Bell opens up on the move, what sold him on the Desert Dogs, and what this team is building moving forward.

We also dive into his championship pedigree with the Six Nations Chiefs, including his Mann Cup success and the mindset it takes to win at the highest level.

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Week 17 didn’t just give us results… it gave us answers.

Some teams are heating up at the perfect time.

Some teams completely folded.

And some storylines? Yeah… they’re getting harder to ignore.

We get into all of it:

Ontario Lacrosse’s roster freeze — and yeah, we’re asking the question everyone’s thinking:

How are you supposed to “grow the game” while telling players where they can’t play?

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Blown leads, weird whistles, teams choking games away, and a playoff race that just got REAL uncomfortable. Saskatchewan still can’t beat Toronto (at this point it’s mental), San Diego had their season in their hands… and let it slip, and Halifax made it interesting late but couldn’t finish it.

This is the kind of week where nothing makes sense… unless you were riding with us.

We went 4–1 on picks. Just saying.

This episode:

• Saskatchewan vs Toronto — same story, different year
• San Diego choke job… season over?
• Tanner Cook major flips the entire game
• Vegas absolutely floods Rochester early
• Buffalo wins… but should fans be worried?
• Who’s Hot / Who’s Not
• Beast of the Week

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On this episode of the Loose Mesh Podcast, we break down Toronto stealing one in Halifax, Buffalo continuing to look like the team to beat, Vancouver handing Georgia a reality check, and Calgary’s offense finally showing up at the right time. Plus, Vegas is suddenly heating up, Saskatchewan grinds out another one, and Oshawa adds a legend who makes an immediate impact.

With the standings tighter than ever, every game is starting to feel like a playoff game — and the margin for error is gone.

All that and more on the Week 16 recap.

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If you thought the standings were tight before this weekend… forget it. The middle of the league just turned into complete chaos.Teams fighting for playoff spots picked up massive wins, while others dropped games they absolutely couldn’t afford to lose. And now the difference between a home playoff game and missing the playoffs entirely feels like it’s about two wins.

Offensively, this weekend was wild. Big runs, momentum swings, and games that completely flipped in a matter of minutes. A couple teams looked like contenders one quarter… and completely lost control the next. Individual performances also stole the show. We’re at the point of the season where stars start separating themselves, and a few guys are beginning to make real noise in the MVP conversation.

And the timing of all this? Perfect chaos. Because the NLL trade deadline is right around the corner. Front offices just watched Week 15 and now have to decide:

Are we buyers, pushing for a playoff run?

Or are we sellers, admitting this season might not be it?

One thing is certain after Week 15.

The March to May stretch is officially here… and the NLL standings just became an absolute war.

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Week 14 in the National Lacrosse League delivered everything — overtime chaos, goalie masterclasses, statement wins, and a few playoff races starting to tighten up.

Buffalo continues to look like Buffalo. Saskatchewan played two absolute wars. Halifax keeps proving they’re a contender. Vancouver keeps finding ways to win ugly. And Philly bounced back after getting handled the night before.

We also had a cool moment this weekend — San Diego’s Marquise White scoring his first NLL goal in his first NLL game, something every kid dreams about growing up playing this game.

And across the league the theme was clear: goalies were ridiculous. Vinc, Hill, Del Bianco, Jamieson — guys were putting up 40–50 save performances all weekend.

With the trade deadline approaching and playoff positioning starting to matter more every week, the league is only getting tighter.

Let’s get into the biggest games and storylines from Week 14 of the NLL.

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Week 10 of the National Lacrosse League is complete, and we’re joined by Josh Sanderson, Head Coach of the Calgary Roughnecks.

Josh Sanderson stops by talk about the current state of the Roughnecks, who sit at 1–6 heading into the middle of the season. We discuss expectations vs. reality, system vs. execution, player accountability, and the challenges of building consistency while developing a roster in today’s NLL.

The conversation also turns to Shooter’s legendary playing career — nearly two decades in the NLL, championships, elite playmaking, and what it takes to sustain success at the highest level. Shooter reflects on how his Hall of Fame experiences as a player now shape his mindset and approach behind the bench.

A must-listen conversation with one of the most respected minds in lacrosse — the pressure of coaching, and the evolution of the game.

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In this episode of Loose Mesh, we break down a week where fast starts turned into blowouts, late leads disappeared, and pressure told the real story. Vancouver made a statement against Ottawa, Philadelphia failed to close yet again, Georgia and Toronto battled through chaos and whistles, and Colorado showed exactly who they are in a hard-earned win over Oshawa.

Then we sit down with Brock Haley, the 7th overall pick in the 2023 NLL Entry Draft, to talk about his path from Whitby Jr. A to winning the 2022 Minto Cup, college lacrosse at Vermont, and the demands of the pro game. Brock opens up about when the game slowed down, how pressure shaped his confidence, what separates champions from contenders, and where he wants his game to be headed next.

