IMPORTANT UPDATE

PETERBOROUGH, ON - The Peterborough Lakers have thrown the first punch in their Major Series Lacrosse League final as they downed the visiting Brampton Excelsiors 12-8 in front of a raucous crowd at the Peterborough Memorial Centre tonight.

The Lakers drew first blood and put the petal to the metal in the first period as Shawn and Scott Evans each netted a pair for a 4-0 lead.

The blue, white, and red held the lead from the very start as they hung on and killed the remaining two minutes on the power play for the victory.

Game two of the series is tomorrow night at 8:00 PM at the Brampton Powerade Centre. The game can be heard and seen live right here on www.sportsintheboro.com.

A few people have emailed asking about information regarding bussing to the away games. Here's what the press release from Karl McFadden noted:

Laker Fan Buses to Brampton will run for Mon August 23rd and Friday August August 27 games as of late. The cost is $28 which includes the game ticket. To obtain a ticke contact either Kym at 743-7437 or Krista at 905-697-2053 or email  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

If you email us, we can forward your request over. Or, if you can get a hold of anyone, let us know at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it and we will try to help you.

Please note that the "bus leaves The Peterbororough Memorial Centre at 5:30 pm sharp", McFadden explained to us, and cannot be delayed.

Fans can sign up in the Lobby Sun night at Laker bus table. RESERVED SEATS ONLY BY PAYMENT.

McFadden said that "seats will probably go very fast."

PETERBOROUGH, ON - The first four games of the Major Series Lacrosse final between the Peterborough Lakers and the Brampton Excelsiors are set.

GAME #1 - Sunday, August 22nd, 2010 - 7:00 PM - Peterborough Memorial Centre

GAME #2- Monday, August 23rd, 2010 - 8:00 PM - Brampton Powerade Centre

GAME#3 - Thursday, August 26th, 2010 - 8:00 PM - Peterborough Memorial Centre

GAME #4 - Friday, August 27th, 2010 - 8:00 PM - Brampton Powerade Centre

The remaining three games will be announced shortly.

PETERBOROUGH, ON - The Peterborough Lakers are on to the Major Series Lacrosse Final after a 14-3 romp of the Brooklin Redmen in the seventh and deciding game of the MSL semi-final. The Lakers will now play against the Brampton Excelsiors beginning later this week in Peterborough.

It was all Lakers from the beginning as they entered the playing surface to a loud standing ovation from over 2,900 proud Lakers' supporters. John Grant led the way offensively with five goals and two assists and was named co-player of the game along with Mike Thompson who allowed just three goals, including a shutout in the second period, and Josh Wasson-McQuigge who had five points and was very strong on the face-offs.

The Lakers' needed a seventh and deciding game after having the first two games taken away from them due to playing an inactive player. The Lakers then went on to win the third and fourth games only to be on the brink of elimination after losing game five at the Peterborough Memorial Centre. The blue, white, and red then outscored the Redmen 28-8 in the final two games to cement their position on the league final.

This meeting the Brampton Excelsiors in the final will be the seventh straight year the two teams have met with both teams winning three times.

The Lakers' executive have also asked that for the remaining games in the playoffs, all Lakers' fans wear blue to the games and greet their team with a loud standing ovation prior to each period to show your support.