Arena Lacrosse League East Power Rankings - Week 4

The Arena Lacrosse League East Power Rankings after Week Four:

1.  Brampton Express (3-1) ⬆️1

The cream has risen to the top.  When this team is firing on all cylinders they are unstoppable.  With Jake McNabb, Curtis Ward, Jeremy Searle, and James Whiteford firing on all cylinders, this team has a real chance to repeat this year.

2. Peterborough Timbermen (3-1) ⬇️1

The Timbermen hit a little bump in the road dropping a close one to the Paris RiverWolves.   If there is one knock on this team, it is their goals against.  If they can tighten up the back end, they should challenge for the title this year.

3. Ohsweken Bears (2-2) ---

Anyone can have a bad outing, it's how you react afterwards that matters.  It was a long day at the office for the Bears this past weekend losing 24-8 to Brampton.  Bright spots were the production of Rioux Johnson, Steven Portelli, Shane Halliwell, and Eddie Renaud.  The Bears have made great strides this year, and should use this past week as a wakeup call.

4. Toronto Monarchs (2-2) ⬆️2

The Monarchs had a good showing last Saturday with their victory over the Whitby Steelhawks.  For almost 55:00 the Monarchs controlled the  game.  If there is a bit of concern, it would be finishing games.  Up by four, they allowed Whitby to get back in the game scoring three quick late goals making this a nail-biting finish.

5.  Paris RiverWolves (2-2) ⬆️2

A huge win this past weekend, taking down the previously undefeated Peterborough Timbermen.  While the defense was a little suspect, Paris has proved they can match anyone in the league in offensive output.  Carson Moyer, Caiden Merritt, and Owen Rice were all clicking.  Add in Kaymon Diabo, and this team will be a force this season.

6. Six Nations Snipers (2-2) ⬆️2

The Snipers have earned the two spot jump in the rankings with their second straight win.  Coming from behind to win shows this team has character.  In year's past if they were down, that would be it.  This year's group will fight until the final horn.

7. Oshawa Outlaws (1-3) ⬇️3

The Outlaws have had a tough schedule to start the year facing three top teams in four games.  I think with the character on this team, its only a matter of time before the one and two goal losses shift to the win category.  Next week will be a big test when they face Ohsweken. 

8. Whitby Steelhawks (1-3) ⬇️3

Another tough defeat this week, but not from lack of trying.  The Steelhawks almost pulled off a great come from behind victory, but just ran out of time.   The concerning thing is they spent more than half the game playing from behind.  It is only a matter of time before this team starts to reap the rewards of their efforts.