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Week 8 of the NLL gave us separation.

In this episode of the Loose Mesh Podcast, we break down the biggest storylines from around the league—teams finding their identity, teams still searching, and the fine details that continue to decide games.

We dive into:

Saskatchewan’s veteran edge against Oshawa

Toronto’s second-half surge vs Rochester

Vancouver’s late-game breakdown and offensive concerns

Halifax’s structural issues against Colorado

Vegas quietly building a winning identity

League-wide trends, rule questions, and momentum shifts

This is State of Lacrosse, where structure, patience, and long-term planning separate contenders from pretenders.

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From back-to-back titles with the Buffalo Bandits, to transforming lacrosse in non-traditional markets like Edmonton and Saskatchewan, Keenan’s career is defined by longevity, adaptability, and an unwavering standard of excellence. We dive into his coaching philosophy, roster-building mindset, iconic trades, player development, and the moments — both highs and setbacks — that shaped his legacy.

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We’re joined by who speaks on the goalie fight that dominated conversation around the league, along with a deeper look into goaltending at the professional level, preparation, and handling high-pressure moments.

The episode also covers two major roster moves, including the blockbuster trade sending Jack Hannah to Colorado and the Vancouver Warriors’ acquisition of faceoff specialist Max with analysis on how each move impacts their new teams.

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On Episode 9 of the Loose Mesh Podcast, we’re joined by Callum Jones of the Ottawa Black Bears plus a full breakdown of Week 4 action from around the National Lacrosse League.

Callum dives into his move to Ottawa, adjusting to a new organization, and how missing time last season helped shape his mindset heading into Year 3 in the NLL. We break down his growth into one of the league’s most physical shutdown defenders, the habits that drive him daily, and why Ottawa is a tougher team to play against when he’s in the lineup. We also touch on playing alongside elite talent like Jeff Teat and what fans don’t see behind the scenes.

In this episode:

  •  Week 4 NLL Recap — biggest storylines, surprises, and standout performances

  •  Who’s Hot / Who’s Not — around the league

  •  Rapid Fire by Frick with Callum Jones — quick hitters, no hesitation

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We dive into their very different paths to the NLL, what it really takes to adjust to pro defenses, and how this Rochester group is building its identity behind the scenes. The guys break down their 18-point night against San Diego, talk chirps, locker-room culture, and what success in the NLL actually looks like long-term.

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They discuss key games from the week, notable player achievements, and the ongoing conversation around Edmonton’s potential to support an NLL franchise. As always, the episode is filled with light-hearted banter, behind-the-scenes stories, and personal anecdotes from around the lacrosse world — capped off with everyone’s favorite segment, STOREY Time with Steve Toll.

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Hill walks us through his historic performance against Oshawa, Halifax’s dominant win, his three-peat Mann Cup run, and representing the Haudenosaunee on the Olympic stage. Will Malcom opens up about his 6-goal heater, his journey from New Westminster to Colorado, Panther City’s tight-knit culture, and why players around the league call him one of the most slippery and underrated forwards in the NLL.

The boys also recap NLL Week 2, break down Who’s Hot, Who’s Not (presented by Goalie Factory), and lock in Frick’s Picks presented by Coolbet, Storey Time by Steve Toll presented by Niagara Fitness Solutions.

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The boys break down everything from NLL Week 1 — the upsets, the defensive battles, the goalie performances, and the WTF moments you won’t see in a highlight reel. Brett Dobson stops by to talk about the 5-minute major that took over Lacrosse Twitter, sharing what really happened and how it impacts the Swarm moving forward.

We dig into:

  •  Why goaltending stole Week 1

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  •  Buffalo’s banner night disaster

  •  San Diego torching Ottawa

  •  Vancouver’s identity problem

  •  Coaching dynamics already shifting teams

  •  Who’s Hot / Who’s Not after Week 1

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We dive into:

• Biggest offseason moves across the league

• Which teams take a jump (and which ones fall back)

• Players primed for breakout seasons

• Goalie battles, roster cuts, and depth chart chaos

• Early trade buzz and big-name rumours 👀

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We run through major summer box developments in Alberta and Ontario, discuss the surprising NLL roster moves and loopholes, and break down the biggest storylines heading into the season.

We’re joined by Austin Shanks, who takes us through his journey from Clarington to Whitby, his NCAA years, his transition to the Saskatchewan Rush, and his emergence as one of the most reliable playoff performers in the league.

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We cover his WLA season, Presidents Cup MVP run, the Alberta Minto story, mindset behind his calm playing style, and what’s ahead for the Roughnecks this season.The crew also breaks down preseason chaos, Mitch de Snoo’s impact, Jack Hannah’s rise, and teases whether a 3-team trade could be brewing.

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