Minto Cup Final Preview

Four straight national championships.Team Alberta U22 Female head coach Robin Finley joins Dawson Nielsen to break down the program’s historic four-peat at the Carol Patterson Cup and what has gone into building sustained success in Alberta.The conversation goes beyond winning championships — diving into coaching women’s box lacrosse, the differences between coaching the women’s and men’s games, developing elite female players, building team culture, and the continued growth of women’s box lacrosse in Alberta.Finley also shares his perspective on where the women’s game is headed and what needs to happen next as the sport continues to grow across Canada. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is a pretty damn good group to talk Minto Cup lacrosse.Six voices from across the game got together to break down the Raiders and Shamrocks before they battle for a national championship.Different perspectives. Different picks. Plenty to talk about.The Minto Cup Final Preview is out now on Spotify & Apple Podcasts.#MintoCup | #Lacrosse Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Loose Mesh Podcast is back with a loaded Episode 22. 🎙️🥍We’re joined by Richmond Spiders standouts Lucas Littlejohn and Gavin Creo ahead of Richmond hosting Duke in the NCAA Tournament after earning the program’s first-ever No. 1 national ranking and an A-10 championship.Plus, Brian Shanahan joins the show for a full NLL Semifinals Week 1 recap as we break down: • Toronto vs San Diego chaos • Halifax taking control against Georgia • Top playoff performers • Biggest Game 2 adjustments • The San Diego goaltending situationWe also dive into junior lacrosse storylines, major trade talk, WLA parity, Brooklin quietly loading up, Fricks’ U17 roster, and much more.Presented by Loading Lacrosse, Goalie Factory, Beast Athletics, and Pink Whitney. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Loose Mesh Podcast — Quarterfinals EditionThe National Lacrosse League playoffs didn’t just deliver… they blew the bracket wide open.Top seeds are out. Momentum flipped entire games. And now, we’re heading into a semifinal round that feels completely unpredictable.This is the Quarterfinals Edition of the Loose Mesh Podcast — and we’ve got a loaded show.We’re joined by Kean Moon, fresh off tying an NLL playoff record with 6 assists in a single game as a rookie against the Buffalo Bandits. We get into what he was seeing on the floor, how the game slowed down for him in that moment, and what’s changed for him heading into the semifinals. Was that just a breakout performance… or the arrival of a problem for the rest of the league?From there, we turn the page and look ahead to the semifinals.Toronto vs San Diego — this one is all about pace versus structure. Toronto has been at their best when they’re pushing tempo, creating runs, and forcing teams into uncomfortable spots. San Diego, on the other hand, just proved they can win tight, disciplined playoff games. The big question is simple: who controls the game?Halifax vs Georgia — two teams peaking at the right time, but getting there in completely different ways. Halifax is coming off one of the wildest comebacks we’ve seen, riding emotion and momentum. Georgia is playing a more controlled, structured brand of offense with contributions across the board. Emotion versus execution — something’s got to give.We also bring in Fricks for a breakdown on some key rule interpretations and what we’re seeing right now around crease calls, replay, and how the Canadian Lacrosse Association’s standards connect to the NLL game. If you’ve been questioning some of the decisions this postseason, this segment adds real clarity.And on the Canadian lacrosse front, a major leadership update — Barbara Lockhart has been named the new president of the Canadian Lacrosse Association. We discuss what that means for the direction of the game in Canada and how it could impact development, governance, and the future of the sport at all levels.If the quarterfinals taught us anything, it’s this — there’s no script anymore. Not in this league, not in one-game playoffs. The teams that adjust the fastest are the ones still playing.Records tied. Upsets everywhere. New leadership in Canadian lacrosse. And a semifinal round that feels completely wide open.This is the Loose Mesh Podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tyson Bell joins Loose Mesh to break down his trade from Halifax to Las Vegas at this year’s deadline — and why he committed to a two-year extension right after.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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Loose Mesh Podcast — Week 17: Someone’s Lying, Someone’s Folding, and Philly Might Be RealWeek 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?And one more thing…👀 Loose Mesh apparel is on the way. We’re building something bigger than just a podcast.This is the point in the season where narratives become reality.We’re calling it how it is. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Week 17 in the NLL? Yeah… nobody had a clue what was going on.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 yearSan Diego choke job… season over?Tanner Cook major flips the entire gameVegas absolutely floods Rochester earlyBuffalo wins… but should fans be worried?Who’s Hot / Who’s NotBeast of the WeekPresented by Coolbet — use code MESH and try to keep up.Game recaps powered by Loading Lacrosse, creators of the Tonkka — built like a truck. Use code TONKKA95 at LoadingLax.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Week 16 in the NLL delivered chaos — overtime thrillers, statement wins, breakout performances, and a playoff race that somehow got even tighter.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.#NLL #Lacrosse Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Week 15 in the NLL just threw gasoline on an already insane playoff race.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.#nll #lacrosse #boxlacrosse Powered by:@coolbetcanada‬Use promo code MESH to double your first deposit up to $200‪ ‪‪‪@loadinglacrosse‬Use TONKKA95 for 15% off at loadinglax.com (until Dec 23, 2025)‪‪@Goaliefactory‬Use promo code loosemesh for 15% Gatt Wealth ManagementFor all your wealth, insurance and protection needs, give nathan and his team a call at Gatt Wealth Management.Beast Athletics Beast Athletics is built for athletes who live the grind. Training, recovery, and performance at the highest level. Proud to partner with a brand that supports lacrosse culture and the growth of the game.Hosted by:Dawson Nielsen (Inside Lacrosse)Ryan McMichael (Former NLL Pro)Follow Loose Mesh on Socials📲 Instagram | X | TikTok: @LooseMeshPod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

NLL Week 14 RecapWeek 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.#nll #lacrosse #boxlacrossePowered by:@coolbetcanada‬Use promo code MESH to double your first deposit up to $200‪ ‪‪‪@loadinglacrosse‬Use TONKKA95 for 15% off at loadinglax.com (until Dec 23, 2025)‪‪@Goaliefactory‬Use promo code loosemesh for 15% Gatt Wealth ManagementFor all your wealth, insurance and protection needs, give nathan and his team a call at Gatt Wealth Management.Beast Athletics Beast Athletics is built for athletes who live the grind. Training, recovery, and performance at the highest level. Proud to partner with a brand that supports lacrosse culture and the growth of the game.Hosted by:Dawson Nielsen (Inside Lacrosse)Ryan McMichael (Former NLL Pro)Follow Loose Mesh on Socials📲 Instagram | X | TikTok: @LooseMeshPod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.