Arena Lacrosse League East Power Rankings - Week Thirteen

Arena Lacrosse League East Power Rankings

After Week Thirteen

1. Whitby Steelhawks (9–4) —
Although the Steelhawks dropped a close one to the upstart Ohsweken Bears, the only concerning stretch came in the middle of the game when, uncharacteristically, Whitby lost control and gave up a six-goal run. Down 10–6 late in the third period, Whitby mounted a comeback and pulled within one goal with 3:46 remaining. While they weren’t able to complete the rally, once again the “No Quit” character of this team shone through.

2. Brampton Express (9–4) —
This was a tough weekend for the Express, dropping two games to the Six Nations Snipers. It’s not overly concerning, as the first game went to overtime and the second saw Brampton missing eleven starters. With the playoffs just two weeks away, staying healthy will be the main objective. They face Ohsweken next week in what could potentially be a later-round playoff matchup.

3. Peterborough Timbermen (7–6) ⬆️ 1
Since their trade deadline moves, this team has steadily improved. John St. John has fit beautifully into the mix alongside Aaron Woods, Cam Milligan, and Zach Thompson. This high-octane offense, combined with an already stingy defense, could make plenty of noise in the upcoming playoffs.

4. Ohsweken Bears (7–6) ⬆️ 1
The team that has improved the most recently has been the Ohsweken Bears. Currently riding a four-game winning streak, they’ve knocked off some of the league’s top competition. Led by Layne Smith, Chris Attwood, Shane Halliwell, and Eddie Renaud, the Bears are capable of pulling off an upset or two in the upcoming playoffs.

5. Six Nations Snipers (6–7) ⬆️ 2
The Snipers have a tremendous amount of talent on their roster, and this weekend showed just how dangerous they can be. Led by Thunder Hill, Briley Maxwell, Wes Whitlow, Stone Jacobs, and Chayton King, Six Nations can beat anyone in the league in a one-and-done playoff game. With the tandem of Dusty Hill and Kiigs Shognosh in net, the backend is well protected as well.

6. Toronto Monarchs (6–7) ⬇️ 3
The Monarchs have had a tough month. Now on a four-game losing streak, Toronto has fallen both in the standings and in the power rankings. For the team to right the ship, everyone will need to get on the same page. If Tanner Buck, Jordan Dance, Riley Ford, Ty Jesso, and Patrick Thomson can start rolling together again, this team can find success.

7. Oshawa Outlaws (5–8) ⬇️ 1
Each week this team looks more comfortable with one another. While the offense is still adjusting to the loss of John St. John, the defense has helped pick up the slack. Luke Laskiewicz, Zach Terry, and Braydon Hickey have all done a strong job offensively and are helping lead the Outlaws toward the future.

8. Paris RiverWolves (3–10) —
It has been a tough season, but there have still been positives. Tye Argent and Koichi Nakamura have both had solid campaigns, and with the addition of Nathan Grenon, the offense has become even more dangerous. If the defense can tighten up a bit, the RiverWolves already have a good nucleus to build around.