NLL Colorado Mammoth

Mammoth too much for Rush

Published on March 25, 2006 under National Lacrosse League (NLL)
Colorado Mammoth News Release


EDMONTON, Alberta - The Colorado Mammoth got two-goal games from five different players and dominated the second and third quarters en route to a 13-7 victory over the Edmonton Rush on Saturday night at Rexall Place.

The Mammoth improved to 7-5, keeping pace with the Calgary Roughnecks for a share of the lead in the National Lacrosse League's West Division. The expansion Rush fell to 1-12 on the season.

Mammoth forward Ben Prepchuk, a native of the Edmonton suburb of Sherwood Park, led all scorers with six points on two goals and four assists. Dan Carey, Nick Carlson, Chris Gill and Gavin Prout each added two goals for the Mammoth, while Andrew Burkholder, Brian Langtry and Dan Stroup each scored once.

Mammoth defender Jay Jalbert had a game-high five assists and goaltender Gee Nash made 38 saves to earn the victory. Jamie Bowen led the Rush with two goals and Pat Campbell made 37 saves and took the loss in goal for Edmonton.

The Mammoth trailed 3-2 early in the second quarter before Carey's second goal ignited a six goal run. Third-quarter goals by Carlson, Prepchuk and Stroup extended the Mammoth's lead to 11-4.

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