rematch of January's thriller.

The last time these teams met, the Mammoth trailed at the end of the 1st, 2nd and 3rd quarters and was down by one with less than three minutes left in regulation. Forward Cliff Smith tied it up at 10 with 2:01 remaining to send the game into overtime. The Mammoth found itself two men down when Stealth forward Rhys Duch buried the game-winner 5:11 into the extra frame.

"The Stealth is a very good team and the first game was a battle," said Mammoth Head Coach Bob Hamley. "I expect the same this weekend and we look forward to the chance to redeem ourselves."

Having already played one-quarter of the regular season, all four of Colorado's games in 2011 have been decided by just one goal. Dating back to last year, 13 of the Mammoth's last 19 games have been one-goal contests. Despite a series of tough setbacks, Hamley's approach is still extremely positive.

"I am very happy with the group of guys we have," said the second-year Mammoth coach. "We have suffered some tough losses, but that is the league we are in. We look forward to getting back at it this weekend."

Since the Stealth franchise relocated to Everett (near Seattle) from San Jose prior to the 2010 season, Colorado has yet to beat Washington.

Guys Night Out ticket packages to Saturday night's game are on sale now and include two tickets, two beers (or sodas), and a $10 Altitude Authentics gift card for just $29.

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